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Transport companies and unions sign sustainability and just transition pact

The IRU and ITF have reinforced their commitment to drive a just transition and improve the accessibility and attractiveness of the commercial driver profession with a Just Transition for Transport pledge.

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Pocket Box scoops Northern Ireland Road Safety Award

Pocket Box, the vehicle and driver management software specialist, was a winner at the Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards. The company received the business category for the development of innovative fleet technology applications that are helping vehicle operators to improve road safety, protect drivers and enhance compliance.

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AYBL chooses Descartes Peoplevox Warehouse Management System

U.K.-based ecommerce brand AYBL, an innovative online retailer of activewear, has transformed its warehouse and fulfilment capabilities by replacing paper-based picking and manual fulfilment practices with Descartes Peoplevox warehouse management system (WMS).

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Applied Driving offers fleets free access to driver education resources  

Applied Driving, the global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions, is offering free access to its e-learning module library and complimentary downloadable resources to coincide with Brake’s annual Road Safety Week campaign. The company is encouraging fleets to take advantage of the free resources during November to help...

How to enjoy driving outside of work when you’re an HGV driver

If you are an HGV driver, then chances are you got into the industry because you like being on the road off on the next adventure all the time. But, when you have been doing it for a while, and driving is your bread and butter; the thing you do...

Four options to fund your next car purchase

At the end of June 2023, there were nearly 33.5 million cars licensed to be on the roads in the UK, and surveys suggest that almost 70% of households have a car, which is up drastically from pre-pandemic times.

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Surecam webinar to discuss fleet driver safety

SureCam, the leading provider of connected dash cameras and video telematics solutions, is holding an industry webinar to discuss the growing threat to commercial fleet drivers, especially those working alone, out of hours and in remote locations. The online event – titled From Aggression to Assurance: Safeguarding Drivers with Advanced...

What safer driving really looks like

Most of us would agree to wanting to be safe drivers, and this is something that we are all trying to do when we are out on the roads. But it’s one thing knowing that, and quite another actually making it a reality. If you are wondering what you can...

Applied Driving joins forces with Women in Transport

Applied Driving, the global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions, has teamed up with not-for-profit organisation Women in Transport to help promote diversity and equity in the transport sector. Under the partnership, Applied Driving will become a sponsor of the Women in Transport Advance 2024 mentoring programme, as...

Top Tips for Staying Calm During an HGV Emergency

Right, so you’ve kitted out your HGV with all the latest bells and whistles, mapped out the fastest route from London to Liverpool, and even stashed your favourite tea bags for the journey. All’s looking tickety-boo until, suddenly, something goes wrong. Panic stations? Nah, mate, not for you. Because with...

19 Tips for Expanding Your HGV Operations Overseas

So, you’re considering taking the big plunge and expanding your Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) operations to lands far and wide. Well, that’s rather audacious of you, and we’re chuffed to bits! But before you set those wheels a-turning across borders and seas, let’s have a chinwag about some top-notch tips...

MEPs back industry calls for pragmatism on Euro 7 emission standards

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee vote in support of the pragmatic approach on new Euro 7 pollutant emission standard rules proposed by Rapporteur Alexandr Vondra.

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