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Quickslide has bolstered the capacity of its nationwide fleet with the addition of four , brand new DAF 290CF 18-ton boxed vehicles , the latest in a series of investments by the West Yorkshire fabricator as it looks to continually improve the quality of its service and infrastructure .
The new vehicles , which are linked to Quickslide ’ s EvoNET business management system , will introduce an even greater level of customer service to the fabricator ’ s nationwide customer base .
EvoNET communicates directly with the vehicles ’ TomTom satellite navigation system to provide the most efficient delivery route for the day and allows customers to keep track of their orders through automatic text message and email alerts , allowing them to plan their daily workloads more effectively .
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Representing a combined outlay of almost half a million pounds , the vehicles feature built in glass racks , 6-way cameras – including cameras located internally to monitor cargo – upgraded lighting and sign writing and the latest tail lifts that are designed to be tucked neatly away when not in use .
Ben Weber , Quickslide ’ s managing director , commented : “ The addition of the new DAF vehicles to our fleet will allow us to increase output with modern vehicles that are not just more reliable but also more aerodynamic and fuel efficient .
“ Thanks to full air conditioning , and mod cons that include a fridge and microwave , they will also provide a comfortable working environment for our drivers , who spend hours upon hours on the road delivering to our nationwide customer base , allowing them to relax in comfort during their well-earned rest periods .
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“ And when they are on the road , the journey is much more efficient due to the fact that our new EvoNET management system – which integrates into our logistics department – can automatically arrange delivery drops into the most efficient order and plan a route accordingly with the vehicle ’ s TomTom device . |
“ EvoNET has also paved the way for barcode scanning , not just on the factory floor but prior to despatch and at each delivery ,” Ben continued . “ It means that drivers are alerted if anything has been left off the vehicle before setting off on their journey , and if something is left on by mistake between stops . |
“ Ultimately , it reduces the pressure on our drivers by helping to eliminate mistakes and when combined with our latest order tracking and SMS / email update services , provides an even greater level of service to our customers .”
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“ We are all facing new trading arrangements for the first time in 40 years ,” he explains , “ and that situation poses issues for all of us . However , to ensure that goods continue to flow smoothly to and from the Republic , everyone in the supply chain must work together and allocate clear roles and responsibilities . That way , all the necessary declarations can be completed , and correct |
paperwork provided to accompany loads . Without it , delays and frustrations will quickly mount up .”
In the first week of the new trading relationship between the UK and Ireland , several loads bound for Dublin have been prevented from entering the country due to missing or incorrectly completed paperwork . And while traffic flows are still building after the festive break , once numbers reach the normal
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capacity , the failure to follow new processes could have a significant impact on trading conditions and the supply chain as a whole .
“ No one wants vehicles and drivers to be stuck in port for hours on end ,” he continues . “ It is up to shippers and hauliers to work together to complete all customs , safety and security declarations and pre-boarding notifications in advance of moving to ports . Irish Customs
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has made a helpline available to those moving goods to and from ROI to check that the processes have been followed correctly – we are urging business to take advantage of the service and prevent costly delays which put the supply chain at risk .”
The Irish Customs Helpline , on 00 353 ( 0 ) 1 738 33685 , is open 24 hours a day , seven days a week and is available to deal with enquiries on
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customs clearance ; import / export and transit controls ; customs controls on items shipped using AnPost ; movement of goods which have a declaration reference number and other general customs queries . More information can be found here : https :// www . revenue . ie / en / contact-us / customsports-and-airports / customsclearance-and-import-orexport-controls . aspx |