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Month: November 2020

Mercedes-Benz wins award for truck innovation 

Developments by the Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles division aimed at the advancement of e-mobility technology in their HGV product offering have been recognised by the International Truck of the Year (ITOY) jury who have presented the German manufacturer with their 2021 Truck Innovation Award.

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Streamax secures VisionTrack deal

Streamax Technology, the global leader of connected hardware for mobile surveillance on commercial vehicles, has secured a multi-million-pound order from video telematics specialist VisionTrack. Streamax will supply VisionTrack 27,000 connected 4G vehicle cameras and mobile DVRs, representing its single largest European order to date.

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Make sure you are Brexit-ready says FTA Ireland

FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing the Irish logistics sector, is urging all businesses working within supply chains to work collaboratively to prepare for the new trading environment at the end of the Brexit transition period to protect trade on the island of Ireland.

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Five years of awards success for Gray & Adams

Gray & Adams’ position as the UK’s leading supplier of temperature-controlled semi-trailers and rigid vehicle bodywork has been proven once more at the 2020 Temperature Controlled Storage and Distribution (TCS&D) Awards, winning a fifth back-to-back Refrigerated Trailer of the Year award.

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RHA welcomes Road Freight APPG report

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed the publication of the Road Freight APPG on Clean Air Zones report that concludes that Clean Air Zones are a case of “right policy, wrong approach”.

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Inspace Media wins prestigious award

Inspace Media has scooped a prestigious industry accolade for the development of its illuminated chevron and safety signage technology. The company was successful in the fleet safety product category at the UK Fleet Champions Awards 2020, which celebrates the success and commitment of those working to prevent crashes and reduce...

Update on heavy vehicle test exemptions

Eligible vehicles and trailers (except first test vehicles) have now been given 3 or 12-month exemptions. First test vehicle and trailer exemptions can only be completed the month before they are due.

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Mandata TMS brings greater efficiency

Wyvern Cargo, the Dorset-based logistics provider, says they have increased speed and efficiency across all transport operations since switching to Mandata’s TMS and Manifests App.

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Pall-Ex accelerates success during first year of new era

Pall-Ex has successfully steered its network into the fast lane during its first 12 months as a member and management owned network, increasing members numbers and freight volume.

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Business needs action not task forces says Logistics UK

With only 34 working days remaining until the end of the Brexit transition period, Logistics UK has reacted with incredulity at today’s (12 November 2020) announcement by the government of a Business Task Force at such a late stage in the process.

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Update on driver CPC training

The DVSA has clarified its position on driver CPC training during the current restrictions.

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Network Rail asks operators to tackle bridge strikes 

Network Rail is asking lorry, bus and coach operators to consider how they can reduce the risk of bridge strikes.

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