Archive for the ‘UK’ Category

  • Wincanton uses fleXipod to boost customer service

    on Oct 18, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Wincanton uses fleXipod to boost customer service

    Wincanton has adopted Paragon’s fleXipod proof of delivery and fulfilment solution for its multi-client home delivery operation to help enhance the consumer experience and streamline workflow processes. Wincanton plans on using the system across its delivery operation that is responsible for handling more than 200,000 furniture deliveries a year. 

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  • RHA expresses sadness over death of illegal migrant

    on Oct 18, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA expresses sadness over death of illegal migrant

    The Road Haulage Association is saddened to learn of the death of an illegal migrant found in the back of an HGV after it stopped at a lorry park on the A20 in Kent, on Tuesday morning

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  • DAF Trucks gets a clearer view at Freight in the City

    on Oct 18, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on DAF Trucks gets a clearer view at Freight in the City

    Improved visibility is high on the agenda for DAF Trucks at Freight in the City Expo in November with pride of place on its show stand going to a CF 440 FAD low-height 8×4 rigid tipper, featuring low-mounted cab and a ‘ClearView’ passenger door window

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  • Stena Line adds extra pre-Christmas freight capacity

    on Oct 18, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Stena Line adds extra pre-Christmas freight capacity

    Leading ferry company Stena Line is adding additional freight capacity to its busy Belfast-Liverpool service in support of the retail sector as it starts to ramp up for its key pre-Christmas trading period. 

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  • Truck Competence at the Auto Trade EXPO

    on Oct 17, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Truck Competence at the Auto Trade EXPO

    Upwards on 75 exhibitors at the Auto Trade EXPO will be displaying the “Truck Competence” sign, signifying that the company offers a range of products or services of interest to the haulage sector

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  •  3G vehicle cameras play crucial role in minimising insurance claims

    on Oct 16, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on  3G vehicle cameras play crucial role in minimising insurance claims

    3G vehicle cameras are playing a crucial role in minimising insurance claims, with some fleet operators already achieving claim cost savings of up to 50 per cent. This was the view of speakers at the Claims Technology Seminar, a joint event held by Intelligent Telematics, Sopp+Sopp and Collision Management Systems for over 45 professionals from the fleet and insurance sectors. However, the presenters also highlighted the importance of having the right processes in place to make best use of the technology and take advantage of first notification of loss (FNOL)

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  • Seven Telematics further expands its UK sales team

    on Oct 13, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Seven Telematics further expands its UK sales team

    As part of its planned business expansion in the UK, Seven Telematics has announced the appointment of Jonathan Wiggins, who joins the UK sales team at the Newark based manufacturer in the role of Business Development Executive

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  • TIP now offers moving floor semi-trailer solutions

    on Oct 12, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on TIP now offers moving floor semi-trailer solutions

    In conjunction with leading moving floor trailer manufacturers, TIP Trailer Services is now applying its many years of experience in sourcing, financing and managing semi-trailers to provide a range of rental, leasing and maintenance solutions for moving floor trailers in the

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  • RHA welcomes news on French military deployment

    on Oct 11, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on RHA welcomes news on French military deployment

    The Road Haulage Association has welcomed news that the French military are being deployed to carry out security checks on trucks – something for which the Association has been campaigning for nearly eighteen months

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  • Cash-for-crash fraudsters target vehicle dealership fleets

    on Oct 11, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Cash-for-crash fraudsters target vehicle dealership fleets

    Cash-for-crash fraudsters are targeting vehicle dealership fleets because they are seen as a ‘soft touch’ for bogus claims. A leading Midlands dealership was being hit with 40 bogus claims a year for its branded repair vans, courtesy cars and test vehicles

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