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Month: August 2020

Herefordshire woman firefighter drives forward career with LGV certificate

A woman firefighter and mum of three from Herefordshire is driving forward her flourishing career by qualifying as an LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) driver.

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Logistics UK launches ADAS guidance document

The lack of available guidance on Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) is leaving workshop staff and engineers unclear on effective maintenance practices and functionality checks, according to Logistics UK’s Engineering Forum.

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UK government accelerating pothole mapping project

A first-of-its-kind audit into the mapping of potholes in England has been launched today (Friday 28 August) by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, aided by data from on-road businesses such as Uber and Deliveroo, to better target improvements so that roads are in top condition as people return to work and...

Logistics UK launches Virtual Future Logistics 2020

From zero-emission vehicles to self-driving trucks, 5G to smart cities, the shape of logistics in the UK is set to transform dramatically in the coming decades. To give delegates an opportunity to hear from thought leaders and experts on some of these critical topics, before the main ITT Hub event...

Tips galore at Freight People Summer #talkingtransport social evening

It was top tips galore at the August Freight People Summer #talkingtransport social evening . Rather than listening to a presentation on an industry hot topic, top tips were shared by attendees from all areas of the transport community: hauliers, the Office of the Traffic Commissioner, tachograph analysis providers, security...

Hovis chooses Tiger Trailers

Hovis, a household name in bakery, is entirely refreshing its double deck fleet with an initial order of 30 units from Tiger Trailers. With millions of loaves departing from Hovis’ regional bakeries and UK distribution centres each day, vehicular and logistical efficiencies are key to the iconic firm’s operations, and...

Tipper operator chooses remote tacho download from TruTac

Trukberry, the Coleshill-based aggregates and muck-away transporter, has switched to TruTac and auto tacho downloading to gain more up-time, improve compliance and speed up DVSA checks.

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DVSA issues ADR inspection waivers update

Heavy vehicle testing restarted at Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) on 04 July 2020.

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RHA concerned over refusal to grant British truckers the access to Europe

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is deeply concerned at the continuing refusal from Brussels to grant British truckers the access to Europe they need to keep the UK supply chain moving.

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Speedy Services drives safety and insurance improvements with VisionTrack

Speedy Services, the UK’s leading tools and equipment hire company, has improved road safety, reduced fleet insurance fraud and dramatically cut claims costs using video telematics. Since adopting the VisionTrack solution, the company has reduced road collisions by 35% by gaining complete visibility of collisions, near misses and harsh driving...

UK moves towards Automated Lane Keeping System

The UK is taking steps towards automated technology in vehicles with the launch of a Call for Evidence o help shape how innovative new systems could be used in future on GB roads.

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Van fleets gain extra miles with Michelin

Mobile tyre fitting specialist, Mid Beds Tyres is said to be benefiting from improved traction and an increased range of up to 40 miles per tank of fuel, since replacing the original equipment tyres on its MAN TGE 4×4 van, with a set of Michelin Agilis CrossClimates.

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