28 Oct
Employees, Press Release

Rushlift opens Centre of Excellence for training at Northampton HQ

Rushlift, the national full-service provider of materials handling equipment (MHE), has opened a Centre of Excellence for training forklift truck maintenance engineers and drivers at its Northampton HQ. The investment provides state-of-the-art facilities, alongside highly skilled trainers, allowing Rushlift to open-up its training capabilities to businesses across the country.

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23 Oct
Drivers, Employees, Haulage

Blackout Technologies targets smartphone distraction behind the wheel to boost fleet and driver safety

Blackout Technologies aims to dramatically cut the number of vehicle collisions caused by distracted driving with the launch of an industry-first mobile device blocking tool. The in-vehicle solution prevents unauthorised access to smartphone apps and prevents notifications when behind the wheel, removing the temptation for fleet drivers to take their eyes off the road and discouraging illegal device usage.

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10 Oct
Future, Haulage

RHA Calls for Industry Support Ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget

Richard Smith, Chief Executive of the Road Haulage Association (RHA), is urging all haulage, coach, and van operators to take immediate action by contacting their MPs ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget on 30 October. With the Chancellor preparing to outline her fiscal plans, the RHA is calling on industry stakeholders to ensure the vital concerns of the transport sector are heard at this critical time.

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