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All Motor Transport articles in 2021 – Page 34
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Article“We did not hold back on opposing DVS,” argues RHA after fresh criticism
The RHA has been forced to defend itself over renewed industry claims that a public inquiry (PI) which could have rejected the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) was not held because the trade association withdrew its formal objections.At a PI, an independent inspector representing the Secretary of State would have tested ...
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ArticlePay hikes triggering driver poaching and rates increases, top hauliers warn
Leading operators have insisted raising driver pay rates and offering sign-on bonuses will fail to ease the current chronic labour shortage and have instead led to rates increases and firms poaching staff from each other.Their warning comes amid a raft of fresh incentives being offered by major supermarkets and logistics ...
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Article"Dangerous and foolhardy" - relaxation of drivers' hours extended until 3 October
The government has extended the temporary relaxation of drivers’ hours rules in the UK until October, in a move criticised by the industry as not making “any material difference” to the driver shortage.The Department for Transport said the extension reflected “the exceptional circumstances arising from the cumulative impacts of the ...
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ArticleDPD swoops for CitySprint to boost same-day delivery network
DPD UK has acquired same-day delivery firm CitySprint in a move it said would strengthen its position in the market.It follows a period of growth for CitySprint, which DPD said had seen continued demand for its services as businesses sought out more urgent and time critical same-day deliveries.Elaine Kerr, DPD ...
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ArticleUnite union reignites fears of HGV drivers' strike after confronting government
The Unite union has stoked the fire of an HGV drivers’ strike after accusing employers and the government of a “brazen lack of respect” which was now coming home to roost.After the threat among some drivers of industrial action over poor pay and deteriorating conditions appeared to diminish this week ...
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ArticleAllen Logistics adds new Actros with MirrorCam to fleet
Allen Logistics in Co. Armagh has once again chosen Mercedes-Benz for its fleet additions, meaning two-thirds of the fleet now display the three-pointed stars.It has taken delivery of two new Actros 2548 tractor units with MirrorCam technology and flat-floored 2.5m StreamSpace cabs and a pre-owned 18-tonne Actros.The company, headquartered in ...
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ArticleMaritime Transport profits up 41% after takeover of Wincanton container business
The launch of Maritime Transport’s intermodal division followed by its acquisition of Wincanton Container Logistics helped boost pre-tax profits last year by 41% to £13.3m.Despite Brexit uncertainty affecting container flows into the country and the Covid-19 pandemic causing significant container reductions, the Suffolk logistics firm weathered the storm and reported ...
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ArticleVan registrations dip in July as component shortage continues
Van registrations fell by nearly 15% in July as ongoing supply problems relating to semiconductors meant only 23,606 LCVs were registered.Despite this, the month’s performance was only a 4% reduction compared to the pre-pandemic five-year average, according to the SMM.Large vans weighing more than 3.5-tonnes saw a decrease of 5.2% ...
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ArticleMyFleetLive camera range gets "significant upgrade"
Telematics specialist Quartix has introduced an enhanced version of the MyFleetLive camera range, providing HD1080p footage and video notifications about dangerous events.A partnership between Quartix and camera provider Fleet Focus in 2020 led to its first generation tracking software and AI camera and it said the latest version now available ...
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ArticleAssociation of Fleet Professionals launches training course to help with switch to electric
A training course for fleet professionals planning to transition their light commercial fleets over to electric has been unveiled by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).The eLCV one-day course follows a similar format to the industry body’s electric car course and is being delivered via video conferencing.The AFP said the ...
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ArticleJohn Lewis and Poundland the latest to offer incentives to HGV drivers
Two more retailers are offering financial incentives to HGV drivers in an effort to retain staff and attract entrants to a sector desperately short of resource.The John Lewis Partnership said it was increasing annual salaries for its HGV drivers by up to £5,000 a year and offering “welcome payments” of ...
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ArticleOperation Brock scrapped after "two weeks of unnecessary annoyance"
Operation Brock is being removed from the M20 in Kent this weekend just 18 days after it was implemented, after fears over heavy holiday traffic proved unfounded.The disruption caused by its reintroduction prompted local MP Damian Green to criticise its use based solely on “worries” about possible congestion.The contraflow system ...
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ArticleGarden waste collections suspended in Exeter as councils report slide in staffing levels across UK
A shortage of HGV drivers brought about by the pandemic and self-isolation rules has meant garden waste collections in Exeter have been suspended.Collection of the waste bins stopped this week, although the council said it was aiming to resume the service later in the month.It said the staffing issues it ...
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'Road to zero' can sometimes feel like the road to nowhere
The original UK government transport policy on emissions control published in 2018 was titled the ‘Road to zero’. In the aftermath of the ground-breaking Paris Agreement in 2015, a global plan to restrict air temperature rise to 1.5 deg was agreed by almost every nation in the world, and to ...
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ArticleHermes partners with Tesco to expand Parcelshop network
Hermes has announced a new partnership with Tesco to provide ParcelShop services across its convenience estate nationwide.Services will commence from 6 September in the first phase of stores and a continued roll-out is planned over the coming months.Hermes explained that with more consumers choosing Out of Home options for parcel ...
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ArticleEuropa Warehouse announces major investment in automation
Europa Warehouse has made an £11m investment in automation at its 715,000 sq ft facility in Corby, completed last year.A division of Europa Worldwide Group, it is working with psb intralogistics, based in Pirmasens, Germany to introduce Goods-to-Person (GTP) technology aimed at eliminating time consuming and unproductive activities.Commented Maria Torrent ...
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ArticleNew Asda trailers fitted with Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 MT units
Asda has taken delivery of nearly 170 new refrigerated trailers, all fitted with Carrier Transicold’s flagship Vector HE 19 MT units.The move comes after a successful 12-month trial which highlighted the system's environmental credentials, fuel savings and alternative power options.A long-standing Carrier Transicold customer, the latest delivery means every new ...
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ArticleMarks and Spencer joins retailer race to attract HGV drivers
Marks and Spencer is to pay new HGV drivers a £2,000 sign-on bonus in a bid to ensure against empty shelves this summer, as the driver shortage crisis continues.The retailer’s offer tops Tesco’s recently announced incentive of a £1,000 bonus for new drivers, announced last week, but falls behind that ...
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ArticleNWF Group remains upbeat after profits hit by Brexit, Covid-19 and cyber-attack
NWF Group’s chief executive has praised the company for its “strong” performance in the face of Brexit, Covid-19 and a cyber-attack - despite a fall in both revenue and pre-tax profit.Reporting its annual results for the year to 31 May 2021, the specialist distributor of fuel, food and feed revealed ...
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ArticleAFP launches advice on how to support frontline and furloughed drivers "Back Behind the Wheel"
A new white paper designed to help employers navigate the process of managing driver wellbeing and safety as they emerge from the pandemic has been issued by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).The white paper “Return to Work: Back Behind the Wheel” has been created by AFP’s risk, compliance and ...