Author: David Johns
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NewsPublished September 2024
Commercial Vehicle Show appoints new director
Commercial Vehicle Show appoints new director · Commercial Vehicle Show appoints Mike Costain as new Event Director to bring fresh strategic vision to Britain’s largest trade show for …
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NewsPublished September 2024
Commercial Vehicle Show names Nineteen Group as strategic event partner
Commercial Vehicle Show announces strategic event partnership with Nineteen Group Ltd to support CV sector’s future growth. The partnership will further extend the Show’s influence and r…
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NewsPublished July 2024
AI: a threat to transport managers or a valuable tool for the future?
Artificial intelligence is fast becoming established as key to many business management software systems bu…
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NewsPublished July 2024
HaulTech is up to the TASCC for bulk haulier
A bulk haulier says its transport management system (TMS) is making compliance easy while also saving time on planning. …
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NewsPublished May 2024
SILVEY FLEET AWARDED WE INVEST IN PEOPLE PLATINUM ACCREDITATION
Silvey Fleet is very excited to announce that it has just been awarded the ‘We invest in people’ platinum accreditation, the highest level of accreditation possible from Investors in Peo…
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NewsPublished May 2024
Durite to highlight latest road safety technology at Road Transport Expo
Durite will use the Road Transport Expo to demonstrate how AI and digital systems are improving road safety – and how this technology can help attract more you…
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NewsPublished May 2024
Hovis reports 96% reduction in compliance incidents with TruTac software
Leading national baker, Hovis, has used TruTac’s software to make its…
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NewsPublished May 2024
Onroute Truckstops launches new loyalty app – Onroute Extra
Onroute Truckstops has just launched its new loyalty app Onroute Extra. This generous scheme allows drivers to collect points on purchases made at any Onroute Truckstop, then redeem them in …
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NewsPublished November 2023
Truckstops go the extra mile to make Christmas special for drivers
CHRISTMAS IS A BUSY TIME FOR THE ROAD HAULAGE INDUSTRY, THAT’S WHY STAFF AT ONROUTE TRUCKSTOPS MAKE AN EXTRA EFFORT TO LOOK AFTER DRIVERS OVER THIS PERIOD. AS WELL AS CHRISTMAS TREES AND D…
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NewsPublished October 2023
LANTERN RECOVERY – THE LEADING LIGHT ON THE LONELY ROAD!
Derbyshire-based promotional model vehicle specialist Search Impex is delighted to announce the release of a 1:50 scale Volvo FH5 Globetrotter XL 540 Euro 6 (6x4) heavy recovery truck, cus…
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NewsPublished October 2023
ALCALINE MODEL TRUCK SERIES
Promotional model trucks specialist, Search Impex, is delighted to announce the release of a 1:50 scale Mercedes Actros MP4 Gigaspace (4x2) tractor unit with 3 axle, regular curtain traile…
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NewsPublished October 2023
THE EARTH MOVES COURTESY OF COLLINS EARTHWORKS!
