The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the adoption of the EU Talent Pool as a step towards addressing labour shortages, including in road transport, but stresses that it must be accompanied by concrete measures to deliver results. Across the EU, the road transport sector is facing a critical...
As rising fuel prices and ongoing energy volatility puts pressure on margins, businesses are turning to data driven strategies to improve efficiency and control costs. New findings from Geotab Inc., a global leader in connected transportation, video and asset tracking solutions, show how organisations are reducing fuel waste, cutting idling...
Commercial fleets will have to meet stricter environmental requirements. New emission regulations will be introduced, and urban regulations will make access restrictions even tighter. Companies’ environmental performance will also play a greater role in their evaluation. For fleet owners, it’s not just about meeting new regulations. It’s about how they...
Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has launched an advanced trailer tracking device that delivers reliable performance in the harshest operating conditions. The hard-wired GV651 unit has a rugged and waterproof design, dependable network and positioning capabilities and a large backup battery, ensuring uninterrupted visibility...
Ctrack has launched its next-generation management platform, Crystal, in the UK and Ireland as part of a global roll-out following the acquisition of Inseego’s international telematics business last year. The software brings together advanced telematics, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics into a single, modular solution, empowering fleet and asset operators...
Surging diesel prices and tightening fuel supply are putting EU transport operators under immediate pressure and risk disrupting logistics chains, according to the International Road Transport Union (IRU). The IRU is calling on the European Commission to urgently coordinate an EU-wide response to stabilise fuel markets and ensure the continued...
A looming HGV driver shortage on the horizon, underlines the urgent need for logistics operators to use technology to reduce pressure on existing drivers and maximise fleet efficiency. Andrew Tavener, Head of Fleet Marketing EMEA at Descartes says addressing the challenges at hand requires a multifaceted approach, with technology playing...
RDM Electrical & Mechanical Services has adopted a fleet telematics solution from Ctrack to better support and protect its team of engineers, while targeting operating efficiencies and service improvements. The fleet technology solution has been rolled out across 80 vans that operate nationwide, so the company can gain real-time and...