The launch of the first Michelin X Radial truck tyre in 1952 helped to transform the road transport industry, which until then was using cross-ply tyres.

Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, announced that three of England’s motorways would see increased capacity by spring 2015 thanks to acceleration of upgrades to the roads benefitting motorists and hauliers.

Throughout its history, Mac’s Truck Sales in Huddersfield, has supplied the moving industry with top quality, refurbished, second-hand trucks.

The latest wizard wheeze from the world’s cybercriminals appears to be malware that steals your photographs directly off your computer then sends them to a remote server.

On 1 November EU regulation (1222/2009) came into force requiring all new tyres on sale in Europe to be classified and labeled for fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise performance.

Consumer magazine Which? has revealed alarming figures for the impact of using social media when driving including a 79% reduction in attention when texting.

Simon Elstow, Head of Driver Training at IAM Drive & Survive gives his top tips on how to respond when an emergency services vehicle is approaching.

Crown Worldwide Group, the world’s largest privately-held group of international logistics and related services companies, has expanded the role of Regional Managing Director of Australasia, Mark Ellis, to include the oversight of operations in Japan and Korea.

Santa Fe China has announced that James Gooding has been promoted to General Manager, China.

Gordon Philip has taken over the leadership of crate rental specialist, PHS Teacrate, following the departure of Managing Director, David Wicks.

After several years in a variety of capacities, Sarah Beck, CRP, GMS, has become Account Manager at AIReS’ West Coast Regional Office (WCRO) in Huntington Beach, CA.

Des Stickland, CEO for Wridgways is to retire from the company later this year. He has been with the company for 44 years.

Crown World Mobility has hired a National Business Development Manager - David Wightman - to grow and develop the company’s global mobility business.

The top road safety priority for local councillors in England is improving road surfaces and reducing potholes, according to a survey conducted by road safety charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the launch of a consultation entitled: Examining the Speed Limit for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) over 7.5tonnes on Single Carriageway Roads.

Quartix, the vehicle tracking company, has announced a new partnership with Groupauto in France.

Santa Fe has once again held its annual charity run on behalf of Johns Hopkins cancer research. The event always coincides with the IAM conference so, this year, the 5k route was around Washington DC.

The Dutch Transport Association (Transport en Logistiek Nederland (TLN)) has recently voiced its opposition to further liberalisation of the country’s transport market.

The Ecotaxe system, an environmental truck tax, begins its trials on 20 June, 2013, in Alsace and will then be extended to the rest of France. DKV says that operators need to start planning now to make sure they don’t get caught out.