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New technology ensures maximum safety for Hardstaff fleet 

Hardstaff Barriers has installed the latest safety technology on two new HGVs ensuring that its entire fleet is as safe and efficient as can be.

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Panther Warehousing expands depot network

Premium white glove delivery specialist Panther Warehousing has expanded its national network of depots with the opening of a new site in Bracknell on August 1st to support its continued growth.

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HGV testing exemptions will help keep the economy moving – says Logistics UK

Following campaigning from Logistics UK (formerly FTA), the government has confirmed that the safest goods vehicles will be exempt from HGV tests for up to 12 months to help clear the backlog after testing services were stopped by DVSA during the coronavirus crisis.

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Growing demand for lone driver protection solutions  

Peoplesafe has seen a surge in demand for its personal safety solutions from the road transport and logistics sectors as businesses look to safeguard vulnerable delivery professionals. There are increasing dangers when making deliveries – such as the risk of being physically attacked or being struck at the roadside –...

Asset funder provides sustainable finance solutions for diesel-free refrigeration

First Asset Finance has teamed-up with Hultsteins, the Swedish and British hydraulic refrigeration manufacturer, to provide bespoke funding solutions for operators using Hultsteins’ diesel-free systems.

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Harman Haulage chooses Mandata management solution

Newark-based Harman Haulage have recently signed up for Mandata’s new job management system and say the company, has cut job planning and invoicing time by more than half in the first two months.

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Matthew Kibble Transport expands with new SDC fleet

East Lancashire based Matthew Kibble Transport, has taken delivery of 10 new EN-XL rated SDC curtainsiders. The brand-new fleet will join Matthew Kibble’s general haulage and Pallet-Track operations, providing overnight-palletised freight, as well as specialist delivery services for multi-drop and oversized goods.

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More than half of HGV drivers do not carry out walkaround checks

According to a new survey by vehicle and fleet safety specialists CameraMatics, the majority of HGV drivers do not consistently carry out vehicle checks.

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Travelstar European switches to TruTac for improved driver control

Travelstar European the continental group-travel specialists and CPT (Confederation of Passenger Transport) members have switched to TruTac’s compliance control software for improved reliability and tighter control, particularly regarding potential European tour-driver infringements.

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Logistics UK gives guarded welcome to government’s road allocation plans

Logistics UK, formerly known as the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has given a guarded welcome to the Government’s road allocation plans announced on Tuesday.

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Kirklees Council invests in vehicle safety technology  

Kirklees Council is equipping its new waste and recycling fleet with the latest vehicle safety technology.

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Ctrack and MaxOptra join forces

Ctrack by Inseego has teamed up with MaxOptra to meet the growing demand from multi-drop distribution operations for optimised scheduling and live transport management. The partnership will deliver telematics-enabled solutions that use highly accurate, real-time data to support dynamic route planning and planned vs actual performance monitoring.

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