03 Mar
Logistics, Press Release, Technology

RDM targets fleet improvements with Ctrack telematics solution

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RDM Electrical & Mechanical Services has adopted a fleet telematics solution from Ctrack to better support and protect its team of engineers, while targeting operating efficiencies and service improvements. The fleet technology solution has been rolled out across 80 vans that operate nationwide, so the company can gain real-time and historical insight into the vehicle operation and mobile employees in the field.
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03 Mar
Haulage, International, Press Release

Food retailers are targeting customs improvements to tackle the impact of UK–Ireland cross-border delays.

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Food retailers are turning to managed customs solutions backed by smart automation to overcome the growing complexities of transporting goods, especially perishable produce, between the UK and Ireland. According to Sarah-Louise Murray, Customs Manager at Derry Bros, supply chain delays caused by incorrect customs documentation within high-volume, time-sensitive operations are having a significant impact through product loss, inventory shortages and reduced profitability.
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02 Mar
Logistics, Press Release, Transport

Rock Compliance targets fleet safety and insurance improvements with SureCam video telematics

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Rock Compliance, a water and air hygiene specialist, has continued to show its tech-led approach to all things compliance by equipping its nationwide engineering fleet with forward-facing cameras from SureCam to protect drivers, improve road safety and control insurance costs. Since its installation across 200 vans at the end of last year, the vehicle telematics solution has already helped reduce the number of high-risk driving events and at-fault insurance claims.
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