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  • CPT Tacho Analysis proves a huge success

    on Aug 8, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on CPT Tacho Analysis proves a huge success

    The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has reported a successful start for both the CPT and its members, following the introduction of ‘CPT Tacho Analysis’ – a comprehensive tachograph system developed in partnership with TruTac, the UK’s largest independent transport software analysis company

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  • Dennison employees raise £24,400 for Marie Curie

    on Aug 8, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Dennison employees raise £24,400 for Marie Curie

    Marie Curie personally thanked Dennison Commercials’ employees last month after they raised £24,400 for the charity and funded approximately 1,200 hours of local nursing care with the Payroll Giving scheme

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  • LF&E Refrigerated Transport keeping cool with Paragon

    on Aug 3, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on LF&E Refrigerated Transport keeping cool with Paragon

    LF&E Refrigerated Transport, the specialist temperature-controlled logistic service provider, has adopted Paragon’s transport planning software to enhance the standard of customer service and assist with the expansion of its business. The software will be used to manage a fleet of 40 refrigerated vans that handle guaranteed and timed deliveries for customers within the pharmaceutical, medical, healthcare and food industries

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  • RHA to represent the haulage industry in cartel claim

    on Aug 2, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA to represent the haulage industry in cartel claim

    The Road Haulage Association has sought legal advice and intends to honour its commitment to its members by pursuing the case for compensation from the truck manufacturers who have been identified as being involved in a coordinated truck price fixing cartel

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  • Haulage boss reveals SmartWitness cameras paid for themselves in five weeks

    on Aug 2, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Haulage boss reveals SmartWitness cameras paid for themselves in five weeks

    A leading haulier has revealed how installing SmartWitness cameras saved his firm a six-figure insurance pay-out and they paid for themselves within five weeks

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  • FTA calls for action after chainsaw threat to driver in Calais

    on Aug 2, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on FTA calls for action after chainsaw threat to driver in Calais

    A truck driver was threatened with a chainsaw during a night of violence in Calais which the Freight Transport Association (FTA) fears could escalate as numbers in the Jungle Camp swell to more than 7,000 and migrants become more desperate to reach the UK following the Brexit vote

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  • Paragon drives growth as global demand for transport optimisation increases

    on Jul 26, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Paragon drives growth as global demand for transport optimisation increases

    Paragon Software Systems has experienced strong growth in the first half of 2016. The company has seen increasing demand for its routing and scheduling solutions both in the UK and internationally as transport operators look to reduce costs, improve service levels and boost operational performance. This has resulted in a 70 per cent increase in the number of organisations that have purchased Paragon software compared to the same period last year, with 50 per cent of the sales revenue coming from new customers

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  • FTA backs call for decent facilities for drivers

    on Jul 26, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on FTA backs call for decent facilities for drivers

    “Decent parking facilities providing basic needs for lorry drivers are a must” – says the Freight Transport Association. Reacting to the Transport Focus – ‘Take a break – Road users’ views about roadside facilities’ report – FTA stated that it supports the view that it needs Highways England, local and national Government to work with the freight industry to solve the problem of inadequate roadside service for motorists

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  • RHA welcomes Transport Focus report

    on Jul 26, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on RHA welcomes Transport Focus report

    The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the report from the independent transport user watchdog Transport Focus about roadside facilities on England’s motorways and major ‘A’ roads which says that lorry drivers have said their needs are not being fully met by current roadside facilities

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  • TIP expands MSU fleet

    on Jul 26, 16 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on TIP expands MSU fleet

    As part of the ongoing development of its mobile maintenance fleet, TIP Trailer Services has added a further 17 new Renault Master LWB, high roof panel vans that have been specially equipped as mobile service units (MSU’s). The company now operates a fleet exceeding 80 MSU’s in total throughout the UK and Ireland

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