Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • The Kerfoot Group implements Paragon

    on Jun 20, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on The Kerfoot Group implements Paragon

    The Kerfoot Group, a leading provider of speciality oils to the food, technical and personal care industries, is targeting improved customer service and reduced transport costs using Paragon’s routing and scheduling software. The company will use the planning system to manage a fleet of HGVs that are responsible for more than 200 weekly deliveries across mainland UK from two production sites in the Port of Goole, East Yorkshire

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  • Leeds CAZ will put many hauliers at risk

    on Jun 20, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Leeds CAZ will put many hauliers at risk

    The Road Haulage Association is outraged at Leeds City Council plans to charge pre-Euro VI lorries £50 per day to enter their Clean Air Zone – due to be launched in January

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  • DVSA commits to easing the ATF crisis

    on Jun 19, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on DVSA commits to easing the ATF crisis

    Hauliers and ATF operators are celebrating after the DVSA promised to increase the number of testers available to carry out MOTs on HGVs. The move follows a campaign led by the Road Haulage Association calling for an end to the crisis which leaves many vehicles off the road because they can’t get an MOT in time. 

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  • Volvo FH 25 year Special Edition — a tribute to an icon

    on Jun 19, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Volvo FH 25 year Special Edition — a tribute to an icon

    To celebrate the introduction of the Volvo FH in 1993 – a quarter of a century ago – Volvo Trucks is releasing the Volvo FH 25 Year Special Edition. Available as both Volvo FH and Volvo FH 16, it is characterised by its distinctive exterior and interior design, superb driver comfort and state-of-the-art additional features

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  • SDC Truck and Trailer Parts adds Auger to range

    on Jun 17, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on SDC Truck and Trailer Parts adds Auger to range

    SDC Truck and Trailer Parts have recently signed an exclusive long term supply agreement as a distributor for leading German truck parts supplier Auger

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  • EU Commissioner says Ireland must prepare for hard Brexit

    on Jun 13, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on EU Commissioner says Ireland must prepare for hard Brexit

    EU Commissioner Phil Hogan said that Ireland must prepare for a scenario where the UK leaves the EU without agreement next March, meaning a hard Brexit

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  • Leyland celebrates 20 Years with PACCAR

    on Jun 12, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Leyland celebrates 20 Years with PACCAR

    Lancashire manufacturer, Leyland Trucks is this year celebrating twenty years of ownership and investment by US-based Company PACCAR, a global technology leader in the design and manufacture of premium light, medium and heavy-duty trucks

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  • New Stena Line ferry to operate on Dublin – Holyhead route

    on Jun 12, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on New Stena Line ferry to operate on Dublin – Holyhead route

    Stena Line has confirmed that the first of its new RoPax ferries currently under construction in China is planned to enter service on its Dublin – Holyhead route early

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  • Intelligent Telematics makes senior management appointment  

    on Jun 11, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Intelligent Telematics makes senior management appointment  

    Intelligent Telematics has expanded its business development function with the appointment of Ian Hoskins as UK Sales Manager. With growing demand for its connected vehicle cameras from the road transport, fleet and insurance sectors, he will be tasked with heading up a nationwide team to maximise sales opportunities and support the company’s ongoing growth strategy

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  • Report migrant trouble to a dedicated helpline – says RHA

    on Jun 11, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Report migrant trouble to a dedicated helpline – says RHA

    Following more reports of gangs in northern France trying to get on board UK-bound lorries, the Road Haulage Association urges members to report migrant trouble to a dedicated helpline

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  • Brexit Britain on the road to nowhere says FTA 

    on Jun 6, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Brexit Britain on the road to nowhere says FTA 

    With three weeks to go until crunch Brexit talks in Brussels, the UK’s leading logistics trade body says that its confidence in Government’s ability to deliver a ‘frictionless’ Brexit that will ‘Keep Britain Trading’ with the EU is fast collapsing. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is one of the UK’s largest and most influential industry groups, and speaks for the whole of the logistics industry. 

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  • Amari Metals choose Cartwright curtainsiders

    on Jun 6, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Amari Metals choose Cartwright curtainsiders

    Amari Metals has placed an order for four Cartwright tri-axle curtainsiders to add to their existing fleet. Looking to improve the health and safety features of their trailers, Cartwright had recommended using the Cartwright clear span roof design with 4.2 metre pillarless construction for ease of loading

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