Paragon is offering vehicle routing and scheduling software with new functionality aimed at helping transport planners to comply with the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS) and similar time-sensitive...
Routing
The RHA (Road Haulage Association) is warning that consumers “could see empty shelves this Christmas” as the truck drivers shortage impacts distribution and the government fails to act.
Driver / People Management
UK haulage firm KBC Logistics says that installing TomTom Telematics across its 120-strong fleet of 44-tonne articulated trucks has cut speeding instances by 95%.
Telematics
FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) training specialist Road Skills is launching an online record-keeping system aimed at making life easier for vehicle fleet mangers.
Driver / People Management
Next week’s new Freight in the City event (27 October, Alexandra Palace, London) will see LowCVP calling on vehicle manufacturers, fleet operators and local authorities to go for HGVs that cut carbon,...
Alternative Fuels
New apprenticeship standards for bus and coach technician, bus and coach engineering manager, and heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician have been approved, and are expected to be available...
Apprenticeships
Ryder has added 200 new Euro 6 refrigerated trucks and vans, together with 90 new refrigerated box trailers as part of its renewal programme for the cold chain rental fleet.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
XPO Logistics’ first dual-fuel diesel and LNG (liquefied natural gas) trucks in the UK are now being refuelled at BOC’s new LNG station in Teesport, Middlesbrough.
Alternative Fuels
MAN is backing the RHA’s (Road Haulage Association) national campaign to raise the profile of road transport during next week’s National Lorry Week (26—31 October) – taking trucks to events across...
Driver / People Management
British bus builder ADL (Alexander Dennis) and Chinese BYD, the world’s largest electric bus manufacturer, have signed a £660 million joint venture deal that will see 200 12-metre single-deck buses...
Electric Vehicles
Guthrie Engineering Services, has taken delivery of a set of six Totalkare cable-free lifts following the opening of its Bishop's Stortford workshop.
Lifting Equipment
Nationwide vehicle transport logistics specialist DF Services has given a glowing review to the Ringfeder 5085T ball coupling fitted to its recently purchased Volvo/Rolfo car transporter outfit.
Drawbar / Drawbar Assemblies