Archive for September, 2017

  • Pall-Ex increases efficiency with telematics LPG fleet investment 

    on Sep 20, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Pall-Ex increases efficiency with telematics LPG fleet investment 

    Pall-Ex has invested over £250,000 into its operational excellence, upgrading its fleet of forklift trucks to include 45 brand-new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicles. This move will ensure efficiency as the company prepares for the industry’s upcoming seasonal peak

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  • One in three UK businesses slow to adopt new technology

    on Sep 19, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on One in three UK businesses slow to adopt new technology

    Almost a third of businesses (31 per cent) admit being slow to adopt technological innovations, according to a new study by TomTom Telematics

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  • Commercial fleets using 3G vehicle cameras to defend against claims

    on Sep 17, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Commercial fleets using 3G vehicle cameras to defend against claims

    3G vehicle cameras are increasingly being used to challenge fraudulent insurance claims, false driving allegations and disputed liability, providing added protection to commercial fleet operations and their drivers. Intelligent Telematics has released a number of recent videos to demonstrate how footage from its industry-leading connected camera solutions is helping companies to guard against avoidable insurance costs by proving exactly what happened

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  • Semperit unveils new Worker drive axle truck tyre

    on Sep 17, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Semperit unveils new Worker drive axle truck tyre

    Semperit is beginning to renew its product range for combined on and off-road use by bringing to market a multi-talented drive axle tyre in the shape of the new Worker D2 315/80 R

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  • ProVision launches Fleet Risk Assessment Tool

    on Sep 14, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on ProVision launches Fleet Risk Assessment Tool

    Fleet operators have arguably more challenges in terms of legislative requirements than at any time in the past. Now, those reviewing and assessing their safety procedures and transport policy have a new tool to evaluate risk and compliance exposure. ProVision has launched its Fleet Risk Assessment Tool for commercial fleet operators, to provide insights on how to improve safety and reduce risk. The new Fleet Risk Assessment Tool is available now, free of charge, for transport managers and fleet operators and can be found here. 

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  • Paragon enhances routing and scheduling software

    on Sep 14, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Paragon enhances routing and scheduling software

    Logistics operations can avoid plans unravelling when vehicles leave the depot by taking advantage of improved reporting functionality within Paragon’s routing and scheduling software. Mapping images can now be embedded into manifest and debrief documents to provide added guidance and feedback to drivers in an easy-to-understand format. This will help companies better engage with drivers to ensure that planned routes are followed and associated efficiency, performance and service improvements are achieved

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  • Euro Car Parts and Sukhpal Singh invest in heavy truck parts market

    on Sep 13, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Euro Car Parts and Sukhpal Singh invest in heavy truck parts market

    A major new force in the fragmented UK heavy truck parts aftermarket has been created, following significant investment in Digraph Transport Supplies Ltd (Digraph)

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  • Finalists getting ready to compete for title of FTA Driver of the Year 2017

    on Sep 11, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Finalists getting ready to compete for title of FTA Driver of the Year 2017

    Final preparations are being made for the Freight Transport Association Driver of the Year 2017 competition, hosted at Mercedes-Benz’ Wentworth Park facility, where winners and Young Drivers of the Year in three vehicle classes will be named. 

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  • r2c Online release Earned Recognition guide

    on Sep 10, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on r2c Online release Earned Recognition guide

    Fleet management software company r2c Online has released a complete guide to Earned Recognition with guidance from

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  • Two new Esso fuel sites to open in Belgium

    on Sep 7, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Two new Esso fuel sites to open in Belgium

    Two new Esso sites will be added to the brand’s Belgium network following the rebranding of Shell forecourts, according to WEX Europe Services, owner and provider of the Esso Card™ fuel card. 

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  • RHA win concession on truckers’ overnight allowances

    on Sep 6, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA win concession on truckers’ overnight allowances

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has won a significant concession from tax officials on Overnight Allowances for lorry drivers.  

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  • Stena supports Mercy Ships charity partnership

    on Sep 4, 17 • in General News, News, UK News • with Comments Off on Stena supports Mercy Ships charity partnership

    Stena Line has launched a Group-wide Coffee Campaign to support the Mercy Ships charity in their efforts to deliver free, world-class health care to people in need in the developing world

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