Highways experts are developing pioneering technology to eliminate one of the biggest risks facing England’s roadworkers. Highways England and its partners are joining forces to create automated vehicles to lay cones on the country’s motorways and major A roads – and prevent workers having to lift an average 10 tonnes… Read more »
Digital innovations on the road ahead in 2020
New technologies are accelerating the pace of change for businesses across Europe, with many businesses unsure how developments in AI and Machine Learning, data analytics and other innovations will impact their operations in 2020. Against this landscape, Verizon Connect has looked at the technologies and innovations that are likely to… Read more »
Teletrac Navman drives growth with Chris Wright win
Teletrac Navman, at the forefront of telematics for more than 25 years, has been chosen to support specialist haulage business Chris Wright Ltd. with the first stages of its digital transformation. With a long and respected history in the haulage industry, Chris Wright Ltd. supports a wide range of customers… Read more »
New: Remote Tacho Download for DAF Connect
DAF Trucks is introducing a new function for its DAF Connect fleet management platform: Remote Tacho Download, allowing transport operators to read, store and analyse driver cards and tachographs online and in real time. Remote Tacho Download helps operators to maintain an accurate tacho administration system and to save time…. Read more »
UK ratifies e-CMR protocol
The UK ratifies the e-CMR protocol, allowing national and international transports from and to the United Kingdom to be done with digital consignment notes. Signing the e-CMR protocol has been on the agenda in the UK for quite some time. After a successful international pilot project with the e-CMR platform… Read more »
Bywaters goes paperless and reduces costs with new ERP system
London-based recycling and waste management company Bywaters has streamlined its operations and become almost entirely paper-free after adopting a state-of-the-art software management system. The new system, PurGo by VWS Software Solutions, manages all Bywaters waste collection and management processes end to end, and job information is uploaded remotely to PDAs… Read more »
Ontruck reinforces presence in the EU transport sector showcasing a growth of 250% in 2019
2019 has proven to be yet another significant year for digital road freight platform Ontruck. The startup will celebrate it’s fourth birthday in January having successfully consolidated its presence across the European transport ecosystem to become a leading service Alprovider in the supply chain. The client portfolio now includes major… Read more »
Webfleet Solutions offsets its carbon emissions with sustainability initiative
This year, Webfleet Solutions supported an initiative to compensate the carbon emissions from its supply chain and facilities. The project is being run in partnership with Justdiggit, a Dutch NGO focused on landscape restoration and positive climate impact. Through Justdiggit, Webfleet Solutions invested in re-greening an area in Kenya larger… Read more »
Castell Howell successfully goes Hybrid with MFS
Thermo King and Frigoblock, along with Marshall Fleet Solutions, are working with Castell Howell Foods, a UK food wholesaler, to operate a hybrid fridge system for undermount application on trucks and drawbar trailers. This innovation, which was originally shown for the first time at the CV Show earlier this year,… Read more »
Visibility of heavy-duty shipments is central to sustainability initiatives
Climate change and the environmental impact of human activity present clear challenges for humanity. New technologies will play a key role in realizing sustainable growth and economic models. Nowadays, many companies are viewing sustainability and greener solutions as giving them a competitive advantage. Sixfold, one of Europe’s leading providers of… Read more »
