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Solent Transport Services specify Krone Box Liners

Solent Transport Services are first in the UK to add an underslung genset to Krone’s sliding bogie Box Liner container carrier, thereby providing power for refrigerated shipping containers.

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First Renault Sport Racing line-up at Truckfest 2019

Visitors to Renault Trucks Stand L1 at this year’s Truckfest Peterborough will be the first in the UK to see the full Renault Sport Racing line-up, from F1 car to Megane RS 300 Trophy and the Range T520 High Sport Limited Edition. SAll three vehicles feature Sirius yellow paint –...

Fruehauf re-enters platform trailer market

After 15 years absence, Fruehauf Limited has re-entered the Platform trailer market with a completely redesigned model. Available in straight Platform or PSK variants and with or without sockets and stanchions, Fruehauf has a model for most applications.

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Data analytics tool launched for smarter fleet and travel planning

Cost and performance analysis for fleet and mobility managers has become quicker and easier thanks to an innovative new reporting suite from outsourced fleet management specialist Fleet Operations.

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TotalKare set to return to Tip-Ex

TotalKare is making a long-awaited return to Tip-Ex 2019 after it revealed an eye-catching joint display with a global manufacturer of hydraulic equipment and truck parts.

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Renault Truck Eco-Driver event proves great success

Renault Trucks Ireland’s Eco-Driver competition, which was held at the Irish Road Haulage Association’s annual conference, at the Slieve Russell, Hotel in Cavan recently proved to be a great success with many drivers taking part in the competition.

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Ctrack launches ultra compact tracking devices  

Ctrack by Inseego has introduced two wireless tracking devices to extend its range of battery-powered telematics solutions. The BX500 and BX600 units are ideal for use in all HGVs and vans, as well as non-powered assets including trailers, containers and even cargo. The ultra-compact size – just 137mm and 97mm...

Stena Edda floats out in China

Leading ferry company Stena Line has achieved another major milestone in its fleet investment program with the ‘float out’ ceremony of the second vessel in its next generation E-Flexer series.

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Freeway gets the Go-Ahead in Ireland

Bus operator, Go-Ahead Ireland, is launching Freeway Fleet Systems’ bespoke fleet management software into its Irish operation.

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IRU leads discussions on the future of automated road freight transport

Automation technologies and their potential to transform the road freight transport business were explored in a session jointly organised by the International Road Transport (IRU) and Volvo at the European Conference on Connected and Automated Driving (EUCAD 2019), the flagship event on automation in the EU.

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Lorries at sea – urgent safety advice

Urgent safety advice has been issued by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) to all lorry drivers who use ferries.

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FTA addresses skills shortage

Logistics businesses should take the chance to speak out against the worsening skills shortage, according to FTA, as it calls on industry to support the call for evidence launched by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Road Freight and Logistics.

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