Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • Vreden box body plant secures overall win

    on Dec 10, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Vreden box body plant secures overall win

    Schmitz Cargobull’s box body production plant in Vreden has been named as the overall winner of the renowned Manufacturing Excellence Award

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  • Microlise Telematics to help Abbey Logistics boost efficiency 

    on Oct 25, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Microlise Telematics to help Abbey Logistics boost efficiency 

    Abbey Logistics Group, one of the UK’s largest bulk liquid and powder transport providers, is deploying a microlise fleet management telematics solution to 350 tractors and 300 trailers in its fleet.  Microlise Fleet Performance will provide Abbey Logistics with real-time visibility of its fleet and help it to improve driver performance and safety; while reducing fuel costs and environmental impact.  It will replace three different tracking systems currently being used in the business as a result of contract wins and an acquisition. Driver performance metrics, including A-G grades on a range of criteria, will be

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  • Sam loves made-to-measure Mercedes-Benz Arocs

    on Oct 24, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Sam loves made-to-measure Mercedes-Benz Arocs

    For Sam Beldom, the acquisition of a new tipper has as much to do with the heart as it does the head. The owner-driver knows exactly what he wants, which explains why his new Mercedes-Benz Arocs eight-wheeler was specially built to meet his requirements

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  • Wincanton backs Driver First Assist initiative

    on Oct 24, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Wincanton backs Driver First Assist initiative

    Wincanton, the largest British logistics company, has today announced its backing for Driver First Assist, a not for profit organisation comprising drivers who have been trained to manage the scene at a road traffic collision as a first responder. This initiative will see Wincanton train its drivers to deliver lifesaving first aid at the scene of a road traffic collision, equipping them with the skills to respond effectively in the crucial moments immediately following a crash, before emergency services have arrived on the scene

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  • McCulla Transport wins eight prestigious awards

    on Oct 12, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on McCulla Transport wins eight prestigious awards

    Specialist refrigerated transport and logistics company, McCulla Ireland Ltd, has been recognised both locally and at UK and all-Ireland industry events during the 2017 awards season.  Between May and September, the family-run, Lisburn-based business was a finalist for 17 separate awards, eight of which the company went on to win. 

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  • FTA issues checklist for no-deal Brexit

    on Oct 10, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA issues checklist for no-deal Brexit

    Prime Minister Theresa May and her government might think they are ready to walk out of the EU talks but the UK logistics sector is urging caution to ensure that UK trade and industry can continue to operate seamlessly post-Brexit. 

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  • Budget 2018 brings mixed blessings for hauliers – says IRHA

    on Oct 10, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Budget 2018 brings mixed blessings for hauliers – says IRHA

    The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has given a mixed reception to Budget 2018 welcoming news that there has been no road increase in the cost of diesel and road tax

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  • TOTAL’s key engine oil receives additional OEM approval

    on Oct 4, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on TOTAL’s key engine oil receives additional OEM approval

    International oil major TOTAL has announced that its RUBIA TIR 9900 FE 5W-30 engine oil has received the Scania LDF-4 approval

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  • Collett opens subsidiary in Ireland

    on Oct 3, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Collett opens subsidiary in Ireland

    Heavy haulage specialists, Collett has set up a company in Ireland to take advantage of ongoing opportunities

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  • Euro Car Parts and Sukhpal Singh invest in heavy truck parts market

    on Sep 13, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Euro Car Parts and Sukhpal Singh invest in heavy truck parts market

    A major new force in the fragmented UK heavy truck parts aftermarket has been created, following significant investment in Digraph Transport Supplies Ltd (Digraph)

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