Archive for the ‘News’ Category

  • TIP secures Clipper business

    on Jan 9, 17 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on TIP secures Clipper business

    A further nine new 13.4 m SDC box trailers from TIP Trailer Services are about to enter service within the trailer fleet at Clipper Logistics plc and will be shortly operating on one of the company’s existing long-term contracts throughout the

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  • Vehicle finance and leasing companies need to do more – Traffic Commissioner says

    on Dec 18, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Vehicle finance and leasing companies need to do more – Traffic Commissioner says

    Traffic Commissioner Kevin Rooney has called on vehicle finance and leasing companies to do more to protect fair competition in the haulage industry after refusing to return an impounded vehicle

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  • DKV seeks good eco-performers

    on Dec 14, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on DKV seeks good eco-performers

    On 8 May 2017, in the run-up to Transport Logistic 2017, the Eco Performance Award will be presented for the tenth time to transport companies operating particularly sustainable businesses. Companies interested in winning the award and the much-coveted quality mark can still submit their summary applications at http://www.eco-performance-award.com/ until 31.01.2017. 

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  • Plan to solve HGV driver shortage could be route to success

    on Dec 13, 16 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Plan to solve HGV driver shortage could be route to success

    A new government taskforce set up to tackle a chronic driver shortage in the haulage industry has been welcomed by a Fleet-based HGV driver training company

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  • Michelin says accidental damage claim rate demonstrates premium reliability

    on Nov 30, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Michelin says accidental damage claim rate demonstrates premium reliability

    Michelin’s accidental damage guarantee for its regional and construction tyre ranges is delivering on its promise of first class reliability and uptime for commercial vehicle fleets. Michelin has received just 98 claims for damage in the six months from 1 May to 31 October 2016, of which 92 were accepted as valid – from more than 54,000 eligible tyres sold on the replacement market

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  • Paragon targets route planning software innovation

    on Nov 24, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Paragon targets route planning software innovation

    Paragon Software Systems has extended its membership of the Microsoft Premier Support for Developers programme to help build, deploy and manage routing and scheduling solutions that use the very latest Windows technology.  By taking advantage of expert advice and support on technologies including parallel processing, Azure deployment and three-tier architecture, Paragon can ensure that its customers are benefitting from faster processing speeds and software usability improvements

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  • FTA promotes logistics careers

    on Nov 21, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on FTA promotes logistics careers

    Hundreds of young people tried their hand at driving a fork lift or sitting behind the wheel of an HGV during the three-day Skills Show 2016 at Birmingham

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  • Brexit talks vital for transport and logistics – says FTA Ireland

    on Nov 7, 16 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Brexit talks vital for transport and logistics – says FTA Ireland

    FTA Ireland says it’s vital for stakeholders to start discussing all aspects of Brexit to ensure the best possible outcome for the transport and logistics sector

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  • FTA says grants will encourage green truck take-up

    on Oct 25, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on FTA says grants will encourage green truck take-up

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the Government’s plan to extend its Plug-In Van grant scheme to trucks is a positive step to encourage take-up of green technologies in the logistics sector

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  • Stay warm by getting fleeced this winter

    on Oct 24, 16 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Stay warm by getting fleeced this winter

    The weather may be unpredictable but being warm throughout the winter months needn’t be. Dickies’ sensational range of winter warmers includes a range of gorgeously comforting fleeces such as the Brookton, which is perfect when you need lots of pockets: there’s one on the sleeve, one on the chest and another two hip pockets

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