Tyre specialist Goodyear has announced that this summer will see the roll-out of a new generation of truck tyres, which it says are designed for fleets ‘striving for efficiency’. The [...]
TRW launches new brake pad and wear sensor catalogue
Published On: Wednesday 17 July 2013
TRW Automotive Aftermarket has published a new 2013-14 catalogue to accompany its TRW Proequip-branded heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) brake pads and wear sensors programmes. The introduction of the paper catalogue, [...]
Fatal coach crash prompts coroner tyre age warning
Published On: Wednesday 17 July 2013
A coroner has announced that he will write to the Department for Transport to address the issue of ageing tyres, following a coach accident last September which resulted in the deaths [...]
Agencies launch combined clampdown on non-compliant Midlands hauliers
Published On: Wednesday 17 July 2013
Government forces in the West Midlands have been combining their efforts to crack down on suspected tax evasion and other criminal activity within the haulage industry. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) led the [...]
VOSA has published a ‘guide for recovery operations’, which it says is the result of a need for “further clarification around the complex legislation relating to operating recovery vehicles.” The [...]
Irish government urged to scrap fuel duty for hauliers
Published On: Monday 15 July 2013
The Irish government could save up to €750 million a year by scrapping the process of adding tell-tale green dye to duty-free diesel – and giving hauliers and coach operators, [...]
The Avia truck range will no longer be on offer in the UK after the Czech factory was closed in July by its parent Ashok Leyland of India. There is [...]
Cameron Forecourt helps Harlex keep tabs on fuel use
Published On: Thursday 11 July 2013
Expanding haulier and construction plant specialist Harlex Haulage Services Ltd has installed a new web-based system from Cameron Forecourt, as part of its fuel management regime. Family-owned business Harlex, based [...]
Container transport specialist IPL Haulage has purchased its first Mercedes-Benz trucks, in the hope of cutting fuel costs. The operator, which is based in Totton, Southampton, has just taken delivery [...]
