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Month: June 2021

Ringway Jacobs adopts video-enabled lone worker service

Ringway Jacobs, a leading highway services provider, has become the first UK fleet operation to adopt a video-enabled lone worker service that is designed to better safeguard drivers operating in the field. Ringway Jacobs’ H&S and Fleet departments teamed up with Peoplesafe and SureCam to roll-out the integrated safety solution,...

Three ways to make it easier to afford a car

Cars are not cheap, but they are things that a lot of people need. The last thing that you want is to go to buy a car, only to find that you can’t afford it and you haven’t looked into any of the options to help you do this. If...

Clarke Millar chooses Mercedes-Benz

Soaring demand from customers for its ultra-low fat, “guilt-free” MillarMoo milkshakes prompted Northern Ireland’s Clarke Millar to invest in a new fridge-bodied 26-tonner that wears the tried and trusted three-pointed star of Mercedes-Benz.

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The lasting financial consequences of Covid-19 and Brexit for HGV drivers

For HGV drivers, 2021 was always doomed to be a challenging year, with the first Brexit regulations coming into play from the first of January. However, the combination of Brexit and Covid-19 has been particularly devastating for HGV drivers in the UK or drivers who need to drive to and...

BDElite teams with VisionTrack

BDElite, a leading add-ons insurance and assistance service provider, has teamed up with VisionTrack to offer next-generation video telematics that helps to reduce insurance claims and costs, improve road safety, while combating fraud for commercial vehicle operations. With demand growing for advanced vehicle camera solutions, this partnership will significantly enhance...

VisionTrack supports British Truck Racing championship

Truck Sport UK has teamed up with VisionTrack to install an advanced video telematics solution on 20 race trucks competing at this year’s British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC).

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Stena Line adds temporary ferry service between Belfast and Holyhead

Leading ferry company Stena Line has confirmed details that it will be operating a new temporary weekend service between Belfast and Holyhead, starting on Fri 25th June. The extra capacity on the new route from Belfast will be available until Sunday 18 July.

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New SOS app launched to help road transport and logistics professionals

A new app has been launched to turn smartphones into personal safety devices that provide live, round the clock assistance for logistics and road transport professionals travelling to and from their place of work. The app, by leading tech firm Peoplesafe, has been developed in response to growing demand from...

Huntapac adds to fleet with G&A trailers from Marshall Fleet

Improved efficiencies, increased sustainability and, most of all, proven fuel economy are the key drivers behind Huntapac Produce Ltd taking five new additional G&A refrigerated trailers that have been fitted with Thermo King’s brand-new Advancer A400 refrigeration systems for the first time.

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VisionTrack continues rapid growth with US expansion

VisionTrack, the leading provider of cloud-based video telematics, has expanded its international footprint with the launch of a new US business. The company aims to capitalise on growing demand in North America for advanced AI video telematics solutions by replicating the success it has achieved in the UK, Ireland and...