Archive for the ‘UK’ Category

  • More volume means fewer miles for Morrisons

    on Jan 6, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on More volume means fewer miles for Morrisons

    Wm Morrison, the UK’s fourth largest supermarket chain, has cut vehicle usage within its food distribution by drawing on the services of Buffaload Logistics

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  • Palletforce partners with Toyota Material Handling UK

    on Jan 6, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Palletforce partners with Toyota Material Handling UK

    LEADING palletised freight network Palletforce has signed a contract for up to 100 new forklifts to be used at its world-class Hubs in Burton-upon-Trent

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  • Dennison Commercials launches used truck website

    on Jan 6, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Dennison Commercials launches used truck website

    Northern Ireland Volvo Truck and Bus Dealer, Dennison Commercials, has recently launched a brand new Used Truck website

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  • Is ‘one more for the road’ one too many?

    on Dec 16, 14 • in UK • with Comments Off on Is ‘one more for the road’ one too many?

    Everybody’s festive calendars will be getting booked up now as we are well into December. As usual, the age old question will be asked far too often in the coming weeks: ‘Have one for the road?’ That is the question that all lorry drivers should know the answer to at any time of the year and not just at Christmas. However, the temptation is greater when the festivities get into full swing

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  • HGV changes to deliver fairer deal for hauliers

    on Dec 1, 14 • in UK • with Comments Off on HGV changes to deliver fairer deal for hauliers

    Rules governing HGVs will be modernised across England and Wales, transport minister Claire Perry has announced

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  • FTA raising driver awareness of sleep apnoea

    on Dec 1, 14 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA raising driver awareness of sleep apnoea

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is helping raise awareness of the problem of sleep apnoea and how the condition can affect HGV drivers in their day-to-day work if not treated. 

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  • Intelligent Telematics launches vehicle sensor solutions

    on Nov 27, 14 • in UK • with Comments Off on Intelligent Telematics launches vehicle sensor solutions

    Intelligent Installations has introduced a range of vehicle sensors that are designed to better protect vulnerable road users, enhance duty of care and reduce avoidable vehicle damage. The sensors can used as a standalone system or part of a wider multi-camera solution, making them particularly suited for the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) and Crossrail compliance

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  • FTA calls for fuel duty cut

    on Nov 27, 14 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA calls for fuel duty cut

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of his 2014 Autumn Statement on 3 December, primarily outlining the economic benefits that could be delivered by the further development of the Government’s approach to fuel duty

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  • Transport Exchange Group teams up with TomTom Telematics

    on Nov 25, 14 • in UK • with Comments Off on Transport Exchange Group teams up with TomTom Telematics

    Transport Exchange Group now uses live vehicle data from the TomTom Telematics WEBFLEET system to enhance the experience of its members. This integration equips the members of the Haulage Exchange and Courier Exchange with live information, such as vehicle location and status, which can be used to make best use of available resources

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  • FTA warns on driver shortage

    on Nov 25, 14 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA warns on driver shortage

    Black Friday – Sofa Sunday –  Cyber Monday; recognised as the biggest shopping days of the year and when logistics operators will be put under pressure to deliver the goods  – which won’t be helped this Christmas because of the growing problem of driver shortage.   Christmas shopping starts in earnest this week beginning with ‘Black Friday’ – the American shopping extravaganza which has made its way to the UK.  This year, more than ever, Britain will be swamped with discounts online and in the High Street. Almost one in four purchases are expected to be

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