Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • What fleet managers can learn from the aviation industry 

    on Sep 5, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on What fleet managers can learn from the aviation industry 

    Every year, road traffic accidents cost business over 72 billion dollars in the US. That’s a lot of money. And what is even more sobering is that this number could be significantly higher

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  • Ringway Jacobs enhances driver welfare and protection

    on Aug 30, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Ringway Jacobs enhances driver welfare and protection

     Ringway Jacobs, a leading highway services provider, has improved levels of safety and fleet risk reduction, as well as increasing the support provided to its drivers, following the adoption of an industry-first, video-enabled lone worker protection service. Earlier this year, the company completed the roll-out of the integrated technology solution from Peoplesafe and SureCam, which is designed to safeguard its team of drivers and gain added peace of mind across the fleet operation

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  • Duct Trucks 101: Features, Uses, and Benefits

    on Aug 29, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Duct Trucks 101: Features, Uses, and Benefits

    Ducting systems are vital in maintaining a healthy and climate-controlled environment within workplaces and buildings. However, just like any other essential equipment, these systems require regular maintenance to perform optimally

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  • Visiontrack wins Gold Stevie® award

    on Aug 23, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Visiontrack wins Gold Stevie® award

    VisionTrack, the global provider of AI video telematics and connected fleet data, has scooped a Gold Stevie® Award in the Transportation category at the International Business Awards®. The company has been recognised for transforming road safety following the launch earlier this year of AI post-analysis software,

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  • P.N. Daly expands fleet telematics solution

    on Aug 23, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on P.N. Daly expands fleet telematics solution

    P.N. Daly Ltd, the leakage detection, water efficiency and new utilities network specialist, has enhanced its fleet telematics solution from Inseego, with the adoption of an advanced AI dashcam. The company will roll-out the forward-and driver-facing device across 250 vans to support its road safety and risk reduction strategy

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  • Apprenticeship system is failing UK logistics industry says Logistics UK

    on Aug 16, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Apprenticeship system is failing UK logistics industry says Logistics UK

     The UK’s apprenticeship system needs a radical overhaul if businesses which make regular levy payments into the scheme are to be able to train new recruits using these funds, according to a new report from business group Logistics UK. According to Logistics UK’s Skills Review, there is great interest across industry to take on apprentices however, over the past five years, only 4% of levy paying employer accounts were able to fully utilise the funds available to them. 

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  • Road transport price stability threatened by August’s swarm of charges

    on Aug 15, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Road transport price stability threatened by August’s swarm of charges

    New data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index reveals that road transport prices in the UK  fell 2.13% during July, with haulage prices dropping just under 4%

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  • Transport bodies call for consistency on heavy loads

    on Aug 8, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Transport bodies call for consistency on heavy loads

    Transport bodies have reiterated their call on police to apply regulations on moving large or heavy cargo fairly and consistently

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  • Monaghan Freight chooses heavy-hitting Volvo FH 540

    on Aug 3, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Monaghan Freight chooses heavy-hitting Volvo FH 540

    Fermanagh-based Monaghan Freight has taken delivery of a highly spec’d Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter 6×4 tractor unit, plated for 120-tonne operations

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  • Operation Brock not the answer

    on Aug 3, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Operation Brock not the answer

    As Operation Brock – a contraflow system designed to keep traffic in Kent moving when there is disruption to travel across the English Channel – once again caused delays to those travelling in Kent and across the UK border last weekend, business group Logistics UK is urging government to find a longer-term solution to protect the UK’s supply chain

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  • TexCrete partners with CameraMatics to mitigate driver distraction

    on Aug 2, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on TexCrete partners with CameraMatics to mitigate driver distraction

    TexCrete, a concrete and cement supplier operating out of Austin, Texas is partnering with CameraMatics to mitigate driver distraction

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  • Urgent Services uses Inseego video telematics solution

    on Aug 2, 23 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Urgent Services uses Inseego video telematics solution

    Urgent Services, a London-based provider of same-day delivery and courier services, is using a connected multi-camera system from Inseego to improve road safety, reduce operational costs and better protect its reputation. The video telematics solution – fitted on a fleet of new vans that handle critical deliveries across London and Nationwide – has provided added visibility and support to both drivers and office-based managers

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