Author: David Johns

25th August 2021 Blyth, Northumberland: A report published by medical and safety technology company …

Aspoeck systems, Europe’s largest manufacturer of commercial vehicle lighting systems, have always …

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…

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…

With Artificial Intelligence, Com…

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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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…

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 …

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…

Award-winning Midlands recruiter E…

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…

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…

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 …

Leading and award-winning Midlands recruitment agency …

Haulage company shows the way forward for drink drive road safety 13% of all road…

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…

Bridgestone has underlined its environmental credentials and attention to detail after entering into a commercial fleet partnership with Stobart Energy for the first t…

TrailerLock holds universal key to fridge trailer and sea container security   …

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…

25th March, Blyth, UK …

Imerys, the market-leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions, reports a significant reduction in tyre replacement and vehicle downtime since installi…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

Award-winning recruitment agency Encore Personnel…

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 …

Quartix, …

Fastview360 customers and prospective customers have been talking about Transport for London (TfL)…

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…

Delivery service provider turns to Lytx AI-powered innovation to improve driver safety  …

Road Tech Computer Systems are celebrating the phenomenal success of Tachomaster, their tachograph analysis system.  Tachomaster was launched by the company in 2006, …

·         De Vries steps in as CEO of the business unit; Wesseling will become COO, a newly-created role.…

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…

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 …

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…

Shell has partnered with the global non-profit Smart Freight Centre, sponsoring the delivery of the sustainable freight expert’s Smart Transport Manager Trai…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 –…

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. …

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…

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…

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…

The future of LED bar technology is here. Siberia is a one of a kind, super sleek, super powerful…

Volta Trucks, the Scandinavian start-up full-electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced a tyre partnership with the world’s largest tyre and rubber manufacturer, B…

Bringing together the existing technology of a reputable road haulage app and detailed crime data, which maps the cargo and fuel theft hotspots provided by the Freight Unit of the …

UK–AUGUST 2020: Shell has marked the launch of its tolling solution for heavy-duty fleets. To help simplify the complexity of cross-border toll payments,  Shell’s…

Derbyshire based promotional model trucks specialist Search Impex is pleased to announce the release of a 1:50 scale DAF XF Super Space (6x2) tractor unit with 3 axle, extender flatbed trail…

Alex Wolfe, Head of Fuel Cards at Certas Energy, shares how fuel cards and HGV-dedicated refuelling sites from the UK’s leading fuel supplier are helping to keep drivers moving through Cov…

SHELL FLEET SOLUTIONS MARKS LAUNCH OF NEW TELEMATICS OFFERING WITH UP TO 20 FREE DEVICES FOR EVERY NEW CUSTOMER…

Quartix, one of the leading global suppliers of subscription-based vehicle tracking systems is pleased to report positive H1 results and that the business is on track to meet its 2020 financ…

Market leaders in vehicle safety systems Vision Techniques are set to revolutionise camera technology with their new VT NIGHT-SIGHT 24 Ultra high- performance camera. The VT NIGHT-SIGHT 2…

While we are still obviously feeling the effects of the virus the good news is that we have also seen customers like ECM, BCA…

Steertrak share the benefits of wheel alignment and how it is more economical when it comes to fuel consumption and tyre wear Wheel alignment is proven to save on fuel and tyres: If the w…

By Anthony Hey, accident abroad lawyer at Hudgell Solicitors For some professional lorry drivers, travelling abroad is second nature – even in countries where they drive o…

Is lockdown over? Well, maybe technically not fully as yet, but as the industry starts to slowly move and our colleagues return to work it is now more important tha…

We are very pleased to announce an important milestone in our company’s growth: with your AS 24 card, you now have access to 1,000 stations in 28 countries!   A…

Bridgestone’s commercial customers are being given a timely boost from the world’s largest tyre and rubber company, thanks to a provision of supported training cou…

-Designed to provide safety and peace of mind in all weather conditions year-round, Bridgestone’s DURAVIS All Season comes with a best-in-class EU label A-grade for wet grip, and i…

MILTON KEYNES —  Commercial drivers in the U.K. continue to show signs of strain as a result of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from fleet video…

- Artificial Intelligence-powered innovation from Lytx identifies high-risk driving behaviours   - Lytx is unrivalled in capturing mobile phone-related dist…

In addition to its Facebook and YouTube activities in Europe, Hankook is moving onto another digital stage. The tyre maker will open its new Instagram channel called …

By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors Before the UK entered ‘lockdown’ and we began to experience these somewhat increasingly uncertain times, the sheer numb…

