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Staples Vegetables achieves Earned Recognition with Descartes

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, provided essential Key Performance Indicators for drivers’ hours for the independent farming company, Staples Vegetables to achieve the Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency’s (DVSA) Earned Recognition accreditation.

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Paragon co-founder and director to retire after almost 35 years

Paragon Software Systems co-founder and director Charles Nockold will retire this year after nearly 35 years working for the routing and scheduling software specialist. He joined the Paragon team in 1984 when it was part of PA Consulting Group and then played a key role in the management buy-out and...

Oldest DAF truck still in commercial use found in Bakel

DAF announced its search for the oldest truck earlier this year, as the company continues to celebrate its 90th birthday in 2018. The search was launched with a video on social media that features a cattle trader who has been operating his DAF truck across Ireland since the early 1980s....

Mercedes-Benz voted Truck Manufacturer of the Year

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has been named Truck Manufacturer of the Year at the annual Commercial Fleet Awards at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

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FTA calls on MPs to vote in favour of withdrawal agreement

The business group representing the logistics sector, the Freight Transport Association (FTA), is calling on MPs to vote in favour of the Withdrawal Agreement to keep Britain trading post-Brexit by delivering the frictionless trade that the logistics sector was promised.

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ProVision launches new ProVision Go app

This new app continues ProVision’s mission to empower and simplify the lives of both fleet managers and drivers by combining all key fleet risk management, safety and compliance needs into a single powerful platform. It has seen robust testing among a closed group of leading fleet operators to ensure the...

Car transporter firm equips fleet with Michelin telematics system

On foot of a successful trial period, UK-based Carlson Vehicle Transfer has rolled out Michelin’s Effitrailer telematics system across its 150-strong trailer fleet, which operates throughout the UK and Europe delivering cars for the automotive industry.

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Sleep suit shows dangers of drowsy driving

See a friend or loved one reach for the car keys after a boozy night out and many people will speak out or persuade them to hand over the keys. But how about when a friend insists on driving when they are simply tired after a long day?

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No Deal not acceptable to FTA Northern Ireland

The Freight Transport Association has met with Prime Minister, Theresa May and delivered a message that No Deal is not an acceptable option for the logistics industry.

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Don’t let M26 motorway plans divert Christmas says RHA

Kent’s M26 motorway – one of the UK’s busiest routes for hauliers heading towards, and returning from mainland Europe – will be closed from 10pm until 5.30 am the following morning, Monday to Thursday (inclusive) and on Friday nights 11pm to 6.00am until Friday, December 21.

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IRHA welcomes draft Brexit agreement

The Irish Road Haulage Association has welcomed the draft agreement on Brexit reached between the EU and the UK and recognises the significant contribution made by the Irish Government in shaping the deal.

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FTAI wants Compressed Natural Gas refuelling sites prioritised

FTA Ireland (FTAI), the leading body representing the country’s logistics industry, is calling on the Minister of Communications, Climate Action & Environment to prioritise the opening of the country’s Compressed Natural Gas refuelling sites, if the sector is to be able to achieve its emissions reduction targets by 2025.

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