Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce its plans to implement XVELA, the world’s first cloud-based collaborative network for ocean carriers and terminal operators, which enhances operational efficiency by ensuring real-time insights and control via a platform of connected systems. The implementation will reinforce ONE’s commitment to its core… Read more »
HORIBA MIRA expands emissions service with new £4m propulsion test and development centre
As part of its commitment to helping vehicle manufacturers produce cleaner vehicles, HORIBA MIRA has opened a new Propulsion Test and Development Centre at its UK headquarters in Nuneaton. In an exciting leap forward for the business, the Propulsion Test and Development Centre is a state-of-the-art testing facility for engine… Read more »
Rygor gears up with Truckfile digital recording
Leading Mercedes-Benz Dealer Rygor Commercials is making ever more use of Truckfile digital workshop and fleet management systems, to help its customers stay compliant and maximise vehicle uptime. With a network of no fewer than 10 workshop sites spread across a large swathe of central and southern England, keeping tabs… Read more »
Diesel-free refrigeration is here to stay
The Hultsteins and Cold Connect Team showed a range of environmentally sustainable diesel-free systems at this year’s CV Show which, say the manufacturing partnership, set a new standard in low-cost, high-performance transport refrigeration. Since then, two new Volvo FH units have been fitted with Ecogen SG25 systems at the Hultsteins’… Read more »
Ian Craig Haulage improves mpg by 10 per cent using TomTom Telematics
Scottish haulier Ian Craig Haulage has improved mpg by 10 per cent using TomTom Telematics’ WEBFLEET fleet management solution. The company, which specialises in brick and block haulage for the construction industry, has also seen a significant reduction in fleet admin time since the installation of the technology across its… Read more »
RIO supports small logistics companies on the road to digitalisation
The logistics sector has a digital two-class society: While large companies are making their processes and transportation ever more efficient with digital assistants, small companies are often still working with fax machines and Excel spreadsheets and are finding entry to the digital world difficult. Nevertheless, most of them are aware… Read more »
DAF Trucks makes available factory-fit camera and sensor system
In response to customer demand, DAF Trucks has made available a new, factory-fitted camera and sensor system to help improve road safety, especially for vulnerable road users. Developed in partnership with Brigade Electronics, the system is installed by DAF Trucks to the manufacturer’s stringent engineering quality standards. Equipment comprises a… Read more »
DAF Fleet Services to deliver real benefits for operator
DAF Trucks is focusing on its aftersales portfolio for CV Show visitors and is showcasing a new web portal that brings all elements of DAF Fleet Services into one easy to access location for users. DAF Fleet Services is already employed by a number of high profile fleet operators, with… Read more »
Black Country logistics specialist taps into ‘Spillard Live’ to boost driver safety and maximise expansion
One of the UK’s leading logistics experts has teamed up with Spillard Safety Systems to help it combine consistent growth in its operations with improving the safety of its drivers. JJX Logistics, which has increased its workforce by 20% to 65 people, has become an early adopter of ‘Spillard Live’,… Read more »
Ontruck doubles down on talent with two new executive hires from Uber and Just Eat
Ontruck, the road transport company and latest venture of serial entrepreneur Inigo Juantegui, has quietly been staffing an all-star executive team as it arrives at 150% yearly revenue growth since launching in the UK in 2018. The two latest hires, Nolan Andelin, former Senior Manager of Product Operations of Uber… Read more »
