Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • DVSA issues number plate concealment update

    on Feb 2, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on DVSA issues number plate concealment update

    The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is advising haulage operators that it is aware of a minority of operators who are deliberately attempting to conceal their number plates from identification

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  • TruTac announces new Managing Director

    on Jan 28, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on TruTac announces new Managing Director

    TruTac, part of the Microlise Group, has promoted Jemma James to Managing Director as Terry Ramsey retires at the end of January

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  • Changes to The Highway Code introduces hierarchy of road users

    on Jan 26, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Changes to The Highway Code introduces hierarchy of road users

    From 29 January rules for all types of road users will be updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses

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  • Diamond Trucks expands operations

    on Jan 25, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Diamond Trucks expands operations

    Renault Trucks’ dealer for Northern Ireland, Diamond Trucks, is expanding its operations to the mainland, establishing a new Approved Renault Trucks dealer in Howley Lane, Warrington, Cheshire.  

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  • Richard Kent joins VisionTrack

    on Jan 21, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Richard Kent joins VisionTrack

    VisionTrack, the leading AI video telematics and connected vehicle data specialist, has appointed Richard Kent as Vice President of Global Sales to help drive growth internationally and build on its market-leading position in the UK. The company is expected to further increase its global footprint during 2022, following the launch of a new operation in the US last year, so is expanding its business development team to support these plans. 

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  • Thomas Hardie takes Totalkare Y-MECH lifts at two sites

    on Jan 20, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Thomas Hardie takes Totalkare Y-MECH lifts at two sites

    Thomas Hardie Commercials have upgraded their vehicle lifting capabilities at two of their sites in the Northwest of England with assistance from workshop equipment experts, Totalkare

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  • How to switch your HGV fleet to natural gas

    on Jan 18, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on How to switch your HGV fleet to natural gas

    Leading industry trade body, the Gas Vehicle Network, GVN, has launched a short video showing how easy it is to make the switch to gas as a transport fuel, the opportunity for road haulage, and highlighting that substantial fuel cost savings possible-up to £25-30,000 per year

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  • Krone keeps the parts moving for the UK and Ireland  

    on Jan 18, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Krone keeps the parts moving for the UK and Ireland  

    Krone trailer sales continue to maintain peak levels in the UK and Ireland and, in line with the company’s European customer support policy, Krone’s parts supply service continues to expand with trailer parts available from its Leeds depot and via Krone Parts Online

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  • RHA welcomes pause to smart motorways rollout

    on Jan 14, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on RHA welcomes pause to smart motorways rollout

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed news that the smart motorways rollout has been put on hold

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  • New rules for UK hauliers travelling to Europe

    on Jan 13, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on New rules for UK hauliers travelling to Europe

    The Department for Transport in the UK is advising haulage operators that work in continental Europe that new rules are coming into force that may affect their journeys

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  • Temporary derogation from driving and resting time rules in Ireland

    on Jan 12, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Temporary derogation from driving and resting time rules in Ireland

    The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport in Ireland have agreed to allow a temporary and urgent derogation in respect of certain provisions of the EU driving and resting time rules. The proposed derogation will apply to all operators and drivers subject to the EU driver’s hours and tachograph rules engaged in the carriage of goods

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  • Added touches to add to your car

    on Jan 6, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Added touches to add to your car

    Whether you want to update the interior of your car or simply add some individuality, customising the interior of your vehicle is a great way to get the look you desire. There are a plethora of automotive accessories to fit a wide range of preferences. So whether you want to equip your vehicle with cutting-edge technology or simply add a dash of colour, there is something for you

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