Potential Lorry Park

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FROM 19 November until Friday 21 December, Kent’s M26 motorway, one of the UK’s busiest routes for hauliers heading towards, and returning from mainland Europe, will be closed from 10pm until 5.30am the following morning, […]

Irish Border Solution

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NORTHERN Ireland’s commercial vehicle operators will have unrestricted access to the Republic of Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to the Freight Transport Association, but the lack of clarity on permits for […]

Tyre Plant Closure

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MICHELIN intends to shut its Dundee tyre production plant in 2020. The site, opened in 1971 and which exclusively manufactures 16in and smaller Michelin tyres for cars, has faced serious difficulties in recent years due […]

Supportive Budget

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THE ROAD Haulage Association has welcomed the news that the Chancellor’s Budget halves the amount smaller firms have to pay to hire an apprentice from 10% to 5%. Also welcomed is his recognition that the […]

New, or used?

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A pre-owned truck can offer attractive savings compared with the cost of a new vehicle. Ayrshire based Stan Wardrop buys well maintained used trucks and they continue to pay dividends.

Danger Road

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It’s a 30 mile round trip taking in some of the UK’s most breathtaking scenery across the South Lakes. Yet for truck drivers who run the Lake District gauntlet from Greenodd to Millom, it’s a […]

Light Mixer Test

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To compete in today’s burgeoning mixer market, Iveco has introduced their new slimline Stralis X-Way designed for smooth handling while delivering maximum payload. Kevin Swallow weighs up the new specification.