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Pallet distribution specialist improves ser...
Farrall’s Group, the Chester-based family-owned logistics provider, have streamlined their procedures and improved reporting, visibility and vehicle tracking since installing a fully integrated Transport Management System from Mandata. A founding member of the PalletForce network, Farrall’s
Will COVID-19 catalyse the advent of a new ...
COVID-19 has generated unprecedented disruption in the global logistics and freight industries, severely impacting operations and delivery activities. However, could these current challenges ultimately pave the way for a more streamlined, efficient and environmentally-friendly future? Demand
Sofico gains Investors in People Silver acc...
Sofico, global automotive finance, leasing, fleet and mobility management software provider, has been awarded Investors in People (IIP) Silver level accreditation, thanks to initiatives rolled out as part of the company’s ‘Learning Organization’ philosophy. Only 15%
Lotus & Centrica agree partnership to ...
Centrica plc, the parent company of British Gas, and British motor manufacturer Lotus are working together to develop a new model for electric vehicle ownership that fully integrates future mobility and energy. By making the electric
Temperature-controlled operator goes diesel...
Swedish long-haul operator Abbekås Åkeri (Abekkas Haulage) has fitted a Hultsteins Ecogen system to one of their 25.25m temperature-controlled drawbar vehicles which, says the company, is expected to extend the working life of the two diesel
RAC data confirms car use is rising as lock...
Before yesterday’s (10th May 2020) announcement on how the UK might begin to ease coronavirus restrictions, a RAC study confirmed drivers are already using their cars more than they were earlier in the lockdown period. The
PACTS to investigate safety benefits of 20m...
The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has been awarded £60k of funding to investigate the safety benefits of lower urban speed limits. The project, which is being carried out in partnership with University of
Active travel to help the UK ‘emerge from...
The Government has outlined the key role active travel will play in the UK’s transition out of lockdown restrictions, backed by a new £2bn funding package. Speaking at the daily coronavirus briefing on Saturday (9 May),
Coronavirus: HMRC publishes new official co...
HMRC has issued guidance to fleets on how to treat benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax and company car expenses during the coronavirus pandemic. The new HMRC advice aims to deal with those employees, who may have been furloughed or
MoT extension confusion and vehicle neglect...
Venson Automotive Solutions is urging fleet managers to encourage company car drivers to ensure their vehicles are road ready as the nation anticipates an easing of lockdown. The advice from Venson follows its latest survey of
