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IRU welcomes TRAN proposals

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the vote in the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) on new CO₂ standards for heavy-duty vehicles, setting a realistic pace for road transport decarbonisation and preserving essential technology options, which will include battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell and combustion engines...

Manfreight goes electric

Manfreight has taken delivery of the first Schmitz Cargobull S.KOe COOL to be put into operation in the UK and Ireland.

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Drive sales on HGVUK.com

If you are looking to drive sales to the UK haulage industry, and you are looking for a cost effective model to achieve your goals, please read on.

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ABC Finance launches Invoice Finance comparison tool

ABC Finance have announced the launch of an innovative invoice finance comparison tool that allows businesses to quickly compare offers from multiple lenders.

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Applied Driving to launch intelligent dashboard  

Applied Driving, the global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions, has enhanced its web-based portal, Riskmapp, with the launch of a new intelligent dashboard. As a result, the company’s customers will now be able to better understand driver risk and compliance, as well as receive actionable insights from...

Volvo’s most sold truck celebrates 30 years of innovation

Volvo’s most sold truck, the FH is celebrating 30 years of innovation this year.

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Disappointment at London’s Direct Vision Standard

The RHA and Logistics UK, the two main groups representing the UK’s hauliers, have expressed disappointment that the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS), published today by Transport for London (TfL), does not take into account concerns that have already been expressed by industry.

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What fleet managers can learn from the aviation industry 

Every year, road traffic accidents cost business over 72 billion dollars in the US. That’s a lot of money. And what is even more sobering is that this number could be significantly higher.

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Ringway Jacobs enhances driver welfare and protection

Ringway Jacobs, a leading highway services provider, has improved levels of safety and fleet risk reduction, as well as increasing the support provided to its drivers, following the adoption of an industry-first, video-enabled lone worker protection service. Earlier this year, the company completed the roll-out of the integrated technology...

Duct Trucks 101: Features, Uses, and Benefits

Ducting systems are vital in maintaining a healthy and climate-controlled environment within workplaces and buildings. However, just like any other essential equipment, these systems require regular maintenance to perform optimally.

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Visiontrack wins Gold Stevie® award

VisionTrack, the global provider of AI video telematics and connected fleet data, has scooped a Gold Stevie® Award in the Transportation category at the International Business Awards®. The company has been recognised for transforming road safety following the launch earlier this year of AI post-analysis software, NARA.

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P.N. Daly expands fleet telematics solution

P.N. Daly Ltd, the leakage detection, water efficiency and new utilities network specialist, has enhanced its fleet telematics solution from Inseego, with the adoption of an advanced AI dashcam. The company will roll-out the forward-and driver-facing device across 250 vans to support its road safety and risk reduction strategy.

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