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  • GT Radial in for the long haul with new trailer tyre

    on Sep 9, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on GT Radial in for the long haul with new trailer tyre

    GT Radial’s long-haul portfolio has been expanded with the launch of the GTL919, a new trailer pattern available in 19.5” and 22.5” sizes

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  • Southampton City Council saves cash on Michelin tyres

    on Sep 9, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Southampton City Council saves cash on Michelin tyres

    Officials at Southampton City Council have shaved more than 10 per cent off the annual tyre bill for their 460-strong fleet after a move to fitting premium Michelin tyres has extended replacement intervals

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  • Cartwright sticks with Goodyear

    on Sep 8, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Cartwright sticks with Goodyear

    Cartwright, one of the UK’s leading commercial vehicle body and trailer manufacturers has renewed its contract with Goodyear tyres after seeing impressive performance levels from its products and services in the last 12 months

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  • Road Haulage Association launches National Lorry Week

    on Sep 8, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Road Haulage Association launches National Lorry Week

    The Road Haulage Association will be staging a national awareness campaign, ‘National Lorry Week’ from October 26-31. This has been developed to demonstrate to the public and politicians the vital role that lorries and road freight play in moving the economy and daily life. The theme of the week is ‘Love the Lorry’

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  • DAF Trucks presents two vehicles at Cenex LCV 2015

    on Sep 7, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on DAF Trucks presents two vehicles at Cenex LCV 2015

    DAF Trucks is presenting two vehicles at Cenex LCV 2015 this week; both are graphic examples of the DAF Transport Efficiency programme and the company’s committed, and ongoing, efforts in helping customers reduce operating costs. On show is DAF Trucks’ latest 12 tonne LF ‘Future Truck Chassis Concept’ (FTCC) along with a current-production CF Silent FTG  CF440 6×2 tractor

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  • FTA encouraging students to Think Logistics

    on Sep 7, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on FTA encouraging students to Think Logistics

    The Freight Transport Association is working to encourage young people to consider opportunities in the logistics industry in becoming a sponsor of the Think Logistics initiative, a scheme created to promote the industry and to attract students to a career in logistics whilst raising their aspirations

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  • Fit to drive or something hide?

    on Sep 6, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Fit to drive or something hide?

    There have been a number of issues raised recently by the national press with regards to the DVLA self-declaration and discovery of relevant health issues process as this has raised a number of questions for all professional HGV drivers; their employers and driver agencies to ensure they remain legal and compliant as well as improving the safety for all roads users

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  • New Schmitz Cargobull trailer for Entertec

    on Jul 13, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on New Schmitz Cargobull trailer for Entertec

    Professional audio services and event transport business Entertec has taken delivery of a tailor-made trailer from Schmitz Cargobull, designed to support its events business

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  • Hankook expands OE tyre portfolio

    on Jun 4, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Hankook expands OE tyre portfolio

    Hankook Tire is expanding its Original Equipment (OE) portfolio in the Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) segment and providing tyres in six different sizes for the award-winning Mercedes-Benz Actros

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  • FTA Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards

    on Jun 4, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on FTA Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards

    Hundreds of business figures gathered alongside Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport, Andrew Jones MP today in London for the unveiling of the 2015 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards winners. Selected by a judging panel of industry leaders, these women are considered the finest in their field in the UK, whether as engineers, drivers, young trailblazers, or managers going above and beyond the day job

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