McGarvey’s van was supplied with a factory-fitted LPG system when he bought it with 10 miles on the clock in 2003. In the 11 years since then, he claims to have racked up a further 225,000 miles on regular jobs travelling between his Preston base and London – with a saving of more than £20,000 […]
Two muntjac deer were among the latest patient-passengers to be carried back to their home territory, in deep countryside that was only accessible using off-road capabilities. Tiggywinkles spokesman Nikki Babb explained: ‘After catching the deer in their sheds we loaded them into “deer boxes” to keep them contained and calm for the journey, and these […]
Responding to the Chancellor’s announcement, Karen Dee, FTA’s Director of Policy said: ‘Falling global oil prices have delivered significant reductions in fuel prices recently. While this has provided some welcome relief to operators struggling to keep goods moving in the busy Christmas period, it has also put prices close to the point at which fuel […]
The organisation believes that a cut of at least 3 pence per litre is desperately needed to maintain the viability of UK hauliers. 'Diesel represents more than a third of a haulier’s costs and UK fuel duty is the highest in the EU,' explained RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett. 'Because of this our European counterparts […]
Launceston-based DB Distribution was founded in 1995 by Don Berryman, with a single Mercedes-Benz 308D. He went on to purchase early examples from the first Sprinter range launched in the same year, before switching to other vehicle brands. Now, as the company approaches its 20th anniversary, DB Distribution has come full circle and acquired the […]
The Northampton based support provider has a UK wide team of mobile workers in the Midlands, London and South of England, and works with renowned lift industry leaders such as Kone and Otis. EES UK specialises in areas such as lift CCTV and security systems, lighting and electrical equipment, fire regulation compliance, shaft steelwork, entrance-ways […]
The Awards honour individuals who are recognised as the best and safest drivers from organisations currently using the DriveCam powered by Lytx Programme to improve overall fleet safety. The Awards also recognise the people who coach the drivers through the Lytx Programme to improve driver behaviour and safety standards. Award submissions are due by December […]
With £114 million of this funding pledged to the Cycling Ambition Cities Programme, CLOCS calls on this scheme to sign up to the CLOCS Community and help embed a road safety culture to protect vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians. The Cycling Ambition Cities Programme – which has been granted £114 million over […]
With the planned introduction of commercial vehicle aligner, Pro-Align aims to make it easier than ever before for truck, bus and heavy vehicle fleet operators to check their wheel alignment regularly, leading to lower fuel bills, extended tyre life and increased safety. 'We’ve experienced a phenomenal growth in demand for our range of Hunter wheel […]
Following a collaboration between the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the OSA Partnership Group a partial Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) module has been developed and will be available free of charge to both FTA and non-FTA members. The training module has been specifically designed to help make more HGV drivers aware of the symptoms […]
