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  • Manston truck trial will need to be repeated says RHA

    on Jan 7, 19 • in UK • with Comments Off on Manston truck trial will need to be repeated says RHA

    Today’s Kent truck trial at Manston Airport, part of the county’s Operation Brock contingency plan in the event of hold ups at the port of Dover has been a success in as much as 89 HGVs trucks now know what to do in the event of lengthy, local traffic queues between Manston and Dover

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  • Hauliers must advance their Brexit preparations – says FTAI

    on Jan 3, 19 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Hauliers must advance their Brexit preparations – says FTAI

    With only three months to go until Brexit, hauliers should take immediate action to advance their preparations or risk increased delays, red tape and costs in doing future business, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the leading organisation representing the country’s logistics industry

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  • More ferries are not a Brexit silver bullet

    on Jan 2, 19 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on More ferries are not a Brexit silver bullet

    An increase in freight ferry services won’t resolve a no-deal Brexit border queue crisis, according to the Road Haulage Association

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  • Transport Manager Seminar Ireland 2019

    on Jan 2, 19 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Transport Manager Seminar Ireland 2019

    FTA Ireland is set to hold its annual Transport Manager Seminar at Johnstown House Hotel, Enfield, Co. Meath on Tuesday, March

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  • FORS launch new fuel management and winter driving guides

    on Dec 19, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FORS launch new fuel management and winter driving guides

    The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has unveiled two new guides offering advice on both fuel management and winter driving.  The new ‘FORS Fuel Management guide’ and ‘FORS Winter guide for HGV drivers’ are both now available to download and share with drivers, as handy in-cab reminders of both how to effectively manage fuel use and tips on seasonal driving

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  • New range of ratchet type axle stands from Sealey

    on Dec 17, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on New range of ratchet type axle stands from Sealey

    Sealey’s new range of ratchet type axle stands have cast iron support posts and tough steel plate welded bases. The angled teeth in the posts prevent accidental release of the load – the more weight that is applied, the tighter the post is locked

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  • DVSA givies hauliers No Deal Brexit advice

    on Dec 15, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on DVSA givies hauliers No Deal Brexit advice

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning hauliers that in the event of a “No Deal” Brexit they may need an ECMT permit to continue operating in the EU after 29 March

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  • IRHA wants moratorium on Ross proposals

    on Dec 15, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on IRHA wants moratorium on Ross proposals

    The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has has called on the Government to place a moratorium on new proposals being proposed by Transport Minister Shane Ross to increase the penalties for road traffic offences

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  • Descartes presents solutions to key logistics challenges

    on Dec 12, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Descartes presents solutions to key logistics challenges

    Last month Descartes Systems UK welcomed 135 logistics professionals to its UK Customer and Partner event. Held at the RAF Museum in London, the agenda for the day focused on overcoming challenges and taking advantage of opportunities in logistics

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  • Compliance drives transport operators to digital working with Freeway mobile Apps

    on Dec 11, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Compliance drives transport operators to digital working with Freeway mobile Apps

    Freeway Fleet Systems has seen users of its software double in 2018 as transport and bus operators make the switch from paper to digital. The supplier of systems for vehicle maintenance and asset management has seen an upsurge in interest for its mobile apps as operators demand more accurate and visible information to transform their fleet management and meet new digital compliance regulations

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