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Kettering, 9 August - Apollo Tyres UK’s purple and white colours come back to the UK for the first British truck race of the year: ‘Thelma’, the TOR TRUCK RACING truck wearing Apollo�…

By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors   THERE may be lots of stringent legislation in place, but the number of serious forklift accidents is still on the…

...and it’s not just from outside the cab that the danger lies. Truck drivers are at risk from dangerous levels of air pollution which can be two and a half times higher inside a vehicl…

A troubleshooting guide to problems with brake systems. Optimum braking is essential for truck drivers, but should issues occur, there a number of factors to consider as the source. …

Family-owned DA Harrison has been operating from the Cumbria region for just over 60years. Ronnie Hitchens takes a look at how the company has evolved. …

Ok, so we are not trying to be internet famous or win any Oscars with this one, however we are pleased to announce the launch of our new …

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Discounts; Book and pay for any CPC course and get £5.00 off-use code CVD1 Book and pay for 4 CPC couses and get the 5th FREE-use code CVD1 We reached out to Peter Lambert …

Based in Leicester in the East Midlands of England, Flogas is one of the leading suppliers of liquid petroleum gas. In transporting such hazardous materials, Flogas required a tec…

Truck drivers of the future will need to get used to vehicles running on fuels other than diesel rather sooner than they might have expected. Not for the first time, alternative fuels wer…

Trucking enthusiasts descended on Peterborough at the beginning of May for Truckfest 2019. Here are just some of the highlights. Keeping with what has now become tradition, Truckfest retu…

By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors Overloading any commercial vehicle is an extremely dangerous practice where the consequences are …

SHELL’S NEW LOYALTY PROGRAMME OFFERS INSTANT ACCESS TO A RANGE OF EXCITING REWARDS FOR ALL VEHICLE TYPES   Shell has launched Shell Go+, an exciting ne…

DAF Trucks has given its construction sector vehicles an overhaul, proving more choice for on- and off-road operators. Having revamped much of the core range of vehicles…

Designed for the versatility segment, Duravis R002 is engineered for all types of on-road fleet vehicles. Cost per kilometre is 15% percent…

Certas Energy, the UK’s leading independent distributor of fuels and lubricants, welcomed lorry drivers and local dignitaries to the official opening of its new refuelling site at the popu…

Whenever an HGV or large commercial vehicle is being reversed, it should always be done with 100% care and attention from the driver. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. According…

Hankook Tyre UK presented their expanding portfolio of commercial vehicle tyres at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham which took place from 30th April to 2nd M…

Pioneer UK continues constant evolution of its ever-prominent range of commercial and campervan specific head units in the -C range, with brand new units including the AVIC-Z620BT-C, AVIC-Z7…

By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors As every commercial driver will know, pedestrians and vehicles are not always a good mix in the workplace. Unfortunately…

City likely to rake in an extra £270 million in charges a year With the launch of London’s latest Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) on April 8, the truck fleet industry has called for mor…

Encore Personnel’s dedicated Driving Division has been recognised by the recruitment firm as a successful high growth area for the business. The Driving Division in Coventry, which sour…

Vision Techniques and their partnership with Aggregate Industries has achieved the highest accolade, winning a Highways England Award for its pioneering auto-braking system that’s set to t…

Derbyshire based promotional model trucks specialist, Search Impex, is pleased to announce the release of a Scania Topline T cab (6x2, twin wheel tag axle) tractor unit with 3 axle, bulk tip…

Bridgestone Europe NV/SA (“Bridgestone”), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation in EMEA, the world’s largest tyre and rubber company, today …

By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors Anyone who works in the driving industry is likely to encounter forklift trucks on a daily basis. If us…

By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors Talk to any lorry driver about what life behind the wheel is really like and the first thing they usually …

For those operators who don’t have the spare capital to invest in brand new Euro 6 trucks, Renault trucks has a possible solution. By Steve Banner …

When North Lincs aggregates were looking for new trucks for its fleets, it made sure that every box was ticked on the company’s wish list Based in the Isle of Axholme, North Lincs Aggre…

Brigade Electronics is Prepared for a No Deal Brexit with Limited Impact on Business. Leading…

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Fast becoming a commercial driver’s essential aid, the dashcam market has an awful lot of choice at the moment. Amongst a sea of great names sits a brand that will be familiar to many – …

Brigade Electronics stand at the CV show should be on the top of every visitor’s list this year with new product launches and the latest compliance guida…

Construction of a new, eco friendly R&D centre in St Priest, Lyon, France has been announced by Renault Trucks. The sustainable development, designed and constructed to the highest envir…

In 2018, Ashford International Truckstop was granted planning permission to develop a brand-new truck park, which will bring the capacity up to 660 spaces when the development is complete. T…

