30th July 2013
Guide tackles sleep apnoea
By Andy Stewart A new guide has been put together to help inform truck drivers of the dangers of sleep apnoea and answer the most commonly asked questions about the condition.Called Sleep Apnoea and Driving…
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25th July 2013
Decongestion tops CILT agenda
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s new president, Jim Steer, has stated decongesting city centres is key to economic growth and that the sector must collaborate more and look into new techniques to reduce…
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25th July 2013
Volvo lifts lid on FH build
Swedish truck-maker Volvo has shed a bit more light on the manufacturing process of its all-new ‘ultra-modern’ Euro 6 FH. Volvo said an ultra-modern truck requires ultra-modern production tools – and the firm said one…
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25th July 2013
Free packs cut fuel spend
Renault Trucks UK Ltd is launching two exclusive free packages on all new range orders placed before December 31 this year in a move the French manufacturer hopes will draw more operators to its fuel-efficient…
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25th July 2013
Tripod Crest steps to it
Northampton-based road surfacing contractor Tripod Crest Ltd has taken delivery of its first tri-axle semi-sloping step-frame from Andover Trailers, which will be used to transport a combination of rollers, pavers and planers. Worth more than…
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16th July 2013
Arrows out at New Hollies
One hundred and 80 truckers tackled five times darts World Champion Eric Bristow at the launch of a refurbished truck stop. The truck drivers got a shock when they turned up at the Road King…
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9th July 2013
Traffic bottlenecks to be tackled
Congested roads across England are to be tackled with £165 million of funding, transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced. The statement marks the second tranche of funding from the £190 million Local Pinch Point Fund,…
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2nd July 2013
Fines hike for bad drivers
Careless drivers who put other road users at risk face on-thespot penalties under new measures announced in June by road safety minister Stephen Hammond. The changes are set to be enforced from July will give…
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2nd July 2013
How to Get Cheaper UK Haulage Insurance – Manage The Risk
Aside from diesel, one of the biggest costs to any haulage company is insurance. It can be a seriously hefty price. However in addition to shopping around there are other ways in which you can…
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27th June 2013
New sizes for GT boots
GT Radial has launched two new sizes of its GAR820 regional all-position pattern tyre. Initially available in 215/75R17.5, the brand has added 205/75R17.5 and 225/75R17.5, with 235/75R17.5 and 245/70R17.5 currently in development and due for…
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27th June 2013
Barnsley takes dynamic duo
Chippenham-based MT Barnsley Ltd has taken delivery of two all-new Volvo FH tractor units which, according to company MD Mike Barnsley, were specified as soon as the Swedish manufacturer’s order books were opened. Spec’d to…
