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.
EV commercial fleet software specialist ZeroMission has strengthened its senior executive team with the appointment of Alan Crowley as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He will be responsible for leading technology innovation within the business, using the latest advances in AI, machine learning and data analytics to help shape the future of electric mobility and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) fleet management.
Dennis Eagle, a global leader in the design and manufacture of refuse collection vehicles, has installed advanced dashcams on 112 vans as part of a video-enabled driver protection solution. The fleet and video telematics system from SureCam has been integrated with Peoplesafe’s lone worker service to achieve the highest level of safety both in and outside the vehicle for its team of service engineers.
Cross-border road transport businesses need to be ready for the latest customs change for cargo coming from the EU or face significant delays and disruption according to Colin Robb, Head of Operations & Sales at Derry Bros. From 31 October 2024, Safety and Security (S&S) declarations will be required for all EU imports, so operators need to work closely with customers to ensure the processes are in place for the updated requirements.
Already an accomplished sustainability manager and recognised ‘woman in construction and engineering’ champion, Riona Ainge has been appointed to lead SYSTRA’s sustainability efforts, focusing on reducing carbon footprint and broadening social value.
Queclink Wireless Solutions and 3Dtracking are holding an industry webinar to discuss the evolution of the dashcam and how the latest advances are creating significant opportunities for fleets. The online event will bring together technology specialists from each company to examine market trends and innovations, which will help vehicle operators to target road safety, risk management and operational improvements.
A haulage company owner has been sentenced to prison for violent disorder during a riot outside a hotel accommodating asylum seekers in Rotherham.
Maritime Transport has placed an order for 150 new Volvo FH Aero 6×2 tractor units equipped with I-Save technology. The company has already received the first 20 units, which are now operational across its 41 depots. These new additions complement an existing fleet of 525 Volvo FH units with I-Save, all part of Maritime’s commitment to improving fuel efficiency as a key aspect of its environmental strategy.
With the emergence of increasingly flexible and scalable solutions, more and more manufacturers are choosing to automate their intralogistics processes.
Ecommerce fulfilment is prone to frequent and often dramatic spikes in demand, and this causes retailers significant challenges in the packing area. How can businesses smooth the curve and cope with these peaks when labour resources are so scarce?
