The much anticipated £130m M6 Link Road officially opened on Monday 31stOctober. The scheme, which has been under construction since 2014, will connect the Heysham peninsula directly to the M6, providing better access to Morecambe and industrial areas that include the Port of Heysham and the Heysham power stations
Read More »Paragon has launched the latest version of its advanced routing and scheduling software. Version 6.0 will include a number of significant enhancements across both the Planning and Paragon Live modules to provide customers with the highest quality transport plans and operational insight. With over 1,100 transport businesses in 59 countries already using Paragon’s software, this latest update takes advantage of the company’s unrivalled expertise within the marketplace to help deliver continuous operational improvements
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Fleet risk and safety advisor, Melvyn Hodgetts has warned that fleets which are not turning to camera telematics could be missing out on valuable knowledge that could help devise vehicle and driver management strategies.
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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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The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the news from London Mayor Sadiq Khan that plans are moving forward with the Silvertown Tunnel proposal, providing a much-needed new crossing in south-east London thereby easing traffic pressure on the Blackwall Tunnel. It will also support freight and delivery businesses by providing a more resilient, reliable and efficient road network
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Wincanton has adopted Paragon’s fleXipod proof of delivery and fulfilment solution for its multi-client home delivery operation to help enhance the consumer experience and streamline workflow processes. Wincanton plans on using the system across its delivery operation that is responsible for handling more than 200,000 furniture deliveries a year.
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Improved visibility is high on the agenda for DAF Trucks at Freight in the City Expo in November with pride of place on its show stand going to a CF 440 FAD low-height 8×4 rigid tipper, featuring low-mounted cab and a ‘ClearView’ passenger door window
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Leading ferry company Stena Line is adding additional freight capacity to its busy Belfast-Liverpool service in support of the retail sector as it starts to ramp up for its key pre-Christmas trading period.
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Upwards on 75 exhibitors at the Auto Trade EXPO will be displaying the “Truck Competence” sign, signifying that the company offers a range of products or services of interest to the haulage sector
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3G vehicle cameras are playing a crucial role in minimising insurance claims, with some fleet operators already achieving claim cost savings of up to 50 per cent. This was the view of speakers at the Claims Technology Seminar, a joint event held by Intelligent Telematics, Sopp+Sopp and Collision Management Systems for over 45 professionals from the fleet and insurance sectors. However, the presenters also highlighted the importance of having the right processes in place to make best use of the technology and take advantage of first notification of loss (FNOL)
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