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John Lewis & Partners target efficiencies with Paragon

on Nov 8, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on John Lewis & Partners target efficiencies with Paragon

John Lewis & Partners has implemented Paragon’s Live Management software to increase the efficiency of its nationwide operation. The retailer will now be able to share real-time delivery information across its store network, allowing each location to better manage the delivery and replenishment processes

MOT reminders now extended to buses and lorries

on Nov 8, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on MOT reminders now extended to buses and lorries

The ‘Get MOT reminders’ service has now been extended to commercial vehicles such as buses, lorries and their trailers

Labcraft brightens up night-time manoeuvres

on Nov 7, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Labcraft brightens up night-time manoeuvres

Lenham Storage, the ambient grocery and beverage Warehousing and Distribution specialists, reports a reduction in minor accidents since fitting high-intensity manoeuvring lights to vehicles in their UK distribution fleet

Christmas light transported in Schmitz Cargobull trailers

on Nov 7, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Christmas light transported in Schmitz Cargobull trailers

This year’s Regent Street Christmas lights were transported in Schmitz Cargobull trailers after a new order from Southern Van Lines, a company also responsible for festive displays in the City of London and towns across the Home Counties

FTA welcomes Northern Ireland Brexit clarity

on Nov 6, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA welcomes Northern Ireland Brexit clarity

The news that Northern Ireland’s (NI) commercial vehicle operators will have unrestricted access to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) in the event of a no-deal Brexit is a promising step forward, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA)

Volumetric Concrete operator all set with TruTac for new HGV rules

on Nov 5, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Volumetric Concrete operator all set with TruTac for new HGV rules

Burman Plant, the volumetric concrete and plant hire specialists, have ‘embraced with ease’ the recently introduced DfT regulations which now require certain categories of vehicles to fall under HGV Operator licencing regulations

AH Plant Hire chooses Andover Trailers

on Nov 5, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on AH Plant Hire chooses Andover Trailers

Chester-based AH Plant Hire has taken delivery of a new bespoke-built Andover Trailers plant body, an upgrade for the company’s original Andover build, which entered service 14 years ago and is still in operation today

Stena Line customers are encouraged to Round Up for Charity

on Nov 5, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Stena Line customers are encouraged to Round Up for Charity

Stena Line has launched another fleet-wide donation campaign to support Mercy Ships – a charity organisation sailing around the world bringing free, life-saving medical care to where it’s needed the most. During the month of November, customers on all of Stena Line’s 38 vessels will be encouraged to Round Up for Charity

Road improvements must start now says RHA

on Oct 30, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Road improvements must start now says RHA

The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the news that Mr Hammond has announced that Government will halve the amount smaller firms have to pay to hire an apprentice from 10 to 5 per cent.