Commercial vehicle fleets running on liquified natural gas (LNG) can now take advantage of the same huge CO2 savings being achieved by compressed natural gas (CNG)-fuelled trucks…

By Jane Woodcock, head of personal injury at Hudgell Solicitors No-one should head out to work and never arrive home again because of a tragic mistake which was wholly avoidable. Sadly…

For professional drivers, winter can be the most testing of seasons. Not only can conditions on the roads be the most treacherous of the whole year, but it’s also fair to say that many oth…

Customised promotional model vehicle specialist Search Impex is pleased to announce the release of a new DAF XF Euro 6 Super Space cab (6x2) tractor unit with 3 axle, curtain trailer, custom…

Autosmart - Renault Range T Autosmart franchisee for Scarborough and its surrounding areas, Paul Daley-Smith, has taken delivery of a striking Renault Trucks Range T380 4x2 rigid. …

Bulk-excavations contractor and specialist recycling company, Grundy & Co Excavations Ltd, has taken delivery of its first DAF 8x4 tippers. The CF 450 ‘FAD’ eight-wheelers join the o…

Nixon Hire has expanded its 100% Iveco tanker fleet by adding three 26-tonne Stralis X-Way 6x4 rigids – among the first vehicles of their type to be delivered in the UK. The vehicles co…

Basildon-based operator Waste-A-Way, which runs a haulage fleet of 38 tractor units, has added 14 double-drive Arocs 2648 models, delivered by Sparshatts Truck & Van. Each of the mode…

It’s a 30-mile round trip taking in some of the UK’s most breath-taking scenery across the South Lakes. Yet, for truck drivers who run the gauntlet from Greenodd to Millom, it’s a road…

Mercedes-Benz has designs on tomorrow’s truck dashboards. Brian Weatherley has been to Germany to learn that it’s all about the ‘User Interface’ – and delivering v…

MAN Truck & Bus UK celebrated the achievements of the best and brightest young men and women involved in the MAN Truck & Bus Apprenticeship Academy recently at a dazzling awards lunc…

A Volvo FH tractor unit has been added to the fleet of Laurencekirk-based, Douglas F Mitchell Limited – a Volvo customer for the past 35 years. The new FH tractor unit comes with a rang…

Lincoln Farm Truckstop As Christmas approaches, different people are in different situations.  Our friends at Lincoln Farm Truckstop appreciate this and welcome anyone through the…

Brigade Electronics Brigade Electronics is urging operators to consider authenticity when selecting reversing alarms and warns that cheap…

Ryder System Ryder, a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle contract hire, rental, and maintenance in the UK,…

Derbyshire based promotional model trucks specialist Search Impex is pleased to announce the release of a 1:50 scale Scania R580 Streamline Topline 6x2, single wheel tag axle, tractor unit w…

Nikola Motor Company The latest product from the Nikola Motor Company has been revealed – and it features hydrogen power. The Tre (meaning ‘three’ in Norwegian) is still a co…

Derbyshire based promotional model trucks specialist, Search Impex, is pleased to announce the release of a Scania R500 Highline, 6x2 single wheel tag axle tractor unit with a Nooteboom 4 ax…

Global transport and logistics provider DSV has just taken delivery of its 1,000th UK MAN truck. MAN TGX 26.500 6x2 DSV’s latest addition to the fleet is a new MAN TGX 26.500 6…

DAF Trucks UK held an official opening ceremony as the manufacturers moves into a new head office in Haddenham. The £20 million investment in the new HQ is described by Robin Easton, managi…

NHS STOPTOBER The health conscious crew at the Chippeham Pit Stop for truckers and the local community are conducting their own mini survey as a contribution to the NHS's Stoptober…

VOSA's daily walkaround check Professional HGV drivers who take their responsibilities seriously will know the first step to staying safe on the road takes place before climbing in…

Ecopia H002 tyres Delivering best in class fuel efficiency and wet traction, the latest generation of Ecopia tyres provide ground-breaking performance…

Bridgestone, the world’s largest tyre and rubber company, announced the launch of FleetPulse, its three-in-one solution composed of a mobile app, a centralised website and tyre pressure mo…

DAF 3300 ATi Getting behind the wheel of a Daf 3300 ATi brought back memories of the good old days when driving a truck was a proper job. With its space cab this truck was ideal fo…

Top 5 Truck Stops Service stations and truck stops are the lifeblood of our roads and an absolute godsend if you’re a trucker. As …

Bridgestone believes it has created a ‘perfect partnership’ with the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and its industry-leading Transport Mana…

Planners have given the go ahead for a new, bigger Ashford International Truckstop close to junction 10 of the M20 in Kent. Ashford Borough Council has unanimously approved a planning app…

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As part of it’s mission to bring Europe the worlds latest Truck Accessories, Kuda Automotive have recently announced their latest partnership deal. This time i…

