Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • Kane strengthens team at FTA

    on Apr 9, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Kane strengthens team at FTA

    Jerry Kane has been appointed as Commercial Director at the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the UK’s leading association representing the interests of the UK logistics sector

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  • Truck platooning team to speak at Microlise Transport Conference

    on Apr 7, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Truck platooning team to speak at Microlise Transport Conference

    The leader of the world’s first platooning trials to take place in a live operating environment will take to the stage on May 16 at the Microlise Transport Conference, giving an update on the findings so far

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  • Paragon expands on the back of strong growth

    on Apr 5, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Paragon expands on the back of strong growth

    Paragon Software Systems has increased its team by almost 10% to handle significant demand for its range of routing and scheduling, home delivery and electronic proof of delivery software. The company has created development, support and administration roles, to ensure it can continue to provide excellent service levels for both new and existing customers

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  • TCR Food Service continues its switch to Isuzu

    on Apr 4, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on TCR Food Service continues its switch to Isuzu

    Over the past 10 years, TCR Food Service has gradually switched its distribution fleet over to Isuzu, and the two latest trucks to join their fleet are Isuzu Forward 11tonne rigids, which are delivering the company’s products to fish fryers and takeaways across the West Midlands

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  • A year to give logistics the certainty it needs – says FTA 

    on Apr 3, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on A year to give logistics the certainty it needs – says FTA 

    With a year until the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Freight Transport Association is urging the government to up the pace on the negotiation of trading arrangements, or risk damaging integrated supply chains. 

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  • £220m upgrade is overdue says Freight Transport Association

    on Apr 1, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on £220m upgrade is overdue says Freight Transport Association

    The Freight Transport Association, the leading body representing the logistics industry, has welcomed today’s appointment of a consortium to deliver the A6 dual carriageway scheme between Derry and Dungiven. 

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  • FTA welcomes relaxation of driver licensing for alternatively-fuelled vans 

    on Apr 1, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA welcomes relaxation of driver licensing for alternatively-fuelled vans 

    The announcement that licence regulations are to be relaxed for drivers of some alternatively-fuelled vans has been warmly welcomed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA). 

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  • Cleanest lorries to benefit from cut in HGV levy

    on Mar 28, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Cleanest lorries to benefit from cut in HGV levy

    Haulage firms will pay less under the HGV levy for using cleaner lorries from next year, while those operating lorries that do not meet the latest emissions standards will be expected to pay more, according to the Driver and Vehicle Services Agency (DVSA)

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  • Josam introduces Mercedes-Benz updgrade kits

    on Mar 28, 18 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Josam introduces Mercedes-Benz updgrade kits

    Josam, represented by AES UK has introduced two Mercedes-Benz approved upgrade kits for customers with existing Josam equipment

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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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