productSmart trailer telematics key to new order
Haulier Kelly International has bought six new Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders, fitted with the manufacturer’s trailer telematics system to help increase trailer uptime and traceability.
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productFirm launches ‘game-changing’ refrigeration for last-mile
The compact refrigeration units are said to suit storing refrigerated products in small vehicles without the need for a roof mounted cooling unit.
productReal-time delivery tracking added to major Scottish distribution contract
CJ Lang goes live with TranSend ePOD to provide real-time delivery tracking and a tailored delivery service to 300 SPAR stores in Scotland.
productWorker fatally struck by lorry
A grain store company has been fined following the death of a worker at its site in Linton, Cambridgeshire.
productConnected driver-centric long-haul truck launches
The on-road Iveco S-WAY is the first vehicle in the new Iveco WAY heavy range developed to deliver a complete package of features and services focused on the driver, on sustainability and on an advanced level of connectivity enabling new customised services.
articleReport calls for collaboration on mapping to promote self-driving
The national mapping agency Ordnance Survey and Government backed self-driving hub, Zenzic, lay out the importance of collaborative mapping in the development of self-driving vehicles.
articleCould LGV assessors identify mental health issues in your drivers?
Having properly trained in-house LGV Driver Assessors could help employers to improve the mental health of their drivers, says the RTITB Instructor Academy, the UK’s only centre dedicated to Instructor training.
productSainsbury’s seals hot food home delivery deal with Deliveroo
The grocer is looking for a slice of the UK’s fast-growing food delivery market, teaming up with Deliveroo to bring freshly baked sourdough pizzas straight from the supermarket counter to customers’ homes.
articleFORS helps members boost green credentials
With tough governmental targets on air quality now the responsibility of local authority bodies, and Clean Air Zones in place in major UK cities, environmental efficiency is now even more important for fleets operating in urban areas.
productParcel carrier Yodel adds CollectPlus branding to trailers
Yodel has taken delivery of 50 new twin axle Cartwright trailers featuring both brands.
productEddie Stobart offers graduates guaranteed jobs
The 3PL has partnered with The University of Bolton to launch a three-year BSc degree programme in Logistics & Supply Chain Management that guarantees a graduate job for successful students.
productTile Mountain reduces stock damage in transit
The online retailer transports almost 35,000 pallets of tiles annually through Pall-Ex.
productOptical and radar sensors chosen for HGV platooning trial
The £8.1 million Government funded project will feature a bespoke version of Fusion Processing’s CAVstar system.
productFuel efficiency boost for operator
Logistics manager drives down fuel costs as 3PL invests in new trucks.
productDouble deck trailers allows Hermes to slash mileage
Hermes has bought 32 double decker trailers, which it says will allow it to reduce the number of miles its drivers travel by up to 1.5 million a year.
productOperation Brock puts Brexit onus on hauliers
Government plans to strengthen compliance with Operation Brock (the queueing system to be introduced for lorries in Kent in the event of a No Deal Brexit) will place the responsibility to travel with correct documentation on haulage businesses, despite a lack of clarity on the actual paperwork required, according to FTA.
articleLooking ahead to electric trucks on UK roads
While the adoption of battery-powered vans is gaining momentum in the UK, the future of electric trucks is less clear, according to Gary Dodsworth, UK director at Rhenus UK.
newsDHL Supply Chain buys 1000 new vehicles
The 3PL will invest £90 million putting over 1,000 new vehicles into service in the UK during 2019.
articleAKW Medicare maintain full throughput while extending warehouse
When UK bathroom and kitchen manufacturer AKW Medicare needed to expand its storage capacity, Aganto was able to provide a solution and a hassle-free implementation.
productYodel invents trailer safety gate
Yodel has partnered with trailer manufacturer Cartwright to develop a safety gate system designed to reduce accidents as part of the latest addition to its trailer fleet.
