The Upply Ti IRU European road freight rates index for Europe hit an all-time high in Q1 2022 as rising cost pressures, supply and capacity disruptions, regulatory change and war in Ukraine created a potent mix of rate drivers
Read More »sopp+sopp, the leading accident management company, has teamed up with video telematics specialist VisionTrack to launch an auto FNOL service for commercial fleets. Using the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision, the solution will help to validate driver welfare, streamline claims handling and reduce insurance costs
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Accora, the medical seating and bed manufacturer, has teamed up with Ctrack by Inseego to upgrade its fleet telematics with integrated AI dashcams and advanced driver behaviour monitoring. The company is rolling-out the solution across its fleet of vans, operated nationwide by its team of product specialists and engineers, to improve road safety and meet duty of care requirements. Initial results have already demonstrated a 20% reduction in harsh driving events and an associated 15% improvement in fuel efficiency
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The European Commission has adopted new EU standards and procedures to support the development of a network of safe and secure truck parking areas throughout the EU. The initiative is intended to improve resting conditions for drivers, and to protect them from violence and cargo crime
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Leading Ireland-based freight transport and logistics firm Caffrey International has invested in its fleet of Mercedes-Benz trucks by completing an order for 29 new Actros tractor units
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HGV drivers will benefit from £20 million to improve roadside facilities, as part of continued Government action with industry to boost driver welfare and tackle the effects of the global driver shortage in the
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Operation Brock – a Kent traffic management system intended to keep vehicles moving when there is disruption to travel across the English Channel – is leaving hundreds of HGV drivers stuck without access to basic hygiene facilities, food and water, according to Logistics UK, one of the UK’s biggest business groups
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VisionTrack is the official video telematics provider to the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) for the second year running. The company has teamed up with Truck Sport UK to deliver an advanced vehicle camera solution for 20 race trucks that will compete in the BTRC’s Division One and Division Two. It will support race activity management throughout the seven-round event, as well as provide high-quality footage for broadcast and media opportunities
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Road Safe NI, the road safety charity in Northern Ireland, has teamed up with Pocket Box to launch a free vehicle management app that helps motorists to keep road legal and compliant. The Road Safe NI-branded tool – available for both Apple and Android smartphones – is designed to overcome many of the headaches of car ownership by storing required paperwork and providing helpful reminders of key dates
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FTA Ireland has called on government to review the current Diesel Rebate Scheme (DRS) and make it accessible for all commercial fleet operators
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