Technology

Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has extended its remit with PostTag, the last mile delivery technology company, to cover its business fully end to end. It follows a successful initial 6-month partnership which has seen PostTag support Hermes in maintaining its high first-time delivery rate, despite a huge upturn in volumes as a result of the pandemic. The new deal means that every part of the business and all Hermes’ customers will now benefit from…

SATO, a global leader in the development of auto-ID and labelling solutions, has announced the launch of its innovative TEMPCHECK TouchFree solution to enable a 100% contactless approach to verifying the identity, health and safety of all on-site employees and visitors. The fully automated solution combines a tablet device, which has facial recognition and temperature scanning capabilities, with the SATO CT4-LX intelligent label printer to facilitate triple confirmation at the point of entry. With full…

Irish waste recovery specialist RiverRidge has invested in an integrated vehicle camera and telematics solution to maximise driver safety and compliance, while mitigating insurance risk on non-fault accidents. The company, which boasts some of the highest ISO safety standards in the sector, appointed the Simplicity Group to install the WEBFLEET fleet management system from Webfleet Solutions, together with forward, side and reverse MANTIS Live cameras, across its fleet of 150 vehicles and trailers. “We needed…

jobmate Ltd, the Midlands-based business management SaaS (software as a service) software provider, has launched an app to help small businesses and the self-employed prepare for changes to tax submission regulations, due to take effect from April 6th, 2023. From this date, all self-employed business owners with a taxable income above £10,000 will have to comply with the Government’s new Making Tax Digital (MTD) regulations and submit digital records for all business income and expenses….

The new PRO 8475 Driver Terminal is equipped with advanced hardware technologies that enable fleet operators to improve workflow efficiency, enhance customer service and boost productivity. With best-in-class truck navigation using TomTom LIVE traffic data, the PRO 8 determines the most suitable routes and accurate estimated times of arrival. With superior ruggedness, the versatile tablet assists the professional driver inside and outside the vehicle. Webfleet Solutions, one of the world’s leading telematics providers and part…

TruTac, part of the Microlise group and the UK’s leading designer and supplier of compliance software for PSV and HGV compliance control have achieved further accreditations, demonstrating their industry expertise and reliability in the safe and secure handling of customer data. Adding to their ISO 9001 accreditation – the internationally recognised standard for quality management – TruTac have been awarded  ISO 27001, the equivalent standard of recognition developed to help organisations of any size or…

Keedwell Konnect was formed in March last year to coordinate logistics and maintain new customer accounts by diversifying traffic flows within the RT Keedwell Group and working with partner hauliers. At around the same time, fleet software experts Mandata, acquired the leading freight exchange business, Returnloads.net and according to Keedwell Konnect Director Dan Carter, their nationwide transport operation has since become more streamlined with empty running a thing of the past. “We have been using…

Webfleet Solutions – a Bridgestone company, one of the world’s leading telematics solutions providers, will be joining the Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) at CES 2021, held virtually this year on January 11-14, 2021.   As part of the digital exhibition, the company will unveil Bridgestone World, an interactive city showcasing how Bridgestone innovations will power a more sustainable mobility future.   Webfleet Solutions and Bridgestone – a global company focused on delivering sustainable mobility and advanced…