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Month: May 2021

New research shines light on technology’s role in lone worker safety  

New research amongst over 120 health and safety specialists, including those within the road transport sector, has highlighted the rising importance of technology to help prevent, manage and respond to workplace risks and adapt to changing working practices, The report, from lone worker protection specialists Peoplesafe, documents how Covid...

Four hugely important ingredients in a successful operation

Whatever kind of business it is that you happen to run, you need to keep in mind all of the necessary things that you need to do in order to make it as successful as possible. This is not something that is always going to come easily, but as long...

Belgian logistics leader chooses Tiger Trailers

Fast-growing UK manufacturer Tiger Trailers has expanded its international customer base with the delivery of fifty mega trailer curtainsiders to ECS in Zeebrugge – an order in which product quality and open channels of communication played a key role.

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Daimler fuel-cell truck tests underway

With the commencement of an extensive and rigorous testing programme involving its prototype GenH2 truck, Daimler Trucks has reached the next milestone on its path to the series production of hydrogen-powered fuel-cells for the electrification of its long-haul transport vehicles.

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Removing roadworthiness prohibitions

From 1 June 2021, any prohibitions for testable vehicles or trailers that are not cleared at the roadside will be referred for a prohibition removal inspection at an ATF, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed.

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Humanising Autonomy enhances behaviour AI for VisionTrack

Humanising Autonomy, a behaviour AI company, and VisionTrack, leading in-vehicle video telematics and computer vision provider, have entered into a strategic partnership to bring advanced vulnerable road user (VRU) perception to vehicle operators globally. Humanising Autonomy’s behaviour AI will be integrated into VisionTrack’s Autonomise.ai solution, enabling a nuanced understanding of...

How HGV drivers can keep motorcyclists and cyclists safe

As an HGV driver, your vehicle is likely to be one of the largest on the road. As such, it’s your responsibility to look out for some of the smallest vehicles. Motorcyclists and cyclists are most likely to come off a lot worse than you if you happen to get...

Peoplesafe lone worker protection solution now available on Cat® rugged smartphones

Peoplesafe has entered into a strategic partnership with Bullitt Group, the global licensee for Cat® phones, to offer a lone worker service in the UK that better protect HGV drivers operating in harsh and unforgiving environments. The Peoplesafe app is now available on Cat phones’ full UK range of rugged...

Stena Line and Irish Ferries call for restoration of the Common Travel Area

Irish Ferries and Stena Line, the two key players in Ireland’s ferry industry, are today calling for the reopening of the Common Travel Area (CTA) at the earliest opportunity. They also welcome comments made last week by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, when he talked about the possibility of restoring the Common...

Dean Leonard joins VisionTrack as Technical Services Manager

VisionTrack has extended its engineering and technical services capabilities with the appointment of Dean Leonard. He joins the video telematics specialist as Technical Services Manager and will work closely with customers, partners and internal teams to enhance its technical support and vehicle installation operations.

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Making HGVs smarter as road and fleet risk landscape changes

Business use of data and analytics is growing, reshaping risk management for HGV operators and hauliers.

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