Transport industry leaders met at HM Treasury on Friday 20 February to press the case for new Government funding towards the cost of getting new lorry drivers licensed and qualified to drive
Read More »The Freight Transport Association has called for law enforcement authorities to make every effort in their attempts to shut down illegal fuel laundering operations following a report by the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (BIPA) that the number of border area fuel laundering plants and filling stations selling illicit fuel is ‘alarming’
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Delegates at the Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence Operational Briefings will be provided with invaluable advice on how to manage their costs and reduce accidents at two events taking place in March. The briefings, held in association with Mercedes-Benz Vans, provide companies with a unique opportunity to explore operational best practice and compliance issues across a range of key areas, whether they are an existing Van Excellence member, or an operator keen to know where to begin. FTA consultant Ian Laughlin, who has many years of fleet management experience including running the RAC’s 1000-plus van
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At the request of Goodyear, the Netherland based Transport Company Snel Logistic Solutions took part in a comprehensive tyre comparison trial earlier this year. The initial internal results with tractors fitted with FUELMAX tyres show that the fuel saving is one litre per 100 kilometres compared to the other tyres in the test
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Dramatic new dash cam footage captures the moment a game of ‘chicken’ goes disastrously wrong. A boy is knocked over by a 40-tonne truck travelling at 45 miles per hour after playing the game of dare with another young pal
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Over the last few months there have been a number of high profile incidents involving HGVs that have had fatal and catastrophic outcomes. Therefore, lorry drivers are urged be vigilant at all times and be prepared for the unexpected; as your never you never know what is going to happen next!
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A&T Transport, the Belfast and Dublin based distribution specialists have added two Krone Profi Liner curtainsiders to their fleet which, say the company, will bring additional security and ease of loading to the operation
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Michelin is planning its largest ever display of 17.5” and 19.5” tyres at this year’s CV Show, following the roll-out of additional sizes and tread patterns in its all-new X Multi range
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Truckers should be worried about changes to drug driving laws that are coming down the tracks, according to leading road transport solicitors, DrivingDefences.com
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Much has been said recently about the driver shortage issue that currently faces the road transport sector, exacerbated by CPC training requirements and an increase in Christmas peak demand, writes Lyall Cresswell, Managing Director, Transport Exchange Group
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