Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • 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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  • Applied Driving joins forces with Women in Transport

    on Oct 26, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Applied Driving joins forces with Women in Transport

    Applied Driving, the global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions, has teamed up with not-for-profit organisation Women in Transport to help promote diversity and equity in the transport sector. Under the partnership, Applied Driving will become a sponsor of the Women in Transport Advance 2024 mentoring programme, as well as providing 150 members with free access to the Companion+ Mobile Safety app as part of its commitment to supporting road safety

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  • MEPs back industry calls for pragmatism on Euro 7 emission standards

    on Oct 17, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on MEPs back industry calls for pragmatism on Euro 7 emission standards

    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee vote in support of the pragmatic approach on new Euro 7 pollutant emission standard rules proposed by Rapporteur Alexandr Vondra

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  • Applied Driving launches global driver challenge

    on Oct 2, 23 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Applied Driving launches global driver challenge

      Applied Driving has launched a global competition to encourage and reward safe driving behaviour in support of Brake’s annual Road Safety Week campaign. The Driver Safety Challenge is open to all fleet drivers and motorists, with cash and other great prizes available for the top driving performances during the month of November

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