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In response to growing market demand, Stena Line is planning to upweight its freight capacity on the popular Belfast – Liverpool route.  This month (August 2018)…

Soon, London won’t be the only major UK city with its own local air-quality laws. Several other major metropolitan authorities are looking to set-up clean-air zones too. …

Bridgestone is celebrating a major coup after scooping the Tyre Manufacturer of the Year honour at the TyreSafe Awards 2018. T…

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

Pioneer has long recognised the unique demands placed upon those that drive for a living, and its latest range of commercial navigational units is proof positive that it takes this ever-grow…

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People deal with the fallout of a traumatic incident in a variety of ways. Fortunately, says Steve Banner, there is a large support network in place to help those affected. …

Almost three quarters of motorway incidents related to tyre failure could be prevented if drivers carry out simple checks, according to startling new research unveiled today (Tuesday 24 Apri…

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Customised promotional model vehicle specialists, Search Impex, are pleased to announce the release of a 1:50 scale DAF XF Euro 6 Super Space (4x2) tractor unit with 3 axle, refrigerated tra…

Telematics specialist Trakm8 returns to the CV Show with two ground-breaking technologies for van fleets. The NEC will play host to the official launch of Trakm8’s 4G telematics camera, th…

Warning signs are all well and good – but mostly they are inaccurate and therefore completely useless, says Trevor Gehlcken I happened to be driving round the M25 a few …

Bridgestone’s long-term approach to fleet management, coupled with a flexible way of working, has helped secure a huge commercial partnership with Collease. …

This year’s CV Show – takes place on 24, 25 and 26 April and is just around the corner. Get your FREE tickets here Here’s a selection of what you can expect to see in the halls of t…

Bridgestone has delivered the goods for online supermarket Ocado, courtesy of a unique tyre partnership for their home delivery fleet, encompassing more than 1,500 veh…

Iveco has supplied five Stralis NP trucks to Verbio Logistik, which will run the new vehicles on biomethane generated from straw, taking a major step towards CO₂ neutral transport in heavy…

The RAC is calling on the Government to reduce the legal blood-alcohol limit in England and Wales after the majority of drivers backed a change. While the 80mg (milligrams) of alcohol per…

Dartford-based independent logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group’s campaign to tackle the traffic jams at the Dartford Crossing has seen thousands of people from across the UK sign its…

Ease congestion of Britain’s worst roads. Councils in England have been awarded funding to refurbish bridges,improve junctions and boost flood defences as part of a multi-million pound gov…

Mitsubishi FUSO Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has celebrated the start of production of the world’s first all-electric light-duty truck, the FUSO eCanter. FUSO is a brand of Daimler Tr…

Snooper specialises in mobile GPS technology for automobile and outdoor use. 2017 marks the tenth anniversary of the launch of Truckmate, snooper’s range of portable satellite navigation s…

In excess of half of those surveyed did not even know what an ERA was. Safety concerns over hard shoulder running on so called ‘smart motorways’ remain as a new poll s…

How many readers remember the old mantra from their dads: “Buy cheap, buy twice?” And how many of you – like me – ignored their parents and learned the hard way? Trevor Gehlcken repo…

Brexit is likely to see a dramatic reduction in foreign hauliers’ work in the UK, according to the Road Haulage Association. Director of policy Jack Semple told delegates at a Westminst…

If you get paid for nights out, you may have to pay income tax on it from this financial year, which began in April... The transport industry has always had an agreement with Government (…

Kuda Automotive are pleased to announce the launch of the brand new TomTom GO PROFESSIONAL range of large vehicle sat navs. Perfect for truck operators, coach drivers and more, the G…

  Once again, this year Hankook Tyre UK will be exhibiting at the Commercial Vehicle Show from 25th to 27th April in Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre – the largest…

Bridgestone can confirm another multi-themed, high profile presence at the 2017 CV Show, with its innovative ‘Tirematics’ tyre monitoring system taking centre stage, along with its newly…

Councils and fire and rescue authorities are urging the Government to lower the drink-drive limit in England and Wales to help cut alcohol-related accidents. Following the publication of …

Bridgestone’s retreading factory in Lincolnshire is continuing to be recognised as an industry leading operation, thanks to new technologies, a significant investment and an ongoing commit…

Bridgestone is promising to raise standards, celebrate excellence and create a sense of uniformity in the commercial tyre industry, after becoming the first major manu…

By Lucy Radley As I sit and type this, Storm Doris is making her way across the UK bringing – we’re told – snow and gales in her wake. At the moment it’s just sunny and a bit bree…

Miscreants among our readers will no doubt be pleased to learn that the number of dedicated traffic police in England and Wales has continued to fall, with fewer than 5,000 traffic cops now …