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Maple set to launch new features to Integritas security range

Commercial vehicle safety and security specialists, Maple, is launching a host of new features as part of its Integritas security range, that will be exclusively demonstrated for the first time at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show.

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Tiger Trailers to showcase new innovative double deck at CV Show

Just 12 months after Tiger Trailers launched the UK’s first 52-pallet straight frame double deck trailer at the CV Show 2017, the company will once again use its stand at this year’s event to showcase another of its innovative double decks.

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Cartwright Group to showcase latest designs at CV Show

The Cartwright Group will be showcasing its latest designs, comprehensive product range and innovative new build vehicles at the forthcoming CV Show.

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Jamie Watson joins Intelligent Telematics

Intelligent Telematics, the leading provider of connected vehicle cameras to the fleet, road transport and insurance sectors, has appointed Jamie Watson as Field Operations Manager. In his new role, he will oversee the engineering team responsible for the installation of the company’s range of industry-leading devices to ensure a...

Good eye health can prolong an HGV driver’s working life says RHA

The Road Haulage Association is collaborating with sight experts, Vision Express by launching a brand-new Vision Van – a mobile eye-testing facility housed within a customised trailer, designed and built by Cartwright Conversions.

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Krone to launch Box Liner at Multi Modal Show

Krone are presenting a new container carrier at the Multi Modal Show which, says the company, offers greater versatility and easy handling for container carrier operators in the UK and Ireland.

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Fingerprint drug testing for drivers now a reality

Intelligent Fingerprinting is bringing new levels of convenience, hygiene and speed to workplace drug testing for the transport and logistics industry with the availability of a simple, end-to-end drug testing solution based on fingerprint sweat analysis.

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RHA members have their say after weather disruption

The Road Haulage Association in Britain is engaging with members to find out how last week’s severe weather affected them as businesses, not only in terms of the cost of delays but also how they mitigated risk.

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Stena Line launches battery power initiative

The next step in Stena Line’s ongoing sustainability strategy is to test new environmentally friendly energy options for the propulsion of its vessels. Stena Line recently signed a contract with Callenberg Technology Group for batteries with a total capacity of 1 MWh which will be installed on the Stena Jutlandica,...

Intelligent Telematics to launch connected  multi-camera solution at CV Show

Intelligent Telematics, the leading provider of connected vehicle cameras to the fleet, road transport and insurance sectors, will be launching a 3G multi-camera system at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2018 (Stand 4H70). The modular solution will integrate seamlessly with the company’s proven software platform, so commercial fleet operators can combine...

Wicklow company brings eye-appeal to quarry transport  

Wicklow-based Hudson Brothers limited has raised the standard of truck comfort and design in the concrete and aggregates sector to a new level of sophistication with the purchase of their first-ever Mercedes-Benz.

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Greggs optimises distribution operation with Paragon

Greggs is using Paragon’s routing and scheduling software to optimise the performance of its distribution operation as part of a £100 million investment programme that is reshaping its supply chain within the UK. Most recently, the UK’s leading bakery food-on-the-go retailer was able to model transport requirements following the consolidation...