Customised promotional model vehicle specialists, Search Impex, are delighted to announce the release of a 1:50 scale Volvo A60H articulated dumper truck, customised in the livery of Midla…
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NewsPublished October 2023
Kuda UK Brings Fresh Strands Lighting Products To The UK
At Kuda, we are proud to partner with a variety of premium brands, including Strands Lighting Division. Strands Lighting Division are one of Europe’s fastest growing, premium brand of ve…
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NewsPublished September 2023
Firestone launches regional on-road truck tyre range
Firestone is today announcing the launch of its new regional on-road truck tyre range, now developed with Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology. Combining value for money with reliable performa…
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NewsPublished September 2023
PurePac gets ‘most out of a day’ with paperless efficiency from TruTac
Packaging specialist PurePac has ditched paper-based vehicle checks and boosted efficiency with an integrated trio of TruTac systems. …
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NewsPublished July 2023
Haulier helps improve fellow operator safety with Durite telematics cameras
A haulier is helping its peers to improve safety thanks to its telematics camera systems from Durite. EW Gardner and Grandson i…
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NewsPublished July 2023
Tyre management boost as handheld scanner comes to the UK
AES UK (Automotive Equipment Solutions) has introduced a hand-held tyre scanner which allows commercial vehicle operators, workshops and tyre retailers to quickly and …
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NewsPublished June 2023
TruTac eases public inquiries for AS Miles’ Consulting clients
TruTac compliance and fleet management software has helped a swathe of commercial vehicle fleets facing Traffic Commissioner public inquiries due to its clarity,…
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NewsPublished June 2023
Kuda Automotive partner with Indel B to keep drivers cool
Here at Kuda Automotive we are the leading manufacturer, installer and distributor of commercial vehicle accessories and aerodynamics. We are very proud to partner with certain brands of whi…
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NewsPublished April 2023
KUDA UK Ltd-The BIG Truck Giveaway
Here at Kuda, we recently launched our biggest giveaway ever over on YouTube channel, giving our subscribers the chance to win a fully customised truck! In this 12-episode serie…
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NewsPublished April 2023
Europe’s No 1 Truckwash plans exciting expansion
Lymm Truckwash Ltd – the largest and oldest truck wash in Europe – is planning to expand its business to meet the demand from customers, which will also create an additional eight jobs f…
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NewsPublished February 2023
New vehicle safety tool for operator compliance and easy equipment choice
Durite, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of camera solutions for commercial vehicles, has launched an interactive website designed to help fleet operators and…
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NewsPublished February 2023
Looking Back Over 2022 At KUDA UK Ltd
2021 marked 30 years of Kuda, so in 2022 we wanted to achieve more than ever! We’ve been super busy bringing you great new products, kitting out trucks, and making great advances as a busi…
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NewsPublished January 2023
SEAFOOD SCANIA TO SCALE FOR D.R. COLLIN & SON!
Customised promotional model vehicle specialists, Search Impex, are delighted to announce the 1:50 Scale Scania S590 V8 High (6x2, single wheel tag axle) tractor unit with 3 axle, refrigerat…
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NewsPublished January 2023
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NewsPublished October 2022
Webinar: Motormax and Samsara talk fleet safety
How telematics and 360-degree video-based safety solutions improve fleet safety …
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NewsPublished October 2022
Snooper, the Sat Nav specialists, are proud to announce their entry into the car stereo market, with 3 exciting models.
Building on more than forty years of experience in the auto electronics industry, Snooper® enters the car stereo market with three incredible head units. …
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NewsPublished September 2022
Silvey Fleet launches in the Republic of Ireland
Silvey Fleet, one …
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NewsPublished September 2022
Sounds Like Heaven: Road Angel – Apple Car Play Stereo
That’s right, the Brits have entered the chat. In a market dominated by mainstream Japanese brands, UK-based tech firm Road Angel has just released its flagship car stereo. With a sleek…
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NewsPublished September 2022
Mabanaft expands truckstop portfolio through acquisition of Swindon Truckstop
Mabanaft has announced the acquisition of Swindon Truckstop, a long-established truckstop located close to junction 15 on the M4. The deal completed on 16…
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NewsPublished September 2022
TruTac pushes paperless with new TruDocuments Premium upgrade
TruTac, part of the Microlise group, has launched a new upgrade for users of its TruDocuments platform to help operators better manage documents and move ever cl…
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NewsPublished September 2022
Truck drivers see all-round benefits from Durite safety systems
