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  • FTA says French government must act after driver dies in migrant roadblock

    on Jun 21, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA says French government must act after driver dies in migrant roadblock

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling on the French government to take urgent action after a van driver was killed when migrants barricaded the A16 near Calais early on Tuesday

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  • Driver killed at Calais due to migrant action 

    on Jun 20, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Driver killed at Calais due to migrant action 

    A Polish van driver has died as a result of migrant action at the Port of Calais The van collided this morning at 3.45am with three trucks that had been forced to stop on one of the Port’s main approach roads, the A16, as a result of migrants blocking the road with trees trunks

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  • More powerful engine broadens the appeal of Volvo FE range

    on Jun 20, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on More powerful engine broadens the appeal of Volvo FE range

    The Volvo FE is now being launched with a 350hp engine and a new nine-tonne front axle. This makes the versatile Volvo FE range a stronger contender for even more demanding distribution, refuse handling and light construction duties. The Volvo FE-350 is designed for gross vehicle weights (GVW) at 18- and 26-tonnes with gross combination weights (GCW) up to 44-tonnes

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  • Lumag launches new e-catalogue of its CV range

    on Jun 19, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Lumag launches new e-catalogue of its CV range

    LUMAG, leading OE manufacturer and aftermarket supplier for CV brake pads and linings has launched  its latest e-catalogue, which has been fully updated to offer its complete CV range which is now available to order

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  • London Lorry Control Scheme review makes positive recommendations

    on Jun 19, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on London Lorry Control Scheme review makes positive recommendations

    Recommendations for improvements to the London Lorry Control Scheme have been agreed by London Councils’ Transport and Environment Committee (TEC)

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  • URM adds seven DAFs to fleet

    on Jun 19, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on URM adds seven DAFs to fleet

    The UK’s largest purchaser and recycler of waste glass, URM (UK), has added seven new specialist DAF multi-wheel rigids to its South Kirkby-based fleet. Key among them is DAF’s CF 440 FAQ chassis – an 8×2 ‘tridem’ configuration with lift-and-steer capability on the second and fourth axles

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  • Indefinite driving ban for reckless Immingham HGV driver

    on Jun 19, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Indefinite driving ban for reckless Immingham HGV driver

    An Immingham HGV driver has been banned from professional driving indefinitely and branded reckless after he left a hazardous waste spill from his vehicle unattended

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  • Driver CPC Validation with SmartLicence

    on Jun 18, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Driver CPC Validation with SmartLicence

    Descartes Systems Group has extended the validation capabilities of SmartLicence, which has been enhanced to accommodate Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card validation

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  • Outstanding success for SmartWitness

    on Jun 18, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Outstanding success for SmartWitness

    SmartWitness recently showcased the revolutionary new KP2 connected camera in combination with their online Insurance Telematics portal at the one day Motor Insurance World event in London. The day was a great success and delegates were eager to learn more about how to keep their profits high whilst reducing risk

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  • Mercedes-Benz appointment

    on Jun 18, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz appointment

    Heiko Selzam has been appointed to the position of National Sales Director, Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK Ltd

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  • RHA slams lorry ban review

    on Jun 18, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA slams lorry ban review

     The Road Haulage Association has expressed its disappointment with the report produced by London Councils reviewing the London Lorry Control Scheme

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  • Ireland must be special case in Brexit negotiations- says FTA Ireland

    on Jun 18, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Ireland must be special case in Brexit negotiations- says FTA Ireland

    Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has called on the EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier and the Irish Government to ensure Ireland is made a special case in the forthcoming Brexit talks following confirmation that negotiations with the European Commission will begin on Monday

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