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Stagefreight chooses Schmitz Cargobull

Stagefreight, a specialist in event transportation, has added 20 more S.BO EXPRESS trailers from Schmitz Cargobull to its growing operation.

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RHA launches Net Zero Forum

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has launched the Net Zero Forum, aimed at supporting the industry on the way to a net-zero future for all.

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EU emergency mechanism must guarantee freedom of movement 

The European Parliament’s Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), responsible for the legislative oversight and scrutiny of EU rules on the single market, has voted on the European Commission’s proposed Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI), which comes against the backdrop of the EU’s emergency measures that kept goods...

Why Europe’s driver shortage isn’t just a personnel problem 

It’s no secret that global supply chain disruption has dominated headlines since mid-2020. And, over the past three years, the continuing aftershocks of the COVID pandemic, combined with geopolitical factors and an economic downturn, have caused significant upheaval for shippers, cargo receivers, service providers, brokers, freight forwarders, carriers – and...

Keeping HGV Drivers Healthy And Safe: Our Top Tips

Ensuring the health and safety of HGV drivers should be one of the most important things you consider when it comes to their overall wellbeing and safety on the roads. HGV drivers face unique challenges due to long hours behind the wheel, sedentary work, and potential exposure to various hazards....

P&O Ferries celebrates 50th anniversary on Larne – Cairnryan route

P&O Ferries, a leading provider of ferry services in Europe is celebrating its 50th year anniversary of sailing ships between Larne in Northern Ireland and Cairnryan in Scotland.

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Call for police consistency on abnormal loads

Transport bodies are urging police to apply regulations on moving large or heavy cargo fairly and consistently.

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New plan to help fix driver shortages

The International Road Transport Union (IRU), the world road transport employers’ organisation, representing more than 3.5 million road transport operators, and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), representing 18.5 million transport workers, have launched a three-point plan to help fix driver shortages.

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Charles Jackson & Co expands AI fleet camera solution with Inseego

Charles Jackson & Co, an agricultural cereal grain company, has rolled-out Inseego’s AI-powered fleet dashcam solution to its specialist haulage operation to target safety and insurance improvements. This latest development followed the successful adoption of the AI cameras on plant equipment used to transport and load grain and animal...

Thorntons deepens relationship with Cameramatics

Five years of exceptional customer service and innovation has seen waste management company Thorntons deepen its relationship with CameraMatics.

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Project yDrive to electrify trailers

Conventional road freight transportation can save up to 20 per cent on fuel consumption if it starts using electrically powered trailers, it has been claimed.

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Plan to fix driver shortages

The International Road transport Union (IRU), the world road transport employers’ organisation, representing more than 3.5 million road transport operators, and ITF, the International Transport Workers’ Federation, representing 18.5 million transport workers, have launched a three-point plan to help fix driver shortages.

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