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  • Firestone launches regional on-road truck tyre range

    on Sep 20, 23 • in UK News • with No Comments

    Firestone has launched its new regional on-road truck tyre range, now developed with Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology. Combining value for money with reliable performance, the pioneering brand’s latest regional truck tyre range has been engineered to reduce both total cost of ownership and environmental footprint for fleet operations, thanks to longer mileage and improved fuel efficiency compared to its predecessors

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  • Learning from the skies: What else can fleet managers learn from airlines

    on Sep 20, 23 • in UK News • with No Comments

    In a previous article, we explored how fleet managers can glean valuable insights from the airline industry. Airline accidental prevention techniques, for example, show remarkable strides in reducing accidents. Nowadays, the frequency of airline accidents is almost null. On the other hand, fleet management still grapples with a significant number of incidents. 

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  • IRU welcomes TRAN proposals

    on Sep 20, 23 • in UK News • with No Comments

    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the vote in the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) on new CO₂ standards for heavy-duty vehicles, setting a realistic pace for road transport decarbonisation and preserving essential technology options, which will include battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell and combustion engines based on carbon-neutral fuels or hydrogen, in line with the sector’s needs and calls

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  • Manfreight goes electric

    on Sep 18, 23 • in UK News • with No Comments

    Manfreight has taken delivery of the first Schmitz Cargobull S.KOe COOL to be put into operation in the UK and Ireland

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  • Drive sales on HGVUK.com

    on Sep 18, 23 • in UK News • with No Comments

    If you are looking to drive sales to the UK haulage industry, and you are looking for a cost effective model to achieve your goals, please read on

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  • ABC Finance launches Invoice Finance comparison tool

    on Sep 18, 23 • in UK News • with No Comments

    ABC Finance have announced the launch of an innovative invoice finance comparison tool that allows businesses to quickly compare offers from multiple lenders

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  • Applied Driving to launch intelligent dashboard  

    on Sep 11, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Applied Driving to launch intelligent dashboard  

    Applied Driving, the global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions, has enhanced its web-based portal, Riskmapp, with the launch of a new intelligent dashboard. As a result, the company’s customers will now be able to better understand driver risk and compliance, as well as receive actionable insights from their fleet and video telematics data

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  • Volvo’s most sold truck celebrates 30 years of innovation

    on Sep 7, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Volvo’s most sold truck celebrates 30 years of innovation

    Volvo’s most sold truck, the FH is celebrating 30 years of innovation this year

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  • Disappointment at London’s Direct Vision Standard

    on Sep 5, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Disappointment at London’s Direct Vision Standard

    The RHA and Logistics UK, the two main groups representing the UK’s hauliers, have expressed disappointment that the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS), published today by Transport for London (TfL), does not take into account concerns that have already been expressed by industry

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  • What fleet managers can learn from the aviation industry 

    on Sep 5, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on What fleet managers can learn from the aviation industry 

    Every year, road traffic accidents cost business over 72 billion dollars in the US. That’s a lot of money. And what is even more sobering is that this number could be significantly higher

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  • Ringway Jacobs enhances driver welfare and protection

    on Aug 30, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Ringway Jacobs enhances driver welfare and protection

     Ringway Jacobs, a leading highway services provider, has improved levels of safety and fleet risk reduction, as well as increasing the support provided to its drivers, following the adoption of an industry-first, video-enabled lone worker protection service. Earlier this year, the company completed the roll-out of the integrated technology solution from Peoplesafe and SureCam, which is designed to safeguard its team of drivers and gain added peace of mind across the fleet operation

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  • Duct Trucks 101: Features, Uses, and Benefits

    on Aug 29, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Duct Trucks 101: Features, Uses, and Benefits

    Ducting systems are vital in maintaining a healthy and climate-controlled environment within workplaces and buildings. However, just like any other essential equipment, these systems require regular maintenance to perform optimally

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