• 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 publishes recovery operators’ guide

    Published On: Wednesday 17 July 2013

    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, [...]

  • Ashok Leyland closes Avia truck factory

    Published On: Monday 15 July 2013

    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 [...]

  • IPL invests in first Mercedes-Benz trucks

    Published On: Thursday 11 July 2013

    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 [...]

  • Sealey launches 360° inspection lamp range

    Published On: Thursday 11 July 2013

    Workshop equipment specialist Sealey has announced the launch this month of a new 360° inspection lamp range. The lamps can hang, attach and be set to any required angle, thanks [...]

  • Brigade: ‘safety devices vital’ to help prevent cyclist fatalities

    Published On: Thursday 11 July 2013

    Vehicle safety devices such as camera monitor systems and ultrasonic proximity sensors are vital to prevent the growing trend of cyclist deaths, according to Brigade Electronics. The company highlights Department [...]

  • WABCO workshop tool helps detect air pressure leakage

    Published On: Thursday 11 July 2013

    Vehicle technology specialist WABCO has developed an Ultrasonic Leakage Detector, designed to help workshops reduce repair times through improved leak detection. Eliminating leaks from air pressure systems is a must [...]