07 Apr
Distribution, Drivers, Press Release, Transport

Pilkington Automotive targets fleet performance benefits with Ctrack telematics solution

Pilkington Automotive, the leading AGR distributor and wholesaler, has adopted fleet and video telematics from Ctrack to enhance road safety, boost efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The company is rolling out the advanced solution on all new vans within the company’s 35-strong commercial fleet that operate nationwide delivery service from a network of seven UK locations, including its central distribution centre in Redditch.

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07 Apr
Drivers, Press Release, Technology

Blackout Technologies targets telematics-integrated mobile device blocking to combat smartphone distraction

Blackout Technologies has launched an updated version of its unique mobile device blocking technology that can be combined with leading fleet and video telematics systems to help eliminate smartphone distraction. This integrated approach is predicted to reduce collisions caused by illegal mobile phone usage by between 10 to 20%, preventing many avoidable injuries and deaths.

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25 Mar
Press Release, Transport

New Appointment: Standby UK – Andrew Buxton – Sales & Marketing Manager

Standby UK are extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Buxton (MAFP) as their Sales & Marketing Manager for the UK & Ireland. Andrew has over 30 years’ experience in the Emergency Service industry, mostly servicing the industry with global OE’s Mercedes-Benz and the BMW Group with some time with spent at two vehicle role-converters.

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13 Mar
Drivers, News, Technology

Rightsize commerical EV fleet infrastructure or increase transition costs by up to a third warns ZeroMission

Commercial fleets risk increasing capital expenditure by up to a third when transitioning to zero emission road transport by oversizing their electric vehicle infrastructure. This was the opinion of Kevin Christopher, Head of Product at ZeroMission, speaking at a recent EV webinar, who claimed that concerns around vehicle range and charging availability are pushing organisations to commit to excessive levels of battery and fuelling redundancy.

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06 Feb
Europe, Insights, International

Demand for streamlined customs clearance drives record growth at Derry Bros

Derry Bros experienced record demand for its customs clearance services in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe during 2024 as hauliers sought to navigate increasingly complex cross-border regulations and red tape. The company completed over 250,000 customs declarations during the year – following significant investment in its IT infrastructure, office network and talent development – helping to more than double turnover.

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05 Feb
Distribution, Europe, Freight, Insights

Doyle shipping group extends camera telematics partnership after safety improvements at Dublin port

Doyle Shipping Group (DSG), the port service, logistics and renewable energy specialist, has fitted an advanced multi-camera system on a fleet of 14 rubber-tyred gantry crane to further improve safety at Dublin Port. This follows the success of the solution from Camera Telematics – initially fitted on 44 terminal tractors, as well as 16-tonne forklifts and reach stackers, operating at the port – which has contributed to a 35% reduction in serious incidents in the past two years.

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