Archive for the ‘UK’ Category

  • DKV supports DocStop petition

    on Oct 25, 16 • in Europe, UK • with Comments Off on DKV supports DocStop petition

    DKV Euro Service is supporting the petition of the association DocStop für Europäer e.V., which is asking for permission for the DocStop sign to be on all motorway services signs

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  • FTA says grants will encourage green truck take-up

    on Oct 25, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on FTA says grants will encourage green truck take-up

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the Government’s plan to extend its Plug-In Van grant scheme to trucks is a positive step to encourage take-up of green technologies in the logistics sector

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  • Tillicoultry Quarries chooses Continental

    on Oct 24, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Tillicoultry Quarries chooses Continental

    Leading Scottish quarrying and supply company, Tillicoultry Quarries, has implemented a Continental construction tyres only policy following several months of practical on-the-job testing. Speaking from its company’s Kincardine site in Fife, Craig Wilson, Site & Transport Manager, said, “For a long time we had run a combination of remoulds and ‘budget’ tyres. We were experiencing significant downtime however, as well as the added costs of driver waiting, mechanic call outs and delayed deliveries, so we implemented a thorough review of our tyre policy. At about that time, our latest batch of Scanias came in with

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  • Stay warm by getting fleeced this winter

    on Oct 24, 16 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Stay warm by getting fleeced this winter

    The weather may be unpredictable but being warm throughout the winter months needn’t be. Dickies’ sensational range of winter warmers includes a range of gorgeously comforting fleeces such as the Brookton, which is perfect when you need lots of pockets: there’s one on the sleeve, one on the chest and another two hip pockets

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  • Silvertown Crossing – an excellent investment says RHA

    on Oct 18, 16 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Silvertown Crossing – an excellent investment says RHA

    The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the news from London Mayor Sadiq Khan that plans are moving forward with the Silvertown Tunnel proposal, providing a much-needed new crossing in south-east London thereby easing traffic pressure on the Blackwall Tunnel. It will also support freight and delivery businesses by providing a more resilient, reliable and efficient road network

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  • Wincanton uses fleXipod to boost customer service

    on Oct 18, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Wincanton uses fleXipod to boost customer service

    Wincanton has adopted Paragon’s fleXipod proof of delivery and fulfilment solution for its multi-client home delivery operation to help enhance the consumer experience and streamline workflow processes. Wincanton plans on using the system across its delivery operation that is responsible for handling more than 200,000 furniture deliveries a year. 

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  • RHA expresses sadness over death of illegal migrant

    on Oct 18, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA expresses sadness over death of illegal migrant

    The Road Haulage Association is saddened to learn of the death of an illegal migrant found in the back of an HGV after it stopped at a lorry park on the A20 in Kent, on Tuesday morning

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  • DAF Trucks gets a clearer view at Freight in the City

    on Oct 18, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on DAF Trucks gets a clearer view at Freight in the City

    Improved visibility is high on the agenda for DAF Trucks at Freight in the City Expo in November with pride of place on its show stand going to a CF 440 FAD low-height 8×4 rigid tipper, featuring low-mounted cab and a ‘ClearView’ passenger door window

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  • Stena Line adds extra pre-Christmas freight capacity

    on Oct 18, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Stena Line adds extra pre-Christmas freight capacity

    Leading ferry company Stena Line is adding additional freight capacity to its busy Belfast-Liverpool service in support of the retail sector as it starts to ramp up for its key pre-Christmas trading period. 

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  • Truck Competence at the Auto Trade EXPO

    on Oct 17, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Truck Competence at the Auto Trade EXPO

    Upwards on 75 exhibitors at the Auto Trade EXPO will be displaying the “Truck Competence” sign, signifying that the company offers a range of products or services of interest to the haulage sector

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