TIP Trailer Services, market leading equipment services provider, is delighted to announce the launch of their new range of telematics-based digital and connected services, under the name of ‘TIP Insight’. Telematics has long since been a part of the transport industry and has proved crucial in keeping track of trailers… Read more »
Gregory Distribution transforms vehicle workshops with Freeway mobile devices
Gregory Distribution has equipped its fleet engineers with mobile devices to replace a significant amount of paperwork in workshops. Introduced at 5 sites across the UK, it is part of a Group wide fleet management system from Freeway Fleet Systems providing real time, 24/7 information for centralised management including compliance,… Read more »
Axtec launches 3rd generation OnBoard Load Indicator for eight-wheelers
Axle weighing specialist, Axtec, has launched the latest generation of its market-leading OnBoard Axle Load Indicator which, in an industry first, has been further developed to enable installation on most four-axle rigid vehicles. Axtec, the UK’s leading specialist in axle weighing technology, says this 3rd generation OnBoard equipment will deliver… Read more »
Logistics newcomer keeps ‘eyes on’ with labour-saving transport management system
Newly formed logistics operator Synergix has installed a Mandata TMS system to consolidate each of its key business functions and reports significant savings on personnel – before even the first load is shipped. Based in High Wycombe and formed by long-standing industry practitioners, Anthony Champness and Jon Payne, Synergix is… Read more »
Making tomorrow a better world in logistics
“The health crisis that we are currently experiencing, as well as its financial and economic consequences, should not mean we lose sight of the opportunities that can be leveraged today to help businesses continue growing and developing. This situation should be used as an opportunity to identify weaknesses and design… Read more »
Clockwatcher measures the performance of your assets
In a recent statement, the DVSA reiterated that vehicle operators wanting to join the Earned Recognition scheme will need IT systems and software that can report on some important performance measures. As a result, Aquarius IT has seen a surge in enquiries for its new Asset Maintenance portal, which was… Read more »
MJ Refrigeration selects Microlise for Journey Management & Proof of Delivery Solution
MJ Refrigerationhas selected Microlise to provide a full fleet performance, journey managementand proof of delivery(POD) solution, to secure greater visibility of delivery operations and increase customer service levels and operational efficiency. A family-run business operating in Shropshire, with a service ethos that supports key national customers with its fleet of… Read more »
Transport for London misjudges technology in Direct Vision Standard
Transport for London has misjudged the importance of technology when developing its Direct Vision Standard (DVS) legislation, a pioneering road safety expert has warned. From 26 October 2020, all goods vehicles over 12 tonnes will require a permit to drive into Greater London, including vehicles from outside of the UK… Read more »
Linkline select TMS for customer visibility and growth
Responding to the challenges brought by Covid-19, Northampton-based Linkline Transport is expanding into the home delivery sector, while using Mandata’s cloud Transport Management System to improve customer visibility and control. “Time was” reflects General Manager Tom Ball, “when vehicle tracking, proof of delivery, pallet monitoring and ETAs were cobbled together… Read more »
Ontruck’s sustainable freight tech prevents 175 tonnes of C02 emissions in the UK
Digital freight startup Ontruck continues to prove its commitment in bringing environmental excellence to logistics by lowering C02 emissions, a mission aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 on climate action. Since launching operations in the UK in 2018, Ontruck has succeeded in preventing 175 tonnes of… Read more »
