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Daimler fuel-cell truck tests underway

With the commencement of an extensive and rigorous testing programme involving its prototype GenH2 truck, Daimler Trucks has reached the next milestone on its path to the series production of hydrogen-powered fuel-cells for the electrification of its long-haul transport vehicles.

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Removing roadworthiness prohibitions

From 1 June 2021, any prohibitions for testable vehicles or trailers that are not cleared at the roadside will be referred for a prohibition removal inspection at an ATF, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed.

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Humanising Autonomy enhances behaviour AI for VisionTrack

Humanising Autonomy, a behaviour AI company, and VisionTrack, leading in-vehicle video telematics and computer vision provider, have entered into a strategic partnership to bring advanced vulnerable road user (VRU) perception to vehicle operators globally. Humanising Autonomy’s behaviour AI will be integrated into VisionTrack’s Autonomise.ai solution, enabling a nuanced understanding of...

How HGV drivers can keep motorcyclists and cyclists safe

As an HGV driver, your vehicle is likely to be one of the largest on the road. As such, it’s your responsibility to look out for some of the smallest vehicles. Motorcyclists and cyclists are most likely to come off a lot worse than you if you happen to get...

Peoplesafe lone worker protection solution now available on CatĀ® rugged smartphones

Peoplesafe has entered into a strategic partnership with Bullitt Group, the global licensee for CatĀ® phones, to offer a lone worker service in the UK that better protect HGV drivers operating in harsh and unforgiving environments. The Peoplesafe app is now available on Cat phones’ full UK range of rugged...

Stena Line and Irish Ferries call for restoration ofĀ the Common Travel Area

Irish Ferries and Stena Line, the two key players in Ireland’s ferry industry, are today calling for the reopening of the Common Travel Area (CTA) at the earliest opportunity. They also welcome comments made last week by TĆ”naiste Leo Varadkar, when he talked about the possibility of restoring the Common...

Dean Leonard joins VisionTrack as Technical Services Manager

VisionTrack has extended its engineering and technical services capabilities with the appointment of Dean Leonard. He joins the video telematics specialist as Technical Services Manager and will work closely with customers, partners and internal teams to enhance its technical support and vehicle installation operations.

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Making HGVs smarter as road and fleet risk landscape changes

Business use of data and analytics is growing, reshaping risk management for HGV operators and hauliers.

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Ratification of withdrawal agreement will protect trade with EU says Logistics UK

Business group Logistics UK, which represents all sectors of the industry, has welcomed news today (28 April 2021) that the European Parliament has accepted the terms of the Trade and Customs Agreement (TCA) which was announced on 24 December 2020.

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Logistics UK and  CBW launchĀ secondĀ mergerĀ and acquisition  report Ā 

Almost a third (30%) of logistics leaders are more likely to undertake Merger & Acquisition (M&A) activity in Q1 2021 than they were 12 months ago, according to a report launched today (26 April 2021) by business group Logistics UK, in partnership with leading accountancy firm CBW.

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Cement transporter saves on tyres and time with AES workshop solutions

Cris Services Group, the Purfleet-based concrete haulier and commercial repairs specialist, has reduced workshop costs, extended tyre life and cut vehicle downtime since acquiring a Josam wheel alignment system and portable heat inductor from AES UK.

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Protecting lone workers in transport and logistics

Peoplesafe is holding a free webinar to provide guidance on protecting lone workers in the road transport and logistics sector.

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