Freeway Fleet Systems has announced that it has achieved both ISO 27001 (Information Security) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management) certifications, demonstrating the company’s commitment to and compliance with these internationally recognised standards. By achieving compliance with ISO 27001, Freeway has demonstrated that it’s application strictly adheres to the latest information… Read more »
Freeway and Wheely-Safe Integration Improves Vehicle Safety
Freeway Fleet Systems has tied up with Wheely-Safe to integrate wheel security and tyre pressure monitoring into its fleet maintenance platform. The development adds vital intelligence to help improve the safety of vehicles by helping to prevent catastrophic wheel failures and excessive tyre degradation. Wheely-Safe offers standalone and fully connected… Read more »
Distribution Boost for Beaverswood’s Health and Safety Workplace Products
Workplace safety products specialist Beaverswood has announced that commercial and industrial workplace suppliers Slingsby is stocking its new ranges of safety products. The move sees Beaverswood further strengthen its relationship with the Yorkshire-based reseller, which now offers the Modulean Lite shadow boards, a range of shadow boards that help people to… Read more »
Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership publishes new Strategy to 2030
Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership has today published the Warwickshire Road Safety Strategy to 2030 setting out an ambitious target to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads by 50% by 2030. The development of the plan follows a public consultation which looked at attitudes to road safety and the… Read more »
Standards of van safety soar thanks to Logistics UK’s Van Excellence Scheme
More than 100 businesses and local authorities are now operating their vans to the highest standards of safety, compliance and efficiency, thanks to Van Excellence, a scheme administered by Logistics UK. Celebrating almost 12 years of the scheme’s operation, Logistics UK is pleased to announce 2021 was another successful year with a vast array… Read more »
John Hacklings Transport Ltd extends use of fingerprint drug testing to support health and safety for both its logistics and warehousing operations
John Hacklings (Transport) Ltd, the company that delivers a complete road haulage, logistics, storage and distribution services offer through its Hacklings brand, is extending its use of fingerprint drug testing as part of its health and safety programme. Having rented an Intelligent Fingerprinting system previously, Hacklings has now purchased two… Read more »
New FORS Standard revealed
FORS has published the latest iteration of the FORS Standard – Version 6.0. The document sets out the requirements FORS members must meet if they wish to be accredited under the scheme and is refreshed every two years. This latest version is due for implementation by all FORS members from… Read more »
Wheely-Safe Technology proves a huge hit at The Mortar & Screed Company
The Mortar & Screed Company has reduced downtime and improved driver confidence since incorporating Wheely-Safe’s latest generation technologies into its day-to-day operations. The Cannock-based business has fitted Wheely-Safe’s intelligent tyre pressure monitoring (TPMS), wheel loss and brake temperature sensing systems across its entire fleet of 36 multi-wheelers after looking… Read more »
Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership supports Open Letter to commercial vehicle drivers
Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership including Warwickshire Police’s Commercial Vehicle Unit has put its full support behind an Open Letter to industry regarding load security. The Open Letter has the support of over 30 police forces, National Highways, the DVSA and the Office of the Traffic Commissioner and asks commercial vehicle… Read more »
Palletline Whitehead secures FORS Bronze status
Palletline Whitehead has secured FORS bronze accreditation after adhering to the FORS standard which emphasises the company’s commitment to fleet and driving safety, their environmental impact as well as to improving operational efficiency. Based in Croydon, the company was originally part of PF Whitehead Logistics’ until Palletline acquired PF… Read more »
