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  • Bandag unveils two new retread tyres

    on Jul 30, 17 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Bandag unveils two new retread tyres

    Bandag has raised the standard for durability, performance and cost-efficiency with the launch of two advanced new retreads: the Bandag M-TRAILER 001 adapted to on/off conditions and the Bandag R-TRAILER 001 retread for regional and special transport applications

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  • Vans to go greener and cleaner under new plans

    on Jul 30, 17 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Vans to go greener and cleaner under new plans

    Changes to driver licencing rules will make it easier for van drivers to switch to electric vehicles, the Government has announced

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  • New FUSO eCanter unveiled

    on Jul 30, 17 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on New FUSO eCanter unveiled

    Mitsubishi FUSO Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is celebrating the start of production of the world’s first all electric light-duty truck, the FUSO eCanter

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  • Migrants at Calais target an HGV driver to hi-jack the truck

    on Jul 24, 17 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Migrants at Calais target an HGV driver to hi-jack the truck

    The Road Haulage Association is alarmed at the news that an HGV and its driver were targeted in a hi-jack attack by migrants at Calais in an attempt to cross the Channel

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  • Intelligent Telematics teams with Plexus Law

    on Jul 23, 17 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Intelligent Telematics teams with Plexus Law

    Intelligent Telematics has teamed up with Plexus Law to launch a proactive claims management service for large self-insured corporate fleets. The technology-led solution, using the industry-leading IT1000 3G vehicle camera, is designed to take advantage of First Notification of Loss to provide a quality claims experience with early-and cost-effective settlement. As result, these vehicle operators can now achieve high levels of brand protection while reducing the financial impact of motor insurance claims

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  • Paragon enhances routing and scheduling software

    on Jul 14, 17 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Paragon enhances routing and scheduling software

    Paragon has launched a fuel usage enhancement to its routing and scheduling software that will enable logistics operations to accurately compare planned versus actual levels of consumption leading to greater fuel savings. This latest update to Paragon’s Route Execution module means fuel data can be taken directly from an approved, CANbus-integrated vehicle tracking system and analysed against predicted consumption figures, calculated during the planning process, to identify where route planning can be improved. 

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  • FTA delighted with DUP roads deal

    on Jun 27, 17 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on FTA delighted with DUP roads deal

    The announcement of an extra £400m infrastructure funding for Northern Ireland as part of the Government’s deal with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) represents a great opportunity to upgrade the strategic road network, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA)

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  • FTA says French government must act after driver dies in migrant roadblock

    on Jun 21, 17 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on FTA says French government must act after driver dies in migrant roadblock

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling on the French government to take urgent action after a van driver was killed when migrants barricaded the A16 near Calais early on Tuesday

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  • Mercedes-Benz appointment

    on Jun 18, 17 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz appointment

    Heiko Selzam has been appointed to the position of National Sales Director, Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK Ltd

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  • Greencore adopts 3G camera solution  

    on Jun 15, 17 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Greencore adopts 3G camera solution  

    Greencore Group, an international convenience foods leader, has selected a 3G vehicle camera solution from Intelligent Telematics as part of its commitment to road safety. The IT1000 devices will initially be installed in 100 temperature-controlled vans within the company’s Direct to Store operation, with plans for a phased roll-out across 400 vans and HGVs within the delivery fleet. It will form an important part of Greencore’s Fit for the Future programme, launched last year and designed to further improve health and safety, sustainability and duty of care

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