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Renault Trucks celebrates apprenticeship success

At a glittering graduation and awards ceremony, Renault Trucks UK celebrated the achievements of those apprentices and senior technicians who have completed their Apprentice and Master Technician training. The event, held at Stephenson College, Coalville, Leicestershire also saw Gage Sludds of RH Commercials, named ‘Apprentice of the Year’ 2017.

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Paragon launches fleXipod dashboard

Paragon has enhanced the reporting capabilities of its fleXipod electronic proof of delivery software with the launch of a new dashboard function. This latest development will enable logistics operations to access key reports at-a-glance to support trend analysis and the performance management of delivery teams.

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RHA will hold UK Government to account over Brexit

The Road Haulage Association has expressed reservations after the government has said it does not want any border posts between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in its new position paper on Brexit – it suggests a ‘new customs partnership’ or a ‘highly streamlined customs arrangement’.

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Logistics needs time and funding to succeed post-Brexit – says FTAI

Irish freight and logistics operators are calling on UK government to ensure that Brexit negotiations do not come to an abrupt stop, said the Freight Transport Association of Ireland (FTAI), as this could be catastrophic for Irish business.

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MAN grows new business with successful plant nursery

Leading truck manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK has put a second vehicle on the road with Wisbech-based Tamar Nurseries Ltd.

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Volvo’s dual clutch technology is a safe bet for Safepac

A Volvo Trucks customer for over 20 years, Mildenhall-based P+F Safepac Co. Ltd. are currently the biggest UK user of Volvo’s I-Shift Dual Clutch in its fleet of FH tractor units. The company’s preferred specification sees 6×2 tractor unit chassis specified with the range-topping Globetrotter XL cab, 500hp D13K engine...

Stansted cleans up with Scania and Schmidt

London Stansted Airport, which is part of the Manchester Airport Group, has added a new Scania/Schmidt combination sweeper to its airside sweeping and scrubbing fleet. Based on a 250 horsepower Scania P 250 DB4x2HNZ chassis and fitted with Schmidt ASC 990 sweeping and scrubbing equipment, the truck now joins nine...

DVSA takes zero tolerance approach to physical and verbal assaults

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is taking a zero tolerance approach to physical and verbal assaults against its staff.

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SmartWitness raises the bar

According to recent analysis by the Boston Consulting Group, the growth in autonomous vehicle adoption will accelerate significantly during the next two decades, with more than 12 million fully autonomous vehicles sold per year globally by 2035. One of the main goals for vehicle automation is increased road safety, which...

First Insurance Solutions uses Intelligent Telematics 3G vehicle cameras

First Insurance Solutions, a specialist commercial insurance broker, is using 3G vehicle cameras to implement risk management that is reducing insurance premiums for its fleet clients by as much as 55 per cent in some cases.

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Paragon enhances route execution

Paragon can now help logistics operations gain added visibility of sub-contracted loads through its advanced routing and scheduling software. Following enhancements to the company’s Route Execution module, data can now be combined from as many as 35 different telematics systems, making it possible to see in real-time how third-party vehicles...

TruTac launches new products for Coach and Bus UK Show

TruTac, the transport software expert is launching a brand-new product for the PSV industry and several new product enhancements at this year’s Coach and Bus UK Show.

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