Tiger on a Roll with Stena Line
Back to back Randox Grand National winner Tiger Roll, travelled back to Dublin with Stena Line sailing from Holyhead to Dublin after creating history at Aintree by becoming the only horse since Red Rum...
View ArticleIveco appoints Heavy Business Line Director
Iveco has appointed Kirk Freezer as its new Heavy Business Line Director, with responsibility for the Eurocargo, Stralis and Trakker ranges in the UK and Ireland. Freezer joins the company after 15...
View ArticleProVision Go showcased at IRHA conference
ProVision, joint sponsors of the IRHA conference at the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell in Co. Cavan last weekend showcased its new ProVision Go app over the weekend. ProVision’s Marketing Manager,...
View ArticleBrexit on the brink
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is reminding logistics businesses that, at this stage, Friday is still the legal date for the UK to leave the European Union. With that in mind, FTA is advising...
View ArticleParagon enhances fleXipod with track my driver functionality
Paragon has enhanced its fleXipod proof of delivery system with a map-based track my driver service. This functionality enables logistics operations to provide customers with access to live status...
View ArticleHighways England chief to address Microlise Transport Conference
Elliot Shaw, Executive Director of Strategy and Planning at Highways England, is set to address 1,200 delegates at the Microlise Transport Conference in May. Highways England is the government-owned...
View ArticleFTA addresses skills shortage
Logistics businesses should take the chance to speak out against the worsening skills shortage, according to FTA, as it calls on industry to support the call for evidence launched by the All-Party...
View ArticleLorries at sea – urgent safety advice
Urgent safety advice has been issued by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) to all lorry drivers who use ferries. This follows an incident where lorries toppled over on a ferry vehicle deck...
View ArticleIRU leads discussions on the future of automated road freight transport
Automation technologies and their potential to transform the road freight transport business were explored in a session jointly organised by the International Road Transport (IRU) and Volvo at the...
View ArticleStena Edda floats out in China
Leading ferry company Stena Line has achieved another major milestone in its fleet investment program with the ‘float out’ ceremony of the second vessel in its next generation E-Flexer series. . The...
View ArticleCtrack launches ultra compact tracking devices
Ctrack by Inseego has introduced two wireless tracking devices to extend its range of battery-powered telematics solutions. The BX500 and BX600 units are ideal for use in all HGVs and vans, as well as...
View ArticleFruehauf re-enters platform trailer market
After 15 years absence, Fruehauf Limited has re-entered the Platform trailer market with a completely redesigned model. Available in straight Platform or PSK variants and with or without sockets and...
View ArticleFirst Renault Sport Racing line-up at Truckfest 2019
Visitors to Renault Trucks Stand L1 at this year’s Truckfest Peterborough will be the first in the UK to see the full Renault Sport Racing line-up, from F1 car to Megane RS 300 Trophy and the Range...
View ArticleSolent Transport Services specify Krone Box Liners
Solent Transport Services are first in the UK to add an underslung genset to Krone’s sliding bogie Box Liner container carrier, thereby providing power for refrigerated shipping containers. Based in...
View ArticleGray & Adams set to showcase capabilities at CV Show
Gray & Adams will be showcasing its unrivalled capability for bespoke product design at the road transport industry’s biggest event of the year. The UK’s leading manufacturer of...
View ArticleBrake testing specialist joins TotalKare
TotalKare’s move into the brake testing arena has gathered pace this week, with the appointment of one of the sector’s leading experts. Graham Simmons, who has been working with garage equipment for...
View ArticleTelematics pioneers Lytx at CV Show
Lytx, the San Diego-based technology company that’s led the development of in-cab video telematics technology, will be meeting the transport industry at next week’s CV show in Birmingham. The company,...
View ArticleTruck Parking Europe reaches new milestone
Truck Parking Europe reached a new milestone this week, connecting its S40th secure truck parking location to its booking platform. With eight new locations in the last two months, the platform is...
View ArticleLatest version of Paragon routing and scheduling sofware released
Paragon Software Systems has released the latest version of its routing and scheduling software. With transport operators around the globe struggling to meet growing customer demands and manage rising...
View ArticleHannon Transport adds 80 new Schmitz Cargobull reefers
Irish-based operator Hannon Transport has expanded its fleet with 80 new Schmitz Cargobull reefers, fitted with sophisticated telematics to provide a completely traceable cold chain for...
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