Trucks
Change Duty increase to VAT increase, says RHA
The announcement in the budget of an additional 2 pence per litre fuel duty increase in September has been roundly condemned by the Road Haulage Association.
Electric supercharger eliminates smoke from diesel engines
Smoke emissions produced by turbocharged diesel engines under heavy load conditions - such as when accelerating from low engine speeds and other similar transient manoeuvres - can be all but eliminated by a relatively simple and low cost electric supercharger says automotive CO2 reduction specialist Controlled Power Technologies (CPT).
Low weight, rear-steer DAF works well in a tight spot
The exceptional manoeuvrability of DAF’s rear-steer CF75 FAN model is making it easier for building materials supplier Simmons of Stafford to deliver to premises with restricted access.
FTA accuses Darling of ‘turning Dracula’
Today’s decision to increase fuel duty from September could be the death knell for parts of the logistics sector, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA), leading to business closures and widespread job losses.
Trucks & Troops
From the 23rd – 25th May, the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu is playing host to Trucks & Troops. Staged by the South Hampshire Area of the Military Vehicle Trust the show is a celebration of the development of military transport, combat vehicles and soldiering through the ages.
RHA calls for 50mph speed limit for trucks
In the light of Government’s proposed reduction in the speed limit of 60mph for cars and light commercial vehicles on many A-roads to 50mph, the RHA has urged that the speed limit for HGVs be increased to the same level.
Katherine Kelly, Corrie’s Becky, leads celebrity line up at Truckfest
Coronation Street actress Katherine Kelly, who plays feisty Becky Grainger in Britain’s biggest soap, will lead a celebrity line up at Truckfest when it returns to the East of England Showground, Peterborough, from Sunday 3rd to Monday 4th May 2009.
RHA presses UK Government for action on Channel Disruption
Once again industry and innocent bystanders have been affected by disputes unrelated to their travel, which is supposed to be protected by the Treaty of Rome.
Iveco Strator to be a star attraction at Truckfest Peterborough
Iveco is expecting its Strator bonneted heavy-truck to prove one of the most popular attractions at this year’s Truckfest, which is being held at the East of England Showground in Peterborough on 3rd and 4th May.
World’s strongest in construction - Volvo Trucks at Intermat 2009
From the world’s most powerful series-production truck to its new, fuel-efficient engines and a new generation of the Volvo I-Shift automated gear-changing system, Volvo Trucks is further strengthening its position in the construction market by exhibiting at the Intermat 2009 Show in Paris (20-25 April).
UK’s largest papermaker chooses Volvo
AAG Distribution, a wholly-owned subsidiary of St Regis Paper Co. Ltd. of Maidenhead, Berks has purchased 12 new Volvo FH-480 6x2 tractor units, fitted with Volvo’s Dynafleet telematic system to complement their existing fleet of 150 vehicles and 575 trailers.
British Salt continue to replace their fleet with Volvo
Cheshire-based, British Salt has recently taken delivery of 11 new Volvo FM-440 6x2 tractor units to replace the majority of their 13-strong fleet. The purchase, which is part of a two-year vehicle replacement programme, allows the company to remain on target in becoming an all-Volvo fleet by the end of the year.
Volvo Trucks’ Accident Research Team celebrates 40th anniversary
This year Volvo Trucks’ Accident Research Team (ART) is celebrating forty years of research into safety issues. To a large extent, the work of the Accident Research Team laid the foundations for Volvo Trucks’ highly-respected reputation for safety.
Buying from the RHA just got easier
The Road Haulage Association is pleased to announce the launch of its new buy-online website - rhaonline.co.uk. With on-line purchasing fast becoming the standard, it makes sense for the RHA to provide this vital service both to members and non-members alike. Customers can view and purchase from the ever increasing range of products and services currently offered by the Association in the safe knowledge that they are getting value for money.
Changes to VOSA roadside enforcement welcomed by FTA
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) welcomes the introduction of legislation that means from today police and Vehicle Operator Services Agency (VOSA) enforcement officers will be able to issue fixed penalty notices to drivers, regardless of nationality, at the roadside in respect of drivers' hours and overloading offences.