March 2015

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    Enterprise Flex-E-Rent showcases Refrigerental range at IFE

    Enterprise Flex-E-Rent used the event to showcase its comprehensive range of temperature controlled vehicles, which are available through a 21-strong branch network across the UK. As the centrepiece of its stand at IFE this year, Enterprise Flex-E-Rent featured the newest vehicle in its temperature controlled rental fleet – the latest Mercedes Citan L panel van, […]

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    2015 CILT Annual Awards for Excellence now open for entries

    Entries will also be accepted from international based organisations and each finalist will have one representative invited to a Gala Dinner at the London Lancaster Hotel. “Our Annual Awards are a unique opportunity to recognise individuals and companies for their outstanding contributions to the success of the profession, giving organisations the platform to both publicise […]

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    OBS Logistics launches fleet management app for commercial vehicles

    The Android app is available for the TomTom PRO 827x series and extends the use of its photo capture capability and geo location tracking to help companies running a transport operation to manage everyday processes more efficiently. Daily vehicle checks in the VOSA / DVSA format allow drivers to capture details of any defects, with […]

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    Motorway service areas dubbed “woefully” poor by HRHA

    Speaking to the BBC, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “The facilities provided at the vast majority of motorway service areas fall woefully short of what can even be considered to be an acceptable standard. At a time when our industry is facing a massive driver shortage, every issue that affects recruitment is vitally important. […]

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    Trakm8 to demonstrate Fleet Management Solutions tech at CV Show

    The Trakm8 team will be showcasing its full range of solutions at the show on 14-16 April at the NEC, Birmingham, from Trakm8 Prime’s low cost vehicle tracking and Trakm8 ecoN fuel saving with driving behaviour monitoring to Trakm8 Tacho, the automatic remote tachograph download and analytics programme. Trakm8 will also be showcasing the SWIFT […]

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    London operators turn to cyclist safety system

    As companies with customers in the London area, both Boughton and Firow Ltd have optimised the use of their vehicles by installing the Bike Hotspot system as it complies with the requirements of Crossrail, whereby all contracted vehicles must be fitted with safety equipment to alert drivers of nearby cyclists.  Firow Ltd, a leader in […]

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    HSE to provide keynote address at FTA Safety in Logistics Conference

    The event is aimed at ensuring that managers with a responsibility for health and safety within the transport and logistics industry are provided with all the information they need on key industry initiatives, best practice and enforcement focus areas.  The conference is sponsored by Brigade Electronics, Goodyear and Volvo Trucks and supported by the IRTE […]

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    Keeping your employees on the road

    When an employee is out on the road, they become something of an unknown risk factor. From the vehicle they drive to their behaviour behind the wheel, if they are on company time, you have a degree of responsibility for them. Also, if they are driving on company time and anything was to happen while […]

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