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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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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As part of the long-term business growth strategy for the Marshall Group, Marshall Fleet Solutions business will be relocating from its current Cambridge head office to much larger, and more modern, office premises, also within the city
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Jersey Post has teamed up with Skillweb to streamline customs clearance for time critical and urgent deliveries. Using item tracking software Skillweb Deliver, the letter and parcel delivery provider will automate the processing of shipments, so it can speed-up clearance times, avoid unnecessary delays and enhance the last-mile experience. The technology integration has already supported the roll-out of a new contract with HelloFresh UK for the delivery of fresh mealkits to residents on the island
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Ctrack by Inseego has underlined its commitment to road safety by becoming corporate partner of Brake, the charity that supports people affected by road death and serious injury and campaigns for safe and healthy mobility for all. The leading provider of vehicle tracking and fleet telematics will work closely with the charity over the next 12 months to promote the significance of improving driver behaviour and support a range of fundraising activities
Read More »Ardent Hire Solutions has taken delivery of 12 new bespoke-built plant bodies from Andover Trailers – continuing a long-standing relationship between the two companies dating back more than 15 years
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Paragon has enhanced its routing and scheduling software with the introduction of resource management functionality to help fleet managers better manage utilisation of all available drivers. The new functionality allows fleet operators to track drivers’ holidays, shift patterns and hours worked, automatically factoring all of this in to transport plans. With the driver shortage problem continuing to challenge transport operations, enhanced resource management is vital for fleets of all sizes
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One of the UK’s leading logistics experts has teamed up with Spillard Safety Systems to help it combine consistent growth in its operations with improving the safety of its drivers
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TruTac, the tachograph and compliance software experts, launched a newly integrated product at this year’s CV Show. The redesigned TruLicence system enables operators to validate, monitor and control key driving licence and CPC compliance information
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Iveco’s first Stralis X-Way 6×4 tractor unit to arrive on UK and Ireland shores will take pride of place on its outdoor stand at Tip-ex 2019, just days ahead of its delivery into service with Purfleet-based Brocks Haulage
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Irish-based operator Hannon Transport has expanded its fleet with 80 new Schmitz Cargobull reefers, fitted with sophisticated telematics to provide a completely traceable cold chain for temperature-sensitive food and horticultural deliveries
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Paragon Software Systems has released the latest version of its routing and scheduling software. With transport operators around the globe struggling to meet growing customer demands and manage rising costs, Version 6.10 enhancements focus on helping Paragon customers do more with less; enhance visibility of distribution performance; and provide significant improvements in the user experience and software performance
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