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Isotrak and Wabco take lead in HGV safety improvements

on Dec 3, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Isotrak and Wabco take lead in HGV safety improvements

Special integration between Isotrak fleet management solutions and Wabco’s advanced electronic braking systems (EBS) is set to make trailers safer. The integrated safety system provides real-time monitoring of the trailer EBS, notifying drivers and back office staff of the health of the braking system, roll stability activation alarms, door openings and temperature information if connected to the trailer refrigeration unit

Hermes chooses Renault

on Dec 2, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Hermes chooses Renault

In an important conquest deal, Hermes, the UK’s leading consumer delivery specialist, has taken its first Renault trucks on contract hire from BRS into its 600-strong DAF dominated fleet

Stardes puts DAF Euro 6 tractor unit into service

on Dec 2, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Stardes puts DAF Euro 6 tractor unit into service

Stardes, the UK’s leading provider of high quality specialist international transport services to the concert tour and event industries, has put its first Euro 6 tractor unit into service as part of a major fleet renewal programme

AKW invests over £600k on vehicle fleet

on Nov 27, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on AKW invests over £600k on vehicle fleet

A leading logistics specialist in Manchester is driving forward with its ambitious expansion plans as it invests £694,000 in new trucks and trailers

Charity’s African cycle ride raises £45k

on Nov 27, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Charity’s African cycle ride raises £45k

More than a dozen cyclists from the transport industry battled the heat and unforgiving terrain of Uganda to raise £45,000 for Transaid in its 15th anniversary year

Focus on theft in logistics and warehousing sector

on Nov 21, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Focus on theft in logistics and warehousing sector

As the credit crunch tightens, requirement for investigations into workplace theft has increased dramatically. The logistics and warehousing industry is not alone in issues with employee theft but it is an area where thefts such as fuel and product are an issue

New HGV route planner unveiled

on Nov 19, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on New HGV route planner unveiled

www.ukhaulier.co.uk, the online haulage industry directory and services provider has released a product many have wanted for so many years – a 100 per cent tailored HGV route planner for the

Driven to distraction !

on Nov 18, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Driven to distraction !

As 2013 Road Safety Week was launched today (18 November) – the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has supported the national campaign by voicing the importance to drivers to stay focussed and not be distracted by the phone when behind the wheel

Palletways nominated for four major industry awards

on Nov 12, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Palletways nominated for four major industry awards

Palletways has been shortlisted for four categories in the Global Freight Awards – major accolades that reward best practice in freight and logistics and seeks to help improve industry standards

Specialist Trailer Hire chooses Krone

on Nov 11, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Specialist Trailer Hire chooses Krone

Specialist Trailer Hire, based in Leeds, has expanded its fleet with the addition of six sliding roof Profi Liner curtainsiders from Krone which, says the company, allow 2.7m side-loading clearance within a 4m overall height