A new vehicle camera system has given truck drivers more peace of mind while speeding up insurance claims and reducing vehicle downtime. …
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NewsPublished September 2022
Draeger Safety UK research shows widespread employee acceptance of drug and alcohol testing in the workplace
15th September 2022, Blyth, Northumberland – Findings from new research carried out by safety technology company …
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NewsPublished August 2022
Remote fleet management made easy with innovative telematics solutions
Even fewer vehicles were shown to use GPS tra…
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NewsPublished August 2022
Onroute invests £1m to resurface Junction 29 trucksto
Onroute has just completed a £1m project to resurface the forecourt and lorry park at its Junction 29 truckstop, located just off the M1 near Chesterfield. Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfi…
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NewsPublished July 2022
Yiannimize THIS! Customising guru launches affordable car cleaning range
Yianni Charalambous (Yiannimize), the supercar customiser trusted by A-list clients to personalise their rides is bringing his know-how to the masses with the launch of a new range of everyd…
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NewsPublished July 2022
TruTac warns operators of ‘current day and 28 days previous’ rule on recording drivers’ hours
TruTac is warning businesses about little-known but stringent tachograph compliance rules that require commercial vehicle operators to record and show evidence o…
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NewsPublished June 2022
Bridgestone Launches Fleetcare, Its Integrated Tyre And Fleet Management Solution To Fast Forward Business For Fleets
Bridgestone Launches Fleetcare, Its Integrated Tyre And Fleet Management Solution To Fast Forward Business For Fleets …
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NewsPublished May 2022
Motormax announce live product demonstrations on LEVC’s VN5 at this year’s CV Show
Motormax is excited to announce live demonstrations at this year’s CV Show. LEVC’s (London Ele…
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NewsPublished April 2022
MODEL VOLVO FOR BOUGHEY DISTRIBUTION!
Customised promotional model vehicle specialists, Search Impex, are pleased to announce the release of a 1:50 scale Volvo FH5 Globetrotter XL 460 Euro 6 (6x2) tractor unit and 3 axle, curtai…
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NewsPublished April 2022
ITT Hub and CV Show 2022. TruTac Provide Compliance One-Stop Shop
TruTac, the tachograph analysis and fleet compliance experts, are showcasing their suite of products at this year’s ITT Hub on stand 1004 and two weeks later a…
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NewsPublished April 2022
Motormax launch pioneering fleet safety solutions at 2022 Commercial Vehicle Show
Visit Motormax on stand number 5F60…
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NewsPublished March 2022
Brigade Electronics returns to CV Show after two years
Brigade Electronics is delighted to announce that it will be returning to the Commercial Vehicle Show – Britain’s biggest road transport event - at the NEC Birmingham between 24th and 26…
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NewsPublished March 2022
Mercedes-Benz Trucks To Outline How OEMs & Solution Providers are Improving Customer Satisfaction at Microlise Transport Conference 2022
Richard Skidmore, Head of Customer Service Delivery at Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK, will be sharing how its quest for connectivity and improved customer satisfaction…
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NewsPublished February 2022
Bridgestone keeping commercial fleets on the road with e-book excellence
Bridgestone is inflating commercial fleet operators’ tyre knowledge with a series of free, downloadable e-books with for the entire industry to benefit from. …
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NewsPublished February 2022
Europe’s No 1 Truckwash celebrates 55 years in business
Lymm Truckwash Ltd – the largest and oldest truck wash in Europe – is celebrating 55 years since it first opened in 1967 and will be hosting a Driver Day event to mark the occasion on Th…
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NewsPublished January 2022
TruTac Announces New Managing Director and Leadership Team
TruTac, part of the Microlise Group, has promoted Jemma James to Managing Director as Terry Ramsey retires at the end of January. Jemma has been with TruTac for …
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NewsPublished January 2022
RL Automotive aligns safety and savings for a greener transport world
As transport industries strive to balance commercial considerations with safety, compliance and the general ‘green’ issues of the day, leading digital analysis and sustainable technology…
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NewsPublished January 2022
Fuel Transporter Aims for ER Status Using TruTac and Microlise Platforms
AD fuels, a leading independent road haulage provider for the renewable fuels and waste cycling industries is working to secure the highly regarded Earned Recognition …
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NewsPublished December 2021
Motormax safety systems reduce Saint-Gobain vehicle incident rate by 34%
Leading vehicle safety solutions provider, Motormax, has released a brand-new video this week to mark their recent success working with Saint-Gobain and Bevan Group – one of the UK’s lar…
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NewsPublished December 2021
Competition Time! Win a Ledlenser ML6 Lantern.
