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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

Mercedes-Benz throw the gauntlet down in MP...

Sep 01, 2014Comments off

Mercedes-Benz Actros mid-challenge Off to a flying start The Mercedes-Benz Actros has made a winning start in a bold new initiative designed to prove beyond

DFT offering final chance to join trial to ...

Aug 29, 2014Comments off

Stretching across the highway Final chance to join trial to boost freight capacity More freight operators are to be given the chance to join a

Lorry levy hauls in more than £17m

Aug 15, 2014Comments off

The lorry levy has exceeded expectations More than 618,000 levies have been bought for over 112,000 lorries from 76 countries since the HGV road user

Fleets to review risk management policies f...

Aug 07, 2014Comments off

Health & Safety - new “Driving at Work” paper