The new chief executive of the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will be Gareth Llewellyn, who will take over from acting chief exec Paul Satoor on 1 April. Llewellyn, [...]
Maple launches free border security guide for truck operators
Published On: Friday 29 January 2016
Commercial vehicle security specialist Maple Fleet Services has published a new security guide, aimed at transport operators and drivers who must negotiate border crossings. The free guide has been produced [...]
New messaging tool launch for Transport Exchange Group
Published On: Friday 29 January 2016
Transport Exchange Group has announced the launch of a new messaging solution to improve business communication through its freight trading platforms. Freight Messenger, which will initially be available to all [...]
Cabin air filter provider Mahle Aftermarket has issued guidance for workshops advocating the importance of regular filter replacement, including during the winter months – and in particular for commercial vehicles, [...]
New wheel dollies and workshop presses from Chicago Pneumatic
Published On: Friday 29 January 2016
Chicago Pneumatic has added new wheel dollies and rugged workshop presses to its line of workshop equipment for the professional automotive and heavy fleet maintenance industries. The two new wheel [...]
The Freight Transport Association has welcomed a raft of new proposals announced by the Department for Transport aimed at improving the safety of Britain’s roads. The suggested measures include preventing [...]
Used LCV dealer Van Monster, part of Northgate plc, has released a new infographic which aims to take a “fun, comparative look” at what can be fitted into the back [...]
Revised guidance for traffic commissioners published
Published On: Thursday 21 January 2016
Beverley Bell, the senior traffic commissioner for Great Britain, has published a revised set of statutory documents, which outline a common approach for the way traffic commissioners (TCs) regulate commercial [...]
Trade associations have expressed dismay over the continued closure of the Forth Road Bridge to HGV traffic over 7.5 tonnes, which is expected to continue until mid-February. “This will have [...]
