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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...

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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