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FORS launch new fuel management and winter driving guides

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has unveiled two new guides offering advice on both fuel management and winter driving. The new ‘FORS Fuel Management guide’ and ‘FORS Winter guide for HGV drivers’ are both now available to download and share with drivers, as handy in-cab reminders of both how...

FTA Ireland welcomes UK Common Transit Convention invitation

FTA Ireland has welcomed news that the UK has been invited to join the Common Transit Convention (CTC) in its own right once the country leaves the European Union.

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EU Member States agree on new vehicle safety standards

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has welcomed the endorsement by EU ministers of industry of a new package of mandatory minimum vehicle safety standards.

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New range of ratchet type axle stands from Sealey

Sealey’s new range of ratchet type axle stands have cast iron support posts and tough steel plate welded bases. The angled teeth in the posts prevent accidental release of the load – the more weight that is applied, the tighter the post is locked.

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DVSA givies hauliers No Deal Brexit advice

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning hauliers that in the event of a “No Deal” Brexit they may need an ECMT permit to continue operating in the EU after 29 March 2019.

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IRHA wants moratorium on Ross proposals

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has has called on the Government to place a moratorium on new proposals being proposed by Transport Minister Shane Ross to increase the penalties for road traffic offences.

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Descartes presents solutions to key logistics challenges

Last month Descartes Systems UK welcomed 135 logistics professionals to its UK Customer and Partner event. Held at the RAF Museum in London, the agenda for the day focused on overcoming challenges and taking advantage of opportunities in logistics.

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VisionTrack introduces new video telematics mobile app  

VisionTrack, the leading provider of vehicle CCTV and video telematics solutions, has launched a new version of its mobile app to significantly improve the user experience for fleet customers. The mobile app replicates all the functionality and usability of the company’s award-winning IoT platform, so it is now possible...

Compliance drives transport operators to digital working with Freeway mobile Apps

Freeway Fleet Systems has seen users of its software double in 2018 as transport and bus operators make the switch from paper to digital. The supplier of systems for vehicle maintenance and asset management has seen an upsurge in interest for its mobile apps as operators demand more accurate and...

Brittany Ferries introduces new winter sailing schedule

Building on the launch of its new Cork to Santander route in 2018, Brittany Ferries has introduced a new winter sailing schedule designed to facilitate its Ireland to Spain freight traffic. The Connemara will now depart Cork on Mondays and Fridays at 23:30, arriving in Santander at 08:00 on Wednesday...

Anglia UK reduces claims costs with SureCam video technology

Anglia UK, specialists in vehicle credit management, has experienced significant reductions in insurance claims cost while using SureCam, a connected vehicle camera solution. Anglia UK originally installed the cameras to their commercial fleet to improve driver safety, but the SureCam vehicle cameras have also enabled them to address false allegations...

VisionTrack celebrates double award win

VisionTrack, the leading provider of vehicle CCTV and video telematics solutions, has scooped two industry awards in recognition of how its unique Internet of Things (IoT) platform is tackling insurance fraud. The company has been named as the winner of the telematics category at the BusinessCar Techies and the Best...