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Month: June 2022

McGuire Haulage chooses ORBCOMM

McGuire Haulage, one of Ireland’s leading earth moving companies has upgraded its fleet of vehicles with ORBCOMM’s driver-focused truck telematics solution.

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Tiger builds 25 curtainsiders on time for A1 Transport (NI)

Cheshire manufacturer, Tiger Trailers, has once again demonstrated the efficiency, attractive lead times, punctuality, and high quality that it offers, delivering twenty-five curtainside trailers for A1 Transport (NI) Ltd of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, on time and in full during Q2 2022.

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Essential items to always keep in your HGV cabin

HGV drivers are in high demand in the UK at the moment, following the shortages that resulted in part from the UK’s departure from the EU. Driving an HGV is a skilled job, and a well-remunerated one at that – but can also be a stressful line of work, between...

Logistics UK gives Future of Freight plan the thumbs up

Logistics UK has given the government’s Future of Freight plan the thumbs up, describing it as a positive step forward for the freight industry.

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Primark’s new 40-strong trailer fleet hits the road in record time with Tiger and Wincanton

When its previous 3PL partnership came to an end, leading international retailer, Primark, faced the challenge of specifying, procuring, and commissioning an all-new fleet of tractors and trailers on the road within just a few months to maintain the efficiency of its supply chain – and Tiger Trailers rose to...

 Boost for freight as Government unveils new plan to bolster supply chain

The Government has unveiled a multi-million-pound new plan to bolster the supply chain and create a more resilient and greener haulage sector.

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Tailgating highlighted as biggest distraction

Being followed too closely by other drivers is the behaviour that distracts motorists most on Britain’s roads, latest research reveals.

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Ctrack teams up with Fast Lean Smart to support field service fleet operations  

Ctrack by Inseego and FLS – FAST LEAN SMART have entered into a technology partnership to deliver dynamic field service scheduling solutions for mobile FM and engineering teams in the UK. Under the agreement, the companies will integrate their respective fleet telematics and field service management software solutions to enable...

UK Fleet Champions Awards deadline extended

Pioneers of fleet safety are being encouraged to put themselves forwards to enter the prestigious UK Fleet Champions Awards.

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Three tips to avoid the most common HGV accidents

Driving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) is an important responsibility. If an HGV gets into an accident, the weight and power of the vehicle involved can cause serious injury to yourself and others involved. As such, it’s important to prioritise training and awareness of the Highway Code. Read on to...

IRU launches action plan on fuel prices

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) the world road transport organisation, has launched a 17-point emergency plan for governments to tackle rising fuel prices and their impact on transport networks, energy security and decarbonisation plans.

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