Merry Christmas one and all. After a tough year, I hope you all know that our nation depends on your work and the industry. Hopefully by running a competition, one lucky reader/entry wil…
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NewsPublished November 2021
Bridgestone and Michelin to Jointly Discuss Recovered Carbon Black’s Role in Building a More Sustainable Mobility Ecosystem
Bridgestone and Michelin to Jointly Discuss Recovered Carbon Black’s Role in Building a More Sustainable Mobility Ecosystem …
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NewsPublished October 2021
AutoCMS is Fastview360’s online platform
AutoCMS “3M’s” Promise; Monitored, Managed and Maintained AutoCMS, the Centralised Management System – exclusive features, reduce apps and logins, you…
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NewsPublished August 2021
Report reveals workplace impairment safety concerns Post-COVID increase in alcohol consumption and drug use of greatest concern in the transport and logistics sectors
25th August 2021 Blyth, Northumberland: A report published by medical and safety technology company …
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NewsPublished August 2021
Aspoeck systems, Europe’s largest manufacturer of commercial vehicle lighting systems
Aspoeck systems, Europe’s largest manufacturer of commercial vehicle lighting systems, have always …
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NewsPublished August 2021
TruTac unveils fleet management and driver risk products at CV Show
TruTac, the tachograph and compliance experts, will be demonstrating its TruFleet system at this year’s CV Show. The fleet management control software now come…
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NewsPublished August 2021
QUARTIX ENHANCES INTEGRATION WITH NEW FLEET FOCUS VEHICLE CAMERA
Quartix is pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced version of their vehicle camera and tracking map integration, in partnership with Fleet Focus’s new, ground-breaking API-based syst…
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NewsPublished July 2021
SmartDrive releases next generation solution for inattentive driving
With Artificial Intelligence, Com…
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NewsPublished July 2021
TruTac software is a ‘one-stop shop’ for JG Pears
One of the UK’s leading animal by-product processors has simplified its fleet and driver management by using TruTac’s compliance software suite, TruControl.…
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NewsPublished July 2021
Quartix Vehicle Tracking Announces New CEO
Cambridge, UK - 21 July 2021 …
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NewsPublished June 2021
TruTac unveils fleet management and driver risk products at ITT Hub
TruTac, the tachograph analysis experts will be demonstrating their TruFleet system at this year’s ITT Hub. The fleet management control software now comes wit…
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NewsPublished June 2021
Hankook presents new commercial tyre solutions at the 2021 Commercial Vehicle Show
This summer, Hankook Tyre UK will be exhibiting at the Commercial Vehicle Show – the largest and most comprehensive road transport and commercial vehicle event in the UK …
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NewsPublished June 2021
SHELL AND FROST & SULLIVAN LAUNCH WHITEPAPER EXAMINING THE CHALLENGES AND KEY TRENDS TRANSFORMING THE ROAD FREIGHT INDUSTRY
GLOBAL ROAD FREIGHT SECTOR SET TO GROW BY 4.3%1, AS INDUSTRY TRANSFORMS THROUGH DIGITAL AND DECARBONISATION SOLUTIONS SHELL AND FROST & SULLIVAN LAUNCH WHITEPAPER EXAMINING THE CHALLE…
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NewsPublished June 2021
Midlands Recruiter Launches Innovative New Website for Fast-Track Job Applications
Award-winning Midlands recruiter E…
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NewsPublished May 2021
QUARTIX TO POWER THE BUS HUB AT ITT EVENT
Leading vehicle tracking company, Quartix, is pleased to announce their partnership with ITT HUB 2021. Quartix technology will power The Bus Hub, a facility allowing attendees to track i…
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NewsPublished May 2021
Kuda cab coolers keep drivers cool
Kuda Automotive are the leading manufacturer, installer and distributor of commercial vehicle accessories and aerodynamics. Here at Kuda we sell a range of cab coolers and fans to enable the…
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NewsPublished May 2021
Parksafe Rebrand to Parksafe Group
Parksafe Group are excited to announce that we have had a rebrand and are now Parksafe Group. With this exciting news of our companies progression we inform you of our company rebrand. As …
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NewsPublished May 2021
Encore Signs Military Pact to Support Ex-Service Men and Women
Leading and award-winning Midlands recruitment agency …
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NewsPublished April 2021
Haulage company shows the way forward for drink drive road safety
Haulage company shows the way forward for drink drive road safety 13% of all road…
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NewsPublished April 2021
Hankook Fleet Value
