Promoting Road Safety & Operator Compliance	Road Transport Support Services
Starting up and maintaining a lawful presence within todays Road Transport Industry is dependent upon understanding and abiding by the many rules and regulations that govern it. The Transports Friend website is designed to offer guidance and support on all aspects, from an initial operators licence application through to the Health and Safety and Employment requirements. For further information email us at info@transportsfriend.org	A successful Transport operation is relient on many components which make up its whole and ultimately its success, many of which you already have in place. However, there is always the requirement for additional services that are not 'in-house', such as Consultants, Tachograph Analysis or Return Loads to name but a few. For a list of Transport Service Providers, select the link below. Transport Service Providers

Promoting Road Safety & Operator Compliance

Road Transport Support Services

Starting up and maintaining a lawful presence within todays Road Transport Industry is dependent upon understanding and abiding by the many rules and regulations that govern it. The Transports Friend website is designed to offer guidance and support on all aspects, from an initial operators licence application through to the Health and Safety and Employment requirements.

For further information email us at info@transportsfriend.org

A successful Transport operation is relient on many components which make up its whole and ultimately its success, many of which you already have in place. However, there is always the requirement for additional services that are not 'in-house', such as Consultants, Tachograph Analysis or Return Loads to name but a few.

For a list of Transport Service Providers, select the link below.
Transport Service Providers

HGV Maintenance Services	Employment Law Services

Quinn Transport Engineering Services (QTES) supplies qualified/experienced temporary maintenance staff for the road haulage industry. Our HGV maintenance staff cover shortfalls in your work force due to sickness or holidays. QTES staff will work as part of your team to your instruction at your premises for a set period, providing a cost effective way of keeping your vehicles on the road until staff shortages have been resolved. For haulage companies where absence of in house repair staff is critical to smooth running and fulfilling VOSA maintenance criteria, we have the solution to ensure you have no interruption to maintenance scheduling and subsequently no downtime. QTES can also provide on-site roller brake testing for most vehicles to enhance routine safety inspections. We can also operate as your maintenance provider - subject to the suitability of your site to carry out maintenance and repairs - providing safety inspections and MOT preps including RBT tests. Where VOSA have imposed conditions, we can assist customers in achieving better standards and meet VOSA requirements. www.apquinntransportengineeringservices.co.uk enquiries@apquinn-transeng.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1375 385670 Mob: +44 (0)7749 855831
	When you are dealing with a difficult workplace issue, we can help. The right advice at the right time can prevent problems escalating into Employment Tribunal claims, which are time-consuming and costly for your business. We help clients deal with issues such as:- disciplinary and grievance compromise agreements restrictive covenants employee benefits redundancies poor performance ill-health and disability collective consultation discrimination and equal opportunities We can also offer training on employment law for key staff. Whatever your employment law needs, we are only a phone call away and can offer users of the Transport's Friend website free initial advice. www.pureemploymentlaw.co.uk enquiries@pureemploymentlaw.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1243 836840 Fax: +44 (0)1243 775664

Load Security

Driver CPC

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Load Safe - Road Safe

Loads that break free in the rear of vehicles don't always end up outside on the roadway, in most cases they remain inside the loadspace, causing untold damage. Worst still, an insecure load can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, which can result in the vehicle on its side or the cause of a serious road accident. The effects of a lost load are traumatic for everyone involved and can result in:-

Injury or (possibly) death
Potential prosecution of Driver and Operator
Possible Impact on 'O' Licence
Unnecessary expense to rectify
Unnecessary vehicle damage and downtime
Loss of credibility with client and potential loss of work

Whether an operator or a driver, you have a duty of care to ensure your vehicles are completely road safe. With the Delta Secure System® you can have the peace of mind that the load(s) being carried are secure inside your vehicle(s) and will remain so until the vehicle reaches its destination.

Find out more about the Delta Secure System® at the link below, or visit their website.

Delta Secure System®

www.wellheld.com

The Driver CPC is for LGV and PCV drivers who drive professionally throughout the UK. It has been developed as a requirement of the EU Directive 2003/59, which is designed to improve the knowledge and skills of professional LGV and PCV drivers throughout their working lives.

There are two parts to the legislation: The Initial Qualification which must be achieved by new LGV and PCV drivers and Periodic Training which consists of 35 hours of training over 5 years for those drivers currently holding a valid UK LGV or PCV driving license.

Transnet is a leading provider of transport related training and services and is well placed to offer full training with professional staff on the Driver CPC.

Management CPC's
We also offer courses in Road Haulage and Passenger Transport CPC's for managers. These courses are for both the National & International CPC.

