Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • Removing roadworthiness prohibitions

    on May 18, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Removing roadworthiness prohibitions

    From 1 June 2021, any prohibitions for testable vehicles or trailers that are not cleared at the roadside will be referred for a prohibition removal inspection at an ATF, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed

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  • Humanising Autonomy enhances behaviour AI for VisionTrack

    on May 18, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Humanising Autonomy enhances behaviour AI for VisionTrack

    Humanising Autonomy, a behaviour AI company, and VisionTrack, leading in-vehicle video telematics and computer vision provider, have entered into a strategic partnership to bring advanced vulnerable road user (VRU) perception to vehicle operators globally. Humanising Autonomy’s behaviour AI will be integrated into VisionTrack’s Autonomise.ai solution, enabling a nuanced understanding of human behaviour in fleet management and compliance, insurance, road safety and risk management settings

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  • Smart use of data transforms HGV safety and efficiency

    on May 14, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Smart use of data transforms HGV safety and efficiency

    In today’s world, analytics and data are transforming the fleet industry and revolutionising risk management in the HGV arena

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  • Peoplesafe lone worker protection solution now available on Cat® rugged smartphones

    on May 11, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Peoplesafe lone worker protection solution now available on Cat® rugged smartphones

    Peoplesafe has entered into a strategic partnership with Bullitt Group, the global licensee for Cat® phones, to offer a lone worker service in the UK that better protect HGV drivers operating in harsh and unforgiving environments. The Peoplesafe app is now available on Cat phones’ full UK range of rugged smartphones via the integrated Toolbox catalogue, which aids customer discovery and easy installation of relevant apps and content. Peoplesafe offers 24/7 emergency support at the touch of a button. The app also provides enhanced location information to help locate workers in remote locations and includes fall detection

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  • Stena Line and Irish Ferries call for restoration of the Common Travel Area

    on May 6, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Stena Line and Irish Ferries call for restoration of the Common Travel Area

    Irish Ferries and Stena Line, the two key players in Ireland’s ferry industry, are today calling for the reopening of the Common Travel Area (CTA) at the earliest opportunity. They also welcome comments made last week by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, when he talked about the possibility of restoring the Common Travel Area (CTA) between Ireland and Britain as an “initial first step” for the travel and tourism sectors

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  • Dean Leonard joins VisionTrack as Technical Services Manager  

    on May 5, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Dean Leonard joins VisionTrack as Technical Services Manager  

    VisionTrack has extended its engineering and technical services capabilities with the appointment of Dean Leonard. He joins the video telematics specialist as Technical Services Manager and will work closely with customers, partners and internal teams to enhance its technical support and vehicle installation operations

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  • Ratification of withdrawal agreement will protect trade with EU says Logistics UK  

    on Apr 28, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Ratification of withdrawal agreement will protect trade with EU says Logistics UK  

    Business group Logistics UK, which represents all sectors of the industry, has welcomed news today (28 April 2021) that the European Parliament has accepted the terms of the Trade and Customs Agreement (TCA) which was announced on 24 December 2020. 

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  • Logistics UK and  CBW launch second merger and acquisition  report  

    on Apr 26, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Logistics UK and  CBW launch second merger and acquisition  report  

    Almost a third (30%) of logistics leaders are more likely to undertake Merger & Acquisition (M&A) activity in Q1 2021 than they were 12 months ago, according to a report launched today (26 April 2021) by business group Logistics UK, in partnership with leading accountancy firm

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  • Cement transporter saves on tyres and time with AES workshop solutions

    on Apr 22, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Cement transporter saves on tyres and time with AES workshop solutions

     Cris Services Group, the Purfleet-based concrete haulier and commercial repairs specialist, has reduced workshop costs, extended tyre life and cut vehicle downtime since acquiring a Josam wheel alignment system and portable heat inductor from AES

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  • Protecting lone workers in transport and logistics

    on Apr 21, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Protecting lone workers in transport and logistics

    Peoplesafe is holding a free webinar to provide guidance on protecting lone workers in the road transport and logistics sector.  The online event will be held on Wednesday 28th April at 10.30am GMT and will discuss the threats facing drivers and other vulnerable staff; the legal responsibilities of businesses working within the supply chain; and the steps needed to safeguard those working alone

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