Paragon Software Systems has expanded its Paragon HDX solution to include a number of last mile fulfilment modules. The software system allows retailers to maximise the performance of their omni-channel fulfilment operations, whether they are using their own fleet, carriers or a mixed fleet. The ability to manage and track order fulfilment through a single [&hellip
Read More »Topaz Energy Group Ltd, Ireland’s largest convenience and fuel retailer, has recently taken delivery of a number of new Volvo trucks from Dennison Commercials Ltd. With three rigid Volvo FE tankers and one FM tractor unit delivered to date, this is the beginning of an extensive replacement scheme to improve the efficiency and reliability of [&hellip
Read More »Staff from Dealer Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI) has won recognition from the manufacturer, for their determination to go the extra mile to keep their customers vehicles on the road. Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ One Team award underscores its ‘Zero Tolerance on Downtime’ commitment. The Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI) team of Ian Burrows, Caolan Doyle, Gordon Stewart, [&hellip
Read More »Logistics specialist Surefreight has made annual savings of £300,000 after using WEBFLEET from TomTom Telematics to transform driver performance. A six per cent improvement in MPG has seen the firm save £300,000 on fuel, while also reducing insurance claims across its 200-strong truck fleet. The firm, which makes more than 1,800 deliveries a day from [&hellip
Read More »With almost a one-third lower fuel consumption. Volvo Trucks’ new concept vehicle shows how it is possible to drastically boost productivity in long-haul operations. Among the secrets behind these remarkable fuel savings are aerodynamic design and lower kerb weight. With support from the Swedish Energy Agency, Volvo Trucks has developed a new concept vehicle – [&hellip
Read More »Britain’s leading independent supplier of cement, aggregates and concrete, Hope Construction Materials has awarded Wincanton a six-year contract renewal to remain their supplier of choice for the provision of bulk and bagged cement road logistics. Under the agreement, Wincanton will be responsible for delivering just short of a million tonnes per year with a national [&hellip
Read More »The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is helping drivers plan ahead with live updates on the fuel shortages in France thanks to the country’s English-speaking newspaper Connexion France. Up to half of France’s 10,000 filling stations have run dry or are short of fuel due to protests at refineries over new labour laws. FTA members have [&hellip
Read More »Fragilistics has adopted Paragon’s routing and scheduling software following the rapid expansion of the business since its launch in 2013. The UK’s only dedicated mirror delivery operation, Fragilistics has seen order volumes double in the past 12 months and now serves almost 250 online retailers. As a result, the company required advanced route planning software that would help fulfil [&hellip
Read More »Cornish clotted cream producer Rodda’s has updated its fleet with four new 7.5-tonne Isuzu ‘Forward’ N75.190 trucks mounted with insulated bodies and Carrier Transicold Xarios™ 500 refrigeration units. Key to securing the order from the family-run business was the proven performance of an existing Carrier Transicold-equipped vehicle that joined the company’s fleet last year. The four new [&hellip
Read More »Dayton is shaking up the budget truck tyre segment for good with a brand-new line-up of quality and good value truck tyres, available in the market since the end of last year. Promising “essential performance at the best price”, the Dayton truck tyre range comes with the quality guarantee of the Bridgestone group. Better still, [&hellip
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