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  • Search is on for oil distribution Driver Of The Year 2016

    on Nov 3, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Search is on for oil distribution Driver Of The Year 2016

    Oil distribution industry trade association, FPS (Federation of Petroleum Suppliers) has begun its search for the finest tanker driver in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and is calling on all oil distributors to nominate for its Driver Of The Year Awards

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  • Schmitz Cargobull approves Goodyear winter tyres

    on Nov 3, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Schmitz Cargobull approves Goodyear winter tyres

    Schmitz Cargobull, one of Europe´s leading trailer manufacturers, has approved Goodyear ULTRA GRIP MAX T as original equipment fitment on its trailers for customers operating in severe winter conditions. 

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  • FTA helps industry deliver the goods this winter

    on Nov 2, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on FTA helps industry deliver the goods this winter

    With winter weather already affecting parts of the UK, the Met Office predicting heavy snow and ice in the coming months, and bookmakers slashing the odds on a white Christmas, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is advising anybody involved in the management and movement of vehicles to take precautions to protect themselves from the possible problems generated by severe winter weather

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  • W & J Chambers wins Dennison’s FMX Auction

    on Nov 2, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on W & J Chambers wins Dennison’s FMX Auction

    W & J Chambers Ltd, building and concrete products supplier based in Drumahoe, Co. Derry has recently taken delivery of a 2014 Volvo FMX 8×4 tipper via a silent auction from Dennison Commercials of Ballyclare, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

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  • Dennison Rentals support Wylie Transport

    on Oct 31, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Dennison Rentals support Wylie Transport

    Dennison Rentals, the truck rental division of Dennison Commercials, has recently supplied seven Volvo FM tractor units to newly-founded business, Wylie Transport Ltd

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  • Irish haulage operators face three-fold increase in waste tyre disposal costs

    on Oct 31, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Irish haulage operators face three-fold increase in waste tyre disposal costs

    Irish haulage operators are facing a three-fold increase in waste tyre disposal costs, under new waste management proposals, HGVIreland.com can reveal

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  • Bedworth Haulage trusts TruTac for tachograph compliance

    on Oct 28, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Bedworth Haulage trusts TruTac for tachograph compliance

    Coventry firm Bedworth Transport, is celebrating 45 years of haulage and distribution services this year. They selected another Coventry based company, TruTac, to manage their tachograph analysis and compliance services

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  • Hauliers warn of empty shelves at Christmas as driver shortage bites  

    on Oct 28, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Hauliers warn of empty shelves at Christmas as driver shortage bites  

    The Road Haulage Association has issued stark warning that consumers could see empty shelves this Christmas as the chronic lack of truck drivers affecting its industry worsens. 

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  • Better grip and lower fuel consumption with Volvo’s new tandem axle lift

    on Sep 10, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on Better grip and lower fuel consumption with Volvo’s new tandem axle lift

    Volvo Trucks is now launching a new function – Tandem Axle Lift – which makes it possible to disengage and raise the second drive axle. This gives better road grip and up to 4 per cent lower fuel consumption when the truck is driven unladen. The solution is ideal for heavy-duty operations with loads being carried one way and returning empty, such as hauling timber, bulk cargo or operating in the construction industry

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  • FTA warns operators to stay ahead with Driver CPC training

    on Sep 10, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on FTA warns operators to stay ahead with Driver CPC training

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) this week launches its new training prospectus with a warning to HGV operators to keep up-to-date with their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training

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