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  • Brigade Electronics launches Haloniq video telematics ecosystem

    on Sep 30, 26 • in UK, UK News • with No Comments

    Brigade Electronics has developed a complete video telematics safety ecosystem with the launch of a purpose-built software solution that brings together risk, compliance and fleet management into a single, secure environment. Haloniq combines the software with Brigade’s extensive hardware range, global installation capability and local support structure, helping commercial fleets to improve driver behaviour, simplify day-to-day operations and make better-informed decisions. “With 50 years of safety experience built in, Haloniq is designed to solve the most common risk, compliance and efficiency problems faced by commercial fleet operations,” explains James Tyrrell, Head of Telematics at Brigade

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  • Greenore Port adopts video telematics to support health and safety commitment

    on Sep 24, 26 • in UK, UK News • with No Comments

    Greenore Port, the strategically located, deep-water port on the east coast of Ireland, is targeting health and safety improvements with the implementation of an advanced camera system for its Liebherr Harbour Mobile Cranes (LHMs). The port teamed up with Camera Telematics to develop and install the bespoke solution, which will provide greater visibility of cargo loading and unloading to help safeguard onshore and offshore personnel. “By reviewing footage of any incidents, we can identify learning opportunities that ultimately prevent recurrence and enable us to better protect personnel working at the port,” explains Simon Berry,

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  • Volvo Trucks electric range wins “International Truck of the Year 2027” award

    on Sep 15, 26 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Volvo Trucks electric range wins “International Truck of the Year 2027” award

    Volvo Trucks has received the prestigious industry award for its full electric range. This is the company’s eighth win, and the second time Volvo FH Electric has won the International Truck of the Year, recognizing electric transport as a viable option for more applications than ever before. Offering a driving range of up to 700 km*, Volvo Trucks’ heavy-duty electric line-up has been selected as International Truck of the Year 2027. This includes Volvo FH, FM, FMX Electric, and FH Aero Electric. The new electric range offers increased range, improved payload, and reduced charging time compared

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  • Four more Scania trucks receive Euro NCAP’s top rating

    on Sep 15, 26 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Four more Scania trucks receive Euro NCAP’s top rating

    A quartet of Scania trucks have achieved a five-star rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP’s Safer Trucks Programme assessment. Joining Scania’s L-series and P-series trucks, which received Euro NCAP’s top rating earlier this year, are a pair of R-series and G-series trucks in 4×2 tractor and 6×2 rigid forms respectively. Euro NCAP recognised the R-series for its strong performance in Safe Driving and Collision Avoidance evaluation tests. The G-series also scored well for its balanced safety performance. Euro NCAP testers described it as a safe all-rounder when specified with the appropriate safety equipment

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  • Andrew Ingredients streamlines transport and warehouse management with Pocket Box Fleet

    on Sep 10, 26 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Andrew Ingredients streamlines transport and warehouse management with Pocket Box Fleet

    Andrew Ingredients, a leading ingredients supplier for the bakery and food services sectors, has used vehicle and asset management solution, Pocket Box Fleet, to transform its transport and warehouse operations. Since adopting the software, the company has streamlined its management processes, enabling it to strengthen safety compliance, reduce maintenance costs by 10%, and free up more than 40 hours of time each week. “Following strong and consistent growth in recent years, I would not be able to coordinate our compliance and maintenance requirements without Pocket Box Fleet,” explains Sammy Adams, Operations Manager at Andrew Ingredients. “The

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  • Enterprise Flex-E-Rent targets fleet digitisation innovation with SureCam partnership  

    on Aug 27, 26 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Enterprise Flex-E-Rent targets fleet digitisation innovation with SureCam partnership  

    Enterprise Flex-E-Rent, a leading provider of commercial vehicle hire solutions, has teamed up with SureCam to explore innovation within the marketplace and support its connected fleet strategy. The partnership takes advantage of SureCam’s video-enabled telematics ecosystem, bringing together a growing number of industry specialists – including Peoplesafe and Optimize – with the aim of developing integrated technology solutions. “We are looking at how we can leverage more from technology as part of our ambitious fleet digitisation strategy,” explains James Walker, Group SMR Manager at Enterprise Flex-E-Rent. “Working closely with SureCam and its partners, we are

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  • Queclink Boosts Fleet and Asset Tracking for Freight and Logistics

    on Aug 18, 26 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Queclink Boosts Fleet and Asset Tracking for Freight and Logistics

    Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has launched a rechargeable tracker designed for freight and logistics applications such as HGVs, trailer, cargo and equipment monitoring. The compact GL330MG device possesses optimised power consumption and advanced connectivity, enabling extended battery life without sacrificing real-time responsiveness, location visibility and ease of deployment. “Most battery-powered trackers face a familiar power management dilemma. Either keep the device continuously responsive and quickly drain the battery or put it into a sleep mode and make it unreachable until the next scheduled report,” explains Vernon Bonser, International

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  • Road transport operators turning to technology for protection against fuel theft risk

    on Aug 5, 26 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Road transport operators turning to technology for protection against fuel theft risk

    There is mounting unease within the road transport sector regarding the risk of diesel theft, says technology specialist Brigade Electronics, as organised criminal gangs look to exploit the high costs caused by fuel price volatility. According to the company’s Global Telematics Lead Engineer, James Tyrrell, these concerns have driven a significant increase in enquiries during the past six months from hauliers seeking anti-theft solutions to combat the growing threat. “Diesel theft has emerged as a critical concern this year due to an increasing number of incidents both in the UK and mainland Europe,” explains James

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  • Camera Telematics wins Safety Innovation Award from UK Ports  

    on Jul 3, 26 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Camera Telematics wins Safety Innovation Award from UK Ports  

    Camera Telematics has been recognised by UK Ports, the trade authority tasked with supporting and advancing the ports and maritime industry, for its commitment to dockside safety. The Safety Innovation Award was presented at the recent UK Ports Seawork Exhibition 2026 to celebrate the impact of advanced technology solutions that are providing added protection and peace of mind to anyone working in the port environment. The special accolade is part of the UK Ports Innovation Awards, which celebrates excellence across port management, innovation, technology and sustainability. “We have given Camera Telematics this special award because

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  • SureCam launches video enabled worker safety solution

    on Jun 24, 26 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on SureCam launches video enabled worker safety solution

    SureCam and Peoplesafe’s has achieved emergency response times more than 150% quicker than standard 999 calls, providing the fastest and most comprehensive driver protection solution currently available to commercial fleet operators. Following a live trial undertaken in collaboration with Geotab, a global leader in connected vehicle and asset management solutions, the service recorded an average pick-up time of just 6 seconds for all raised alarms that occurred both in and outside the vehicle. “By integrating our video telematics platform with Peoplesafe’s Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), we can provide drivers with a quick and easy way

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