Archive for July, 2020

  • Harman Haulage chooses Mandata management solution

    on Jul 30, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Harman Haulage chooses Mandata management solution

    Newark-based Harman Haulage have recently signed up for Mandata’s new job management system and say the company, has cut job planning and invoicing time by more than half in the first two months

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  • Matthew Kibble Transport expands with new SDC fleet

    on Jul 30, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Matthew Kibble Transport expands with new SDC fleet

    East Lancashire based Matthew Kibble Transport, has taken delivery of 10 new EN-XL rated SDC curtainsiders. The brand-new fleet will join Matthew Kibble’s general haulage and Pallet-Track operations, providing overnight-palletised freight, as well as specialist delivery services for multi-drop and oversized goods

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  • More than half of HGV drivers do not carry out walkaround checks

    on Jul 29, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on More than half of HGV drivers do not carry out walkaround checks

    According to a new survey by vehicle and fleet safety specialists CameraMatics, the majority of HGV drivers do not consistently carry out vehicle checks

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  • Travelstar European switches to TruTac for improved driver control

    on Jul 28, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Travelstar European switches to TruTac for improved driver control

    Travelstar European the continental group-travel specialists and CPT (Confederation of Passenger Transport) members have switched to TruTac’s compliance control software for improved reliability and tighter control, particularly regarding potential European tour-driver infringements

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  • Logistics UK gives guarded welcome to government’s road allocation plans

    on Jul 28, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Logistics UK gives guarded welcome to government’s road allocation plans

    Logistics UK, formerly known as the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has given a guarded welcome to the Government’s road allocation plans announced on Tuesday

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  • Kirklees Council invests in vehicle safety technology  

    on Jul 22, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Kirklees Council invests in vehicle safety technology  

    Kirklees Council is equipping its new waste and recycling fleet with the latest vehicle safety technology

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  • Ctrack and MaxOptra join forces

    on Jul 21, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Ctrack and MaxOptra join forces

     Ctrack by Inseego has teamed up with MaxOptra to meet the growing demand from multi-drop distribution operations for optimised scheduling and live transport management. The partnership will deliver telematics-enabled solutions that use highly accurate, real-time data to support dynamic route planning and planned vs actual performance monitoring

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  • FTA Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme Award 2020 

    on Jul 21, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on FTA Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme Award 2020 

    FTA’s Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS) has today (21 July 2020) announced that entries are now open for its Leadership in Emissions Reduction Award, sponsored by ExxonMobil. The award recognises and celebrates the logistics company most committed to reducing emissions and leading the way in environmental excellence.  

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  • Some of the ways HGV business can streamline their operations

    on Jul 21, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Some of the ways HGV business can streamline their operations

    Business owners managing fleets of heavy goods vehicles should always be looking for new ways to streamline their operations, making work easier for their team and more profitable

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  • Wincanton opens fifth Screwfix distribution centre in Stafford

    on Jul 20, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Wincanton opens fifth Screwfix distribution centre in Stafford

    Wincanton, the largest British third-party logistics company, has opened a new 128,000 sq ft distribution centre in Stafford, to support its customer Screwfix, the major UK retailer of trade tools, accessories and hardware products, in its continuing business growth

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  • P&O Ferrymasters launches specialist consultancy service

    on Jul 20, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on P&O Ferrymasters launches specialist consultancy service

    P&O Ferrymasters is expanding its pan-European logistics solutions business with the launch of a specialist consultancy service, which will help customers to manage complex supply chain challenges

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  • Ban on 10-year-old tyres on horizon

    on Jul 15, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Ban on 10-year-old tyres on horizon

    Tyres aged ten years and older will be banned from lorries, buses and coaches on roads in England, Scotland and Wales in a bid to boost road safety, Roads Minister Baroness Vere announced today (Wednesday 15 July)

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