Certas Energy, working in partnership with RoadKing, is delighted to announce a new 24hr HGV refuelling facility coming soon to The New Hollies Truckstop in Cannock. Located on the A5, just off junction 12 of the M6, the Truckstop is the perfect location for the new HGV refuelling site. Due… Read more »
Ashford Truckstop on track for another record year
The award-winning Ashford International Truckstop is recording its highest ever occupancy rates, highlighting the ever growing need for its expansion. Figures for June and July this year show the site to be operating at 97 per cent capacity, eight per cent higher than the same period in 2016 and 10… Read more »
HGV contract parking arrives at key northern site
From this summer, Onward Holdings Ltd, will be supplying much-needed, quality HGV contract parking spaces within 2.5 miles of junction 31 of the M62 in Yorkshire – one of the UK’s most sought-after distribution and manufacturing locations. This represents a golden opportunity for fleet operators requiring a northern base for… Read more »
Truckstop App drives demand for spaces
MyTruckparking, the innovative real-time parking reservation system launched last year by Ashford International Truckstop, is now available to download from the App Store and Google Play for Android. Since its launch as a web-based app last year, MyTruckparking has helped contribute to Ashford International Truckstop operating close to its… Read more »
FTA says new report reflects its finding on cross-Channel delay
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says a new report by independent watchdog Transport Focus reflects its own findings about the need for safe lorry parking and decent driver facilities when there are disruptions to cross-Channel services in Kent. The group examined HGV drivers’ experiences during delays and questioned them about facilities they would like to… Read more »
Real-time truck stop reservation system launched – and welcomed by industry
The award-winning Ashford International Truckstop in Kent has launched MyTruckparking.com – a real-time parking reservation system to support its customers, improve freight management and reduce inappropriate and illegal parking of HGVs in the local area. MyTruckparking.com will mean drivers and transport managers booking will have the peace of mind that the space… Read more »
RHA welcomes government commitment to tackle illegal lorry parks
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the government’s commitment to tackle illegal lorry parks but the issue can only be solved by better, legal parks to help drivers who are often desperate to find parking for their legal breaks. “Finding a safe and secure place to park, either over-night or… Read more »
Fed up with endless stacks of truckstop receipts and petty cash?
SNAP Account is a national cashless payment system for HGVs, providing an easier way to pay for truck stops and washes around the UK. Our cashless system uses registration plate recognition to offer payment for; Parking Washing Recovery Repair Dartford crossing Simple to use for both driver and haulage operator,… Read more »
Lorry drivers seeking healthy food
Roadside service stations are failing to meet demand from lorry drivers for healthy foods, according to research by the RAC. Finding a healthy snack while out on the UK’s road network every day is seen as one of the biggest frustrations facing commercial drivers, with 41% of firms saying lorry… Read more »
New £250m lorry park to be built near M20 in Kent gets go ahead
The government has said that a new 3,600-lorry parking area near Dover will go ahead after all, despite widespread controversy over the plan. The announcement comes only weeks after the House of Commons Transport Committee said more should be done to demonstrate the benefits of such a scheme. Committee chair,… Read more »
