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Schmitz Cargobull appoints telematics expert

Schmitz Cargobull UK and Ireland has appointed telematics expert Christine Cullen to help operators reduce running costs by using the manufacturer’s sophisticated trailer technology.

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TrailerLock keeps it safe for Tarrant International

Cartwright, the UK’s largest trailer and commercial vehicle body manufacturer, has formed a new partnership with established truck and trailer specialist services company TTW.

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Cartwright creates new partnership with TTW

Cartwright, the UK’s largest trailer and commercial vehicle body manufacturer, has formed a new partnership with established truck and trailer specialist services company TTW.

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IRU sets future direction for road transport

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has taken the lead in setting the global road transport agenda, by publishing a manifesto that calls on international organisations, governments and industry stakeholders to safeguard the role of road transport in driving economic prosperity.

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DVSA publishes new guidance

The Driver and Vehicle Services Agency (DVSA) has published new guidance on GOV.UK to help people report lorry, bus or coach drivers and companies if they think they’re breaking safety rules. The DVSA says its wants to use this intelligence and evidence to take strong action against law breakers who...

Connected dashcams and video telematics software can reduce insurance premiums

A fleet insurance expert s has released findings that show installation of connected dashcams and video telematics software can halve the frequency of fleet incidents and reduce insurance premiums by 30 per cent in less than a year.

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AKI group delivers $1 million of annual transport savings with Paragon

Al Khayyat Investments (the AKI Group) has achieved annual savings of more than $1 million by using Paragon’s routing and scheduling software to transform its in-house transport operation. The company has dramatically improved productivity and reduced costs since investing in the transport planning solution by better managing its vehicles and...

IRHA calls for sensitivity on Brexit

The Irish Road Haulage Association has called on industry bodies and political commentators to exercise high levels of sensitivity in their public comments on Brexit in the coming weeks.

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FTAI says we need Europe to deliver logistics without borders

Businesses moving goods and services in Ireland and across Europe need the right trading environment at EU level to allow them to operate safely, efficiently and sustainably, according to FTA Ireland, the business organisation which speaks for the nation’s freight, passenger and logistics industries. This policy framework would also help...

Dennis Distribution chooses Cartwright

Well-established refrigeration transport specialist Dennis Distribution recently took delivery of eight new fridge trailers from leading trailer and commercial body manufacturer Cartwright and its decision has been endorsed by customer feedback about the quality of the trailers.

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Councils call for powers to fine truckers is a cash generator

The Road Haulage Association says that a move to give councils powers to fine lorry drivers is about generating revenue. Local Government Association (LGA) has called on the Government to allow councils to enforce against moving traffic violations. Similar powers are already available to councils in London and Wales. RHA...

FTA to help businesses tackle labour shortage with new event

Thirty-six per cent of logistics companies anticipate long delays recruiting HGV drivers in the next 12 months, according to a 2019 survey by FTA, as the labour shortage across the sector reaches crisis point.

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