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  • Alltruck plc is as good as gold say Investors in People

    on Nov 14, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Alltruck plc is as good as gold say Investors in People

    East Midlands based commercial vehicle contract hire company, Alltruck plc, has joined an elite group of UK businesses in being awarded the Investors in People Gold Standard. The truck and van rental provider – with locations in Leicester, Loughborough and Nottingham – joins a select group of only 1053 companies who have achieved the standard, with just 53 in the East Midlands

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  • First FORS Members’ Conference

    on Nov 14, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on First FORS Members’ Conference

    FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has hosted its first FORS Members’ Conference. The event, which sold out within just a few weeks, welcomed over 350 professionals from across the transport industry.  Visitors heard from top experts such as Dr Jon Lamonte, chief executive officer, Transport for Greater Manchester; and Dr Shaun Helman, TRL, on how to manage work-related road risk

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  • Wincanton’s growing green credentials rewarded

    on Nov 13, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Wincanton’s growing green credentials rewarded

    Wincanton, the largest British logistics business, has retained the Carbon Trust Standard. The company has been a Standard bearer since 2010 with the latest award remaining valid until March 2018. Wincanton values the Carbon Trust Standard because it recognises the continuous and consistent reductions in carbon footprint made by the logistics company

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  • FTA says better enforcement needed to cut mobile phone use

    on Nov 13, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA says better enforcement needed to cut mobile phone use

    Plans to double fines and penalties for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving send a strong signal to drivers – but better enforcement is essential, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA)

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  • FTA demonstrates post Brexit commitment to members

    on Nov 13, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA demonstrates post Brexit commitment to members

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is demonstrating its commitment to represent members at the highest level in negotiations to leave the EU by joining a new HMRC Brexit working group

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  • Toomebridge firm SDC Trailers secures Saudi Arabia export deal

    on Nov 9, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Toomebridge firm SDC Trailers secures Saudi Arabia export deal

    Toome-based SDC Trailers is to supply its products to the Kanoo Group in Saudi Arabia. SDC has landed a growing number of export orders over the last decade, and opened an office in Dubai in

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  • Lagan Cement chooses Ctrack

    on Nov 9, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Lagan Cement chooses Ctrack

    Lagan Cement Products has adopted an advanced vehicle tracking solution from Ctrack, an Inseego company, to improve fleet productivity and analyse operational performance. The Northern Ireland-based company will use Ctrack Online to monitor a mixed fleet of 42 HGVs, vans, forklift trucks and barges to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled in timely, efficient and responsible manner

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  • Truck technician shortage our own fault

    on Nov 8, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Truck technician shortage our own fault

    There is a shortage of ‘just qualified’ skilled technicians within the commercial vehicle servicing industry right across Britain, and according to one truck dealer, it’s the industry’s own fault

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  • VisionTrack wins prestigous awards

    on Nov 8, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on VisionTrack wins prestigous awards

    VisionTrack, part of the Markerstudy Group of Companies, has been crowned regional winner for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at the Gartner Financial Services “Eye on Innovation” Awards, held at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2016, Barcelona (6-10 November). The company also won the Most Innovative Digital Customer Service or Product category, securing both titles for its progressive use of big data technology to aid safer driving on UK roads

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  • Brexit talks vital for transport and logistics – says FTA Ireland

    on Nov 7, 16 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Brexit talks vital for transport and logistics – says FTA Ireland

    FTA Ireland says it’s vital for stakeholders to start discussing all aspects of Brexit to ensure the best possible outcome for the transport and logistics sector

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