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Brit-Pol cuts costs while Mandata TMS suppo...

Jul 13, 2020Comments off

Brit-Pol the fast-expanding logistics specialist reports major savings in POD and accounts processing, just one month after installing Mandata’s TMS system. With the recent addition of 160 new trailers and a further delivery of new trucks

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Runaway tyre smashes into HGV

Jul 10, 2020Comments off

“If that wheel had hit a car rather than one of my lorries we would be talking about a fatality today.”  This is the stark warning of a leading haulier who is urging all drivers to check their vehicles before setting off

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Obscured road signs: what to do and how to ...

Jul 10, 2020Comments off

Breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to report any road signs hidden by trees or bushes. Hidden road signs are at best a nuisance for drivers, and at worst can be

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Renault Trucks Range D Wide Z.E. arrives in...

Jul 10, 2020Comments off

Renault Trucks announces the arrival of the UK’s first right hand drive 100% electric serial production truck, a Range D Wide Z.E. 26 tonne 6×2 rigid. “Today marks a significant milestone in our transformation of urban

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It’s ‘back to business’ as ne...

Jul 09, 2020Comments off

DAF Trucks has said “it’s back to business” as the company embarks upon its ‘25 Years UK Market Leader’ dealer demonstration programme. A total of 32 specially-liveried ‘Pure Excellence’ DAF XF FTG 6×2 tractors with range-topping

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Ontruck continues European expansion

Jul 09, 2020Comments off

Digital road freight platform Ontruck celebrates a major European milestone today as it adds international distribution to its growing product portfolio. The latest service expansion enables shippers to book international full truck loads for long-haul across

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FreshLinc test Ecogen for cool sustainabili...

Jul 09, 2020Comments off

Ahead of the red diesel rebate changes scheduled for April 2022, Spalding-based Freshlinc are testing an Ecogen system as part of their ongoing campaign to reduce diesel emissions and running costs for their temperature-controlled vehicle fleet.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans launches Servicecare Mai...

Jul 09, 2020Comments off

Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd has launched new ServiceCare Maintenance plans to further support customers during challenging times, helping them to budget the cost of two services for £360.00, plus VAT. The new ServiceCare Maintenance plans consist

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Geotab and Ford expand integrated telematic...

Jul 08, 2020Comments off

Geotab, a global leader in connected and electrified transportation, today announced the availability of the Geotab Integrated Solution for Ford Vehicles in several European countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain and Italy. Enabling the

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Ford introduces automatic electric mode

Jul 08, 2020Comments off

Awareness of how air quality can affect our health is driving cities, companies and individuals to find ways to reduce emissions and take responsibility for their environmental impact.  Technology being introduced by Ford aims to promote