Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • MEPs have backed new rules to reduce road transport emissions

    on Dec 5, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on MEPs have backed new rules to reduce road transport emissions

    MEPs have agreed with the levels proposed by the European Commission for pollutant emissions (such as nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and ammonia) for passenger cars and have proposed an additional breakdown of emissions into three categories for light commercial vehicles based on their weight. The adopted text proposes stricter limits for exhaust emissions by buses and HGVs, including levels set for real driving emissions

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  • EU ready to revise HGV driving licence rules

    on Dec 5, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on EU ready to revise HGV driving licence rules

    The European Commission’s proposal to revise the driving licence rules provides the possibility to remove some of the major barriers to attracting more talent to the EU pool of drivers, according to the International Road Transport Union

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  • Johnsons Hotel Linen chooses Tiger Trailers

    on Dec 4, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Johnsons Hotel Linen chooses Tiger Trailers

    Johnsons Hotel Linen, one of the UK’s largest hotel laundry hire and service providers, has begun introducing to its fleet fifty-two rigids and three fixed double decks manufactured by Tiger Trailers, with an emphasis on durability to meet its demanding operations

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  • Preparing for Peak Season Precision

    on Nov 29, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Preparing for Peak Season Precision

    Preparing for the rise and fall in demand around peak season shopping is nothing new to retailers – certainly not for pure-play ecommerce brands who are reliant on what is often a single, make-or-break, touchpoint with their consumer audience: the point of order fulfilment. 

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  • IRU calls for standard salary calculation template

    on Nov 29, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on IRU calls for standard salary calculation template

    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have asked the European Commission to develop a standard salary calculation template for HGV drivers across Europe

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  • Transport companies and unions sign sustainability and just transition pact

    on Nov 28, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Transport companies and unions sign sustainability and just transition pact

    The IRU and ITF have reinforced their commitment to drive a just transition and improve the accessibility and attractiveness of the commercial driver profession with a Just Transition for Transport pledge

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  • Pocket Box scoops Northern Ireland Road Safety Award

    on Nov 22, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Pocket Box scoops Northern Ireland Road Safety Award

    Pocket Box, the vehicle and driver management software specialist, was a winner at the Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards. The company received the business category for the development of innovative fleet technology applications that are helping vehicle operators to improve road safety, protect drivers and enhance compliance

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  • AYBL chooses Descartes Peoplevox Warehouse Management System

    on Nov 21, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on AYBL chooses Descartes Peoplevox Warehouse Management System

    U.K.-based ecommerce brand AYBL, an innovative online retailer of activewear, has transformed its warehouse and fulfilment capabilities by replacing paper-based picking and manual fulfilment practices with Descartes Peoplevox warehouse management system (WMS)

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  • Applied Driving offers fleets free access to driver education resources

    on Nov 20, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Applied Driving offers fleets free access to driver education resources

    Applied Driving, the global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions, is offering free access to its e-learning module library and complimentary downloadable resources to coincide with Brake’s annual Road Safety Week campaign. The company is encouraging fleets to take advantage of the free resources during November to help support drivers with the tools they need to improve safe driving behaviour

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  • Surecam webinar to discuss fleet driver safety

    on Nov 15, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Surecam webinar to discuss fleet driver safety

    SureCam, the leading provider of connected dash cameras and video telematics solutions, is holding an industry webinar to discuss the growing threat to commercial fleet drivers, especially those working alone, out of hours and in remote locations. The online event – titled From Aggression to Assurance: Safeguarding Drivers with Advanced Fleet Safety Technology – will be hosted in partnership with personal safety specialist, Peoplesafe, and include speakers from leading vehicle operators

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