Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • Fingal haulier praises Michelin performance

    on Feb 20, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Fingal haulier praises Michelin performance

    Fingal-based haulier Hendrick European has praised the performance of its new Michelin truck tyres which achieved double the mileage of competitor fitments following comprehensive testing

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  • New truck diagnostics update from Texa

    on Feb 19, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on New truck diagnostics update from Texa

    Truck diagnostics specialists, Texa has released a new software update for its popular IDC5 truck diagnostics solution

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  • Ray Moran chooses Krone

    on Feb 19, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Ray Moran chooses Krone

    Ray Moran International Transport, the Co. Wexford-based groupage and pharma transport specialist reports easier loading and additional capacity since adding a further 10 Krone trailers to its fleet

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  • London freight companies celebrate as Grayling blocks PCN charges

    on Feb 15, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on London freight companies celebrate as Grayling blocks PCN charges

    London’s freight operators are celebrating, after it was confirmed the Transport Secretary has blocked plans for a dramatic increase in Red Route Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs).  The penalties are imposed on vehicles which stop or park on some of the capital’s main arterial routes

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  • P&O Ferrymasters introduces improved facilities

    on Feb 12, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on P&O Ferrymasters introduces improved facilities

    P&O FERRYMASTERS has acted to provide a more efficient service for new lorry drivers arriving at British Steel’s site in Scunthorpe with the introduction of a ‘Meet & Greet’ reception facility

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  • University of Kent partnership helps Port of Dover

    on Feb 12, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on University of Kent partnership helps Port of Dover

    A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Kent and the Dover Harbour Board has achieved the highest possible rating from Innovate UK, the UK’s technology strategy agency, after it helped reduce traffic congestion, boost efficiency and cut costs for the Port

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  • Future-proof your transport operation with FTA Ireland

    on Feb 11, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Future-proof your transport operation with FTA Ireland

    The future of business across the country has never been more unpredictable, with the prospect of Brexit affecting decisions for those trading domestically as well as internationally.  And whether your organisation operates one vehicle or a fleet of trucks and vans, it has never been more important that your operation remains up to date on all the issues which could have a potential effect on the future profitability of your business

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  • RHA gives cautious welcome over cross-border haulage post-Brexit

    on Feb 8, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA gives cautious welcome over cross-border haulage post-Brexit

    The Road Haulage Association has welcomed Transport Secretary Chris Grayling’s acknowledgement that “Our road haulage industry is right at the heart of the £110 billion of trade that takes place between the UK and EU every year”

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  • RHA supports DVSA on drivers’ hours

    on Feb 6, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA supports DVSA on drivers’ hours

    The Road Haulage Association supports the DVSA’s action on drivers’ hours compliance but is concerned about the lack of legal rest areas for drivers to park

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  • Right hand drive Range T High offer now extended

    on Feb 6, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Right hand drive Range T High offer now extended

    Exceptionally strong demand and customer orders for the right hand drive Range T High in the UK and Ireland has prompted Renault Trucks to expand its offer for the new vehicle with an extended range of options now available

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  • DAF Trucks presents limited 90th anniversary edition

    on Feb 5, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on DAF Trucks presents limited 90th anniversary edition

    DAF Trucks has unveiled a limited 90th anniversary edition of the new XF. This truck commemorates the fact that 90 years ago Hub van Doorne laid the foundation of DAF: now one of Europe’s most successful truck manufacturers

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  • IRU proposes driving and rest time road map

    on Feb 5, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on IRU proposes driving and rest time road map

    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has recommended that transport operators should have the flexibility to organise driving and rest time hours over a four-week reference period, and proposed exceptions for coach tourism and improved conditions for drivers

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