Trucks
Planning White Paper - good news for transport says FTA
The Freight Transport Association has welcomed proposals for an Independent Planning Commission which will result in a vastly improved process for the progress of major infrastructure projects including trunk roads and motorways, rail freight interchanges, access to ports and national distribution centres.
“Superb track record” brings Volvo FH-480 to GCE Hire Fleet Ltd
Volvo’s “superb proven track record” has led plant hire operator GCE Hire Fleet Limited of Peterborough to opt for a new Volvo FH-480 6x4 tractor unit. Carrying heavyweight construction plant across East Anglia as well as nationally, the I-Shift equipped Volvo joins GCE’s three new FM-400 8x4 tippers, making for an all-Volvo fleet.
New air suspension delivers payload increase for Eurocargo
Iveco has introduced a revised Hendrickson rear air suspension option across its 12 to 14 tonne Eurocargo range, enabling operators to benefit from an additional payload capacity of 135 kg.
Alliance & Leicester extends commercial vehicle services
Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank has launched a commercial vehicle sales centre, extending the range of services available to commercial vehicle operators.
Wiseman milks benefits of Clean Air Power dual-fuel gas/diesel trucks
Robert Wiseman Dairies, one of the UK’s leading fresh liquid milk processors, has taken delivery of two DAF Dual-Fuel gas/diesel trucks from Clean Air Power.
Embrace training or lose drivers, says RHA
Britain’s lorry drivers could fail to comply with an important new EU Directive on training, the Road Haulage Association warns.
Culina Logistics opts for Euro 5 for first Volvo’s in the fleet
The first Volvo trucks to join the fleet of chilled food and drinks logistics provider Culina Logistics are Euro 5 compliant FH-440 6x2 Pusher-Axle tractor units. All were supplied by Volvo Dealer Hartshorne Motor Services.
New accreditation for FTA tanker inspections
The Freight Transport Association Vehicle Inspection Service has received Department for Transport accreditation to carry out inspections of RID/ADR tanks carrying class 3 goods - petroleum spirit, diesel, gas oil and aviation fuel - manufactured on or after 10 May 2004. This new approval supplements FTA's existing appointment for the inspection and certification of tanks manufactured before 9 May 2004.
Freight transport in Wales - must do better
Freight transport remains the Cinderella of UK industry, with insufficient investment and planning for its needs. The Welsh Assembly, together with the UK Government and local authorities throughout the UK, must exhibit a better understanding of the needs of the freight industry and take actions to support improved performance, to the benefit of both the people and the economy of Wales.
Major expansion for ZF in Russia
A major expansion of the joint ZF and Kamaz assembly plant in Naberezhnye Chelny, Tartastan (Russian Federation) is planned for completion by 2010. Kamaz, the market leader for heavy-duty trucks in the Russian Federation, has announced plans to completely change over all vehicle models to ZF transmissions.
London low emission zone - industry anger
The Freight Transport Association is disappointed that, in announcing plans for a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in London by controls on lorries, Mayor Livingstone has ignored the warning regarding businesses at risk and the large number of vehicles, including Euro 1 and foreign operators, which will slip through a ragged enforcement net by fair means or foul.
Clean air in London - industry delivers - LEZ not needed
As the Mayor prepares to dazzle voters with his plans to clean up London's air by controls on lorry emissions, it is a good time to lift the lid on his box of tricks. The Freight Transport Association says that far from the proposed Low Emission Zone being the answer to London's air quality problems, it is an opportunity for the Mayor to take credit for the enormous progress made by others, particularly vehicle manufacturers and lorry operators, over recent years.
30 years of Volvo’s continues with Thompson’s new FL skiploaders
Demolition, recycling and quarry specialists Thompson’s of Prudhoe, near Newcastle upon Tyne, have taken delivery of the North-East’s first new-generation Volvo FL’s – four 4x2 skiploaders.
Mobile Compliance Device catches out lying driver
VOSA’s Mobile Compliance Device (MCD) recently displayed the truly vital role it is playing in helping the Agency to identify and prosecute those who choose to break the law. The MCD, which was developed in conjunction with Atos Origin, is a handheld device that provides VOSA enforcement officers with on-the-spot information about vehicles, operators and drivers that can be instantly updated during a roadside encounter.
FTA welcomes guidance on shipping of retail dangerous goods
The Freight Transport Association has welcomed the publication by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency of new guidance aimed at shippers and logistics providers in the retail distribution sector dealing with dangerous goods in 'limited quantities' in their supply chains.