Any business that has recruited new staff knows that it can be an interesting time filled with the unexpected. People will turn up with no real idea about what the job entails or they may have no experience or knowledge of your industry – despite what their CV might say. They may have unrealistic expectations or lack interest and enthusiasm. And some will be just plain weird.

Over the years I have helped many people move and one thing I noticed is that most are not good lifters, especially when it comes to heavy objects such as household appliances and the direct result is most often damage to goods and personal injury.

Jungheinrich has launched the latest addition of its hydrostatically driven 3s, 4s, and 5s series of engine-powered counterbalanced fork lift trucks.

The Institute of Advanced Motorists is warning drivers about the potential risks associated with using smart watches while driving.

A new Smart Vehicle Replacement Tool designed to help fleets adopt flexible life cycles has been introduced by Chevin Fleet Solutions.

Vehicle-tracking specialist Quartix has launched a new UK website, www.quartix.net.

A streamlined version of the GPS-powered Company Mileage Logger app has been launched for drivers who use their own car for business trips.

A new company has entered the furniture skate/dolly market, with a manufacturing unit based in West Mersea, in Essex.

One of the UK’s fastest growing commercial vehicle hire and fleet management specialists, Prohire Plc, has announced an investment approaching £1 million in its ‘spot rental’ fleet.

Jungheinrich has launched a completely re-designed generation of IC-engine powered counterbalanced fork lift trucks in capacities up to 3.5 tonnes and with lift height of 7.5 metres.

Arizona-based Mover Technologies LLC has designed a new software program that it claims will “make waves among the industry's old guard, while astonishing the bright-eyed newcomers to the moving business".

Toyota Material Handling has expanded its range of Toyota Tonero engine-powered fork lifts with the launch of its high tonnage trucks from 3.5 to 8.0 tonne.

Audio Print Ltd has recently launched a new range of home movers box and furniture labels.

Isotrak and Intelligent Telematics presented their in-cab camera at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC.

Thorworld Industries are promoting mobile yardramps for the easy loading of shipping containers without the need for a fixed loading bay.

Linde Material Handling has won the safety award for its R14-R20 Reach Truck range in this year’s Fork Lift Truck Association Awards for Excellence 2014.

Rock Fall (UK) Ltd, has recently launched a range of safety footwear designed specifically for women’s feet. This will be ideal for all women working in warehouses and with packing crews.

Quartix, the vehicle tracking company, has released a new mobile app which enables users to view the real-time location of their vehicles and access the core features of the system whilst on the move.

Fuel can account for between 21-39% of a transport company’s total costs.

High security locking company Mul-T-Lock has introduced a new intelligent padlock device to the market.