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All Motor Transport articles in 2024
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ArticleLorry driver who flipped truck arrested for drug driving
An HGV driver who overturned his vehicle on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire resulting in a seven-hour road closure has been arrested after he failed a roadside drugs test.
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ArticleScottish export terminal splashes out to boost refrigerated cargo capabilities
A substantial upgrade in reefer points at the Port of Greenock will enhance cargo storage and distribution capacity for Scottish exporters, according to Peel Ports.
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ArticleNetwork members see double as Pallet-Track unveils 20th anniversary dual liveries
Pallet-Track has marked 20 years in business by investing over £100,000 in dual liveries for its network shareholder members.
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Article‘Steady’ truck registrations herald start of 2024
New truck registrations fell for the first time in two years with an almost 4% decline in Q1, latest figures showed.
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ArticleInnovate Freight invests in the future with graduate appointee
Recruiter Innovate Freight Talent has expanded its team and taken on graduate Sophie Edmonds to bring a younger generation into logistics.
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ArticleLogico adds tipper training course to the mix
Transport training provider Logico is now offering the only regulated qualification for mixer drivers, covering on-road site vehicle competence assessments (SVCA), as well as classroom training for drivers and operational staff.
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ArticleGold award for The APC for health and safety efforts
The APC has been presented with a Gold RoSPA award, recognising its efforts towards health and safety within the business.
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ArticleFleet decarbonisation a hot topic at this year's Road Transport Expo
Industry decarbonisation will be firmly in the spotlight at next month’s Road Transport Expo. Exhibitors will be bringing along their latest vehicle ranges aimed at helping operators reduce the carbon impact of their fleets, including electric, hydrogen and bio-fuelled trucks. All eight major HGV OEMs will be in attendance – ...
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ArticleOver 100 jobs saved after waste management firm Go Plant sold
Waste management firm Sweeptech has acquired parts of Go Plant after it entered administration earlier this month, saving 116 jobs.
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ArticleCampaign launched to eliminate HGV bridge strikes
A freight skills consultancy is encouraging hauliers to join its campaign to prevent bridge strikes and will use Road Transport Expo (RTX) as its launch pad.
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ArticleFull membership at Palletline after it gets rid of subbies
Palletline said it had achieved full membership across the UK and Ireland and eliminated the use of subcontractors in its network.
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ArticleCompanies urged to move quickly to prepare for DVS changes
Operators are being warned to prepare for changes to London’s direct vision standard (DVS) later this year, or face fines with no upper limit.
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ArticleTimber hauliers in Scotland to get £2m transport boost
Scottish timber hauliers are to benefit from £800,000 in funds to improve fragile rural roads, create passing places and build short routes to take freight away from people’s homes.
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ArticleEpping Council appoints maintenance provider after bringing waste services back in-house
Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) has appointed Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) to carry out maintenance of its waste and recycling fleet after the local authority brought the services back in-house.
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ArticleLorry driver jailed after killing horse on M1
An HGV driver has been jailed after he caused a collision on the M1 which led to a horse being killed.
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ArticleKnowles deploys three more electric FMs for Princes work
Knowles Logistics has replaced three more diesel trucks with Volvo FM Electric tractor units to be used on its food and drink group Princes contract.
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ArticleCarefoot Group closes down subsidiary Walter Carefoot and Sons (Transport)
Preston-based construction, haulage and property group Carefoot has closed its transport division, in a move which follows a fall in the company’s turnover and profit last year.
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ArticleWincanton inks five-year warehousing and transport deal with Imetec
Wincanton has signed a new five-year contract with heating technology products specialists Imetec, which trades in the UK as Dreamland and Bellissima Italia.
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Sponsored contentThe arrival of the recently launched eActros 600 tractor unit.
The arrival of the recently launched eActros 600 tractor unit means Mercedes-Benz Trucks now offers a comprehensive line-up of battery electric vehicles to hauliers in the UK – but that’s not all.