Hankook is building on its strategy of solid tyre performance, affordable pricing and easy availability by working with Fleet and Dealer partners to deliver more savings and value. The compa…
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NewsPublished April 2021
Bridgestone celebrating major coup after Stobart Energy agreement
Bridgestone has underlined its environmental credentials and attention to detail after entering into a commercial fleet partnership with Stobart Energy for the first t…
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NewsPublished March 2021
Increased security risk as unaccompanied trailers top one million
TrailerLock holds universal key to fridge trailer and sea container security …
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NewsPublished March 2021
How Smart Motorways work and the steps you MUST take if you break down on one
By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors So-called ‘smart’ motorways have attracted a lot of headlines recently and the Government is under pre…
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NewsPublished March 2021
Dräger welcomes PACTS report recommendation on interlocks
25th March, Blyth, UK …
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NewsPublished March 2021
Quarry operator cuts costs and downtime with telematics tyre monitoring solution
Imerys, the market-leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions, reports a significant reduction in tyre replacement and vehicle downtime since installi…
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NewsPublished March 2021
Truckwash boss shines light on mental health support for HGV drivers
Laura Cardwell, Managing Director of Lymm Truckwash, is hosting a Driver Day in support of a range of mental health charities, including: YoungMinds, The Calm Zone, Andy’s Man Club and Hea…
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NewsPublished February 2021
Don’t suffer in silence if an injury at work causes you serious financial difficulties
By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors, NO-ONE should ever experience financial difficulties because of an injury they’ve suffered carrying out their job. Sa…
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NewsPublished February 2021
Bridgestone, ARLANXEO and Solvay launch TECHSYN to give tyres unrivalled strength and environmental performance
TECHSYN combines chemically optimised synthetic rubber with tailor-made silica to create tyres with up to 30% better wear efficiency and a rolling resistance that is reduced b…
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NewsPublished February 2021
SHELL INTRODUCES A GLOBAL PORTFOLIO OF CARBON NEUTRAL LUBRICANTS
Customers in key markets worldwide can now choose carbon neutral1 lubricants across select brands, with Shell aiming to compensate for 700,000 tonnes of CO2e emissions per year.…
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NewsPublished February 2021
Leading Midlands Recruiter Tackles HGV Driver Shortage Head On
Award-winning recruitment agency Encore Personnel…
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NewsPublished February 2021
Do you know your rights if you have an accident when making deliveries
By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors THE ongoing Covd-19 pandemic has undoubtedly increased the number of deliveries that drivers are making. According to a …
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NewsPublished January 2021
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NewsPublished January 2021
The DVS Enforcement date will not be delayed again confirm TfL
Fastview360 customers and prospective customers have been talking about Transport for London (TfL)…
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NewsPublished January 2021
WAI STERI-7 vehicle sanitiser kits now available through WhoCanFixMyCar.com
As restrictions tighten across the UK, WAI’s STERI-7 vehicle sanitiser car kits are continuing to prove popular and are now being rolled out across the WhoCanFixMyCar.com network. After…
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NewsPublished January 2021
Lytx Secures Long-Term Deal with Breezemount
Delivery service provider turns to Lytx AI-powered innovation to improve driver safety …
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NewsPublished December 2020
ROAD TECH IS CELEBRATING ANOTHER SUCCESS
Road Tech Computer Systems are celebrating the phenomenal success of Tachomaster, their tachograph analysis system. Tachomaster was launched by the company in 2006, …
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NewsPublished December 2020
Bridgestone appoints Jan-Maarten de Vries and Michiel Wesseling to lead Bridgestone Mobility Solutions business unit
· De Vries steps in as CEO of the business unit; Wesseling will become COO, a newly-created role.…
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NewsPublished December 2020
Kuda make significant stock investment for Brexit
Brexit, you would be forgiven if this had slipped to the back of your mind with everything that's happened in 2020, however it's coming. January 1st, 2021 marks the da…
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NewsPublished December 2020
Vision UK has a system for all your FORS needs!
