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All Motor Transport articles in 2021 – Page 29
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ArticleUK operators face longer lead times as chip shortage drags on, manufacturers warn
As Scania Trucks announced a week-long shut down at its European plants today (31 August), due to the global shortage of semi-conductors, other truck manufacturers told MT they are also struggling with the shortage and warned of extended lead times on truck orders next year.The problem has been exacerbated by ...
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ArticleScania halts truck production as global chip shortage crisis continues
Scania is to halt production at its European truck plants this week due to the shortage of semi-conductors, it confirmed today (31 August).The stoppage comes as the global chip shortage, triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns and increased consumer demand for electronic goods such as laptops and gaming devices, continues ...
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ArticleDon’t ban diesel trucks without a clear decarbonisation plan, SMMT warns government
The government must not put a date on banning diesel trucks until it has developed a clear plan to help manufacturers and operators make the transition to zero emission HGVs, SMMT warned this week.The call comes after the publication of SMMT’s latest report: Fuelling the Fleet: Delivering Commercial Vehicle Decarbonisation.The ...
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ArticleThe Algorithm People recruits entrepreneur Stephen Kelly to help drive global growth
Route optimisation and decarbonisation specialist The Algorithm People (TAP) has appointed Stephen Kelly as non-executive chair, as the company gears up to go global.The company specialises in using advanced mathematics, AI and machine learning to service commercial and passenger fleets and final mile logistics via its product My Transport Planner.Kelly ...
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ArticleTrailblazer group slams delay to apprenticeship for urban drivers
The trailblazer group for the logistics sector has expressed frustration at the delay in getting an apprenticeship for urban driving up and running, despite the current significant skills shortage.Jim French, co-chair of the transport and logistics trailblazer group, said a delay by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IATE) ...
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ArticleGreen light for latest Kent lorry park plan
Another lorry park in Kent has been given the go-ahead, just days after a logistics firm confirmed that its Dover parking site would be ready by November.At a Folkestone & Hythe council meeting earlier this week, approval was given for a 24-hour truck park on the Lympne industrial estate near ...
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ArticlePolice hunt youths who attacked truck from bridge
An HGV had its windscreen smashed by two teenage boys seen throwing items off a bridge over the A505 Baldock Bypass.The incident occurred on 25 August at around 2.45pm and caused so much damage the driver of the artic was unable to continue his journey.Police are now hunting the youths ...
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Article"Stop relying on EU labour," industry told as new plea for emergency visas is rejected
The government has refused to place HGV drivers on the skilled occupation list, saying the public “repeatedly voted” for immigration to be controlled and employers should recruit British workers instead.Just days after trade groups Logistics UK and the British Retail Consortium urged ministers to help address the driver shortage crisis ...
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ArticleFreight in the City Expo: Allison Transmission talks urban fleets and emissions reduction
Ahead of attending Freight in the City Expo, Allison Transmission UK and Ireland account and market development manager Nathan Wilson was asked how the company helps urban vehicle fleets reduce their emissions, improve fuel economy, and operate in zero-emission zones as we head towards a future of fossil-free transport. ...
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ArticleDeath crash HGV driver suspected of taking drugs
An HGV driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after three people died in a collision on the A303.Police were called just after 8.40am on 25 August to a report of a collision near Andover involving a Vauxhall Astra, a Mercedes food delivery van, an HGV and a ...
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ArticleFreight in the City Expo: Fischer Panda UK to showcase zero-emission payload power system
Fischer Panda UK, known for its compact, quiet, stage V compliant AC & DC vehicle generator sets, will be impressing attendees at Freight in the City Expo with its integrated hybrid power capability for zero-emission payload power systems.At the event, the team will be proudly showcasing the system which can ...
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ArticleFreight in the City Expo: RVS to demonstrate diesel-to-electric refuse truck conversions
Visitors to Refuse Vehicle Solutions’ (RVS) stand at Freight in the City Expo will be treated to a demonstration of how the company can convert a diesel refuse truck into a zero-emission, zero-noise, fully electric vehicle.The team is also on hand to talk about the full range of company services, ...
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ArticleBooker defends claims it tried to deceive drivers into pay deal
Wholesaler Booker Retail Partners said a shortage of drivers was creating distribution challenges, after the Unite union accused it of attempting to “hoodwink” staff into accepting a pay deal.The company said it was working with Unite to resolve the issue, but the union warned the likelihood of widespread industrial action ...
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Freight in the City Expo: Trailar shines a light on solar panel fleet savings
Trailar’s solar panels for commercial vehicles can cut fuel costs by up to 5.5%, according to a recent trial carried out with Clean Linen Services.In fact, the solar panels are so effective in cutting emissions that they are featured in the government’s recently published Transport Decarbonisation Plan, after the ...
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ArticleVauxhall vans in Edinburgh wireless charging trial
Modified Vauxhall electric vans, capable of being charged up wirelessly, have taken to the streets of Edinburgh in a groundbreaking trial.The vans are fitted with a slim charging pad on the underside and can be charged up in less than an hour simply by parking above electric pads with no ...
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Logistics UK chief argues driver shortage is an economic not just a transport problem
On August 22, Logistics UK and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) wrote a joint open letter to Kwasi Kwarteng MP, secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy (BEIS), to ramp up pressure on the government to take action over the chronic HGV driver shortage.After weeks of negotiations with ...
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ArticleAct now to support engine production, SMMT urges government
Engine production fell by 27.5% in July compared to the same month in 2020, but the SMMT said the reduction was artificially heightened by comparison to last year when output was recovering.Latest figures showed a total of 127,922 engines were made in UK factories last month and over the year-to-date, ...
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ArticleEuropa Road general manager becomes head of European operations
Europa Road has promoted its general manager Rob Bartlett (pictured) to a newly created position of head of European operations, as part of a restructure to ensure customers are supported now the transition period has ended.Bartlett will work closely with Europa’s European partners and oversee general operations in order that ...
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ArticleFreight in the City Expo: Start-up Safe Straps to showcase load restraint innovation
Start-up company Safe Straps is shining a light on the vital subject of load safety at Freight in the City Expo with its recently launched ratchet strap, which the company claims is the safest in the world.Named the Boa Strap, the company’s ratchet strap has been created to target the ...
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ArticleFreight in the City Expo: Astra Vehicle Technologies to show electric 7.2-tonne Iveco Daily conversion
Chassis conversion specialist Astra Vehicle Technologies, which is exhibiting at Freight in the City Expo on 28 September, is bringing along its first full electric conversion based on the Iveco Daily van.The company teamed up with Iveco dealer Guest Truck and Van to produce the electric 7.2-tonne IVECO Daily.It has ...