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ArticlePlan to relax drivers' hours over Christmas "dangerous and reckless", warns Unite
Government moves to continue the extension of the relaxation of drivers’ hours past Christmas is “reckless, dangerous and potentially illegal”, Unite is warning.The warning follows the union’s discovery that the DfT has launched a “technical consultation” with stakeholders into a further extension of the relaxation of drivers’ hours, which was ...
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ArticleSapphire Vehicle Services takes on another eight apprentices
Eight aspiring technicians are set to begin their apprenticeships at Sapphire Vehicle Services this month.The eight candidates make up the latest intake onto the Derbyshire-based company’s apprenticeship scheme which was launched two years ago.Sapphire Vehicle Services, which maintains a range of large commercial vehicle operator’s fleets, began training its own ...
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ArticleRange anxiety a drag factor on fleets switching to electric vehicles, BP survey reveals
Half of fleet managers (50%) and almost two thirds of fleet drivers (64%) feel “excited and proud” about switching to electric vehicles, stating it is the right thing to do for the environment, but only just over a quarter of fleet drivers (28%) and a third of fleet managers (35%) ...
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ArticleInsulate Britain accuses National Highways of failing to protect drivers approaching its motorway blockades
Climate protest group Insulate Britain is accusing the National Highways of failing to take standard safety measures to cut traffic speeds as motorists approach their motorway blockades.The group, which is carrying out a series of climate protests, mainly on the M25, is demanding the government take action to cut the ...
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ArticleDPD covers logo with giant sticky note to highlight climate crisis
Parcel delivery firm DPD is covering up its logos on its trucks this week with a giant sticky note stating: “Tackle the Climate Crisis" as part of as campaign called the World's To Do List.The campaign, which comes ahead of the critical climate summit in COP26 in Glasgow at the ...
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ArticleDX opens new Dorset depot in drive for further growth
DX has continued the expansion of its network with the opening of a new depot in Verwood, East Dorset.The 14,000 sq ft hub is located on Ebblake Industrial Estate and will serve the DX Express division, which specialises in secure, next-day parcel delivery.The opening will allow for the expansion of ...
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ArticleFreight in the City Expo: Continental explains how tyres hold the key to lowering fleet emissions
With the EU Commission’s standardised emission testing for HGV manufacturers (VECTO), designed to help the road transport industry meet CO2 reduction targets, the role of tyres in lowering emissions becomes very clear.The VECTO measurement tool was developed by the EC to standardise emission testing for heavy duty vehicle manufacturers and ...
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ArticleLogistics UK recruits public policy manager from Scottish Parliament
Logistics UK has announced the appointment of Alexandra Herdman (pictured) as a public policy manager.She has spent the previous five years working in the Scottish Parliament, which the trade body said had given her a wealth of relevant knowledge and expertise.“We are thrilled to have Alexandra join our team," said ...
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ArticleJail for death crash HGV driver who caused motorway pile-up after using mobile phone
An HGV driver distracted by his mobile phone and who killed a devoted husband and wife in a “devastating collision” has been jailed.Steven Bennett, 29, pleaded guilty to two counts of causing death by dangerous driving following the crash in September 2019, which also led to a seven-vehicle pile-up on ...
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ArticleHGV drivers who pass proposed new tests can work abroad
HGV drivers that pass the government’s new streamlined tests designed to boost the numbers of candidates entering the industry will still be able to undertake international work, it has been confirmed.There have been concerns that simplifying the testing process for lorry drivers might not be accepted in Europe, but the ...
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ArticleRenault Trucks unveils 18-tonne electric D Wide Z.E
Renault Trucks is now offering an 18-tonne electric D Wide Z.E, joining its 16 and 26-tonne model stablemates.It is also offering a wider range of wheelbases and special connectivity for reefer bodies, with 3,900mm to 6,800mm now available.Equipped with a two-axle chassis, Renault Trucks said the 18-tonne Z.E. is ideal ...
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ArticleCo-op shrugs off £15m loss to announce Amazon tie-up and "robot deliveries"
Co-op has blamed “product availability issues” and the effects of Covid after it slipped into the red during the first half of the year.It also warned that unplanned supply chain challenges and the ongoing costs of Covid would bring greater levels of uncertainty and apply pressure on its prior expected ...
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ArticleMaxus expands network with Bowson's Gloucestershire dealership
Maxus Group has expanded its dealer network further with the Bowson Group’s newest dealership, Maxus Gloucestershire, in the Forest of Dean.The dealership provides a full sales and aftersales service with plans for a dedicated Maxus showroom.Mark Barrett, general manager of Harris Maxus, said: “Bowson Group already works with two impressive ...
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ArticleNikola to use German Iveco factory to begin building Tre heavy-duty electric trucks
The partnership between Iveco and battery electric vehicle manufacturer Nikola has taken its next step with its Ulm, Germany facility commencing production of the Nikola Tre heavy-duty EV by the end of the year.In addition to the electric battery model, a fuel cell electric vehicle prototype of the Tre has ...
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ArticleIntercounty Distribution adds 14 DAF XF530s to fleet
Cornish haulier Intercounty Distribution has invested in 14 new DAF XF530s in a bid to improve fuel efficiency and driver satisfaction.The Pall-Ex member said five of the new trucks will be used to trunk the 480-mile round trip from its depot in Launceston to the pallet network hub in Leicestershire ...
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ArticlePall-Ex continues European growth drive with new Investex deal
Pall-Ex has signed a master licensee agreement (MLA) in Czechia and Slovakia, enabling logistics provider Investex Group to form Pall-Ex CS and operate across the two countries.The pallet network said the idea of a Czech-Slovak network and master licence holder first arose three years ago, but the pandemic meant the ...
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ArticleDFDS Logistics continues European expansion with new acquisition
DFDS Logistics has acquired the Danish freight forwarding firm ICT Logistics, which it said would strengthen and develop its eastern European position.ICT transports full and part loads between east and west Europe via road, air, sea and rail. Its services include oversize cargo, warehousing, distribution, and customs clearance.As well as ...
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ArticleDevolved powers must demand return of EU workers, claims London mayor
London’s mayor wants devolved powers to set up a “covid recovery visa” and fill vacancies in sectors struggling with serious shortages, such as haulage.Sadiq Khan (pictured) said when it came to immigration, politicians were now too scared to argue for what they knew was needed to solve the problem and ...
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ArticleNew independent data supports RHA plea for emergency visas
Temporary visas for HGV drivers are the only way to fill an immediate need for truckers if the supply chain is to continue running through the peak period, according to the RHA.Its call for the government to change its policy on recruiting skilled people from abroad comes as research from ...
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ArticleLorry driver who hid £4m stash of cocaine in his bed jailed
An HGV driver who attempted to smuggle £4m worth of cocaine into the country in his bed has been jailed for 14-and-a-half years.Karol Niewiadomski (pictured), 30, from Poland, claimed he did not know the drugs were in his vehicle when it was searched by Border Force officials at Dover port ...