Trucks
RHA disappointed at decision on Longer, Heavier Vehicles
The RHA expressed disappointment at Secretary of State for Transport Ruth Kelly's decision not to allow longer, heavier lorries on UK roads.
UK highlighted as major growth market for Iveco
Iveco has reduced lead times for its Stralis and Trakker products to six months, as part of its strategy to increase the company’s share of the heavy truck market to 15 per cent by 2011.
Superlorries decision – Lost opportunity for carbon savings
The Freight Transport Association says that a major opportunity to achieve important carbon savings in the road freight sector has been lost by the Secretary of State for Transport’s decision not to allow trials for longer and heavier vehicles on British roads.
'Superlorries' not permitted on British roads
Proposals to introduce significantly longer and heavier goods vehicles onto British roads were rejected today by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly.
Renault Trucks at the Autotec 2008 exposition
The Autotec exposition held in Brno (Czech Republic) from 3rd to 8th of June is a traditional opportunity to present new products and other novelties in the world of Renault Trucks.
Renault Trucks Racing Team feature strongly at Misano
The second round of the 2008 FIA European Truck Racing Championship took place at the Misano World Circuit, Italy where pleasant spring weather conditions helped to attract an audience of 27,000.
A-Plant choose Axtec for on-board axle weighing
To safeguard its drivers and the company from inadvertent axle overloads, the UK’s leading plant hire company, A-Plant, has taken the policy decision to fit axle weighing systems to its commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gvw.
“Cut diesel duty now” urges RHA
As the latest Road Haulage Association fuel comparisons indicate, the average UK cost of a litre of diesel has risen by 8 pence per litre since mid-May. That equates to an increase in operating costs for an average HGV of just under £5,000 per annum.
FTA launches International supply chain forum
The Freight Transport Association is creating a new policy forum to address the UK’s international supply chain. This body will involve all stakeholders in this process: shippers; operators and infrastructure providers.
FTA slashes £5 million from operators’ PCN bill
The Freight Transport Association has led the way on recent changes to kerbside loading limits that have seen Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) for some operators fall by 75 per cent.
Fuel Duty - Now for Real Action
After this week’s fuel price protest in London, the Road Haulage Associationis pressing ahead with arrangements for a mass rally and lobby of Parliament in early July after getting the full support of the RHA Board of Directors.
High spec DAF XF105s join docks haulier
A pair of high specification DAF XF105 mid-lift axle tractor units have joined the fleet of long-established Boston and the Humber ports haulier E T Morris & Sons Limited.
Sarkozy's VAT Tax proposals are a "non-starter" says RHA
President Sarkozy's proposal that EU States should consider lowering the VAT rates on fuel was labelled a non-starter by the Road Haulage Association.
Maxilead Metals continue to lead by example
Manchester-based Maxilead Metals Ltd, one of the leading metal re-cycling companies in the Northwest, have purchased yet another Volvo FM, bringing the total number of trucks in their all-Volvo fleet to nine.
Fuel duty – 2p increase now unthinkable – 25p cut required
The Freight Transport Association says that the imposition of the Chancellor’s proposed duty increase on diesel of 2p per litre, planned for October, is unthinkable.