Vision UK have long been known for the great offerings in the 'Commercial Vehicle' and 'Transport' world. With DVS coming into play and also more and more operators looking to become FORS …
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NewsPublished November 2020
Drivers should not end up out of pocket if they are forced off the road with an injury
If you’re a self-employed driver, or work for an agency, being off the road usually hits you hard in the pocket. So, imagine how frustrating it must be to miss out on potential earning…
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NewsPublished November 2020
SHELL PARTNERS WITH SMART FREIGHT CENTRE TO DELIVER SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING TO FLEET MANAGERS
Shell has partnered with the global non-profit Smart Freight Centre, sponsoring the delivery of the sustainable freight expert’s Smart Transport Manager Trai…
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NewsPublished November 2020
SanBomb – The tough vehicle sanitiser. Get yours from KUDA UK LTD
With the announcement of a further nationwide lockdown and coronavirus seemingly a big part of our lives for sometime to come ensuring vehicles are sanitised on customer handovers, befo…
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NewsPublished October 2020
Going the extra mile
J38 truckstop on the M6 is one of the most popular truckstops in the UK. CV Driver magazine poses a series of questions to find out what makes the site so special Q. What…
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NewsPublished October 2020
Hankook Tyre UK wins TyreSafe’s Tyre Manufacturer of the Year Award for the second consecutive time
Hankook Tyre UK is once again announced as the winner of TyreSafe’s Tyre Manufacturer of the Year Award. The award recognises Hankook’s significant contribution to raising driver awarene…
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NewsPublished October 2020
Bridgestone’s giant strides in technology earn TyreSafe award
A wide range of technologically advanced products and services across the Bridgestone business has helped to secure a prestigious award from a national road safety cha…
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NewsPublished October 2020
Europe’s Largest Truckwash to hold National Lorry Week celebration
Lymm Truckwash is partnering with the Road Haulage Association (RHA) to hold a celebration for National Lorry Week on Thursday 19th November. National Lorry Week takes place from 16th –…
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NewsPublished October 2020
Decorate your cab, but please don’t let dashboard clutter cost someone their life
By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors, Using a truck table to store or display items on the dashboard may seem like a convenient way to create extra cab space. …
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NewsPublished September 2020
Europe’s Largest Truckwash celebrates successful first year on new site
Lymm Truckwash is celebrating a successful first year on its new site, having supported the essential HGV industry throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Last October, the 54-year-old truck-wa…
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NewsPublished September 2020
Win a Karcher vacuum cleaner to keep your truck fresh
Cleaning specialist Karcher has just launched a new state-of-the art vacuum cleaner designed to keep trucks clean. The battery-operated handheld vacuum cleaner, HV 1/1 BpAs, impresses wit…
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NewsPublished September 2020
DERBYSHIRE AUTOCHEM COMPANY PRODUCE ALTERNATIVE TO ALCOHOL SANITISER FOR USE IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
Derbyshire based Automotive Chemical Manufacturer Ecofleet Cleaning Solutions Ltd have announced the launch of their new DIOSAN-X Range of Hygiene & Sanitising products. Aimed primari…