The Freight Transport Association has reacted positively to the range of measures set out by the Government today to improve road safety, which include a range of commitments and actions aimed at all road users which should further improve the UK’s road safety record
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The December edition of HGV UK online magazine, which is brimful of news and views from the UK andf Ireland haulage industry is now live
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Violent scenes witnessed today in and around Calais have been described as unprecedented by the Freight Transport Association (FTA). Touring the Eurotunnel facilities on what was expected to be the busiest day of the year for vehicles travelling through Calais, FTA’s Chris Yarsley saw thousands of migrants attacking trucks as they queued on the motorway
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Vehicle tracking has come to the rescue after a courier’s van was hijacked in a residential area of Sheffield. The driver, working for JMHC Logistics, was accosted and dragged from his vehicle by thieves while making home deliveries on behalf of leading online retailers. However, the vehicle was fitted with an advanced telematics system from Ctrack, which allowed the company to remotely immobilise the van and then liaise with the Police to arrange safe recovery
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Six out of ten motorists oppose a new clampdown on drink driving, according to a new survey, which found that 62% of drivers do not support an extension of Scotland’s new 50mg limit for England, Wales and Northern Ireland – a year after it was introduced north of the border
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There are many factors, often interlinked, which contribute to truck accidents. Research tells us 82.5% is attributed to human error. One of the key causes is as a result of a blind spot when the driver turns left or right. Blind spots are areas around a commercial vehicle where the driver lacks a direct or indirect view through the windshield, side windows or mirrors. Blind spots vary from lorry to lorry and cab to cab and particularly cab and trailers, these vehicles cause significant blind spot problems and more road casualties, particularly for cyclists. Many
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The Road Haulage Association (rhanews) is deeply concerned that the Scottish Government does not seem to fully appreciate the economic impact that the closure of the Forth Road Bridge will have on the haulage industry in Scotland
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First time pass rates for lorry and bus annual tests have increased for the third year running, according to new figures published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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Quality prevails at TOM Vehicle Rental with the introduction of 155 new SDC Trailers as part of the company’s ongoing £130million investment. The deal was welcomed by manufacturer SDC which specialises in innovative and bespoke trailer engineering, providing a trailer solution that “fits” their customer’s needs
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is benefiting from improved tyre life, durability and traction for its frontline appliances after adopting the latest generation truck tyres
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