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TRUCK.CO.UK is your online HUB for all your Trucking and Haulage needs. We source the most interesting news articles from across the UK’s publication sites, review various Truck Stops, newly release accessories and services, and
Advertise with US
Thousands of Trucking and Haulage professionals and enthusiasts visit our site on a monthly basis both looking for the latest industry news as well as looking at various products we review and advertise. We can support you with brand exposure and getting new products to customers! Get in touch to find out more.
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SPOTLIGHT ON Tachograph Analysis:
Manage and monitor drivers with more precision.
All vehicles are fitted with a Tachograph that automatically records its speed, distance, driver’s activity (as well as much more). All Drivers and their employers are legally required to accurately record their tachograph data, retain the records and undertake tachograph analysis in order to produce reports on demand to the DVSA.
TRUCK.CO.UK provide solutions that analyse your Tachograph data and automatically store and send you the reports that you need to ensure you are compliant with all relevant regulations and restrictions .
NEWS: The Department of Transport has issued new guidelines in light of the current situation with COVID-19. These are a temporary relaxing of the enforcement of drivers hours rules. In summary, the EU driving limit is extended from 9 to 11 hours and the requirement to start a weekly rest period after six 24hour period, to after seven 24 hour periods – However, these cannot be used at the same time.
What is the latest news?
May 2024: People In The News
In the current issue of Transport News, the People In The News remember Walter Ritchie, the founder and owner of Glasgow based Ritchies Training Centre, who passed away in March of this year aged 92; […]
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Schmitz Cargobull And VDL To Buy Van Hool
A joint venture of German trailer builder Schmitz Cargobull and Dutch bus manufacturer VDL is to take over Van Hool, after the Belgian bus, road tanker and trailer manufacturer was declared bankrupt. Between 1,550 and […]
The post Schmitz Cargobull And VDL To Buy Van Hool appeared first on Transport News.
TIP Group’s Trailer Telematics Hits 10,000
Since launching its telematics solution in 2020, trailer and truck rental, leasing and maintenance company TIP has now fitted more than 10,000 units to trailers across the UK and Ireland. The latest milestone includes units […]
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John G Russell Acquires Freightliner’s Coatbridge Intermodal Rail Terminal
Scottish logistics giant John G Russell has acquired the Coatbridge Rail Terminal from rail freight and logistics company Freightliner, as part of its wider expansion plans, writes Carol Millett. The purchase of the terminal, which […]
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Truck Drivers: Becoming A First Responder
In the current issue of Transport News, Jack Carfrae talks to Driver First Assist’s CEO David Higginbottom about its new online training modules after a decade delivering in-person courses. The focus is for lorry drivers […]
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Thompsons New E-Parts Factory
NEW Ownership Recharges Volta Trucks Thompsons UK is expanding its E-Parts business with a new factory in Blackburn. The latest location adds to the group’s 11 factories across the UK. The new location will allow […]
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