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EU hauliers to pay UK road charges
Govt introduces road charge for fairer haulage system.
Thursday, 26 January 2012

FTA: Is the Scottish Freight Facilities Grant enough?
FTA question if Scottish Freight Facilities Grant is enough.
Friday, 20 January 2012

BVRLA: Van leasing is beneficial for small businesses
Vehicle leasing is financially beneficial for small businesses.
Thursday, 12 January 2012

Van Leasing and Fleet Management Company of the Year 2011
Proud winner of the Van Leasing and Fleet Management Company of the Year Award 2011
Tuesday, 3 January 2012

Govt announces measures to keep HGVs on track
Govt proposals set to give councils more sign power.
Thursday, 22 December 2011

November sees commercial vehicle market growth
Van and Truck markets continue to grow in November.
Thursday, 8 December 2011

FTAI echoes MEP's trailer height fears
FTAI supports MEP fears over trailer height.
Wednesday, 7 December 2011

LEZ zone expected to give commercial vehicle rental a boost
Commercial vehicle rental industry predict upsurge.
Tuesday, 6 December 2011

Isuzu undertakes £3.7m Hoddesdon dealership expansion
Isuzu has expanded its facilities at Hoddesdon.
Monday, 5 December 2011

FTA condemns river Severn toll increase
River Severn toll hike is condemned by the FTA.
Wednesday, 30 November 2011

UK vehicles not prepared for the LEZ
Britain's vans not prepared for London's LEZ.
Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Check insurance policies to ensure adequate cover
Fleets must review insurance cover.
Thursday, 24 November 2011

LCV remarketing damage costs increasing
LCV remarketing damage costs are distressing, experts claim.
Thursday, 24 November 2011

Fleet funding has increased, experts claim
Commercial vehicle investment increases by 24%.
Wednesday, 23 November 2011

New law allows diabetics to drive commercial vehicles
Diabetics can now apply for vocational driving licences.
Tuesday, 22 November 2011

FTA urges fleets to prepare for extreme winter weather
Fleet operators urged to prepare for extreme winter weather.
Friday, 18 November 2011

FTA meets with officials to save Freight Facilities Grant
FTA lobbies to save Scotland's Freight Facilities Grant.
Tuesday, 15 November 2011

FTA: Secure lorry parking is vital to prevent crime
FTA warns lorry parking safety cannot be ignored.
Monday, 14 November 2011

Mandatory training causes concern for fleets
DCPC requirements are causing industry concern.
Friday, 11 November 2011

Tachograph forgery increases across sector
Tachograph fraud is on the increase.
Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Trade buyers must travel to maintain stock levels
Low light commercial vehicle volumes force buyers to travel.
Monday, 31 October 2011

New driver communication unit released
Microlise new communication module to be released.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011

Switching insurance companies is damaging to fleets
'Broker loyalty can improve financial and administrative efficiency.'
Wednesday, 19 October 2011

LCV values reach highest point for 16 months
New figures confirm LCV values are on the rise.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011

Longer trailers approved to stimulate growth
Selected hauliers will now use longer trailers.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011

Paperless office 'makes economic and environmental sense'
Paperless office is 'environmentally and economically beneficial'
Monday, 10 October 2011

European fleets are pulling ahead of UK
European fleets are pulling ahead of their UK counterparts.
Friday, 7 October 2011

Fleets invest in fuel efficiency
Fuel efficient fleets increase, as companies escape energy costs.
Thursday, 6 October 2011

Are autonomous vehicles bad news for fleets?
Volvo fleet solution will use driver-free technology.
Thursday, 6 October 2011

Tachograph legislation changes will protect legal printouts
EU legislation introduced to preserve tachograph legal print outs.
Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Drivers will shape fleet sector, expert predicts
Drivers set to shape the future of the fleet sector.
Wednesday, 5 October 2011

New mobile solution could simplify fleet management
New integrated fleet solution set to improve fleet control.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011

What Car? issues winter tyre advice
Specialist winter tyres offer "huge safety benefits", says expert.
Thursday, 22 September 2011

Trafficmaster success could attract commercial drivers
Citroen has highlighted the benefits of its Trafficmaster system.
Tuesday, 13 September 2011

Fuel costs continue to berate hauliers
Companies are still feeling the squeeze from high operating costs.
Thursday, 8 September 2011

Govt proposes lane rental for utility firms during road works
The idea has divided UK motorists, a survey reveals.
Wednesday, 7 September 2011

HGV driver fined for benefit fraud
He had claimed over £20,000 while working as a driver.
Friday, 2 September 2011

FTA updates Guide to Managing Drivers
It provides information on recruitment, driver entitlement and other issues.
Tuesday, 30 August 2011

FTA welcomes changes to O-license regulation
The government will not impose unnecessary burdens on the industry.
Friday, 26 August 2011

Fleets to replace vehicles ahead of LEZ
Firms will buy new trucks and vans in order to meet the low emission…
Tuesday, 23 August 2011

Transport firm finds fuel savings with tractor units
It has ordered another 12 Ecostralis tractors to save more money.
Thursday, 18 August 2011

Commercial drivers could see lower fuel costs
The price of oil has fallen by 13 per cent since the end of July.
Friday, 12 August 2011

FairFuelUK petition gets 18,000 signatures
It will face debate if numbers top 100,000.
Tuesday, 9 August 2011

Driver CPC training 'expected to rise' by 2014
The cost of training will rise as demand soars, it has been claimed.
Wednesday, 3 August 2011

O-license revoked for collapsed haulier
BH Freight has gone into administration after losing a major contract.
Monday, 1 August 2011

FTA calls for trailer height allowance to stay
EU proposals will limit it to below four metres.
Wednesday, 27 July 2011

Code to improve cyclists' safety around lorries launched
A code aiming to reduce the number of cyclists who are …
Thursday, 23 June 2011

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