15 Nov
Drivers

Surecam Webinar To Discuss Fleet Driver Safeguarding In Wake Of Growing Lone Worker Threats

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SureCam, the leading provider of connected dash cameras and video telematics solutions, is holding an industry webinar to discuss the growing threat to commercial fleet drivers, especially those working alone, out of hours and in remote locations. The online event – titled From Aggression to Assurance: Safeguarding Drivers with Advanced Fleet Safety Technology – will be hosted in partnership with personal safety specialist, Peoplesafe, and include speakers from leading vehicle operators.
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28 Oct
Haulage

Applied Driving And Women in Transport Join Forces

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Applied Driving, the global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions, has partnered with the not-for-profit organisation Women in Transport to promote diversity and equity in the transport sector. Under the partnership, Applied Driving will sponsor the Women in Transport Advance 2024 mentoring program and provide 150 members with free access to the Companion+ Mobile Safety app as part of its commitment to supporting road safety.
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02 Oct
Alternate Fuels, Future, Haulage

Scania is conducting trials of a solar-powered truck on public roadways

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Based in Södertälje, Sweden, this initiative is a two-year collaborative research effort between Scania, Uppsala University, Eksjö Maskin & Truck, Midsummer, Ernsts Express, and Dalakraft. The groundbreaking project involves a 560hp plug-in hybrid truck coupled with an 18m trailer equipped with state-of-the-art lightweight tandem solar panels. Haulage company Ernsts Express AB will put the truck through its paces on public roads.
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27 Aug
Distribution, Future

Parcel Delivery Powered By First Hydrogen

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First Hydrogen, a leading developer of zero emission automotive and green energy solutions, is gearing up to launch fleet trials of its hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered vehicles (FCEVs) in response to increasing interest from parcel delivery companies. Building on the success of initial road trials with fleet operators in the UK, First Hydrogen plans to conduct operational trials with several parcel delivery companies starting in late Q3 and Q4 of this year.
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