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Dealers
Red Forge link • Maywood On-Board has appointed Red Forge of Redditch, Worcs to sell its range of on-vehicle load weighing systems. Contact (0527) 26112.......
Publications
Praising pricing • New research arguing for road pricing has been published by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Urban TrafficCongestion in Europe: Road Pricing and Public......
Uk Openings
• Distribution Services 1993 is a 198-page report on contract distribution opportunities in the UK, particularly in the grocery market where 25 of the most prominent companies......
Chilling Facts
• A pocket guide to the Food Hygiene (Amendment) Regulations 1990 for operators distributing chilled foods is available from contract hire specialist Topmark Vehicle Contracts.......
Events
Scammell meetings • The Scammell Owners & Enthusiasts Club will hold its annual road run on Sunday 8 August. Participants in the 32km (20 mile) rally will meet at 11:00hrs at......
Tyring Exhibition
• The Brityrex show, which covers the latest developments in tyres, including retreads and fast fits, will be held on 21-23 February 1995 at the Harrogate Exhibition Centre.......
Body Show
• The International Commercial Vehicle Bodywork Show will take place from 15-17 March at the National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. It is expected to have 50......
Training
Transport don • A five-day course to give graduates and young managers an overview of the logistics and transport business will be held by The University of Huddersfield on......
Ferries
Pandoro's box • Pandoro plans to introduce a 20-21 hour freight service from Rosslare in the Republic of Ireland to northern France by the end of the year. It is considering a......
Services
Fuel for thought • Fuel card supplier DKV F.uro Service has arranged for its customers to use the fuel bunkering network belonging to CH Jones of Walsall which has over 4(X) UK......
Products
Safe swipe • Wakefield company Petro Vend claims its Verapos system eliminates fraudulent transactions for the payers of fuel bills. After swiping a fuel card though a terminal,......
Small Margins
• Weighrig has developed a mechanical wheel weighing instrument, which it claims is accurate to plus or minus 2%. The indicator gauge is calibrated in quarter tonnes up to 7.25......
Neat Pad
• GB Tachopak has updated its fleet inspecticm pads to help hauliers deal with changes in the annual truck test. The defect report pads, which drivers use to register mechanical......
Radio Waves
• A radio-based alarm detection and signalling system for tractive units and trailers has been developed by Telesense Security of Norwich. It comprises a cab or trailer sensor......
Tyre Saver
• A survey by Central Tyres indicated that UK hauliers lose up to 176in a year in wasted tyre life. Leomar Computer System's tyre management software is designed to counter this......
Roadwatch
• For the latest road news around the UK simply contact one of the following AA Hotline numbers (calls cost 36p/min off-peak; 48p at all other times): West Country: (0836) 401......