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Diesel-free refrigeration is here to stay

The Hultsteins and Cold Connect Team showed a range of environmentally sustainable diesel-free systems at this year’s CV Show which, say the manufacturing partnership, set a new standard in low-cost, high-performance transport refrigeration.

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Scrapping M4 Relief Road will stunt Welsh economy

The First Minister of Wales’ decision to scrap the M4 relief road is a huge blow for the Welsh economy, warns the Road Haulage Association.

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Speedy Asset Services extends VisionTrack video telematics solution  

Speedy Asset Services, the leading hire provider of tools, plant and specialist equipment, is adopting video telematics technology as standard on all new vehicles as part of the company’s commitment to road safety and fleet risk reduction. As a result, the company has installed VisionTrack’s VT2000 connected forward-facing camera on...

Maydencroft chooses Isuzu

In recent times, specialist arboriculture and land management company Maydencroft Ltd has developed a preference for Isuzu trucks, following the successful performance of its first two Isuzu 7.5 tonne rigids and its first two Isuzu Grafter 3.5 tonne rigids.

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Shortage of skilled engineers a threat to logistics industry 

More than half (52.7 per cent) of vacancies for vehicle mechanics, technicians and fitters will not be filled in the near future, according to FTA’s 2019 Logistics Report, as staff shortages within repair workshops and vehicle inspection units hit crisis point.

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Camera Telematics partners with Accident Buddy

Camera Telematics, the leaders in vehicle camera technology enabling fleet operators to achieve the highest standards of risk management strategies has entered into a partnership with Accident Buddy, the insurance claims app available to businesses operating fleets for fast, reliable incident reporting and accurate FNOL (first notification of loss).

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Courier Express Refrigerated Transport chooses Carrier Transicold

Manchester-based Courier Express Refrigerated Transport has updated its fleet with two high performance Carrier Transicold Supra® 850 MT (multi-temperature) units mounted to 18-tonners, to support the company’s temperature-critical pharmaceutical and foodservice deliveries.

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TIP’s Fat Bottomed Boys & Girls ride again

For the sixth year running, TIP Trailer Services has supported a 50-strong cycling team from the UK and Ireland transport industries to raise monies for two deserving charities, including the Stoke-based Donna Louise Trust and the world-famous Christie’s cancer hospital in Manchester.

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Stena Line to fly the rainbow flag all over Europe

For the second year in a row, Stena Line is partnering up with EuroPride. From June 1st -16th the Company will fly the rainbow flag and promote the message “All aboard!” all over Europe in celebration of diversity.

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Government must maintain UK-EU market access

The Road Haulage Association is calling on the government to maintain UK-EU market access after Brexit.

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RHA announces first Northern Ireland Policy Manager

The Road Haulage Association has announced its first policy manager for Northern Ireland. John Martin – a logistics professional with over 30 years’ experience in the sector – will assume the newly created role on 1 July as the RHA boosts the sector’s profile in Northern Ireland.

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ArrowXL invests in advanced transport planning solution from Paragon

ArrowXL, the UK’s leading two-person home delivery specialist, is partnering with Paragon to fully automate and streamline its distribution operation. The company has chosen an advanced transport planning solution from Paragon to better manage and enhance its extensive service offering, providing greater delivery choice and improved customer communications.

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