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Month: May 2022

Unpacking the world of vehicle modifications

There are many reasons why people choose to modify their vehicles. Some people do it for performance reasons, while others simply want to make their car stand out from the crowd. Whatever the reason, there are a few things to keep in mind before making any changes to your vehicle.

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Perennial continues to invest in Mercedes-Benz

One of Ireland’s largest transport companies, Perennial Freight, has chosen to further modernise its fleet of commercial vehicles by placing an order for 26 new Mercedes-Benz heavy-duty Actros trucks.

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UK fuel crisis: the worst is yet to come

UK drivers, fleet managers, and retailers will struggle to forget the fuel crisis of 2021, when the triple threat of Brexit, COVID-19 and the ensuing HGV driver shortage led the British public to panic buy until the pumps ran dry, writes Descartes’ Head of Marketing, Andrew Tavener.

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How to grow your fleet in five steps

In the trucking industry, the fleet size is a key metric of success. The number of trucks in your fleet can directly impact your bottom line and play a role in determining whether or not you are able to secure new contracts and grow your business.

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Keeping your wheels in excellent condition

As time goes by the wheels and tyres of your car can be exposed to all sorts of debris on the open road. There are possibilities of scuffs, scratches and accumulating dust which can prevent your wheels from staying in top-notch condition. Whether you’re hoping to stay on top of...

Gasrec and Reynolds Logistics continue successful working relationship

Reynolds Logistics has committed to a five-year contract renewal with Gasrec. The deal will see Reynolds Logistics continue to collect biomethane from the Grain LNG (liquefied natural gas) terminal, on the Isle of Grain, and deliver to Gasrec’s growing number of refuelling facilities around the UK.

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Advice on dangerous goods and hazardous training courses

All drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods, must attend a Department for Transport approved dangerous goods and hazardous training course in order to be legally qualified to transport dangerous loads, a leading training provider has advised.

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Call to decarbonise EU road transport

Leading voices in decarbonising EU road transport are urgently calling on EU Member States and the European Parliament to agree on ambitious targets for electric recharging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.

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European road freight rate index hits all-time high

The Upply Ti IRU European road freight rates index for Europe hit an all-time high in Q1 2022 as rising cost pressures, supply and capacity disruptions, regulatory change and war in Ukraine created a potent mix of rate drivers.

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