REVIEW – TOP EXHIBITORS
Road Transport Expo back with a bang at NAEC Stoneleigh!
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he Road Transport Expo 2023 (RTX) was welcomed back by industry for its second year this summer at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. With its ‘all about the truck focus’ in evidence across the show, visitors were able to explore the vehicles, equipment and services they needed for their HGV fleets. More than 230 exhibitors supported RTX in its second year, including all the major truck makers, whilst a three-day Knowledge Zone programme hosted 40-plus speaker line-up focusing on key road transport sector topics. Vehicle displays, a Ride & Drive experience, live product demonstrations and insightful stand talks were just the tip of the iceberg for more than 8,500
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visitors attending the show. A lively, sociable atmosphere was evident throughout RTX and exhibitors pulled out all the stops to make their stands impactful and engaging for visitors. You can find full editorial coverage of this year’s show online at the official event website, www.roadtransportexpo.co.uk, alongside videos and exhibitor news. You’ll also be able to register to be kept in the loop for announcements about RTX 2024, which next year takes place from 4th-6th June at NAEC Stoneleigh; we hope to see you there!
ntroducing DriverUp, a nextgeneration Transport Management System (TMS) trying to set a new standard for the UK’s transport sector. Founded by young transport professionals, this Heathrow-based start-up is a game-changer in an industry that’s overdue for innovation. With a modern interface that makes it easy to learn, and complete functionality at an affordable price, DriverUp is designed to meet the actual needs of today’s transport SMEs. In a market where most systems are designed for pallets distribution, DriverUp’s mission is to bring a real choice to SMEs in general and express haulage. A TMS attuned to the day-today realities that they face. Because it was built in honest
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Chevronshop.com: ‘Highly visible’ for 15 years! C
hevronshop. com, the market-leading online resource for commercial vehicle markings and chevron kits, is celebrating 15 years of support for vehicle safety. Since 2006, Burgess Hill-based chevronshop.com – part of the Bluelite Group – has developed a portfolio of over 470 products to meet the vehicle livery safety requirements of highway users and commercial fleets. The company’s specialist advisors are experts in the use of prismatic and retroreflective materials in line with Chapter 8 recommendations for different vehicle types and environments to ensure that the correct ‘R’ rating is used. Lorraine Avery, Managing Director of the Bluelite Group, commented, “We work with many different vehicle operators, from emergency and essential services to commercial fleets and construction companies, to provide the high visibility markings and chevrons that help keep all road users safe.
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“We do all this with an increasing focus on sustainability. For example, we generate a significant proportion of our energy from solar panels and we are removing single use plastics – including bubble wrap – from our operations wherever possible. We are also accredited to the ISO 14001 environmental management standard, and use independent assessors to chart the progress we continue to make. In this way, we are contributing to a more sustainable supply chain that will ultimately benefit the low carbon plans of our customers.” In addition, Bluelite Group is also accredited to the nationally recognised Cyber Essentials standard, which confirms that the company has the necessary processes in place to offer secure services online. Please contact 0800 999 8997 www.chevronshop.com
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partnership with them, and created solutions for the needs and challenges they experienced every day on the job. Completely secure, using modern tools, which complies with all digital safety British standards. The company understands that transport professionals don’t just want a service – they want a partner committed to making their businesses more efficient, and their lives easier. For those that want a TMS they can use to the fullest not just halfway, DriverUp is here to remind us that quality service and customer focus should never be secondary. Please contact 0208 133 7404 info@driverup.co.uk www.driverup.co.uk
