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Month: September 2018

Volvo Trucks introduces new monitoring services to maximise uptime

Volvo Trucks is using new methods to monitor and analyse critical components in real-time in order to take care of potential malfunctions before they interfere with the customer´s business. For example, a new tyre management service has been launched in Sweden as well as a major test pilot for advanced...

Surefreight scores a perfect 10 from Mercedes-Benz

Northern Ireland’s Surefreight only needed a couple of new tractor units, but so compelling was the acquisition and aftersales package on offer from its local Mercedes-Benz Dealer that it came away having signed an order for 10!

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HE Payne adopts Michelin Effitires policy

The number of hauliers opting to switch to a three-year all-Michelin price-per-kilometre (PPK) tyre contract is growing.

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HGV driver fails to get licence returned

An HGV driver, that was disqualified from professional driving for 10 years after causing a crash whilst using mobile phone, has failed in her bid to have her licence returned.

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Jersey Post boosts delivery performance with SmartTask

Jersey Post, the letter and parcel delivery provider, has used mobile workforce and item tracking solution SmartTask POD to boost its service offering for recipients and business partners. The software has underpinned a major change project, which has included the deployment of a range of new innovations that have enhanced...

RHA advises hauliers to check their eyesight

The Road Haulage Association has welcomed a police crackdown on defective eyesight and has called on hauliers to check theirs. Three forces – Thames Valley, Hampshire and West Midlands – will be stopping motorists to carry out roadside eyesight tests in September. Motorists will be required to read a number...

Continental presents ContiConnect at IAA

At the 67th International Motor Show for Commercial Vehicles (IAA Commercial Vehicles) in Hanover, Continental will showcase the further development of ContiConnect, its digital tyre monitoring platform.

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FTA Future Logistics Conference    

Self-driving and electric vehicles, drone technology, Wi-Fi connectivity, artificial intelligence and more: the world around us is changing fast, and the logistics sector is one area embracing new technologies and solutions quickly.

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