As the Government’s “STAY ALERT” messaging indicates the start of a return to work movement and the Covid-19 pandemic looking like it mi…

Lytx Case Study: Brandon Hire Station Brandon Hire Station experiences exceptional results with Lytx in the face of business transformation. The customer: …

A Derbyshire based Vehicle Cleaning Chemical Manufacturing company has packaged a deep cleaning solution kit to help minimise the risk of commercial vehicle drivers contracting COVID-19. …

With the continuing effects of the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, and the necessary social distancing measures, companies have been unable to train their drivers in-person and on …

Trakm8, the UK’s recognised leader in the field of telematics, is making its Insight Optimisation …

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact on the road transport & logistics industry in a variety of ways. The news that …

With COVID-19 continuing to have an impact on the transport & logistics industry could this be something really useful?. “Furloughed drivers can attend training” says Government …

By Phil Jones, Head of Sales and Marketing at Snooper UK. Bridge strikes are a frequent problem in the UK. The issue refers to trucks and other large vehicles striking br…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Helping Keyworker Drivers …

At the forefront of telematics for more than 25 years, Teletrac Navman has launched the DVS Safe System, a new technology package to help fleet operators meet Londo…

Derbyshire based promotional model trucks specialist Search Impex is pleased to announce the release of a Scania R650 Highline (6x2, single wheel tag axle) solo tractor unit, customised in t…

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Hankook Tyre UK shall be presenting its expanding commercial vehicle line-up and unveiling new truck tyres from its second brand Laufenn at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, taking …

Premium tyre maker Hankook increases its range of light truck and van tyres, with new all-season and winter tyres The new Vantra ST AS 2, is an all-season tyre with the 3PMSF symbol, desi…

Promotional model trucks specialist Search Impex is pleased to announce the release of a 1:50 scale Mercedes Arocs (8x4) solo tractor unit, customised in the livery of McIntosh Heavy Logisti…

With thousands of visitors already pre-registered and over 380 exhibitors confirmed to date, the Commercial Vehicle Show remains the ‘go-to’ event for everyone working in road transport …

Customised promotional model vehicle specialists, Search Impex, are pleased to announce the release of a 1:50 scale DAF XF Super Space (6x2) tractor unit with 3 axle, curtain trailer, custom…

THE fleet solutions ‘powerhouse’ forged by Webfleet Solutions and Bridgestone will be in the spotlight at this year’s CV show. …

Hankook Tyre UK has appointed Paul Emery as Sales Director effective from 1st February 2020. He joined the company as UK Sales Manager of the truck and bus tyre segment. Paul has a wealth of…

Premium tyre maker Hankook is further expanding its relationship with Schmitz Cargobull and will continue to supply its complete tyre portfolio consisting of state-of-the-art and particularl…

Leading vehicle tracking company …

This year Hornby reaches a major milestone in its 100 year centenary and there is plenty instore to celebrate its last 100 years.   The well known and distinguished model railway …

Prisoners at HM Prison Featherstone are being given a life changing opportunity to forge careers once their sentences are complete, thanks to the world’s largest …

By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors EVERY road user knows all about the cold Winter weather and how it can cause difficult driving conditions.…

Customised promotional model vehicle specialists, Search Impex, are pleased to announce the release of a 1:50 scale Scania S730 V8 Highline 6x2 tag axle with 3 axle, refrigerated trailer, cu…

ISS is launching its latest vehicle…

We came across a company called EPF Graphics.  Check them out, on approach this is what they said;   Vehicle wrap installing is what we specialise in which comes hand in hand wit…

Despite impressive technological advances in recent years in the manufacture and fitting of quality retreads, there are still a lot of stubborn myths about retreading out there. It’s about…

One of the UK’s biggest freight haulage companies has given Bridgestone its most glowing endorsement in recent years, citing greater environmental benefits, impro…

By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors As winter bites and weather conditions worsen, it obviously becomes more difficult to handle a commercial …

Premium tyre maker Hankook will once again be represented at the Essen Motor Show from 29 November to 8 December with its wide range of summer and winter tyres. The highlight is the Ventus S…

With rising fuel costs at the top of every fleet operators list, we explore the importance of not only a great aerodynamic set up for HGV’s but why automatic spoiler adjustment…

Customised promotional model vehicle specialists, Search Impex, are pleased to announce the release of a 1:50 scale Volvo FH Globetrotter (6x2) tractor unit with 3 axle, curtain trailer, cus…