Archive for the ‘UK’ Category

  • URM adds seven DAFs to fleet

    on Jun 19, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on URM adds seven DAFs to fleet

    The UK’s largest purchaser and recycler of waste glass, URM (UK), has added seven new specialist DAF multi-wheel rigids to its South Kirkby-based fleet. Key among them is DAF’s CF 440 FAQ chassis – an 8×2 ‘tridem’ configuration with lift-and-steer capability on the second and fourth axles

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  • Indefinite driving ban for reckless Immingham HGV driver

    on Jun 19, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on Indefinite driving ban for reckless Immingham HGV driver

    An Immingham HGV driver has been banned from professional driving indefinitely and branded reckless after he left a hazardous waste spill from his vehicle unattended

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  • Driver CPC Validation with SmartLicence

    on Jun 18, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on Driver CPC Validation with SmartLicence

    Descartes Systems Group has extended the validation capabilities of SmartLicence, which has been enhanced to accommodate Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card validation

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  • Outstanding success for SmartWitness

    on Jun 18, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on Outstanding success for SmartWitness

    SmartWitness recently showcased the revolutionary new KP2 connected camera in combination with their online Insurance Telematics portal at the one day Motor Insurance World event in London. The day was a great success and delegates were eager to learn more about how to keep their profits high whilst reducing risk

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  • Mercedes-Benz appointment

    on Jun 18, 17 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz appointment

    Heiko Selzam has been appointed to the position of National Sales Director, Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK Ltd

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  • RHA slams lorry ban review

    on Jun 18, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA slams lorry ban review

    The Road Haulage Association has expressed its disappointment with the report produced by London Councils reviewing the London Lorry Control Scheme

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  • Ireland must be special case in Brexit negotiations- says FTA Ireland

    on Jun 18, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Ireland must be special case in Brexit negotiations- says FTA Ireland

    Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has called on the EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier and the Irish Government to ensure Ireland is made a special case in the forthcoming Brexit talks following confirmation that negotiations with the European Commission will begin on Monday

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  • Greencore adopts 3G camera solution  

    on Jun 15, 17 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Greencore adopts 3G camera solution  

    Greencore Group, an international convenience foods leader, has selected a 3G vehicle camera solution from Intelligent Telematics as part of its commitment to road safety. The IT1000 devices will initially be installed in 100 temperature-controlled vans within the company’s Direct to Store operation, with plans for a phased roll-out across 400 vans and HGVs within the delivery fleet. It will form an important part of Greencore’s Fit for the Future programme, launched last year and designed to further improve health and safety, sustainability and duty of care

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  • Lytx DriveCam helps Clugston Distribution

    on Jun 11, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on Lytx DriveCam helps Clugston Distribution

    Just two major collisions sent motor insurance premiums for Clugston Distribution soaring a dizzying 30 per cent in a year. While immediate action was taken to prevent more collisions, the company’s distribution director, David Heath, found the initial remedies caused even more challenges

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  • FTA urges customs rethink

    on Jun 10, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA urges customs rethink

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA), which represents the UK’s freight and logistics industry, has called for the new government to review its decision to leave the EU Customs Union, given the confusion caused by the results of the General Election and lack of a clear mandate from British voters. 

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