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  • MEPs have backed new rules to reduce road transport emissions

    on Dec 5, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on MEPs have backed new rules to reduce road transport emissions

    MEPs have agreed with the levels proposed by the European Commission for pollutant emissions (such as nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and ammonia) for passenger cars and have proposed an additional breakdown of emissions into three categories for light commercial vehicles based on their weight. The adopted text proposes stricter limits for exhaust emissions by buses and HGVs, including levels set for real driving emissions

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  • EU ready to revise HGV driving licence rules

    on Dec 5, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on EU ready to revise HGV driving licence rules

    The European Commission’s proposal to revise the driving licence rules provides the possibility to remove some of the major barriers to attracting more talent to the EU pool of drivers, according to the International Road Transport Union

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  • Johnsons Hotel Linen chooses Tiger Trailers

    on Dec 4, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Johnsons Hotel Linen chooses Tiger Trailers

    Johnsons Hotel Linen, one of the UK’s largest hotel laundry hire and service providers, has begun introducing to its fleet fifty-two rigids and three fixed double decks manufactured by Tiger Trailers, with an emphasis on durability to meet its demanding operations

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  • Five marks of a luxury car

    on Dec 1, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Five marks of a luxury car

    When it comes to the auto industry, there are a lot of things that absolutely scream luxury – but true luxury comes in a few features that might not always be loud. More often than not, luxury comes in the form of things that make your drive more comfortable – and that is why they come with a hefty price tag. 

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  • Preparing for Peak Season Precision

    on Nov 29, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Preparing for Peak Season Precision

    Preparing for the rise and fall in demand around peak season shopping is nothing new to retailers – certainly not for pure-play ecommerce brands who are reliant on what is often a single, make-or-break, touchpoint with their consumer audience: the point of order fulfilment. 

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  • How to know when your tyre pressure is falling

    on Nov 29, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on How to know when your tyre pressure is falling

    Without checking your car or doing a reading, can you tell us what your current car tyre pressures are? 

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  • IRU calls for standard salary calculation template

    on Nov 29, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on IRU calls for standard salary calculation template

    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have asked the European Commission to develop a standard salary calculation template for HGV drivers across Europe

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  • Transport companies and unions sign sustainability and just transition pact

    on Nov 28, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on 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

    on Nov 22, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on 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

    on Nov 21, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on 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  

    on Nov 20, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on 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 support drivers with the tools they need to improve safe driving behaviour

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

    on Nov 20, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on 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 more than anything else, the shine can really come off it and it can make driving for pleasure (or necessity) on your own time, something that just does not happen for you

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