Motorists will benefit from faster journeys when hard shoulder running is in operation on the M42 near Birmingham with the speed limit being raised to 60mph following a successful test.
The increased speed limit, which will take full effect from tomorrow (16 October), will apply to the whole Active Traffic Management stretch between junctions 3A and 7 of the M42 to the south east of Birmingham, with electronic overhead signs clearly displaying the speed limit. Drivers may see sign changes as ... read more
A daytime ban on overtaking for heavy vehicles on two stretches of the A14 in Northamptonshire has been made permanent after a successful 18-month trial resulted in less congestion and improved journey reliability, Transport Minister Andrew Adonis announced today.
The restriction will continue for lorries of 7.5 tonnes and over on a two-mile section of the eastbound A14 between M1 J19 at Catthorpe and A14 J1 at Cold Ashby and a one-and-a-half mile stretch westbound between J2 Kelmarsh and J1 ... read more
Iveco has secured a conquest heavy truck order from Tonbridge-based S&S Distribution, which has taken delivery of its first Iveco for its 50-strong fleet of commercial vehicles, which are used on general haulage operations nationwide.
The order for a new Stralis Active Space Super³ 6×2 twin steer tractor unit followed an invitation from local dealer Stormont Truck & Van to test drive the new flagship of the Iveco range at Millbrook Proving Ground, coupled with positive reports ... read more
The Highways Agency will start work to replace bridge joints on the A38 Egginton Viaduct northbound carriageway, north of Burton on Trent on the Staffordshire / Derbyshire border on Saturday 18 October.
The work is expected to take two weeks to complete. In order to reduce delays to drivers, work will be carried out overnight when traffic flows are at their lowest. To carry out this work safely, the A38 northbound will be closed between the hours of 8pm and 6am Monday to Friday, with some ... read more
Less than a month left now on the EcoTrak free trial. Until the end of October, UK businesses can trial CMS SupaTrak’s fuel saving technology for FREE and without obligation to buy in order to see their fuel savings for themselves.
Swindon based CMS SupaTrak is hoping to prove to fleets across the country just how much money they can save by using their fleet management solution.
In addition to providing vehicle tracking, EcoTrak allows fleet operators to measure actual fuel usage and ... read more
The project to improve safety and cut congestion on the A421 in Bedfordshire will get underway on Tuesday 28 October 2008.
The project involves building a new eight-mile (13 km) stretch of dual carriageway on the northwest (Wootton) side of the existing A421, improvements to Junction 13 of the M1 and new two-level junctions at Marston Moretaine and Marsh Leys.
Work to prepare the way for building the new dual carriageway will begin with major construction work starting in the New Year. Users ... read more
Thousands of company car and van drivers are abusing their vehicles putting their employers in breach of health and safety legislation and inflating fleet operating costs, according to photographic evidence recorded by Fleet Support Group.
The company’s nationwide network of approved Masterserve garages are equipped with Masterview - a unique remote video inspection system that enables fleet managers to view the condition of vehicles and components anywhere around the country, either in ... read more
Almost half of UK motorists are seriously distracted by in-car technology while driving, according to RAC’s latest Report on Motoring.
The report reveals staggering findings. Almost 46% of the drivers polled find gadgets severely divert their attention while on the road, with the figure rising to 55% among 17-24 year olds.
Although mobile phones and satellite navigation systems are often touted as the top distractions, the Report found the main culprit is more familiar technology:
* 54% ... read more
Czech this out!
Skoda has facelifted the Octavia and premiered it at this year’s Paris Motor Show. From the front key features include newly shaped, bolder headlamps, a more robust radiator grille and a one-piece bumper while the rear has new tail lamp covers.
Jump in and you’ll find that the cabin has been upgraded - the steering wheel, dashboard (white-backlit), aircon controls and the decorative strips on the doors and the central console have all been redesigned. There’s also ... read more
The Rt. Hon. Geoff Hoon MP has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Transport. MP for Ashfield since 1992, Hoon was previously Chief Whip and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury. He has held a number of Cabinet positions, including Secretary of State for Defence and Leader of the House of Commons.
Under Hoon’s command Lord Andrew Adonis has been appointed as the new Minister of State for Transport and Paul Clark MP as the new Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the ... read more
