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  • MEPs back industry calls for pragmatism on Euro 7 emission standards

    on Oct 17, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on MEPs back industry calls for pragmatism on Euro 7 emission standards

    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee vote in support of the pragmatic approach on new Euro 7 pollutant emission standard rules proposed by Rapporteur Alexandr Vondra

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  • Applied Driving launches global driver challenge

    on Oct 2, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Applied Driving launches global driver challenge

    Applied Driving has launched a global competition to encourage and reward safe driving behaviour in support of Brake’s annual Road Safety Week campaign. The Driver Safety Challenge is open to all fleet drivers and motorists, with cash and other great prizes available for the top driving performances during the month of November

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  • Government announces new long-term plan to back drivers

    on Sep 30, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Government announces new long-term plan to back drivers

    Transport Secretary Mark Harper has set out plans to protect drivers from over-zealous traffic enforcement, as part of a long-term Government plan to back drivers

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  • How metal detectors can help your business and how to use them

    on Sep 30, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on How metal detectors can help your business and how to use them

    Using a metal detector is something that many people have gravitated towards in recent years. It’s always been around but recently it has gotten a lot of attention

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  • Top 3 Cost-Saving Tips for Heavy Fleet Operators

    on Sep 27, 23 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Top 3 Cost-Saving Tips for Heavy Fleet Operators

    At a time when margins are razor-thin and operational optimisation is more than a catchphrase, fleet operators are under constant pressure to streamline processes and reduce overheads. We caught up with Shaun Ferreira, OTS Group’s Sales Director and Fuel Technology Specialist, to find out his top 3 fuel-related cost-saving recommendations for heavy fleet operators

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  • IRU welcomes general approach to Euro 7

    on Sep 26, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on IRU welcomes general approach to Euro 7

    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the European Council’s general approach on Euro 7, which includes several improvements compared to the original proposal. This followed repeated calls from the IRU and the road transport sector to establish a more pragmatic approach to emission standards, better balancing overall costs and benefits

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  • Five ways to keep track of your fleet

    on Sep 26, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Five ways to keep track of your fleet

    Managing a fleet of vehicles isn’t easy, but by embracing some of the latest tech solutions it can be simpler. There are many different ways in which companies currently monitor and manage their fleets. Below are some of the most common examples

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  • Inventory management tips for growing businesses

    on Sep 25, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Inventory management tips for growing businesses

    Inventory management comes with the territory of running a business. You need to have the right products, in the right quantity, and at the right time. If you can do this effectively then you will be able to reduce the cost of carrying excess inventory while also streamlining your sales. Good inventory management can help you to track things in real-time, not to mention that it also helps you to simplify your process. If you can take the time to manage your inventory well then this will translate into you making more business sales, which

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  • Firestone launches regional on-road truck tyre range

    on Sep 20, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Firestone launches regional on-road truck tyre range

    Firestone has launched its new regional on-road truck tyre range, now developed with Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology. Combining value for money with reliable performance, the pioneering brand’s latest regional truck tyre range has been engineered to reduce both total cost of ownership and environmental footprint for fleet operations, thanks to longer mileage and improved fuel efficiency compared to its predecessors

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  • Learning from the skies: What else can fleet managers learn from airlines

    on Sep 20, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Learning from the skies: What else can fleet managers learn from airlines

    In a previous article, we explored how fleet managers can glean valuable insights from the airline industry. Airline accidental prevention techniques, for example, show remarkable strides in reducing accidents. Nowadays, the frequency of airline accidents is almost null. On the other hand, fleet management still grapples with a significant number of incidents. 

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  • IRU welcomes TRAN proposals

    on Sep 20, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on IRU welcomes TRAN proposals

    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the vote in the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) on new CO₂ standards for heavy-duty vehicles, setting a realistic pace for road transport decarbonisation and preserving essential technology options, which will include battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell and combustion engines based on carbon-neutral fuels or hydrogen, in line with the sector’s needs and calls

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  • Manfreight goes electric

    on Sep 18, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Manfreight goes electric

    Manfreight has taken delivery of the first Schmitz Cargobull S.KOe COOL to be put into operation in the UK and Ireland

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