A regional haulier serving the county of Cumbria says it is saving time and improving compliance thanks to its new transport management system. Based in Barrow-in-Furness, HBP Transport is a family-run business carrying out a wide range of haulage including plant equipment and waste management. The company runs 16 trucks… Read more »
UK fleet industry on the brink of AI boom, research reveals
Almost half (48%) of UK fleet managers are either already using artificial intelligence (AI) in their fleet management or are planning to within the next five years, according to new research from Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution. The global study, conducted among 1,800 fleet managers across 15 countries… Read more »
Technological Advancements in Logistics: What’s Shaping the Future
The logistics sector is undergoing significant changes, driven by technological advancements that streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs. Innovations in this field are not just reshaping how goods are transported but also how logistics companies manage their entire supply chains. Automation and Robotics Automation and robotics are at the… Read more »
Bowker Transport set to improve driver safety and fuel performance with Webfleet
Bowker Transport is set to improve driver safety, reduce fuel use and cut CO2 emissions, thanks to an integrated Webfleet fleet management and VisionTrack camera system, supplied by Daisy Communications across its fleet of 225 HGVs. One of the UK’s longest-standing logistics operators, the company has leveraged Webfleet’s open API… Read more »
HaulTech is up to the TASCC for bulk haulier
A bulk haulier says its transport management system (TMS) is making compliance easy while also saving time on planning. BI Halder provides nationwide bulk haulage for the agricultural sector and is certified through TASCC, the Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops. TASCC is recognised by the food industry as… Read more »
Perennial Freight chooses Camera Telematics for advanced multi-camera solution for its commercial fleet
Perennial Freight, a leading Irish road transport specialist with daily services to the UK and mainland Europe, has adopted a sophisticated multi-camera system to support driver welfare, reduce insurance costs and operate responsibly. The company has teamed up with Camera Telematics to roll out the technology solution across 85 HGVs… Read more »
Keith Elkington Transport embarks on decarbonisation journey with connected telematics solution
Keith Elkington Transport is leading the charge towards a greener future by investing in an integrated Webfleet telematics and video camera system solution. The strategic move aims to enhance driver safety and significantly reduce the company’s carbon footprint. As a specialist in foodservice equipment transport, the company operates a fleet… Read more »
Mark Johnston appointed Managing Director of Aquarius IT Ltd
In their 20th anniversary year, Aquarius IT’s co-founders Guy Reynolds and Dave Bailey have formally announced that Mark Johnston has been promoted to the position of Managing Director. From the 1st of June, Mark will take up his new position as Managing Director, a move that Guy and Dave have been succession… Read more »
Zeus launches integrated emissions calculator across product suite
Zeus, the pioneering leader in sustainable freight management, has launched a new interactive web-based freight emissions calculator, enabling businesses to track the carbon emissions associated with their individual shipments. Powered by climate-tech company Pledge, Zeus’ industry-accredited freight emissions calculator is designed to help clients measure, report and reduce Scope 3… Read more »
Hovis reports 96% reduction in compliance incidents with TruTac software
The company operates a fleet of more than 350 HGVs, comprising around 245 rigids and 110 tractor units, plus 240 trailers. It adopted TruTac’s TruAnalysis tachograph management and compliance reporting system in February 2023 and has used it to home in on and dramatically reduce speeding incidents. “Hovis has always… Read more »