Archive for the ‘UK’ Category

  • IRHA wants government action on insurance

    on Sep 29, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on IRHA wants government action on insurance

    The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is calling on the government to introduce legislation that would facilitate haulage operators in getting insurance out of state

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  • Goodyear A grade low rolling resistance truck tyres at IAA

    on Sep 28, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Goodyear A grade low rolling resistance truck tyres at IAA

    Goodyear Super Fuelmax prototype truck tyres will be unveiled at the 2016 IAA commercial vehicle show in Hanover this September. The prototype steer and drive tyres, which boast fuel saving A EU label grades, will be fitted to one of the trucks on display at the DAF stand, which all stand out in highest fuel efficiency

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  • Dashcam saves van driver from road rage motorist

    on Sep 27, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Dashcam saves van driver from road rage motorist

    A dashcam saved a van driver from a violent clash with a road rage motorist. The SmartWitness footage captures the terrifying moment the two drivers almost came to blows

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  • IRU flags driver shortage

    on Sep 27, 16 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on IRU flags driver shortage

    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is flagging the lack of skilled drivers as an increasing problem for for road transport operators

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  • Van security system offers protection against electronic vehicle theft

    on Sep 26, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Van security system offers protection against electronic vehicle theft

    Intelligent Installations has introduced a security system to protect van fleet operators against the rising risk of electronic vehicle theft. With criminal gangs increasingly using clever techniques to steal light commercial vehicles, the Ghost Immobiliser connects to the CANbus system and communicates with the vehicle’s engine control unit (ECU) to offer added security against key-cloning, hacking and even key theft

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  • Dangerous driving captured on 3G vehicle camera

    on Sep 22, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Dangerous driving captured on 3G vehicle camera

    A 3G vehicle camera captured the reckless behaviour of a Ford Fiesta driver, which resulted in a serious crash on the A76 near Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire, Scotland. The IT1000 device from Intelligent Telematics, fitted on a commercial vehicle, recorded the irresponsible overtake that led to the collision with two vans. Miraculously no one suffered a serious injury, but multiple vehicles were damaged during the incident with debris scattered over the road

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  • Continental unveils ContiConnect tyre management system

    on Sep 21, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Continental unveils ContiConnect tyre management system

    Continental, the worldwide premium tyre manufacturer and technology company has launched “ContiConnect, a tyre information and management system for commercial fleets. ContiConnect monitors, analyses and reports tyre pressure and temperature for the entire fleet based on data collected by the proven ContiPressureCheck sensors

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  • A one-stop-supplier for workshop consumables

    on Sep 21, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on A one-stop-supplier for workshop consumables

    Berner UK is a one-stop-shop for workshop consumables. It’s revered brand has a fine reputation as a direct seller to the automotive industry since 1957. In recent years the company has been building a strong customer base in the haulage industry

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  • RHA National Lorry Week already a phenomenal success

    on Sep 20, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA National Lorry Week already a phenomenal success

    The first day of the RHA’s National Lorry Week proved beyond doubt that more people than ever are keen to be seen to love the lorry

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  • Best practice seminar on using camera technology to reduce claims

    on Sep 19, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Best practice seminar on using camera technology to reduce claims

    Intelligent Telematics has teamed up with Sopp+Sopp and Collision Management Systems to host a series of events to provide insight into the use of vehicle camera technology to support proactive claims management. Four best-practice seminars, followed by a peer-to-peer discussion, will be held at Sopp + Sopp’s Head Office in Peterborough on 29th September and 6th October, with complementary places available to fleet and insurance professionals

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