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Volvo show the way with launch of new truck
Volvo has set the pace in the truck market with the launch of their new truck. Based on the renowned Volvo FM the new edition to the Volvo range features a new grille and headlights while still holding the basic concepts of the well proven and tested FM. |
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Euro grants for transport industry to fight road congestion and carbon emissions
The European Commission are inviting companies involved in the transport industry to submit proposals to help overcome congestion on the EU road network and also to provide submissions on the reduction of carbon emissions.
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Continental to up prices of commercial tyres
The transport industry which is already creaking under the pressures of this current world financial downturn now have to face another setback with the news that Continental tyres are set to increase their price range of commercial vehicle tyres on the European market.
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Yokohama’s launch new waste tyre on UK market
Yokohama Tyre Corporation will introduce its latest all-position waste and sanitation tyre, the MY627W™, at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), March 25-27.
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Radical rethink needed to avoid future gridlock on UK roads
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has voiced its concern and called for a radical overhaul of traffic flows in Britain to avoid future gridlock.
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M25 widening to cut cost for truckers
With the widening of the M25 from three lanes to four lanes, truck journey times should improve dramatically and thus reduce transport costs.
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New aerodynamic trailer to increase fuel effiency by 8%
SDC Trailers has just launched onto the market a new aerodynamic trailer that they claim will deliver a fuel efficiency by 8%.
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UK commercial van sales up but truck sales well down in February
Statistics from the UK Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders revealed that 10,348 vans and trucks were registered for the month of February.
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Trailer manufacturer Fruehauf parent company in administration
The parent company, Wordsworth Holdings of tippper trailer manufacturer Fruehauf who has gone into administration has ended weeks of uncertainty over the financial health of the firm.
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Truckers advised to seek alternative funding
According to a newly formed finance specialist agency T & L Leasing there has never been a better time for transport companies to consider new types of funding.
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China to take on European tyre market
Little known outside China, Guizhou Tyre Co. is now set to take on the European market.
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UK Department of Transport urged to ‘create surcharge’ for foreign lorries using UK roads
The growing voice of concern over foreign lorries using the UK road network moved to a different level with a committee of MPs adding their considerable weight to the debate.
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New Ireland road map a must for truckers
The Ordnance Survey Ireland yesterday (Thursday) launched the latest edition of its Road Atlas of Ireland.
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Criticism of Kent ‘stacking’ system
The manner in which Kent Operation Stack is being conducted has come under severe criticism from RH Freight managing director, Ian Baxter.
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Irish hauliers warned to M45 closure in both directions
Irish hauliers who have to use the M45 in the Northampton and Warwickshire are being advised, that due to upgrading, the motorway will be closed in both directions this coming weekend.
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Port stacking solution put forward
A report produced by consultants Aecom has outlined a proposal to try and overcome the stacking problems at Felixstowe Port.
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Safety authority urged to seek downview mirrors for trucks
A call to the Road Safety Authority to consider the issuing of retro-fitting special downview mirrors to trucks was made after an inquest into the death of a pedestrian in Co. Cork.
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Night-time deliveries get ministerial backing
The debate surrounding night time deliveries got a powerful boost when Paul Clark, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, speaking at the Freight Transport Association’s Urban Logistics Conference intimated that it looked a positive and possible solution to urban congestion.
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Irish hauliers to benefit from congestion busting upgrade on A14
The closure of the A14 in Northampton next week over a period of five nights should provide relief for all hauliers using this section of motorway.
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Upgrade of M1 roundabout to ease congestion
Work to upgrade traffic lights on the roundabout at Junction 34 (Meadowhall) of the MI will commence on Monday 15 March.
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CIT President and Vice-Presidents re-appointed
The IRU International Technical Commission (CIT) today re-appointed President Mikhail Nizov from the IRU Russian Member Association, Association of International Road Carriers (ASMAP), for the 2010-2012 term of office.
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Mercedes-Benz ‘my dear Watson’
Mercedes-Benz sales got a shot in the arm with the acquisition by AS Watson, parent company of Superdrug and Saverys, of 101 Mercedes Benz trucks.
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Irish hauliers should take leaf out of RHA book
Irish transport who are enduring the under current of this economic downturn could take a leaf out of the UK’s powerful transport association, The Road Haulage Association as they gear up to put forward their views on the transport industry to sitting and budding MPs.
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‘Cowboy’ HGV drivers to face ‘new’ Met police unit
A specialized HGV traffic unit within the Metropolitan Police which was ‘mothballed’ last year is now set to be resurrected.
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Sporting stars ‘sign-up’ for Irish road safety campaign
In a high profile launch which took place yesterday (Wednesday 10 March) sport stars past and present queued up to lend their support for the ‘Play it Safe’ road campaign.
Organised by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) sports stars from the FAI, GAA, IRFU and Cycling Ireland were all in attendance.
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Irish hauliers play part in safety video
A video has been launched, by The Road Safety Authority, in conjunction with, the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) along with Cyclist.ie and Dublin City Council to elevate awareness of cyclists and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) drivers as they navigate the nation’s busy roads.
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Call for haulage drivers to include eco-driving as mandatory part of Driver CPC
The UK’s Department of Transport (DfT) has put forward proposals to make fuel-efficient driving a compulsory part of the Driver CPC training.
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AI lorry overtaking trial now to become permanent
An eighteen month trial banning heavy vehicles overtaking during the daytime on two stretches of the AI(M) in County Durham now looks set to become permanent.
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Reading’s LEZ raises ire of FTA
The announcement by Reading Borough Council that it is set to introduce a Euro-5 standard low-emission zone (LEZ) in the city by 2011 has drawn an adverse reaction from the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
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Volvo bodyshop secures prime appointment
The appointment of Volvo’s bodyshop as the designated bodyshop for truck, bus and trailer repairs at the Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London, Milton Keynes Dealership, the busiest in the country is a mark of approval for their professionalism and experience.
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