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PRM Group expands fleet with new Volvo FH

PRM Group, one of Ireland’s leading independent Chilled & Frozen Food Sales and Distribution companies, has invested in a new Volvo FH-500. The new vehicle, supplied by Dennison Commercials Ltd, was delivered this month and is already working on refrigerated haulage duties.

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VisionTrack dashcam capture collision footage

Shocking new VisionTrack dashcam footage captures the moment a cyclist is knocked to the ground after being ‘doored’ by a van driver.

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ProVision releases technology to drastically reduce risk

There’s a major problem at the heart of every commercial fleet. That problem causes accidents, injuries and deaths numbering in the thousands every year. It’s not a technology problem or mechanical one and it’s a problem that exists despite the very best efforts of all involved. That problem is human...

Next chooses Paragon HDX

Next has selected Paragon HDX as part of a major upgrade to its omni-channel order fulfilment solution. The modular software system will be used to enhance Next’s two-man home delivery operation, enabling the retailer to improve its customer experience while keeping a tight control over costs. Paragon HDX will provide...

 French government set to introduce €40 driver fee 

The new French government’s decision to charge a €40 fee for every worker operating in France on a temporary basis and employed by a foreign company is a restrictive practice which will severely curtail the ability of UK logistics operators to work effectively in continental Europe, according to the Freight...

H Mills Transport Increases fleet and fits TankGuard

TankGuard is the latest product to protect truck diesel theft from HGVs. The TankGuard fuel theft alarm will activate once the fuel cap is removed or a potential thief tampers with the truck tank.

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TruTac successfully launches re-branded product suite at CV Show

The compliance and tachograph experts, TruTac, successfully launched their re-branded market leading tachograph analysis as TruAnalysis (formally known as TruControl) at this year’s CV Show.

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3G vehicle camera footage protects firm from false insurance claim  

Ravenscroft Motors, the Hampshire-based roadside assistance and vehicle recovery specialist, has used Intelligent Telematics’ IT1000 3G vehicle camera to successfully defend against a false insurance claim, saving at least £6,000 in repair costs. The driver of a motorhome claimed that one of the company’s Renault Midlum car transporters had jumped...

HGV regulations and restrictions costing logistics sector millions  

HGV regulations and restrictions are costing logistics operations tens of millions of pounds every year, so transport planners need to find clever ways to adapt to evolving legislation. Paragon will be speaking at the Microlise Transport Conference to discuss how logistics operations face a host of challenges above and beyond...

Eclipse extends Jaltest to include a full feature telematics facility

Eclipse, the mulit-brand diagnostic equipment specialists, is exhibiting its Jaltest and EDIS diagnostics packages along with a new innovation, which extends Jaltest to include a full feature telematics facility.

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Mahle introduces new filters for CV market

Mahle regularly updates its heavy duty range of filters and has recently introduced five additional filters, including a fuel filter element consisting of two filters, three air filter elements and a spin-on fuel filter.

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European truck manufacturers call for action

European truck manufacturers are calling for action to prevent aftermarket manipulation of emissions controls.

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