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HGV brakes being tested

Beyond the brake test

Feb 14, 2022Comments off

For every vehicle you manage, your brake test report can tell you more than whether the vehicle has passed or failed a test. So, you need to give it a good read through – and understand

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Fraikin workshop

Two new ISO certifications for Fraikin

Feb 14, 2022Comments off

Fraikin has been awarded two new ISO certifications, showcasing how the business intends to further improve employee protection and move towards a more sustainable future. Through a rigorous 10-day audit process, Fraikin secured both ISO 45001,

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M27

M27 motorway upgrade enters final stages

Feb 14, 2022Comments off

Drivers on one of the busiest stretches of motorway in the country will see changes this week with a new lane becoming available for traffic and extra safety measures installed, National Highways has announced today. Overnight

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Scanning a parcel

Future proofing home delivery in an uncerta...

Feb 14, 2022Comments off

A customer’s ability to summon a single avocado to the door within 15 minutes with a single swipe of a grocery app may appear to be the ultimate in personal service, but is it realistic or

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Andrew Tavener

Feb 13, 2022Comments off

Andrew Tavener, Head of Marketing, Descartes UK. Andrew has over twenty years’ business-to-business senior marketing management experience with high technology solutions (hardware, software and services) in complex business-to-business markets that includes logistics and transport with organisations such as

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ADD Transport

AAD Transport adds Carrier Transicold Vecto...

Feb 11, 2022Comments off

Kirriemuir-based AAD Transport has taken delivery of four new trailers mounted with Carrier Transicold Vector® HE 19 MT (multi-temperature) refrigeration units. Impressed by its quiet operation and excellent sustainability credentials, this is the second time the company has

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Krone trailer

New Krone curtainsiders for Online Group

Feb 11, 2022Comments off

Logistics provider Online Group has refreshed its trailer fleet after investing in 20 new curtainsiders from Krone UK. The Profi Liner trailers are deployed throughout the Group’s operations, which include automotive logistics from its premises in

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Automotive apprentices

Automotive apprenticeships slowly recover

Feb 11, 2022Comments off

New IMI analysis shows that the sector does not appear to be capitalising on levy funding for apprenticeships With National Apprenticeship Week (7th-13th February) focusing on the vocational career opportunities across the UK, the Institute of

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UK road freight prices

UK road freight prices 15% up on start of 2...

Feb 10, 2022Comments off

Industry index reveals 2022 began with higher road freight prices than the previous three Januarys. As rising interest rates and inflation bite, logistics industry experts uncover what else is set to impact the supply chain in

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Continental Tyres apprentices

Continental Tyre Group continues apprentice...

Feb 10, 2022Comments off

Continental Tyres is building upon last year’s successful apprenticeship programme launch by seeking applicants to join the scheme throughout 2022. Open to individuals of all ages and with no prior experience required, Continental’s full-time Tyre Technician