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  • Can you prepare for the unexpected?

    on Feb 18, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Can you prepare for the unexpected?

    Over the last few months there have been a number of high profile incidents involving HGVs that have had fatal and catastrophic outcomes. Therefore, lorry drivers are urged be vigilant at all times and be prepared for the unexpected; as your never you never know what is going to happen next!

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  • A&T Transport chooses Krone

    on Feb 16, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on A&T Transport chooses Krone

    A&T Transport, the Belfast and Dublin based distribution specialists have added two Krone Profi Liner curtainsiders to their fleet which, say the company, will bring additional security and ease of loading to the operation

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  • Michelin planning CV Show role out

    on Feb 16, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Michelin planning CV Show role out

    Michelin is planning its largest ever display of 17.5” and 19.5” tyres at this year’s CV Show, following the roll-out of additional sizes and tread patterns in its all-new X Multi range

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  • Truckers get drug driving warning

    on Feb 14, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Truckers get drug driving warning

    Truckers should be worried about changes to drug driving laws that are coming down the tracks, according to leading road transport solicitors, DrivingDefences.com

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  • Collaborative logistics key to easing driver shortage

    on Feb 12, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Collaborative logistics key to easing driver shortage

    Much has been said recently about the driver shortage issue that currently faces the road transport sector, exacerbated by CPC training requirements and an increase in Christmas peak demand, writes Lyall Cresswell, Managing Director, Transport Exchange Group

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  • First new series FL crew cabs go to Dublin City Council

    on Feb 10, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on First new series FL crew cabs go to Dublin City Council

    Dublin City Council has taken delivery of two of the first new-series Volvo FL 4×2 rigids to be equipped with factory-built crew cabs. Both trucks, the first of their kind in Ireland or the UK, were supplied by Irish Commercials via their state-of-the-art facility at Naas, Co Kildare

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  • SAF self-steer makes the difference

    on Feb 10, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on SAF self-steer makes the difference

    As one of the leading logistics providers in the UK, PARTNERLINK member Viamaster continues to invest for the future with the initial purchase of two long semi-trailers, each fitted with the new SAF self-steer rear axle system

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  • FTA to pilot new course for workshop personnel

    on Feb 10, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA to pilot new course for workshop personnel

    The Freight Transport Association has designed a new course aimed at developing the careers of high level technicians, workshop supervisors and fleet engineering managers, for a number of pilot courses during

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  • Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI) wins Van Pro seal of approval

    on Feb 9, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI) wins Van Pro seal of approval

    Northern Ireland’s official Mercedes-Benz Vans Dealer has become the first in Britain to pass a stringent quality audit covering all aspects of its light commercial vehicle sales and after sales operation

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  • Buffaload Logistics make significant savings with Verilocation

    on Feb 9, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Buffaload Logistics make significant savings with Verilocation

    Buffaload, the Huntingdon based logistics specialists, report ‘significant savings’ following a five year review and assessment of the CANbus, temperature monitoring and tracking systems deployed in the company’s vehicle and  double-deck trailer fleet

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