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  • Bibby Distribution’s use of telematics improves fuel efficiency

    on Dec 18, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Bibby Distribution’s use of telematics improves fuel efficiency

    Bibby Distribution’s use of telematics to create tailored driver training has improved its fuel economy by 10 per cent and reduced its CO2emissions by 11 per cent – savings directly benefiting its customers

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  • Erosion of trust leads to transport licence revocation

    on Dec 18, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Erosion of trust leads to transport licence revocation

    East of England Traffic Commissioner, Richard Turfitt, has reminded the commercial vehicle industry that trust is fundamental to operator licensing, after a Kettering firm lost its licence for failing to comply with the basic requirements

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  • Michelin solutions launches four digital services for the road transport industry

    on Dec 17, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Michelin solutions launches four digital services for the road transport industry

    Michelin solutions has launched four innovative digital services for the road transport industry designed to maximise efficiency by making easy work of laborious tasks and incentivising staff

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  • Volvo Trucks introduces new battery system

    on Dec 17, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Volvo Trucks introduces new battery system

    Volvo Trucks is introducing a new battery system for its FH and FM ranges, which provides sufficient power for all in-cab functions while also reducing the risk of standstill due to discharged batteries

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  • RHA sets the record straight on driver shortage

    on Dec 14, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA sets the record straight on driver shortage

    There has been a lot of speculation in the media recently about the HGV driver shortage, the possibility of Christmas delay disasters, and post-Brexit supply chain disruption as a result. The RHA is therefore keen to set the record straight

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  • Walmersley firm loses transport licence

    on Dec 12, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Walmersley firm loses transport licence

    The North West Traffic Commissioner, Simon Evans, has made an order to revoke the transport licence held by Walmersley based business SR & RJ Brown, with effect from 31 January

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  • Brampton Brick chooses fleXipod

    on Dec 11, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Brampton Brick chooses fleXipod

    Brampton Brick, a world leader in brick and concrete stone manufacturing, has implemented the Paragon fleXipod proof of delivery software to drive operational efficiency and improve service levels for commercial customers across Canada. The fleXipod software will provide the company with order status visibility across its fleet of 40 commercial vehicles, enabling an enhanced customer experience through better communication and streamlined delivery processes

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  • Stena Line loves fright drivers this Christmas

    on Dec 11, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Stena Line loves fright drivers this Christmas

    As a thank you for Freight Drivers travelling with Stena Line on its Irish Sea North (ISN) routes this festive season, the Irish Sea’s biggest ferry company is giving away £1,000 worth of gift vouchers

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  • Body care specialist outsources to Walker

    on Dec 11, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Body care specialist outsources to Walker

    Boozi Body Care – manufacturer of a range of cocktail-inspired hand and body creams and washes – has outsourced its B2B and B2C supply chain processes to Berkshire-based Walker Logistics

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  • Vreden box body plant secures overall win

    on Dec 10, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Vreden box body plant secures overall win

    Schmitz Cargobull’s box body production plant in Vreden has been named as the overall winner of the renowned Manufacturing Excellence Award

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  • Michelin ONCall comes to aid of Dungannon haulier

    on Dec 6, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Michelin ONCall comes to aid of Dungannon haulier

    Michelin’s ONCall breakdown assistance service came to the rescue of Dungannon-based general and heavy haulage company Rice Continental, after one of its vehicles suffered a tyre failure and slow puncture while on a mammoth 3,800-mile journey to Baku in Azerbaijan

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  • Martin Ryan Haulage chooses ProVision

    on Dec 6, 17 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Martin Ryan Haulage chooses ProVision

    Following almost 12 months of careful consideration and reviews of various vehicle camera systems, leading Irish haulage firm, Martin Ryan Haulage, chose to invest in ProVision’s offering. More than a year later, the team at Martin Ryan are delighted with the system and customer service provided by ProVision, and estimate that they have enjoyed savings of around 15 per cent on overall costs

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