Yorkshire-based temperature controlled storage and distribution business Reed Boardall has appointed Patrick Haslam as head of operations in its cold store division.
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Pirelli develops tyres that interact with the 5G network
Nov 19, 2019 Comments (0)
Pirelli claims to be the first tyre company in the world to transmit information detected by intelligent tyres regarding the road surface via the 5G network.
FTA calls on government to secure the future of HS2
Nov 19, 2019 Comments (0)
Following uncertainty surrounding the review of HS2, FTA has called on government to secure the future of the high-speed railway and reassure businesses of its commitment to infrastructure investment moving forwards.
Valley Wholesale Carpets’ first choice is Cartwright
Nov 19, 2019 Comments (0)
Valley Wholesale Carpets has recently taken delivery of a tri-axle semi-trailer box van from Cartwright, saying they would not go anywhere else for their trailers.
New report from Global Fleet Champions helps fleet managers engage with drivers on key safety messages
Nov 19, 2019 Comments (0)
All over the world, driver error and risk-taking is a leading cause of road crashes [1]. For many employees, driving is the riskiest activity they undertake at work. Organisations looking to encourage and manage safe driving behaviours will benefit from new guidance published by the Global Fleet Champions (GFC) campaign.
Radius adds to Telematics Portfolio with acquisition of Sure-Track
Nov 19, 2019 Comments (0)
Crewe-based Radius Payment Solutions, the group behind the telematics and fuel card brands Kinesis and UK Fuels, has acquired Sure-Track. A specialist in stolen vehicle and plant recovery systems, Midlands-based Sure-Track also supplies fleet tracking and vehicle camera solutions.
Snack specialist looks forward to some tasty fuel savings from its two new Mercedes-Benz Actros
Nov 12, 2019 Comments (0)
The Mercedes-Benz Actros has long been a winner at the pumps for Automatic Retailing – but the Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-based snack specialist is confidently anticipating the best fuel performance yet from its latest trucks.
The skies the limit for Hörmann Ireland through new partnership with DHL
Nov 12, 2019 Comments (0)
Hörmann Ireland has secured a new partnership with logistics company, DHL, to supply a loading bay facility near Shannon Airport, Ireland. The bespoke facility, which has been uniquely designed by Hörmann, safely and easily facilitate DHL’s small transport vehicles.
Commemorative Eddie Stobart truck celebrates ex-services staff and reservists at the Lord Mayor’s Show
Nov 12, 2019 Comments (0)
To mark Veterans Day and showcase its ongoing support for the Armed Forces, supply chain, transport and logistics company Eddie Stobart once again showcased its custom-decorated tractor at this year’s Lord Mayor’s Show in London.
Motus Commercials goes plastic free
Nov 12, 2019 Comments (0)
In an effort to cut down on plastic waste, Motus Commercials, the UK commercial vehicle dealer group, will no longer be using single use plastic cups across their 34 dealer locations.
