Logistics

The RAC has been awarded a five-year contract for accident management services by finance house Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, adding to the current provision of breakdown services already taken across its divisions of cars, commercial vehicles and driving instructor vehicles.…

It has often been said that there is no better way to take the pulse of any given industry than to attend a busy trade show. If this is the case, then the commercial vehicle sector looks to be in…

The Transport Committee has warned that joined-up planning is needed for both passenger and freight transport to ensure future prosperity for Britain. In its latest two reports the committee has scrutinised the proposed planning network framework for nationally significant road…

News from Burnt Tree: When Morrisons unveiled its long-term plans to expand its M Local convenience store network and home delivery operations, the supermarket chain began working with Burnt Tree’s fast growing temperature controlled vehicle rental business Refrigerental for the…

At this year’s Commercial Vehicle show, visitors have the opportunity to see Paragon Software Systems’ truck routing software in action, and see how it can be used for daily route optimisation, strategic analysis, fixed route planning and home delivery scheduling.…

A lack of resources is preventing haulage firms from making full use of on-board fuel management telematics systems, according to a new survey. Fuel Matters 2014, a report commissioned by Shell, found that almost nine in 10 haulage operators are…

Telogis is looking to revamp how businesses schedule and execute deliveries with end users. The US telematics provider has launched an extension to its cloud-based platform, designed to make supply and service chains more dynamic, as well as making windows…

Stoneridge has chosen the 2014 CV Show to release its latest tachograph technology that focuses in on the needs of drivers and operators. The new SE5000 Exakt Duo 2 has been designed with commercial vehicle fleets in mind and enables…

News from Scania: Scania has awarded DHL Supply Chain a three-year contract to manage its aftermarket parts distribution. The new logistics solution provides improved service performance to Scania’s network service centres across the UK and Northern Ireland, while reducing financial…

News from Peak Ryzex: Bensons for Beds has awarded Peak-Ryzex the contract to upgrade its mobile proof of delivery (ePOD) system. The agreement covers the supply of Motorola MC65 rugged mobile devices, as well as managed services with a Next…