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Hauliers warned to check their fleet radar systems are DVS compliant and not fakes
Hauliers are being warned to check their fleets’ radar systems as evidence mounts that some devices that claim to meet London’s Direct Vision Standards (DVS) are infact non-compliant, endangering the lives of the capital’s pedestrians and vulnerable road users.
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2M Group trials HVO fuel with Suttons Tankers
Suttons Tankers is taking part in a six-month trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) which has already seen a significant cut in carbon emissions in the first month.
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Palletforce impresses members’ customers with SuperHub tour
Palletforce members were given a chance to strengthen customer relationships and secure new business during a recent customer showcase event at the network’s SuperHub in Burton upon Trent.
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Microlise wins six-year deal with GSF Car Parts
Transport tech solutions provider Microlise Group has landed a new six-year contract with car parts delivery and fitting company GSF Car Parts.
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Lorry 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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Scottish 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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Network 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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‘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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Innovate 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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Logico 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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Gold 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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Fleet 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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Over 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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Campaign 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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Full 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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Companies 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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Timber 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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Epping 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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Lorry 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.