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  • FTA welcomes completion of A8 Larne to Belfast road

    on Jun 6, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA welcomes completion of A8 Larne to Belfast road

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the completion of a £130 million project to improve the A8 Larne to Belfast road – a vital route for freight travelling to and from the port

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  • Enterprise Flex-E-Rent rolls out fleet compliance initiative

    on Jun 2, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Enterprise Flex-E-Rent rolls out fleet compliance initiative

    Working in conjunction with fleet risk management specialists Applied Driving Techniques (ADT), Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has launched a new fleet compliance initiative that is designed to minimise the risk factors facing fleets by helping organisations to understand their full legal, financial and duty of care obligations

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  • Fleet risk management and road safety

    on Jun 1, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Fleet risk management and road safety

    The logistics sector continues to battle the safety challenges it faces with all road users and with vulnerable road users in particular. With this in mind, transport managers are being urged to make sure their fleet risk management and road safety polices are given priority at Board Meetings and implemented rigorously

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  • New comparison site aimed at helping improving road safety

    on Jun 1, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on New comparison site aimed at helping improving road safety

     A new comparison website at www.fleetscompare.com has been launched to save fleet operators time and money by reducing the cost of products and services designed to improve road safety for the fleet industry

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  • Simarco optimises vehicle utilisation with Volvo

    on May 28, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Simarco optimises vehicle utilisation with Volvo

    Simarco, one of the UK’s leading freight companies, is optimising vehicle utilisation and reducing carbon emissions. Thanks in part, says Simarco Fleet Manager Craig Rowley, to the family-owned company’s policy of operating Volvo trucks no more than three years old and the ‘fantastic’ support the firm receives from Volvo dealer MC Truck & Bus at Witham, Essex

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  • Pall-ex welcomes new director

    on May 28, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Pall-ex welcomes new director

    Pall-Ex, the leading UK and European palletised freight network, has announced the appointment of Chris Bowden as its new group sales and marketing director

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  • IRU welcomes infringement proceedings

    on May 27, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on IRU welcomes infringement proceedings

    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed  the action taken by the European Commission to begin infringement proceedings against Germany over its minimum wage legislation to international road transport operations

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  • Krone provides secure Dry Liner loading for ACME cargo

    on May 26, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Krone provides secure Dry Liner loading for ACME cargo

    ACME Production Services, the event and entertainment transport specialists, have added two, high security Dry Liner box trailers to their fleet which, says the company, will provide maximum load protection and secure carriage for their UK and European customers

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  • Premier Logistics partners with the Blueberry Group

    on May 25, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Premier Logistics partners with the Blueberry Group

    Bardon-based Premier Logistics has announced a new partnership with Market Harborough’s food specialist, The Blueberry Group. The initial, 18-month contract will see Premier Logistics taking sole responsibility for The Blueberry Group’s domestic palletised freight distribution, with the majority of consignments routed through the Pall-Ex network

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  • Maximum Fine Levels – Changes

    on May 25, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Maximum Fine Levels – Changes

    The Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 came into force on March 12 this year and has increased the Level 5 fine, which can be given in the Magistrates Court, according to leading road transport solicitors, DrivingDefences.com

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