Telematics / IT
Battle against freight crime continues - DC Alan Soames
Despite the economic climate and a predicted rise in crime there was an 18.9% decrease in offences in the first six months of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008. While this is good news, we mustn’t let down our guard.
Telematics applications trebled
The number of telematics applications currently in use in the UK’s road haulage sector has trebled during the past five years – and this figure will continue to increase.
SatNavs for trucks - don't overcomplicate
Everyone knows the solution for a truck SatNav: A unit where you type in your height, width and weight, then it plans a route that avoids all restrictions. Everyone knows. I have some reservations about such a system, some technical, some practical.
FTA appoints new Head of Research
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has appointed Dr Sharon Ryan as Head of Research at its headquarters in Tunbridge Wells.
