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TruTac enters tracking and telematics market

Coventry-based transport software specialist TruTac has entered the tracking and telematics market with their latest innovation – TruLocation. TruLocation combines real-time GPS vehicle tracking, remote tacho downloading, accurate maps, Geo-location, points of interest, harsh breaking and excess speed, all-in one easy to use system.

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Ctrack launches tracking solution for courier and express delivery fleets

Ctrack, an Inseego company, has launched a vehicle tracking solution aimed specifically at the courier and express delivery marketplace. Ctrack Courier has been developed to help tackle some of the most common and difficult challenges facing businesses in this demanding industry sector, with particular focus on security, driving behaviour and...

NRS healthcare targets efficient service improvements with Paragon

NRS Healthcare has selected Paragon’s routing and scheduling software as part of its commitment to continually improving the quality of service provided to social care users on behalf of the NHS and Local Authorities. The company will use the planning solution to better manage a fleet of 300 vans responsible...

A new generation of light solutions

Vision X Global Lighting Systems is set to bring a new generation of light to the commercial vehicle industry in the UK. Vision X is leading the way within LED lighting on a global scale with a product portfolio spanning in excess of 750 lighting products and systems, as well...

Intelligent Telematics shortlisted for insurance industry award

Intelligent Telematics, the 3G vehicle camera specialist, has been shortlisted by Insurance Times’ Claims Excellence Awards for its industry-first proactive claims management service. The company is a finalist in the Claims Technology Initiative of the Year category, with the winner set to be announced in May at a prestigious awards...

r2c lead Proctors Transport to best practice compliance

Proctors Transport, road haulage and freight distribution specialists, are the latest to see vast savings & 100% compliance since using r2c Online’s digital Driver solution.

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Howdens Joinery scoops carbon reduction award

Howdens Joinery was last night named winner of the Freight Transport Association’s prestigious Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme award for exceptional efforts in reducing carbon across its operations.

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RHA calls for enforcement of 45-hour weekly rest rules

The Road Haulage Association has written to Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Lord Ahmed to voice its disappointment that the urgent issue of weekly rest rules has been further delayed while additional stakeholder views are sought.

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Transport specialists turn to MAN for uniformity of fleet

Leading truck and bus manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK is supplying Lincolnshire based Freightmaster with four new TGX Extras as it looks to create a single marque fleet.

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Stena Line refreshes Rosslare – Fishguard ferry timetable

Stena Line has just announced a revised timetable on its Rosslare – Fishguard ferry service which will see customers enjoying a choice of three day time sailings and one extended overnight crossing from May 22.

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Thinking of trailers – think of TIP at the CV Show

As a long term supporter of the CV Show, TIP Trailer Services will once again be exhibiting in Hall 5 highlighting the full range of curtain sided, van, chassis and refrigerated trailers that are available through the company’s 19 locations in the UK and Ireland, together with a further 70...

FORS highlights significant expansion in 2016

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has published its 2016 Annual Review, highlighting the substantial growth of the scheme over the past year, both in terms of membership numbers and geographical reach.

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