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Research findings cloak real concerns of commercial drivers says FTA

on Jul 24, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Research findings cloak real concerns of commercial drivers says FTA

Transport Focus’ research findings into the motorway services network, published today (24 July 2018), make encouraging reading for car drivers looking for a suitable stop to break a journey. According to the research, following investment by the motorway service area operators, many of the facilities they offer to the consumer now show over 95% satisfaction overall.

Beware of Black Saturday on the roads

on Jul 20, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Beware of Black Saturday on the roads

Saturday, July 21 at 2.30pm is the time you are most likely to have a crash in Britain this year, according to new SmartWitnessresearch

Paragon now connected with more than 40 telematics systems

on Jul 19, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Paragon now connected with more than 40 telematics systems

Paragon Software Systems’ routing and scheduling software is now able to interface with more than forty different vehicle tracking systems following a number of new technology partnerships.

Stena signs order for two additional E-Flexer ships

on Jul 18, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Stena signs order for two additional E-Flexer ships

Stena has decided to exercise its option to build a seventh and eighth E-Flexer vessel. The two vessels will be deployed within Stena Line’s route network with a planned delivery in 2022.

RHA condemns truckers who make money on the backs of migrants

on Jul 18, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA condemns truckers who make money on the backs of migrants

The Road Haulage Association strongly condemns UK-bound truck drivers who are being paid to smuggle migrants across the Channel

Transport specialist chooses Ekeri for secure and easy loading

on Jul 18, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Transport specialist chooses Ekeri for secure and easy loading

Synergy Recycling, the nationwide gas cylinder retrieval and management specialists, have added an Ekeri side opening trailer to its high-specification vehicle fleet which, says the company, will ease and speed-up loading while providing maximum security and safety during the carriage of ‘high consequence’ goods

Road users need incentives to improve their green credentials – says RHA

on Jul 9, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Road users need incentives to improve their green credentials – says RHA

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed Transport Secretary Chris Grayling’s proposals for a major uplift in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, paving the way for the widespread adoption of ultra-low emission vehicles

Scania forced to temporarily stop sales and deliveries of V8 engines

on Jul 5, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Scania forced to temporarily stop sales and deliveries of V8 engines

An ongoing strike at one of its crucial suppliers of cast engine components means that Scania is unable to fulfil its deliveries to customers of more than 2,000 trucks ordered with V8 engines. New sales of industrial and marine V8 engines are also affected

Certas Energy unveils plans for new bunker refuelling site

on Jul 4, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Certas Energy unveils plans for new bunker refuelling site

A brand-new 24-hour HGV refuelling facility is set to be built at Holyhead Port after Certas Energy announced plans to develop a second facility with truck stop specialists RoadKing

Renault Trucks unveils electric truck range

on Jul 4, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Renault Trucks unveils electric truck range

Renault Trucks is taking a comprehensive approach to the challenge of electromobility with the announcement of its second generation range of fully electric trucks. With models at weights from 3.1 to 26 tonnes Renault Trucks offers a wide range of solutions for operators providing last mile, urban distribution and refuse collection services