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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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  • Pilgrim makes progress with Gray & Adams

    on Sep 19, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Pilgrim makes progress with Gray & Adams

    Temperature control was at the top of its agenda when Pilgrim Foodservice commissioned the latest additions to its expanding fleet. All have highly specified, insulated bodywork by long-standing supplier Gray & Adams. Based on a combination of 13.5- and 16-tonne Mercedes-Benz Atego chassis, the new vehicles are assigned to intensive, multi-drop delivery duties. 

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  • Hands-free and hand-held phone use is quite different says RHA

    on Sep 17, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Hands-free and hand-held phone use is quite different says RHA

    “Don’t confuse hands-free with using hand-held mobile phones while driving”, says Road Haulage Association chief executive Richard Burnett

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  • Mercedes-Benz Arocs lifts AG to new heights

    on Sep 15, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz Arocs lifts AG to new heights

    Leading hard landscaping materials producer AG (Acheson & Glover) has commissioned the first six Mercedes-Benz Arocs tractor units to enter service in Northern Ireland

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  • FTA provides health and safety update for transport operators

    on Sep 15, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA provides health and safety update for transport operators

    How everyone can act together to manage risk will be the general theme of a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) presentation at the Freight Transport Association’s forthcoming Safety in Logistics Conference taking place on Wednesday 12 October in London

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