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Tear-Drop HGV Trailers reduce Lorry CO2 emissions
Several large corporate haulage customers such as UKMail, M&S, DHL and TK Maxx are investing in new tear drop trailers from UK firm Don-Bur. These innovative trailers achieve a larger load capacity and improved drag co-efficients.
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HGV blind spot camera in development
A new system is currently being developed by a UK firm designed to remove blind spots on HGV’s. According to figures from the Department for Transport there are over 1,000 accidents involving Lorries who fail to see other vehicles, when changing lanes. About two thirds of the accidents involve traffic moving into the right hand lane when overtaking.
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Prices of used HGV’s begin to rise
During the second quarter of 2009, the average prices of used lorries increased by over 5%. Although prices are still down by nearly 20% on the same period in 2008 - this modest increase is the first signs of recovery in the market.
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Fuel price rises could spell disaster for HGV drivers
The haulage industry is experiencing tough trading conditions in August, several haulage firms have been forced into liquidation. To compound the misery the government’s fuel duty escalator will see prices rise with an additional 2p per litre on fuel. This couldn’t come at a worst time for the industry, with falling revenues and the whole sector under pressure. The controversial fuel duty escalator has been a bone of contention for HGV drivers, as this has been linked to the fuel prices paid by car drivers.
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Lorry Drivers and immigration crackdown
The UK borders agency has just completed a three week immigration crackdown targeted at reducing stowaway immigrants hiding in heavy goods vehicles. It is the responsibility of the driver and haulage operator to ensure that vehicles are properly secured. In the recent crackdown £68k was recovered in penalty charges from drivers and haulage firms.
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Doubt for Biofuel in the UK
Currently the UK government is planning to scrap the 20 pence per litre fuel duty saving in comparison to regular fossil fuel. Industry insiders have said that this will have a huge impact on the present levels and continued growth of Biofuel use with the UK, particularly for haulage operators.
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Commercial vehicle registrations continue to fall
In June 2009 there was a fall of over 40% for the registration of commercial vehicles in the UK. The hardest sector hit was heavy goods vehicles with a fall of 47% on the previous month. The fear within the industry is that this situation will only continue to deteriorate towards the end of 2009.
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New technology to reduce weight of HGV’s
Cutting edge technology for Heavy Goods Vehicles is under development from Volvo to substantially reduce the weight of Trucks. The technology has been developed by the aircraft division of the company and is predicted to reduce the weight of trucks by 20% with no reduction in payload.
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Truck zone should remain after 2012 olympics
Following the creation of a truck holding area to support the 2012 olympics, the Road Haulage Association has requested that subsequent to the game the truck stop should be retained as a permanent fixture.
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Road side checks find over 70% of HGV loads unsafe
During May 2009 several spot checks were conducted on HGV’s in a joint initiative between the Health and Safety Executive and VOSA. The results were that the majority of loads needed remedial action to make them safe for drivers and loading staff.
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HGV Drivers fears over working conditions
Alarming figures from a recent survey conducted by Midlands Police force have discovered that many HGV drivers feel pressured into working over the legally prescribed hours and many more had serious concerns over the mechanical condition of their Lorry.
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New VOSA roadside checks on HGV’s
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency has new powers (as of 28th May 2009) to issue fixed penalties to drivers whose vehicles fail to pass roadside checks. The aim of these new powers is improve road safety and to make HGV drivers...
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HGV prices steady despite the ‘Credit Crunch’
The prices of Trucks at auction are steady in 2009, as confidence appears to be returning to the heavy goods vehicle market. During Q4 of 2008 there was a significant drop in prices as the credit crunch began to bite...
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New Sat Nav system for Lorries
There is currently research and development being undertaken for a Sat Nav system that issues drivers information about the suitability of the roads for the size of vehicle being driven. This is essential for HGV drivers...
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Clear views with HGV’s that are spray free
A new type of mud flap could be set to make HGV spray a thing of the past on Britain's motorways. This new product in independent testing has reduced the amount of spray generated from Lorries by 40%.
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