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Travelstar European switches to TruTac for improved driver control

on Jul 28, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Travelstar European switches to TruTac for improved driver control

Travelstar European the continental group-travel specialists and CPT (Confederation of Passenger Transport) members have switched to TruTac’s compliance control software for improved reliability and tighter control, particularly regarding potential European tour-driver infringements

Logistics UK gives guarded welcome to government’s road allocation plans

on Jul 28, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Logistics UK gives guarded welcome to government’s road allocation plans

Logistics UK, formerly known as the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has given a guarded welcome to the Government’s road allocation plans announced on Tuesday

Kirklees Council invests in vehicle safety technology

on Jul 22, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Kirklees Council invests in vehicle safety technology

Kirklees Council is equipping its new waste and recycling fleet with the latest vehicle safety technology

Ctrack and MaxOptra join forces

on Jul 21, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Ctrack and MaxOptra join forces

Ctrack by Inseego has teamed up with MaxOptra to meet the growing demand from multi-drop distribution operations for optimised scheduling and live transport management. The partnership will deliver telematics-enabled solutions that use highly accurate, real-time data to support dynamic route planning and planned vs actual performance monitoring

FTA Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme Award 2020

on Jul 21, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme Award 2020

FTA’s Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS) has today (21 July 2020) announced that entries are now open for its Leadership in Emissions Reduction Award, sponsored by ExxonMobil. The award recognises and celebrates the logistics company most committed to reducing emissions and leading the way in environmental excellence.

Wincanton opens fifth Screwfix distribution centre in Stafford

on Jul 20, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Wincanton opens fifth Screwfix distribution centre in Stafford

Wincanton, the largest British third-party logistics company, has opened a new 128,000 sq ft distribution centre in Stafford, to support its customer Screwfix, the major UK retailer of trade tools, accessories and hardware products, in its continuing business growth

P&O Ferrymasters launches specialist consultancy service

on Jul 20, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on P&O Ferrymasters launches specialist consultancy service

P&O Ferrymasters is expanding its pan-European logistics solutions business with the launch of a specialist consultancy service, which will help customers to manage complex supply chain challenges

Ban on 10-year-old tyres on horizon

on Jul 15, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Ban on 10-year-old tyres on horizon

Tyres aged ten years and older will be banned from lorries, buses and coaches on roads in England, Scotland and Wales in a bid to boost road safety, Roads Minister Baroness Vere announced today (Wednesday 15 July)

Elddis Transport boosts efficiency with SDC Freespan Trailers

on Jul 15, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Elddis Transport boosts efficiency with SDC Freespan Trailers

Consett based Transport and Logistics operator Elddis Transport, has taken delivery of new SDC Freespan Curtainsiders for its general haulage operations

Freeport vision could unlock trade opportunities says FTA

on Jul 15, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Freeport vision could unlock trade opportunities says FTA

The government’s proposal to establish ten Freeports in the UK has the potential to unlock significant opportunities for international trade, according to the Freight Transport Association, the business group representing the logistics sector.