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IN ADDITION to the EU Commission’s proposals for free movement of goods during 2019, the invitation for the UK to also join the Common Transit Convention (CTC) in its own right is great news for […]

THE FREIGHT Transport Association is calling on MPs to vote in favour of the Withdrawal Agreement to keep Britain trading post-Brexit by delivering the frictionless trade that the logistics sector was promised. James Hookham, deputy […]

TRAILER manufacturer Cartwright, has embarked on a new initiative by swapping apprentices with one of its biggest customers, Royal Mail, to provide greater insight into each of the individual operations. Six vehicle technician apprentices from […]

FORS HAS launched the latest addition to its series of toolkits. Forming part of the FORS Professional training program, ‘Bridge Smart, Prevention of Bridge Strikes Toolkit’ is devised exclusively for FORS members and industry managers […]

UPGRADED D11 and D13 diesel engines for Volvo FH, FM and FMX meet the new Euro 6 Step D regulation and contain a number of improvements that enable transport operators to reduce fuel costs. ‘With […]

BRIGADE Electronics is urging operators to consider authenticity when selecting reversing alarms and warns that cheaper imitations may not offer the same safety benefits. Brigade’s unique and patented bbs-tek white sound reversing alarms are claimed […]

IF BRITISH business is to make a success of Brexit, its supply chain needs to have access to European workers in the short to medium term, according to this FTA, which has published an independent […]

WORSENING van driver shortages could prevent businesses operating successfully over the next year, according to a 2018-19 report, which identifies the opportunities and challenges facing the vans market. Research by Van Excellence, administered by the […]

THEY HAVE flashing amber beacons, are 2.5 metres wide and are bright orange, but last year Highways England say 36 gritters were driven into! Gritters weigh up to 26 tonnes and when they’re spreading salt […]

AFTER 36 years, since the creation of the Truckfest concept, Live Promotions have found a venue in the north east of England which will provide a home for many years to come with a facility […]