Archive for the ‘UK’ Category

  • Mercedes-Benz FleetBoard is a ratings winner for NV Transport

    on Oct 9, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz FleetBoard is a ratings winner for NV Transport

    Mercedes-Benz FleetBoard telematics technology has been instrumental in helping chilled distribution specialist NV Transport to achieve a remarkable improvement in fuel efficiency that has seen its fleet average rise by 1.8 mpg in less than three years!

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  • Haulage companies get Workplace Pension scheme warning

    on Oct 9, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Haulage companies get Workplace Pension scheme warning

    Haulage companies are amongst the 1.8 million businesses that need to establish and enrol their employees on to a Workplace Pension scheme by 2018, to avoid heavy fines, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).  Some may need to act even faster

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  • New truck order puts MAN in majority for fleet in UK and Ireland

    on Oct 5, 16 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on New truck order puts MAN in majority for fleet in UK and Ireland

    Leading manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK has delivered 12 new TGX tractor units to Encirc. The order comes on the back of Encirc committing to seven new Euro 6 TGX models in 2015. Both orders have been placed through RK Trucks in Belfast

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  • Paragon expands vehicle tracking integration  

    on Oct 4, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Paragon expands vehicle tracking integration  

    Paragon Software Systems is increasing the number of vehicle tracking systems its routing and scheduling software integrates with to meet growing demand from customers across the globe.  Singapore-based Astrata Group’s fleet management solution is the latest system to be interfaced, with five further partner integrations planned over the coming months. Paragon customers can take advantage of many of the most frequently used tracking systems worldwide to increase the visibility of their transport operations in real-time resulting in reduced costs and increased customer service

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  • FTA says Silvertown Tunnel commitment is excellent news

    on Oct 4, 16 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA says Silvertown Tunnel commitment is excellent news

    The announcement today of the go ahead for the Silvertown Tunnel has been described as excellent news for east London by the Freight Transport Association

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  • Stena Line celebrates five successful years on Belfast routes

    on Oct 3, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Stena Line celebrates five successful years on Belfast routes

    Leading ferry company Stena Line is celebrating a very successful first five years on its Belfast to Liverpool and Heysham routes which have experienced significant growth following their acquisition from

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  • 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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