www.transnet-southeast.co.uk

enquiries@transnet-southeast.co.uk

Industry News	Trucks & Vans - Buy or Sell
EvoBus UK Golf Challenge 2010 - EvoBus UK would like to thank all of the guests who attended the '2010 EvoBus UK Golf Challenge' at the Forest of Arden Golf course in Warwickshire on the 15th July [read more....] Volvo Car Corporation has joined auto industry trade association ACEA - The General Assembly of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has accepted the application of Volvo Car Corporation to become a member of the trade association in Brussels per September 2010 [read more....] Volvo FL goes airside with Royal Blue - Premier in-flight cuisine suppliers, Royal Blue Executive Services, have taken delivery of a new Volvo FL 18 tonner to service their executive jet customers at Heathrow [read more....] Avia Truck closes down UK operations - it was confirmed to us today, that the UK operation of Avia Truck, located in Bolton, is to be shut down with immediate effect [read more....] Transporting Oil Platforms: a Herculean task - Goldhofer and US transport specialist Berard Transportation have teamed up to provide a solution to a Herculean task: the transportation from Louisiana to Alaska of two steel oil platforms weighing 4,000 and 3,500 tonnes respectively [read more....] Iveco plans a packed show for Hanover 2010 - Full range commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco will be present at the IAA Hanover Show 2010, to be held from 23 to 30 September, with a significant number of new products, services and innovative technologies on display [read more....] Other News 2010 - [available here....] News 2009 - [available here....]
	To search the listings of New and Used Trucks [go here...] To search the listings of New and Used Vans [go here...]
	DAF 85CF 340 32 tonne Tipper This 2004 '04' DAF CF 85.340 tipper (32t GVW), is in excellent condition, has a lightweight body, rollover cover, reversing cameras - Mileage 520k km. A snip at just £16,495 [read more....]
	44 tonne Tractor Units Selection of quality used Tractor units await you here at unbeatable prices. Vehicle featured is a 2003 (53 plate) Iveco Stralis at just £10,995. Finance packages available on many vehicles listed [read more....]
	Renault Master LWB HR refrigerated van This 2008 (08) vehicle is in immaculate condition throughout - with just 45k miles and ready to go to work, this is a snip at only £14,995. Finance and warranty available on this vehicle. [read more....]
	Medium & Long Wheel Base Panel Vans Selection of quality Panel Vans ready to go to work await you here at unbeatable prices. Vehicle featured is a 2010 (Unregistered) Vauxhall Movano at just £12,993. Finance packages available on many vehicles listed [read more....]
	To advertise, Contact - info@transportsfriend.org

Road Safety News
	ETSC's Newsletter on Transport Safety Policy Developments in the EU - Future of Transport report of the European Parliament; Safe maintenance in focus with the launch of the new Healthy Workplaces Campaign and much, much more from ETSC's July newsletter [read more....]
	Ambitious target, weak programme - EU Road Safety Programme 2011-2020 - ETSC welcomes the adoption of a new EU target to reduce road deaths by 50% by 2020. The goal is ambitious but the measures announced by the European Commission call seriously nto question the chances of reaching it [read more....]
	Road Fatalities across 26 member states in 2009 - Official 2009 Road Fatality figures have not yet been published. However, statistics are available prior to finalisation and although showing a reduction in most member states, they are still too high [read more....]
	Road Safety and Cross Border Enforcement Legislation Back Centre Stage - Belgium has a keen interest to place legislation to follow up cross border traffic offences high on their Presidency agenda [read more....]
	Volvo Trucks teaches children the importance of being seen in traffic - Sixty per cent of all accidents in which a truck collides with a pedestrian or cyclist can be blamed on the driver's blind spot. Many of the people injured are children [read more....]
	PRAISE project 'Preventing Road Accidents and Injuries for the Safety of Employees' - Haulage company Fredsø Vognmandsforretning, based on the island of Mors in Denmark's North Jutland region, has bought and installed alcolocks in all of its trucks [read more....]
	Road Safety News 2010 - [available here....] Road Safety News 2009 - [available here....] Road Safety News 2008 - [available here....]

Transaid	Freight Best Practice
Transaid is an international UK development charity that aims to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods across Africa and the developing world through creating better transport. We do this by building local skills and knowledge to make transport safer, cheaper, cleaner and more effective, ensuring better access to the essentials for everyday life such as healthcare, education and training, and economic opportunities. Transaid was founded by Save the Children and The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, our Patron is HRH The Princess Royal. Find out how you or your organisation can help support Transaid www.transaid.org Email: marketing@transaid.org Telephone: +44 (0)207 387 8136 If you would like to make a donation to Transaid please click on the 'Just Giving' image link below.
Freight Best Practice is funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and managed by AECOM to promote operational efficiency within freight operations. Freight Best Practice offers your transport operation a pathway to an efficient, profitable and green fleet with workshops designed for Transport Managers, Drivers and staff who can influence operational efficiency. Offering FREE essential information for the freight industry covering topics such as saving fuel, developing skills, equipment and systems, operational efficiency and performance management, Freight Best Practice has the potential to help you succeed and develop. All materials are FREE and available to download from the Freight Best Practice website or can be ordered through its Hotline. www.freightbestpractice.org.uk Hotline - 0300 123 1250

Transaid

Freight Best Practice

Transaid is an international UK development charity that aims to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods across Africa and the developing world through creating better transport.

We do this by building local skills and knowledge to make transport safer, cheaper, cleaner and more effective, ensuring better access to the essentials for everyday life such as healthcare, education and training, and economic opportunities.

Transaid was founded by Save the Children and The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, our Patron is HRH The Princess Royal.

Find out how you or your organisation can help support Transaid

www.transaid.org
Email: marketing@transaid.org
Telephone: +44 (0)207 387 8136

If you would like to make a donation to Transaid
please click on the 'Just Giving' image link below.

Freight Best Practice is funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and managed by AECOM to promote operational efficiency within freight operations.

Freight Best Practice offers your transport operation a pathway to an efficient, profitable and green fleet with workshops designed for Transport Managers, Drivers and staff who can influence operational efficiency.

Offering FREE essential information for the freight industry covering topics such as saving fuel, developing skills, equipment and systems, operational efficiency and performance management, Freight Best Practice has the potential to help you succeed and develop.

All materials are FREE and available to download from the Freight Best Practice website or can be ordered through its Hotline.

www.freightbestpractice.org.uk

Hotline - 0300 123 1250

VOSA - Vehicle Operator and Services Agency

Chartered Institute of Logistics Management

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