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  • Paragon expands vehicle tracking integration  

    on Oct 4, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Paragon expands vehicle tracking integration  

    Paragon Software Systems is increasing the number of vehicle tracking systems its routing and scheduling software integrates with to meet growing demand from customers across the globe.  Singapore-based Astrata Group’s fleet management solution is the latest system to be interfaced, with five further partner integrations planned over the coming months. Paragon customers can take advantage of many of the most frequently used tracking systems worldwide to increase the visibility of their transport operations in real-time resulting in reduced costs and increased customer service

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  • FTA says Silvertown Tunnel commitment is excellent news

    on Oct 4, 16 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA says Silvertown Tunnel commitment is excellent news

    The announcement today of the go ahead for the Silvertown Tunnel has been described as excellent news for east London by the Freight Transport Association

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  • Stena Line celebrates five successful years on Belfast routes

    on Oct 3, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Stena Line celebrates five successful years on Belfast routes

    Leading ferry company Stena Line is celebrating a very successful first five years on its Belfast to Liverpool and Heysham routes which have experienced significant growth following their acquisition from

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  • IRHA wants government action on insurance

    on Sep 29, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on IRHA wants government action on insurance

    The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is calling on the government to introduce legislation that would facilitate haulage operators in getting insurance out of state

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  • Goodyear A grade low rolling resistance truck tyres at IAA

    on Sep 28, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Goodyear A grade low rolling resistance truck tyres at IAA

    Goodyear Super Fuelmax prototype truck tyres will be unveiled at the 2016 IAA commercial vehicle show in Hanover this September. The prototype steer and drive tyres, which boast fuel saving A EU label grades, will be fitted to one of the trucks on display at the DAF stand, which all stand out in highest fuel efficiency

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  • Dashcam saves van driver from road rage motorist

    on Sep 27, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Dashcam saves van driver from road rage motorist

    A dashcam saved a van driver from a violent clash with a road rage motorist. The SmartWitness footage captures the terrifying moment the two drivers almost came to blows

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  • IRU flags driver shortage

    on Sep 27, 16 • in News, UK, UK News • with Comments Off on IRU flags driver shortage

    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is flagging the lack of skilled drivers as an increasing problem for for road transport operators

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  • Van security system offers protection against electronic vehicle theft

    on Sep 26, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on Van security system offers protection against electronic vehicle theft

    Intelligent Installations has introduced a security system to protect van fleet operators against the rising risk of electronic vehicle theft. With criminal gangs increasingly using clever techniques to steal light commercial vehicles, the Ghost Immobiliser connects to the CANbus system and communicates with the vehicle’s engine control unit (ECU) to offer added security against key-cloning, hacking and even key theft

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  • Dangerous driving captured on 3G vehicle camera

    on Sep 22, 16 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Dangerous driving captured on 3G vehicle camera

    A 3G vehicle camera captured the reckless behaviour of a Ford Fiesta driver, which resulted in a serious crash on the A76 near Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire, Scotland. The IT1000 device from Intelligent Telematics, fitted on a commercial vehicle, recorded the irresponsible overtake that led to the collision with two vans. Miraculously no one suffered a serious injury, but multiple vehicles were damaged during the incident with debris scattered over the road

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  • Continental unveils ContiConnect tyre management system

    on Sep 21, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Continental unveils ContiConnect tyre management system

    Continental, the worldwide premium tyre manufacturer and technology company has launched “ContiConnect, a tyre information and management system for commercial fleets. ContiConnect monitors, analyses and reports tyre pressure and temperature for the entire fleet based on data collected by the proven ContiPressureCheck sensors

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