In this issue

February 2018 Industry news: DVSA action on emissions' cheats; TfL proposes direct vision standard - RHA responds; RHA National Chairman identifies the year's challenges; Eddie Stobart opens driver training centre; Port of Dover - truck numbers soar in 2017. General Data Protection Regulations - special report; RHA News: Philip Hammond MP for Weybridge visits revamped RHA media and policy centre. Policy and legal news: RHA reacts to DfT's move on road pricing; compensation rights over late insurance payouts. Roadtest: Scania S500. Features: Tyre choice; ULEZ and second hand truck market; Apps and the modern haulier. RHA Legal services report - DVSA's new powers to fine over drivers' hours. And Finally: interview Andrew Overton, CEO of Verilocation telematics

Driven To Distraction

Louise Cole looks at the growing and potentially fatal problem of driver distraction and how fleets can use video analytics to stop risky behaviours which can lead to cataclysmic collisions.

4 mins

More support for tired drivers

The OSA Partnership Group explains that sleep apnoea needs faster treatment

3 mins

The importance of health and safety

Steve Rawlings of Rawlings Safety and Training Consultancy Services Ltd, providers of RHA Health and Safety Services, highlights the need for greater awareness

2 mins

DAF Cements Place As Market Leader

In the months since the global launch of DAF Trucks’ CF and XF models at the CV Show in April the company has confirmed its place as UK market leaders with orders for the new CF and XF topping 1,450 units.

1 min

Trade Against The Tide

Ferry companies are investing heavily in the UK’s burgeoning trade routes. But will Brexit and security threats upset their plans for growth?

6 mins

Public Interest: Whistleblowing Test

How far does the whistleblower’s public interest defence extend? Laura Smith, a Solicitor at Backhouse Jones Solicitors details a recent Court of Appeal ruling that brings deliberate wrongdoing into play.

2 mins

Trailer Talk

An increasing number of companies are ordering custom spec trailers, with many manufacturers embracing the practice as competition and customer expectations grow.

5 mins

Cartwright Marks 65th Anniversary Year With Launch Of Total Service Offer For Customers

The game-changing one stop shop solution is now available for the total life cycle of Cartwright trailers and commercial vehicle products, demonstrating its commitment to high-quality customer service.

3 mins

Handling The Pressure

A number of innovations are sweeping the materials handling industry, with electric forklifts bringing promises of zero emissions, while new technologies could increase safety and productivity.

8 mins

Scania Launches New Construction Range

Aimed specifically at the construction market, Scania's new P-series and G-series ranges have been designed to be as robust and versatile as possible, with many construction applications catered for.

2 mins

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Roadway Magazine Description:

ROADWAY Magazine is the UK's leading business to business magazine for the road haulage and logistics industry. Published monthly, the magazine is read by thousands of firms engaged in or servicing the supply chain business.

ROADWAY provides a complete business picture, uncovering the personalties behind the operations, revealing best practice through regular profiles on hauliers, suppliers. The magazine gets to the heart of key concerns by asking the politicians direct and has team of professionals who report on specialist areas such as employment and legal issues. Logistics is a global business so ROADWAY also looks at the International picture. many of its readers are involved in deep sea container work and freight forwarding and of course we keep readers up to date on what is going on in Europe.

It contains regular features and reports about the latest commercial vehicles to come onto the market, getting hands through its truck testing programme. There is regular news on trailer design as well as materials handling news. All this is this complimented by coverage of all the products and services the freight transport and logistics industry relies on.