HGV & Bus News

FTA outlines its partnership objectives wit...

Nov 06, 2014Comments off

Attracting young people into the freight industry is one of the key aims of the Partnership Agreement The FTA and DWP set out plans for

Driver shortage could lead to empty shelves...

Oct 24, 2014Comments off

Is driver shortage a worry for your fleet? Industry is estimated to be 40,000 drivers short As people begin preparing for the Christmas period (yes,

Goodyear white paper suggests tyre label in...

Oct 16, 2014Comments off

Results of Goodyear’s survey Goodyear discuss the future of road transportation Goodyear have recently published a whitepaper, Mobility of the Future: Smart Fleets and the

HGV speed limit trial to begin at the end o...

Oct 10, 2014Comments off

Help or hindrance? HGV speed limit trial commences on the A9 in Scotland on Tuesday 28 October. The pilot project on the A9 will raise

British Safety Council launch Safe Driving ...

Oct 10, 2014Comments off

Helping workers stay safe on the road New safety qualification designed for people driving at work The British Safety Council has launched a new qualification

New Volvo technology offering truck drivers...

Oct 08, 2014Comments off

Alert! Technology developed by Volvo enables 360 scan of trucks surroundings Volvo Trucks has developed new technology which can eliminate the risk of accidents caused

Alcoa to roll out lightest heavy-duty truck...

Sep 25, 2014Comments off

Alcoa’s Ultra ONE will help fleets increase payload and fuel efficiency. Ultra ONE wheel launch offering increased fuel efficiency and payload Alcoa, the inventor and

Direct Vision lorries could save hundreds o...

Sep 24, 2014Comments off

In the line of sight A longer, more aerodynamic cab with better vision for lorry drivers could save hundreds of live, according to a new

Glare of the sun leading to increased Road ...

Sep 24, 2014Comments off

Beware of the glare Dazzle and glare from the sun has historically led to increased road traffic accidents in the past, and as Autumn descends

FTA members are CPC compliant but driver sh...

Sep 10, 2014Comments off

On the road again Today marks the Driver CPC deadline but is the industry ready? Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) regulations came into force