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  • A1 Group cuts driver distraction and achieves legal compliance with Ctrack

    on Jul 10, 25 • in UK, UK News • with No Comments

    A1 Group, a leading waste management, car spares and road transport specialist, has adopted an AI-powered video telematics and Progressive Safe System (PSS) solution from Ctrack to meet its driver safety and Direct Vision Standard (DVS) commitments. The company is rolling out Ctrack’s AI dashcam to a total of 110 commercial vehicles, having reduced driver distraction events by 40% since an initial installation at the beginning of this year. All vehicles over 12 tonnes that operate in London have also been fitted with an AI PSS to meet the latest DVS regulations.  “The Ctrack

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  • RHA welcomes funding for key road projects

    on Jul 9, 25 • in UK, UK News • with No Comments

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK has welcomed the Government’s announcement today (Tuesday 8 July) that key road projects in the Midlands and north of England will be allocated funding as part of a raft of measures to improve transport routes to boost growth. Richard Smith, RHA Managing Director, said: “The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine, the M60/M62/M66 Simister Island, and the A46 Newark Bypass ministers have earmarked for backing are key projects we identified as vital for our sector in our The Future of Roads report. We have campaigned for them to be given

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  • Avoid AI camera opposition with mobile phone blocking alternative

    on Jul 3, 25 • in UK, UK News • with No Comments

    Mobile phone blocking technology offers a non-intrusive alternative to driver-facing AI cameras for those fleets facing opposition from drivers and unions. According to Mark Hadley, CEO of Blackout Technologies, this emerging innovation can help eliminate illegal smartphone usage – responsible for a significant proportion of collisions – without raising privacy concerns increasingly linked with some AI video telematics solutions. “Despite growing evidence about the dangers of illegal mobile usage, we are seeing fleets delaying or even halting planned AI camera rollouts due to pushback from drivers and their unions,” explains Mark Hadley. “Recent research suggests

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  • JLA uses AI dashcams to slash driver distraction  

    on Jul 2, 25 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on JLA uses AI dashcams to slash driver distraction  

    JLA, a leading supplier of commercial laundry equipment, catering equipment and commercial heating, has reduced distracted driver behaviour by 70% in the past 12 months following the adoption of an AI dashcam solution from Ctrack. The company has seen a significant drop in mobile phone usage and other actions that result in inattentive driving since the camera devices were installed across a fleet of 300 vans. “The AI cameras are proving to be a highly valuable tool in combating driver distraction behind the wheel, especially incidents involving illegal mobile device use,” explains Leah Harrison, Head

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  • Marlin Industries drives down insurance claims and tackles fleet risk with SureCam

    on Jun 30, 25 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Marlin Industries drives down insurance claims and tackles fleet risk with SureCam

    Marlin Industries, the integrated manufacturing and logistics business within the cable industry, has dramatically reduced insurance claims and improved driver performance following the adoption of a dual-facing dashcam from SureCam. The video telematics solution – fitted on a fleet of 20 HGVs that operate from bases in Wales and Scotland – is used to investigate collisions and near misses, so the company can better manage insurance costs and ensure drivers are operating responsibly. “We have significantly expanded our haulage capabilities in recent years to handle both in-house and third-party loads, which created some operational challenges

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  • Queclink Wireless Solutions celebrates IOT Evolution Asset Tracking Award 

    on Jun 19, 25 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Queclink Wireless Solutions celebrates IOT Evolution Asset Tracking Award 

    Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of telematics devices and IoT solutions, has scooped a technology-industry accolade for its CV200 AI dashcam. The all-in-one fleet and video telematics device has been named a winner at the 2025 IoT Evolution Asset Tracking Awards having transformed how logistics and road transport operators manage vehicles, trailers and loads. 

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  • Derry Bros introduces SelfClear for fast and cost-effective customs declarations

    on Jun 17, 25 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Derry Bros introduces SelfClear for fast and cost-effective customs declarations

    Derry Bros has launched a self-service solution to help hauliers, freight forwarders and logistics operators to take control of and simplify customs requirements for the movement of goods across UK and EU borders. SelfClear forms part of the company’s all-in-one digital customs solution, Digicom, and is designed to generate fast, secure, on-demand declarations, while reducing associated costs. “This is a gamechanger for businesses who want more independence and efficiency when managing cross-border freight movements between the UK, Ireland and the EU,” explains Colin Robb, Head of Operations & Sales at Derry Bros. “SelfClear provides total control of customs clearance,

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  • SureCam enhances coaching system with new driver app

    on Jun 12, 25 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on SureCam enhances coaching system with new driver app

    SureCam, the leading provider of video telematics solutions, has launched a mobile app as part of its AI-powered coaching system to help drivers better understand their performance behind the wheel and target road safety improvements. The sophisticated communication tool will provide automated coaching workflows – with personalised remediation and escalation paths – so drivers receive the guidance needed to correct high-risk behaviours.  “Our coaching system has transformed how fleets use the footage and data generated by AI video telematics. It is eliminating up to 70% of vehicle alerts, and with the introduction of our mobile

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  • Derry Bros simplifies customs processes with CHEDs automation

    on Jun 10, 25 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Derry Bros simplifies customs processes with CHEDs automation

     Derry Bros has automated the creation of Common Health Entry Documents (CHEDs) to streamline the customs requirements for the movement of live animals, animal products, high-risk food and feed, and certain plant products. The company has used advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and AI technology to enable this groundbreaking feature, which will form part of its all-in-one digital customs solution, Digicom.  “This latest customs innovation represents a major step forward for cross-border operations between the UK, Ireland and EU, enabling the generation of CHEDs in under 45 seconds,” explains Colin Robb, Head of Operations & Sales

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  • UTS Fleet teams up with Queclink Wireless Solutions

    on May 26, 25 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on UTS Fleet teams up with Queclink Wireless Solutions

     UTS Fleet, a specialist in vehicle cameras, transport software and tracking technology, has entered into a hardware partnership with Queclink Wireless Solutions to develop a video-enabled, all-in-one telematics system. The highly configurable solution will use the CV200 smart dashcam, fully integrated with the UTS platform, to deliver combined fleet and video telematics to all types and sizes of vehicle operators nationwide. “We have already undertaken a number of successful fleet trials and full implementations, and we believe this AI-powered 4G device is unlike any other all-in-one camera in the marketplace with endless possibilities,” explains Rob

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