TRANSPORT & MATERIALS HANDLING TG LYNES
INVESTS IN LORRY SAFETY
TG Lynes is adding Brigade’s Sidescan Predict intelligent side detection system for rigid vehicles with large blind spots to its entire fleet of HGV vehicles.
Six ultrasonic sensors on the side of the vehicle detect objects and vulnerable road users, whether they are stationary or moving. The technology calculates the risk of collision and alerts the driver either visually or audibly, depending on the risk.
TG Lynes plans to have the technology installed on a quarter of its distribution fleet by March 2023.
Andrew Ingram, general manager at TG Lynes, says: “We are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to make life easier and safer for all of our colleagues. It is crucial that vehicles with complex blind spots utilise technology to help reduce collisions. “Brigade’s Sidescan Predict system is one of the most technically sophisticated products available. It will offer peace of mind to our drivers and false alarms are significantly reduced, meaning they can be confident in the accuracy of the warning.”
Used in conjunction with driver training and regular internal safety briefings, TG Lynes has managed to avoid any serious incidents with vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and motorbikes.
Ingram added: “Safety is a top priority for us. The protocols and safety equipment we have put in place, in conjunction with internal and external training, have enabled us to reduce near-miss incidents and has eradicated any side-swipe incidents and road traffic collisions.”
The Sidescan Predict system remains switched on when the vehicle’s speed is below 22mph, regardless of the indicator selection, and cannot be deactivated by the driver. Emily Hardy, marketing manager of Brigade Electronics UK, said: “Unlike existing systems, which simply register the presence of a potential obstacle, Sidescan Predict is constantly gathering data in a vehicle’s vicinity. “This provides additional benefits to operators by significantly reducing false alarms and increasing confidence in the accuracy of warning alerts. We are delighted to add Sidescan Predict® to our range of commercial vehicle safety systems and we are confident that it will make a positive impact to road and worksite safety and preventing fatalities.” BMJ
HANSON TAKES ON XPO TO TRANSFORM MERCHANT DELIVERIES
Freight transportation services experts XPO have signed a multi-year partnership deal with Hanson UK to distribute packed cement and cementitious materials to the building materials supplier’s UK builders’ merchants. Under the new contract, XPO has developed an optimised, digitally managed transport network to manage more than 30,000 deliveries annually from Hanson’s facilities in Warwickshire, East Midlands, North Wales, and Lancashire. XPO’s proprietary technology will provide Hanson with enhanced delivery visibility, improved health and safety compliance, and bespoke KPI digital dashboards.
Gareth Price, technical director, Hanson Cement, said, “XPO is the ideal partner to enhance the reliability and sustainability of our transport operations in the UK. Working together, we are completing a phased implementation of the new distribution model. XPO’s ability to leverage data for continuous improvement will support our growth and help to move us towards our goal for net zero carbon operations by 2050.” BMJ
LINDE BACKS BIOFUEL TO CUT FORKLIFT FLEET EMISSIONS
Diesel forklifts from Linde Material Handling (MH) can now use HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) biofuel, allowing operators to achieve reductions of up to 90% in carbon dioxide emissions.
Linde MH has approved the fuel for use in its current range of industrial trucks and most predecessor series in the 1.4 to 18 tons load capacity range. HVO does not release additional carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and yields extra power through cleaner combustion without the need to modify the truck’s fuel system. It can be blended easily with regular diesel – or can replace it entirely.
HVO is produced by hydrotreating vegetable oils, animal fats and waste materials, such as used cooking oils and fats from restaurants and the food industry. Its chemical structure is almost identical to that of conventional diesel fuel.
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forklifts, said: “By approving this fuel for our diesel forklift engines, we are giving our customers the chance to massively reduce the carbon footprint of their diesel forklifts without having to invest in additional infrastructure. Customers who don’t wish to switch to electric forklifts in the short term can now improve their carbon footprint by changing to HVO.” As well as reducing CO2 emissions by up to 90% compared with conventional diesel, HVO fuel also has a positive impact on the working environment by limiting local emissions, such as particulate matter, oxides of nitrogen (NOX), hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. The fuel’s high performance, even at temperatures as low as -22 degrees Celsius, opens up a wide range of application options. HVO can be used in its pure form or mixed in any ratio with regular diesel without the need to clean the bulk supply tank or the truck’s fuel tank. Nor are any modifications required to the truck’s fuel system. BMJ
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