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22nd October 2013
The Road Haulage Association has launched a new Smart Test service aimed at covering all aspects of drug and alcohol screening for haulage operations – including policy writing, sample collection, laboratory analysis, training and education.…
18th October 2013
A new down-facing lighting system has been devised for vehicles and semitrailers to illuminate the road surface, improve road safety and help keep the driver out of the dark. Developed and patented by Rugby-based entrepreneur…
18th October 2013
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled it’s updated Actros- SLT tractor unit – the first heavy-duty tractor on the market that meets Euro 6 emissions standards – along with a new Arocs-SLT variant. Developed and produced by Molsheim-based…
18th October 2013
The government has earmarked an additional £80 million worth of funding to tackle pinch points that clog up traffic flow on local roads throughout the country. Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin said the extra funding was…
18th October 2013
The team behind the new Volvo FH exterior rearview mirrors has picked up the manufacturer’s Internal Safety Award. The mirrors on the new FH feature slim housings to reduce driver- and passenger-side blindspots. Upright A-pillars…
8th October 2013
A Hingley Transport has revealed it has been conducting a ‘top secret’ 12-month trial of Renault Trucks’ new T-range tractor unit. Renault’s new Euro 6 range launched in Lyon in June (as reported in the…
1st October 2013
Jeffreys Haulage has taken delivery of its first four Stralis Hi-Way twin-steer tractor units with 10.3-litre Cursor 10 engines after having pored over the truck at Iveco’s stand at the CV Show. Two of the…
24th September 2013
Nooteboom has launched a new multifunctional three-axle hydraulically steered semi low-loader aimed at the rental and construction industry. The trailer has 40 TUV-certified lashing provisions fitted in the load surface – spread out over four…
18th September 2013
The government has announced a new series of measures impacting HGV use in London as part of its ongoing mission to improve the safety of cyclists in the capital. On September 4, transport minister Stephen…
18th September 2013
A new viral video released by Volvo Trucks has taken an unusual method of demonstrating the robust build of its vehicles – by standing company president Claes Nilsson on the front panel of an FMX…
18th September 2013
Cash-strapped hauliers fighting to stay afloat amid already high pump prices are being warned to brace themselves for another rise in diesel costs due to continuing conflict in the Middle East. According to the Petrol…
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