Archive for May, 2019

  • Speedy Asset Services extends VisionTrack video telematics solution  

    on May 30, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Speedy Asset Services extends VisionTrack video telematics solution  

    Speedy Asset Services, the leading hire provider of tools, plant and specialist equipment, is adopting video telematics technology as standard on all new vehicles as part of the company’s commitment to road safety and fleet risk reduction. As a result, the company has installed VisionTrack’s VT2000 connected forward-facing camera on a further 50 recently acquired vans, which will provide Speedy Asset Services with added visibility of any collisions, near misses and harsh driving events

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  • Maydencroft chooses Isuzu

    on May 30, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Maydencroft chooses Isuzu

    In recent times, specialist arboriculture and land management company Maydencroft Ltd has developed a preference for Isuzu trucks, following the successful performance of its first two Isuzu 7.5 tonne rigids and its first two Isuzu Grafter 3.5 tonne rigids

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  • Shortage of skilled engineers a threat to logistics industry 

    on May 29, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Shortage of skilled engineers a threat to logistics industry 

    More than half (52.7 per cent) of vacancies for vehicle mechanics, technicians and fitters will not be filled in the near future, according to FTA’s 2019 Logistics Report, as staff shortages within repair workshops and vehicle inspection units hit crisis point

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  • Camera Telematics partners with Accident Buddy

    on May 28, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Camera Telematics partners with Accident Buddy

    Camera Telematics, the leaders in vehicle camera technology enabling fleet operators to achieve the highest standards of risk management strategies has entered into a partnership with Accident Buddy, the insurance claims app available to businesses operating fleets for fast, reliable incident reporting and accurate FNOL (first notification of loss)

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  • Courier Express Refrigerated Transport chooses Carrier Transicold

    on May 28, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Courier Express Refrigerated Transport chooses Carrier Transicold

    Manchester-based Courier Express Refrigerated Transport has updated its fleet with two high performance Carrier Transicold Supra® 850 MT (multi-temperature) units mounted to 18-tonners, to support the company’s temperature-critical pharmaceutical and foodservice deliveries

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  • TIP’s Fat Bottomed Boys & Girls ride again

    on May 27, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on TIP’s Fat Bottomed Boys & Girls ride again

    For the sixth year running, TIP Trailer Services has supported a 50-strong cycling team from the UK and Ireland transport industries to raise monies for two deserving charities, including the Stoke-based Donna Louise Trust and the world-famous Christie’s cancer hospital in Manchester

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  • Stena Line to fly the rainbow flag all over Europe

    on May 27, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Stena Line to fly the rainbow flag all over Europe

    For the second year in a row, Stena Line is partnering up with EuroPride. From June 1st -16th the Company will fly the rainbow flag and promote the message “All aboard!” all over Europe in celebration of diversity

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  • Government must maintain UK-EU market access

    on May 26, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Government must maintain UK-EU market access

    The Road Haulage Association is calling on the government to maintain UK-EU market access after Brexit

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  • RHA announces first Northern Ireland Policy Manager

    on May 26, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on RHA announces first Northern Ireland Policy Manager

    The Road Haulage Association has announced its first policy manager for Northern Ireland. John Martin – a logistics professional with over 30 years’ experience in the sector – will assume the newly created role on 1 July as the RHA boosts the sector’s profile in Northern Ireland

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  • ArrowXL invests in advanced transport planning solution from Paragon

    on May 26, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on ArrowXL invests in advanced transport planning solution from Paragon

    ArrowXL, the UK’s leading two-person home delivery specialist, is partnering with Paragon to fully automate and streamline its distribution operation. The company has chosen an advanced transport planning solution from Paragon to better manage and enhance its extensive service offering, providing greater delivery choice and improved customer communications

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  • Vital trans Pennine upgrade will transform UK logistics network says FTA

    on May 20, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Vital trans Pennine upgrade will transform UK logistics network says FTA

    Reacting to the news that the government has launched an open consultation on its plans to dual the trans-Pennine section of the A66, Malcolm Bingham,Head of Road Network Management Policy, at FTA commented: “As the organisation representing the interests of the logistics sector, FTA has been campaigning for the dualing of the trans-Pennine section of the A66 for many years; we are thrilled Highways England has now been given the ‘green light’ to proceed and is launching an open consultation to determine the best option for the new route. This section of the A66, between Scotch Corner

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  • Stena Line sails towards leadership

    on May 16, 19 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Stena Line sails towards leadership

    AI assisted vessels to save fuel, battery power propulsion, huge reduction of single use plastic on board, continued low level of crew and passenger accidents and an increased rate of female leaders. These are some of the highlights in leading ferry company Stena Lines sustainability review for

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