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Bridgestone Introduces ‘Bandag Contract o...

Jun 02, 2016Comments off

Bridgestone, the world’s number one tyre and rubber company, has developed ‘The Bandag Contract of Trust’,

Bibby Wins FTA Award For Emission Reduction

May 26, 2016Comments off

Bibby Distribution – a long-standing member of the Freight Transport Association’s Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) – has been rewarded for its efforts in reducing

New Figures From SMMT Show Strong Start To ...

May 25, 2016Comments off

The new HGV (heavy goods vehicle) market in the UK grew by almost a fifth in the first quarter of 2016, according to figures released

Myth-Busting With The RHA

May 23, 2016Comments off

The Road Haulage Association has been myth-busting in an campaign to improve compliance with tax law relating to lorry drivers.

Road To Logistics Launched At Microlise Con...

May 18, 2016Comments off

A new not-for-profit organisation called Road to Logistics has been formed with the aim of addressing the professional driver shortfall, whilst supporting those in society

FTA Launches Live Drive Pro; Enabling Safer...

May 09, 2016Comments off

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has announced the launch of Live Drive Pro, powered by Lightfoot, to its 15,000 members. It is a key tool

Changing Truck Tyres Can Reduce Running Cos...

May 04, 2016Comments off

Michelin has reported that demand for truck tyres on the UK replacement market is continuing to show a steady shift to thicker 315/70 R 22.5

LCRS Members Outperforming Industry On Carb...

May 04, 2016Comments off

According to the Freight Transport Association (FTA) Logistics Carbon Review 2016, members of the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) are making significant progress in reducing

Volvo Trucks Continuous Fuel Focus Pays Off

Apr 14, 2016Comments off

Volvo Trucks is now launching improvements on its FM, FMX, FH and FH16 model range. Increased fuel efficiency on the engine along with new aerodynamic

Iveco To Participate In World’s First...

Apr 05, 2016Comments off

Iveco will participate in the world’s first cross-border initiative using semi-automated trucks in the European Truck Platooning Challenge. The initiative, organised by The Netherlands as