The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is encouraging drivers and cyclists to exchange places as part of National Road Safety Week (23-29 November 2015)
Read More »More than 85 per cent of truck operators believe there should be a UK-wide compliance standard for fleets to improve safety, according to a new survey by Freight in the City
Read More »MAN Truck & Bus Bellshill proved they were top of the class when they took a Euro 6 truck on a school visit. Clydeview School, in Motherwell, an additional support needs school and nursery, asked the company if they could provide a truck for the day as part of a transport project for their pupils
Read More »For many hauliers the phrase ‘management of risk’ means driver training and claims analysis. This means that for these companies, they are failing to consider and mitigate risks that could seriously impact their business
Read More »Moving 3 million pies, pasties and sausage rolls – among other foods – across the UK each week for Peter’s Food Service keeps a fleet of 115 distribution and delivery vehicles endlessly on the road. With all those miles on the road, the safety team at Peter’s Food Service were keen to ensure that the risk of incidents and collisions was mitigated, so they sought help from Lytx®, Inc., the global leader in video-based driver safety solutions
Read More »The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the Government’s consultation on a new strategy for its three motoring agencies is a positive step that recognises the challenges faced by commercial freight and fleet operators
Read More »One of Northern Ireland’s leading distributors of food and grocery-related products, Henderson Wholesale Ltd, has chosen the Renault Trucks Range T and Range D as the latest additions to its 40-strong mixed fleet. Following a competitive tender, Renault Trucks offered the best deal overall, including impressive whole life costs, vehicle performance, a comprehensive 2-year repair and maintenance contract as well as being able to deliver the vehicles to a deadline
Read More »MAN Truck & Bus UK has put the spotlight on the top 10 landmarks in the history of Britain’s highways as part of the 100-year anniversary celebrations of the company
Read More »A binman had a lucky escape when a speeding car crashed into the back of his wagon while he was riding on the back. SmartWitness dash cam footage captured the binman’s dramatic escape.The footage shows a car recklessly speeding up to 53 miles an hour (86kph) in a heavily built-up area
Read More »Students are being encouraged to play an active role in making roads safer by designing the next generation of trucks. The Future Truck Design Awards, being launched at today’s Freight In The City Expo at Alexandra Palace, is an opportunity for school, college and university students to develop concepts that make transporting goods in urban areas safer, cleaner and more cost-effective
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