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  • In-cab camera benefits explained

    on Jun 25, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on In-cab camera benefits explained

    In-cab cameras have been around for over 10 years now but there are still many, very different views about this technology. As with most technology, this equipment has moved on tremendously during this period with some state-of-the-art cameras now in the market place. However, there are still mixed views from the logistics industry and insurance companies about the best use and benefits provided by in-cab cameras. So, are the benefits of in-cab cameras over stated or under appreciated

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  • Travis Perkins partners with Tranzaura

    on Jun 22, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Travis Perkins partners with Tranzaura

    Travis Perkins plc, the leading supplier of building materials, has implemented the TranzSafety software system across all its sites in the

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  • Volvo Trucks certifies synthetic diesel HVO for all engines

    on Jun 22, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Volvo Trucks certifies synthetic diesel HVO for all engines

    After extensive field testing of the renewable synthetic diesel HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils), Volvo Trucks has approved the fuel for all its Euro-5 engines and are preparing certifications for Euro-6. The HVO performed the same as regular diesel, but reduced CO2 emissions between 30 and 90 per cent

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  • Carrier Transicold UK secures major order from Culina

    on Jun 22, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Carrier Transicold UK secures major order from Culina

    Food and drink supply chain specialist Culina has ordered 83 Vector™ 1550 trailer refrigeration units from Carrier Transicold UK as part of its 2015 fleet investment strategy. 

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  • Oversize reactor travels across Black Sea with RTL

    on Jun 22, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Oversize reactor travels across Black Sea with RTL

    Rostov-on-Don, Russia based project logistics provider RTL LLC signed a contract last year with leading Italian manufacturer Walter Tosto for the delivery of equipment to Russian oil and gas company Tatneft’s construction facility in Nizhnekamsk

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  • RHA warns on driver shortage

    on Jun 18, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA warns on driver shortage

    The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the positive news of rising employment but warned of a chronic skills shortage that is affecting the UK road haulage industry. 

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  • New FTA Drivers’ Handbook now available

    on Jun 18, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on New FTA Drivers’ Handbook now available

    The new edition of the Freight Transport Association’s Drivers’ Handbook is now available, containing key compliance information which must be provided to all drivers of large and heavy goods vehicles. 

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  • IMS supports two-time TT winner

    on Jun 17, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on IMS supports two-time TT winner

    IMS Limited, exclusive distributors of SAF-HOLLAND automotive equipment and VSE trailer steering systems in the UK and Ireland, has a long association with supporting Road Racing Motorcycling in the UK and this season is no different. Gary Johnson is set to win podium positions in many of this seasons road races, backed by a formidable support team and Kawasaki and Yamaha machinery

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  • RHA demands government intervention on truck driver shortage

    on Jun 17, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA demands government intervention on truck driver shortage

    The Road Haulage Association has demanded government intervention to help with the chronic truck driver shortage, which is having a profound effect on the UK’s supply chain and which threatens to slow the UK economic recovery

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  • Spartacus partners with Verilocation for confidential fleet control

    on Jun 16, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Spartacus partners with Verilocation for confidential fleet control

    Spartacus Solutions, using the Reisswolf methodology for secure destruction, who is arguably the leading secure document destruction and recycling specialists, report an 8% reduction in fuel consumption and 10% cut in insurance premiums since installing in-cab cameras and vehicle tracking from Verilocation

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