FTA: government must back industry on road to decarbonisation
Published On: Thursday 26 November 2015
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called for full government support to help the road transport industry achieve decarbonisation targets, following the recent publication of a report on the fifth [...]
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has published its annual fleet compliance checks report for 2014/15, which it says demonstrates further improvements in the roadworthiness standards of trucks operating [...]
DPF Clean Team launches online offering for aftermarket filters
Published On: Wednesday 25 November 2015
Fleet managers sourcing replacement diesel particulate filters (DPFs) can now access aftermarket replacements which make regeneration easier, and cost two thirds less than most OEM replacements, according to automotive parts [...]
New guidelines from the General Medical Council (GMC), the statutory body with which all UK doctors must be registered, are likely to oblige GPs to report patients who are medically [...]
RHA launches Calais hotline as migrant crisis deepens
Published On: Tuesday 24 November 2015
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has announced the launch of a new Calais incident reporting line, which it says will allow hauliers and drivers affected by incidents of intimidation or [...]
BP has announced a new reciprocal fuel card acceptance agreement with Esso, which will mean that BP Plus Fuel Card customers will be able to fill up at Esso-branded sites [...]
Continental and Schmitz Cargobull extend trailer tyre partnership
Published On: Thursday 19 November 2015
Continental and Schmitz Cargobull have reported that they are strengthening their longstanding collaboration by introducing the Conti Hybrid HT3 as a standard tyre in the trailer manufacturer’s product portfolio. The [...]
Carrier Transicold has announced a series of new equipment and options for its Supra range of truck refrigeration units, which it says have been designed to further enhance the customer [...]
Fowler Welch reduces driver handling with ‘fail-safe’ fifth wheel
Published On: Thursday 19 November 2015
Supply-chain operator Fowler Welch has reported safe coupling across its fleet since using the latest fifth wheel and coupling solutions from Fontaine Europe. With such a high distance travelled by [...]