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Park Mark Freight awarded to J23 Truck Stop

The J23 Truck Stop facility operated by J23 Truck Stop has been awarded the Park Mark Freight award. This award recognises that the parking and driver facilities in place actively help to deter crime and reduce the fear of crime at all times within lorry parking areas. This is a...

Sapphire Vehicle Services rolls out new London depot

Independent truck workshop chain Sapphire Vehicle Services is bringing its top-class 24/7 back-up to operators in South London – and offering job opportunities to ambitious technicians. Sapphire’s new Charlton workshop offers a full range of inspection, maintenance and repair services for trucks and vans of all makes, around the clock....

Queclink discusses fleet data sourcing

Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, will be addressing the importance of an effective fleet data strategy at the Telematics & Connected Mobility Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania. The company’s UK Sales Director, Vernon Bonser, will join a panel of industry experts for the discussion –...

Major utility provider puts trust in Isuzu

Ilkeston-based utility contractor, Trust Utility Management, has taken delivery of two new Isuzu N75.190(E) tippers from local dealer t.i.m. Commercials in a conquest deal, which sees the Isuzu trucks replace another manufacturer’s brand in the 80-strong mixed commercial vehicle fleet. Mounted with robust tipper bodies from Brooks Engineering, they will...

Navigating the road to net zero for final-mile deliveries with EVs

For commercial fleets across the globe, transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) is no longer in the realm of experimentation; it’s now a mission-critical priority, writes Gary Taylor, Vice President of Fleet Solutions in EMEA, Descartes And with regulatory deadlines approaching and pressure from customers and stakeholders alike increasing, fleet operators...

Fleet communication upgrades that reduce operational costs

Communication efficiency is a key factor in reducing costs and improving operational flow in the transport and logistics industry. Fleet managers across the UK are continually seeking ways to enhance connectivity while reducing overheads. As fleets expand and routes become more complex, the need for a robust, scalable communication system...

Digital document storage tips for transport fleet managers

Managing transport operations involves a heavy volume of digital paperwork, from delivery notes and maintenance logs to insurance and compliance documentation. With so much to organise, it’s easy for digital archives to become bloated and difficult to navigate. Without a solid strategy in place, managing digital records can become a...

Queclink introduces new asset and cargo tracking solution

Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has launched an asset and cargo monitoring tool for the logistics and material handling marketplace. The robust and compact Bluetooth beacon boasts advanced tracking, easy installation and long-life battery, making it ideal for a wide range of management and...

New electric car grant doesn’t help businesses – says Descartes

A lot is being written in relation to the government’s new electric car grant, offering drivers up to a £3,750 discount to buy electric cars. However, whilst good for consumers, this doesn’t help businesses., according to Andrew Tavener, Head of Fleet Marketing EMEA, Descartes. “The renewed electric car grant is...

WTTL takes delivery of six more urban box trailers from Krone  

WTTL, a leading provider of professional transport training and driver development, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an additional six Urban Box trailers from Krone Trailer UK. This latest acquisition brings the total number of Krone trailers in WTTL’s vehicle training fleet to seven and, says WTTL, represents...

Descartes launches MacroPoint™ FraudGuard 2.0

Descartes Systems Group, a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has released Descartes MacroPoint™ FraudGuard 2.0, the latest advancement in freight fraud technology designed to help shippers, freight brokers, and third-party logistics providers (3PL) safeguard their business against increasingly sophisticated fraud and cargo theft schemes. With new capabilities...

RHA concerned over lack of HGV parking

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is concerned that there won’t be sufficient HGV parking facilities built in support of Amazon’s four new fulfilment centres in the UK. Sites in Hull and Northampton will open in the next twelve months with two more due to be completed in east Midlands in...