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Comment: The non-negotiables

Quality and safety are two areas of business that are critical for road transport industry operators to get right and to ensure that the highest possible standards are achieved.

Fleet Management
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Wagon and drag

The challenge set by VECTO could see trailers incorporating enhanced aerodynamics, reduced rolling resistance, and even electric drivelines of their own, writes Richard Simpson

Trailers
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Focused on the Future

Nick Elliott, chair of IRTE Professional Sector Council, speaks to Justin Burns about what the focus areas are for 2025

Engineering Technology
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Safe and secure

Ensuring the safe and secure transportation of goods is a fundamental responsibility for operators of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). Tom Austin-Morgan delves into the latest load security systems, regulatory requirements and best practices

Trailers
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A year to remember

DAF Trucks held a media briefing in December to look back at 2024 and discuss its plans for the year ahead

Truck Efficiency
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Legal Update: National Driver CPC reforms come into effect

Reforms to Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) came into effect on 3 December 2024. The changes include introducing a National Driver CPC that will cover driving a lorry, bus or coach in the UK, allowing more flexibility for end-of-module assessments, introducing a faster route for drivers returning to the industry and separating e-learning from trainer-led courses.

Road Legal
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Bartrums saves time and money on DVS compliance with Durite

Durite’s self-installation support has helped Bartrums Haulage & Storage with cost-effective DVS compliance.

Legislation & Compliance
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New Alexander Dennis Enviro200 low-emission bus for Bysiau Cwm Taf Valley Coaches

Alexander Dennis has supplied a new Enviro200 midibus to Welsh independent bus operator Bysiau Cwm Taf Valley Coaches.

Vehicles
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Fleet team at Broad Oak claims savings of 12 weeks annually with FleetCheck software

A time saving of 12 weeks annually is being claimed by the fleet team at Broad Oak Property following the adoption of FleetCheck software.

Fleet Management
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ZF Aftermarket extends SACHS clutch warranty to three years

ZF Aftermarket has reaffirmed its commitment to clutch protection and extended its warranty to three years on new clutches, which is effective from 1 January 2025.

Vehicle Parts
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UK's first Volvo FH Aero tipper makes its debut at C J Hurford & Sons

C J Hurford & Sons has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH Aero 8x4 Tridem tipper, the first truck of its kind to be put into operation in the UK.

Vehicles
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DP World joins Transaid as latest partner

Smart logistics solutions provider DP World has signed a three-year agreement with Transaid to become its latest corporate partner.

People