St John Ambulance receives Van Excellence award St John Ambulance, the national health and first aid charity with around 580 vehicles in its fleet, has been awarded Van Excellence certification by one of the UK’s biggest business groups. Published: 29 March 2022
‘Big incentives' for zero-emissions trucks in Europe In a new EU ruling, hauliers operating zero-emissions trucks – battery electric or hydrogen – must be given discounts of at least 50% on distance-based road tolls. Published: 29 March 2022
European trips – EU posting declaration portal now open From 2nd February 2022, it is essential that haulage operators register details of commercial road haulage journeys that take place within the EU, Liechtenstein, Iceland, and Norway prior to the journey departure. Published: 24 February 2022
Hauliers urged to invest in their people Giving evidence to the Transport Select Committee last month, Roads Minister Baroness Vere was asked to give a short answer on what the haulage industry can do to improve supply chain issues: Her answer was: “If you were to ask me if there is just one thing the sector can do – just one thing – it is to invest in their people.” Published: 24 February 2022
Highway Code updates: The rules every driver needs to know Motoring and cycling organisations have warned that many drivers are still unaware of the “fundamental” changes to the Highway Code which were introduced at the end of January. Published: 24 February 2022
Call for Highway Code to include essential information on EVs The AA Driving School is calling for more information on EVs to be included in the Highway Code ahead of the government’s 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. Published: 24 February 2022
Welcome Organisation Food Bank Collection We completed our Foodbank collection for the Welcome Organisation Belfast, with the much needed help from some important helpers. Published: 20 January 2022
Mercedes-Benz Trucks lands a sensational awards double and now sets its sustainability sights on an exciting 2022 Mercedes-Benz Trucks is ending a memorable year in the best possible way, after winning another two prestigious industry accolades. Published: 20 January 2022
Refuse collections are ‘as easy as ABC’ with Farid Hillend Engineering-bodied Mercedes-Benz Econics Impressive reliability combined with positive feedback from crews and customer-focused parts back-up all help to explain why waste and recycling managers at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are delighted to be running another six Mercedes-Benz refuse collection vehicles. Published: 26 November 2021