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Irish Government set to establish Road Freight Forum

The Department of Transport in Ireland is set to establish a Road Freight Forum with representatives from relevant Government Departments, agencies and the haulage, freight distribution and logistics sector, as part of its “Road Haulage Strategy 2022-2031”.

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Inseego partners with Pocket Box

Inseego has teamed up with vehicle and driver management software specialist, Pocket Box, to deliver telematics-enabled fleet management solutions. Under the partnership, the company’s fleet customers will now be able to take advantage of a powerful and easy-to-use tool to ensure vehicles are kept road legal and safe, while staff...

Applied Driving partners with Institute of Highway Engineers

Applied Driving has teamed up with the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) to improve health and safety for those working on the road network. The global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions has become an IHE Professional Development Partner, continuing to share best practices and help raise standards...

How to keep your new HGV site secure after an expansion

Expanding your HGV business is no small feat. If you have expanded your HGV business into a new area, it means your business is doing something right. There is a lot to consider, and you should carefully manage your expectations in the first few days.

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What things should be considered when scaffolding

There are a lot of Health and Safety and regulatory arrangements that need to be followed when scaffolding as this activity can be dangerous. One wrong screw can send this house of cards down. Making sure that all these rules are followed is extremely important for those that are undertaking...

Things to consider when transporting hazardous goods

It’s always a good idea for firms to ship as many packages and parcels as possible. That said, not all deliveries are equal.

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Zenith and Tiger Trailers relationship continues to strengthen

The relationship between Zenith Trailer Rentals and Tiger Trailers continues to strengthen following the Cheshire manufacturer’s supply of an additional 250 semi-trailers of differing types during 2022 which, when joined by the initial orders placed for 2023, will take the size of the Tiger Trailers fleet that Zenith operates to...

Double delight for VisionTrack with insurance and fleet industry awards success

VisionTrack, the leading global provider of AI video telematics and connected fleet data solutions, has celebrated double awards success, with industry recognition in both the insurance and fleet sectors. The company struck Gold in the Excellence in Technology – Motor Claims category at the Insurance Times Awards, while scooping the...

EU to require climate-friendly trailers from 2024

The European Union is set to introduce new CO2 emissions regulations for trailers from 2024 onwards.

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Amazon joins IRU to boost collaboration on global road transport challenges

Global e-commerce company Amazon has joined the International Road Transport Union (IRU) as its newest corporate member.

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VisionTrack’s Simon Marsh wins Great British Entrepreneur award

VisionTrack CEO, Simon Marsh, has been recognised for his role in transforming the video telematics marketplace at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022. He was named ‘Disruptor of the Year’ for his determination to make the roads a safer place for all by continually pushing the boundaries of what is...

Planned fuel duty increase will stifle econom says Logistics UK

A proposed 23% increase in fuel duty, which equates an additional 12p per litre of petrol or diesel at the pumps, hidden in the content of today’s Office of Budgetary Responsibility (OBR) Report on Fiscal Responsibility, would be a body blow to the logistics industry if introduced, according to the...