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  • Gray & Adams reveals CV Show line-up

    on Mar 27, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Gray & Adams reveals CV Show line-up

    Sustainability and aerodynamic efficiency will be the theme when the UK’s leading manufacturer of temperature-controlled semi-trailers and bodywork returns to the Commercial Vehicle Show next month (24-26 April)

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  • Insurance savings potential of connected vehicle cameras revealed

    on Mar 27, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Insurance savings potential of connected vehicle cameras revealed

    Connected vehicle cameras are having a dramatic impact on the cost and lifecycle of insurance claims according to Intelligent Telematics and Plexus Law, so could save the commercial fleet sector many millions of pounds each year. Following the analysis of 4,000 vehicles fitted with the SureCam 3G forward-facing device, it was found that there was a 50% reduction in average claims costs and a 15% increase in the average speed of resolution when compared to vans and HGVs operating without a camera

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  • RHA welcomes additional £100 million to fill pothole blackhole

    on Mar 26, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA welcomes additional £100 million to fill pothole blackhole

    The Road Haulage Association welcomes the news that Government is to make a further £100 million available to councils across the UK to repair potholes and other damage caused by recent extreme weather conditions

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  • 2020 vision for trucks is still unclear says RHA

    on Mar 25, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on 2020 vision for trucks is still unclear says RHA

    The Government’s focus on demanding the early retirement of Euro V lorries is misguided says the Road Haulage Association. Currently, no retro-fit is available for lorries until 2019 – if ever

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  • Lack of Brexit border clarity will stifle economy on both sides says FTAI

    on Mar 25, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Lack of Brexit border clarity will stifle economy on both sides says FTAI

    While today’s adoption of the proposed Brexit transitional period by the EU27 leaders has been met with cautious optimism by business and politicians, the leading association representing the logistics industry in Ireland has expressed concern that the lack of certainty over the Irish border risks the country’s trading relationships, both at home, with the UK and the rest of the EU.  

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  • Digital 2000 set to launch CheckPro at CV Show

    on Mar 21, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Digital 2000 set to launch CheckPro at CV Show

    Ensuring your fleet is compliant Is vital for a transport business of any size. The safety of your drivers, other road users & pedestrians is paramount and daily walk checks are a key part of the system that gives you, as an operator, peace of mind that your business is doing the right things

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  • Officedrop keeps cool by using Thermo King’s ColdCube

    on Mar 20, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Officedrop keeps cool by using Thermo King’s ColdCube

    As a result of extending their product range, Officedrop were looking for a solution for its diverse and expanding customer offer, which now required both chilled and ambient distribution. After talking to Marshall Fleet Solutions, the Bristol based company then decided to specify the majority of its new fleet of Ford Transit vans with the Thermo King ColdCube cooling system

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  • TIP celebrates its 50th anniversary at CV Show 2018

    on Mar 20, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on TIP celebrates its 50th anniversary at CV Show 2018

    TIP Trailers, TIP Tankers and Grayrentals are exhibiting at this year’s CV Show, celebrating the 50th anniversary year for the global trailer company. Moreover, they will also be promoting TIP’s recognised services together with a wide range of developing products

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  • Cartwright delivers for Vision Express

    on Mar 20, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Cartwright delivers for Vision Express

    The Cartwright Group is helping Vision Express to take their business on the road with a revolutionary new trailer that has been designed and built to be a mobile eye testing facility.  

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  • TIP celebrates serving industry for 50 years

    on Mar 19, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on TIP celebrates serving industry for 50 years

    Throughout 2018 TIP Trailer Services is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a global trailer supplier to the transport industry. From its humble origins in 1968, TIP has evolved from a simple trailer rental business to a comprehensive trailer service provider with an unrivalled network across Europe and Canada

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  • FUSO eCanter takes to the roads

    on Mar 19, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on FUSO eCanter takes to the roads

    Daimler Trucks – the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer – has handed over the world’s first all-electric light-duty (7.5-tonne) truck in series production, the FUSO eCanter, to UK customers

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  • Coolertech to exhibit innovative solutions at CV Show

    on Mar 15, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Coolertech to exhibit innovative solutions at CV Show

    At this year’s CV Show, specialist bodybuilder, Coolertech Ltd, will be exhibiting some of its innovative and highly engineered vehicle solutions. The company, which designs and manufactures high quality insulated vehicles for the temperature-controlled industry, will display a selection of vehicles from its range

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