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SMMT Transport News Brief

Aug 25, 2017Comments off

There’s no doubt that new technology is playing a huge part in our industry and, as it continues to innovate, the UK’s transport sector is

The Next Step For Sustainable Road Transpor...

Aug 25, 2017Comments off

Truck platooning could save cost, congestion and carbon says the Freight Transport Association, members of which operate more than 200,000 trucks on Britain’s roads. The

UK Roads Among The Safest In Europe

Aug 25, 2017Comments off

The prospect of heavy goods vehicles travelling on motorways, operating through wireless technology, looks set to become a reality thanks to £8.1m government funding for

Five Golden Rules To Keeping Drivers Happy

Aug 24, 2017Comments off

Customer feedback provides manufacturers and fleet companies with the vital data they need to drive their customer’s care, make them feel extra special and to

Quarter of Businesses Not Checking Over Veh...

Aug 24, 2017Comments off

A quarter of UK businesses do not conduct regular safety checks on vehicles used for business purposes, new research has revealed.

Businesses Can Save On RAC Breakdown Cover

Aug 24, 2017Comments off

Supermarket fuel card provider fuelGenie has teamed up with RAC Business, to offer UK firms who are new to the RAC exclusive discount rates on

Over 40% Of Young Drivers Involved In Crash...

Aug 24, 2017Comments off

Two fifths (41%) of young drivers have been involved in a road traffic incident where they were the driver, according to a new study released

Brake Calls For Compulsory Rural Driving Le...

Aug 24, 2017Comments off

Road safety charity Brake is today calling for compulsory lessons on rural roads for learner drivers, as part of a graduated licensing system, to reduce

British Car Manufacturing Rebounds In JulyÂ...

Aug 24, 2017Comments off

British car manufacturing rose 7.8% in July, with 136,397 new units rolling off UK production lines, according to figures released today by the Society of

UK Bound Truckers At Even Greater Risk

Aug 23, 2017Comments off

After another night of violence in Calais the Road Haulage Association is deeply concerned that the lives of UK bound truckers are now at greater