Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • How does the discount rate cut affect your business?

    on Mar 9, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on How does the discount rate cut affect your business?

    SmartWitness’ Insurance Partner Manager, Simon Dicks has been speaking to many insurers over the last few days about the Ogden rate ruling, made by the Ministry of Justice

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  • Moores Furniture chooses Paragon routing and scheduling software

    on Mar 9, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Moores Furniture chooses Paragon routing and scheduling software

    Moores Furniture Group, a leading manufacturer of kitchens and bathrooms in the UK, is using Paragon’s routing and scheduling software to increase delivery capacity, better control driver hours and streamline transport planning. The software solution is helping to optimise the performance of its furniture delivery fleet in line with the growth strategy of the business and to meet the changing supply chain needs of its diverse customer base

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  • Intelligent Telematics to showcase 3G vehicle camera at CV Show

    on Mar 8, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Intelligent Telematics to showcase 3G vehicle camera at CV Show

    Intelligent Telematics will be at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2017 (4F100) to showcase the only 3G vehicle camera solution currently available in the fleet marketplace that delivers integrated driver behaviour monitoring and proactive claims management. This proven approach is already achieving annual savings of up to £400 per vehicle from improved driver coaching and risk management, as well as £1,600 of claim cost savings per third-party collision, for some of the UK’s leading road transport operations

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  • Road safety needs more effective DVSA systems says RHA

    on Mar 7, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Road safety needs more effective DVSA systems says RHA

    “The UK road haulage industry must set an example for road safety. Operators who are not adhering to essential safety standards should be sought out and removed from the industry.” That’s the demand from Richard Burnett, chief executive of the Road Haulage Association

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  • Dennison Trailers celebrates 50,000th milestone

    on Mar 6, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Dennison Trailers celebrates 50,000th milestone

    Dennison Trailers has created a special one-off gold trailer to celebrate production of its 50,000th unit since the company was formed, and added extra sparkle with Xbrite+ forged aluminium wheels

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  • Henderson Group chooses TranSend

    on Mar 6, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Henderson Group chooses TranSend

    The Henderson Group goes live with TranSend ePOD system to optimise delivery fleet efficiency to 400 SPAR and ViVO stores and the catering industry across Northern Ireland

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  • Cut fuel duty and keep the economy moving – says RHA

    on Mar 6, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Cut fuel duty and keep the economy moving – says RHA

    Only a cut in the current fuel duty rate of 57.95ppl will support the competitiveness of the UK economy. That’s the message from the Road Haulage Association – the only UK organisation dedicated to those responsible for the movement by road of 85% of the UK economy

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  • Brexit and sustainability top IRU agenda

    on Mar 2, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Brexit and sustainability top IRU agenda

    High level discussions in Brussels this week have focused on defining a sustainable future for the bus and coach sector, the impact of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union, and continued support for the free movement of goods and people within the European Internal Market

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  • FTA Transport Manager Conference to put safety first

    on Mar 2, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA Transport Manager Conference to put safety first

    According to the latest Travel Survey for Northern Ireland (TSNI), each person in the country travels more than 5,800 miles per annum on the nation’s roads, equating to around 16 miles travelled per person per day. With 25% more cars and vans registered in Northern Ireland compared with a decade ago, road safety and accident prevention are key considerations for drivers – and none more so than those in the freight and logistics sector. 

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  • FORS welcomes CheckedSafe as latest FORS Associate

    on Mar 1, 17 • in General News • with Comments Off on FORS welcomes CheckedSafe as latest FORS Associate

    CheckedSafe, a company providing apps to facilitate the compliance checks required by DVSA and FORS, is one of the latest companies to become a FORS Associate. FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, now boasts over 85 Associates, many of whom provide offers and discounts exclusively for FORS members

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  • RHA delivers Driving Britain’s Future workshop

    on Feb 28, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA delivers Driving Britain’s Future workshop

    One of Europe’s largest road transport events, the Microlise Transport Conference, will take place on Wednesday May 17 at Coventry’s Richo Arena

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  • FTA Ireland Motor Insurance Survey – more regulation needed

    on Feb 28, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA Ireland Motor Insurance Survey – more regulation needed

    Increased motor insurance costs for commercial vehicle operators could curb efforts to  remain competitive, according to FTA Ireland. A survey of motor insurance prices by the  association found that 87 per cent of its members experienced rises in 2016, with half saying their  premiums had gone up by more than 40 per cent

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