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Sponsored contentThe arrival of the recently launched eActros 600 tractor unit.
The arrival of the recently launched eActros 600 tractor unit means Mercedes-Benz Trucks now offers a comprehensive line-up of battery electric vehicles to hauliers in the UK – but that’s not all.
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Sponsored contentRHA Membership for operators, professionals and businesses
You don’t have to be an operator of vehicles to join the RHA. Their membership is open to individuals, professionals and businesses operating in the sector and offers a wide range of exclusive benefits.
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Sponsored contentSPONSORED: Durite Ltd joins Safe Fleet
Durite, the UK’s leading brand in Vehicle Safety, Lighting and Auto Electrical parts for commercial vehicles and general automotive aftermarket, has been acquired by Safe Fleet, a global leader in fleet safety solutions headquartered in Belton, Missouri, USA. Safe Fleet owns a portfolio of market-leading brands that ...
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Sponsored contentSponsored: NS Clarke Transport Ltd hails benefits of Cycle-Safe
NS Clarke Transport Ltd has backed cycle detection system Cycle-Safe, which the haulier has installed on its fleet to comply with safety legislation. Commented transport manager Russell Clarke: “Our main goal was to gain HGV Safety Permits for our fleet and to be DVS compliant. However, we ...
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Sponsored contentSponsored: Are electronic signatures legally acceptable, admissible and enforceable in transport operations?
Transport managers are used to drivers physically ‘wet’ signing to say they have ‘read and understood’ a whole raft of information, including the content of policy documents, method statements, risk assessments and written instructions
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Sponsored contentSponsored: Bandvulc delivers sterling service for MC Rental
Bandvulc transforms tyre service standards for major commercial vehicle rental firm Fleet of more than 2,500 vehicles wholly monitored and managed by Conti360 Fleet Solutions through national service network Communication key to success for MC Rental, via key account contact, online platform and holistic management of processes Combination ...
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Sponsored contentSponsored: Traveling from Earth to Mars 73 Times a Year
17 billion kilometres covered by trucks and vans from customers returning goods One in four trucks is carrying returns from distance selling businesses Choosing the right tyre helps to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions With no need to travel long distances and no annoying searches for ...
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Sponsored contentSponsored: Getting trucks back on the road and ready for the season ahead
While regional lockdown restrictions continue to vary, in many regions fleets that have found trucks out of action may now need to get their vehicles back on the road, as the industry reaches its traditionally busy autumn and winter season.This means safety must remain at the front of mind, as ...
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Sponsored contentSponsored: Trailer Vision asks 'are ultra-sonic sensor systems' days numbered?'
Advances in ‘smart detection’ technology, could sound the death-knoll for ‘dumb’ ultra-sonic sensors, which can not differentiate between moving and static objects.With the advent of the DVS/HGV Safety Permits and the desire for operators to utilise equipment that “Should not activate in relation to roadside furniture”, many are now questioning ...
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Sponsored contentSPONSORED: How small and medium sized haulage firms can maximise cash flow during the COVID-19 pandemic
As the country emerges from strict lockdown, businesses are considering new strategies for sanitisation and social distancing. While haulage firms who have been operating throughout the pandemic are facing different challenges surrounding dropping volumes of goods and the strapping of cash flows. Disruption of supply chains and the restriction of ...
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Sponsored contentSponsored: Continental explains VECTO and the latest CO₂ emissions regulations for fleet operators with new microsite
Continental, technology company and manufacturer of premium tyres, has launched a new microsite highlighting useful information about the latest CO₂ emissions regulation for heavy goods vehicles and the simulation tool for trucks VECTO (Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool).In line with the Paris Agreement to combat climate change, the first carbon ...
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Sponsored contentSponsored: How Avail is saving UK haulage companies up to £4,000 per driver
Manchester based Avail Technologies is revolutionising the logistics industry and largely reducing their client’s driver agency costs. This has come at a much-needed time as the logistics industry has been hit by 40% since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.Avail’s CEO Erin Short stated: “The temporary employment industry is currently ...
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Sponsored contentSPONSORED: Motor Transport to host a free webinar on the Direct Vision Standard
Do you operate into London and have questions about how the upcoming Direct Vision Standard (DVS) might apply to your fleet?The new rules will become enforceable from the end of February 2021 and will require all vehicles of 12 tonnes and above to meet a minimum standard of direct vision ...
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SPONSORED: Sustainability in the haulage industry
Sustainability is a hot topic as of late. Open any mainstream news website and it won’t take you long to find content focused on anything from limiting pollution to reducing waste plastic.As haulage plays a crucial part in a vast number of industries from waste collection to food delivery, it ...
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Sponsored contentSPONSORED: Free webinar exploring the My Transport Planner tool
Motor Transport is excited to be hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 5 May at 2pm to help operators explore a unique, on-demand transport planning tool. You can sign up by clicking here.My Transport Planner will enable fleet operators of all sizes to increase vehicle utilisation, cut costs and reduce ...
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SPONSORED: Sign up for our free webinar on the Direct Vision Standard
Motor Transport has teamed up with Brigade Electronics to bring operators running into London a webinar on TfL's Direct Vision Standard to be held on 19 May 2020.From February 2021 it is expected an estimated 250,000 trucks over 12 tonnes GVW running into Greater London must have a Direct Vision ...
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SPONSORED: New on-demand transport planner offers fleet optimisation support during COVID-19 challenge
As operators race to adopt new working patterns created by the delivery demands of the COVID-19 pandemic, efficient route planning has never been more important.A new on-demand tool could be just the answer for fleet managers looking for a simple, no-commitment way to ensure busy fleets are optimised to the ...
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Sponsored contentSponsored: CSG keeps rolling with Bandvulc
Major waste management group, CSG, has committed to a further two years with Bandvulc, the specialist retread subsidiary of Continental, as it seeks to reduce both capital expenditure and management time on its vehicle fleet operations, while maintaining high safety and environmental standards. The decision takes the tyre management contract ...
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Sponsored contentSPONSORED: All you need to know about the Direct Vision Standard coming into effect this year
The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is the first legislation of its kind. From 26 October 2020, all goods vehicles over 12 tonnes will require a permit to drive into Greater London, including vehicles from outside the UK.Enforced by Transport for London (TfL), the legislation is based on a ‘star rating’ ...
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Sponsored contentSponsored: Volvo Trucks - Is LNG right for your business?
Changes in regulation, developments in new technology and rising diesel costs are prompting haulage operators to seriously consider non-diesel alternatives. A number of factors mean that LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) is increasingly proving to be a good and viable option, not just in terms of lowering environmental impact but also ...