Laura Cork

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RHA urges Brussels to leave the HGV levy alone

The Road Haulage Association has issued a strong criticism of the European Commission’s decision to challenge the legality of the HGV road user levy, and is urging the UK government to prepare a...

Standards & Practices
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S Walsh has clear safety benefits with Mercedes Econic tipper

Contractor S Walsh & Sons has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz vehicle, a high-visibility Econic – also the first Econic to be specified for muckaway duties.

Road Safety
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Clarkes invests £2.5m in DAF Irizars ahead of ULEZ implementation

Clarkes of London has taken delivery of 12 Euro 6 Irizar i6 integral coaches, completing its 2016 fleet renewal programme ahead of time to meet the requirements of the forthcoming ULEZ (ultra low...

Bus & Coach
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Updated HGV Fair Wear and Tear guide launched at CV Show

A new version of the HGV Fair Wear and Tear guide was launched this week at the Commercial Vehicle Show, in Birmingham.

Finance & Leasing
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Actros through the ages: Mercedes-Benz at Truckfest 2016

Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will be showcasing new and historic vehicles at next week’s Truckfest event (Peterborough; 1-2 May).

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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First Volvo FM Tridem loaded with benefits, says GH By-Products

GH By-Products (Derby) has taken delivery of its first front end loader vehicle, a Volvo FM 8x2 Tridem, selected for its manoeuvrability and flexibility in terms of load.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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FTA acquires tachograph compliance business

TDUK, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Freight Transport Association (FTA), has today announced that it has acquired Warrington-based tachograph compliance specialist Tachodisc.

Tachometers
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Evans Transport hooks up to early benefits with tyre pressure system

Evans Transport is reporting positive gains from early trials of Continental’s ContiPressureCheck system, which it is rolling out across its mixed fleet of 150 trucks and 220 trailers.

Tyres & Retreads
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Cartwright and Transdek hitch up on trailer design and production

Two of the biggest names in trailer manufacture have announced an agreement to co-design and build fixed double-deck trailers.

Trailers
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Road haulage taking centre stage at CV Show

The doors are open on the final day of the 2016 Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham), at which the future of road haulage is playing a pivotal role.

Apprenticeships
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SJ Bargh skims swift savings with Goodyear deal

Milk logistics specialist SJ Bargh says it has already seen savings in the first month since moving its 150-strong fleet to a tyre management deal with Goodyear, after 40 years with another premium...

Tyres & Retreads
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Dearman calls for transport refrigeration engine policy overhaul

Replacing the UK’s fleet of diesel-powered transport refrigeration units with zero-emission alternatives could save the same amount of NOx as taking 1.9 million diesel cars off the road.

Temperature Controlled Vehicles