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Alton Transport Services goes into administration after CVA rejected
Hampshire logistics firm Alton Transport Service has entered administration.The company appointed Quantuma LLP to handle its affairs on 28 August, but according to director Michael Larvan, it has found a company to purchase its assets.When MT contacted the company, Larvan said: “We have been seeking advice from a solicitor and ...
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Proposed ban on HGV tyres over ten years old rests on shaky evidence, says RHA
Government proposals to ban tyres over 10 years old from being used on trucks and trailers are “missing the mark” according to the RHA.The proposals, which could come into force early next year, were prompted by rising concern at the dangers old tyres used on commercial vehicles pose to the ...
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Freight operators may need to 'rethink business models' post-Brexit
The FTA has warned its members that a hard Brexit may force them to rethink their business models.Speaking exclusively to MT, head of global and European policy, Pauline Bastidon, identified a number of key concerns as the new Brexit deadline of 31 October looms.These included problems with warehousing capacity, stockpiling ...
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Whistl seeks 50 drivers for new Bedford hub
Delivery management company Whistl is looking to hire 50 drivers at its newly opened Bedford super depot as it continues its drive into the parcels market.The recruitment drive comes ahead of the 2019 peak season which the company is predicting will be its busiest in its 15-year history.It also follows ...
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DVSA warns HGV drivers to check they are driving legally after DVSA technical problems hit CPC records
DVSA is warning HGV drivers to check they can still drive legally after technical problems with the agency's website prevented drivers' training records being uploaded in time for the Driver CPC deadline this week.The agency is also asking enforcement officers to "be aware of the outages" and to "act ...
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High charges for pre-Euro-6 trucks in Manchester CAZ will cause chaos operators warn
Operators attending a Clean Air Roadshow in Manchester want to see a lower charge for Euro-5 HGVs entering the Greater Manchester clean air zone proposed for summer 2021 to avoid a huge shift from large trucks to vans.Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is proposing a £100 daily charge to enter ...
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ArticleGirteka Logistics plots UK expansion as Brexit leaves local hauliers "like Bambi in the headlights"
Brexit has left UK hauliers "like Bambi caught in the headlights” exposing them to an aggressive expansion push by Lithuanian logistics giant Girteka Logistics, according to its strategic director Kristian Kaas Mortensen.The haulier, which owns and operates almost 7,000 trucks and employs 13,000 drivers, is on a drive to enter ...
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Shareholder Dbay in bid for Eddie Stobart Logistics
Eddie Stobart Logistics (ESL) has received a takeover bid from one of its current shareholders, Dbay Advisors.ESL shocked investors last month when it asked for its AIM-listed shares to be suspended after it failed to publish its half-year results in time.CEO Alex Laffey also stepped down with immediate effect and ...
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ArticleHermes installs third sorting tier at Rugby super hub
Parcels delivery giant Hermes has completed the installation of a third sortation tier at its Rugby super hub, which at 270,000sq ft is claimed to be Europe's largest automated parcels sortation centre.The £16m project enhances existing output by 40% with the capability to process 1.35 million parcels each dayWith Hermes' ...
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DVSA technical glitch causes "chaos" on eve of Driver CPC deadline
Hundreds of HGV drivers are in danger of driving illegally after technical problems at DVSA prevented drivers' training records from being uploaded ahead of the Driver CPC deadline, which kicks in at midnight today (9 September 2019).JAUPT approved trainers trying to upload drivers’ training records onto the DVSA’s Online Driver ...
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ArticleDepartment for Transport launches PR campaign to ensure hauliers are Brexit-ready
The RHA has welcomed the Department for Transport's decision to launch a multi-million pound public information campaign to ensure businesses and hauliers are Brexit-ready.Since the vote to leave the EU in June 2016, the RHA said little Brexit clarity has been forthcoming for hauliers from government sources.However, the Department for ...
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ArticleScheme to train ex-offenders as HGV drivers gets £1m government funding boost
A scheme to train ex-offenders as HGV drivers has won £1m of government funding after a successful trial at HM Sudbury Prison.The trial, which was run by driver training scheme Road to Logistics, saw prisoners linked with potential employers and trained to become qualified HGV drivers.Now the not-for-profit organisation has ...
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Government should have warned industry of no-deal Brexit fuel shortages, FTA tells MPs
The FTA told MPs that it was “surprised” it had not been alerted to government research that found a no-deal Brexit would result not only in severe delays at Calais but also fuel shortages affecting hauliers across the UK.The research, which was part of the Government’s Yellowhammer report, only came ...
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New driver permits needed to travel to EU under no-deal Brexit
UK hauliers and commercial drivers who operate in the EU will need a number of new documents if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.The Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has confirmed drivers will require an International Driving Permit in some countries (France, Italy and Cyprus) and adult and ...
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ArticleBridgestone reveals Webfleet Solutions as new name for TomTom Telematics
Bridgestone has announced that the TomTom Telematics’ company name will become Webfleet Solutions as of 1 October 2019.The move follows the acquisition of TomTom Telematics by Bridgestone Europe on 1 April.Bridgestone explained that the acquisition of TomTom Telematics was motivated by its ambition to strengthen its digital capabilities as part ...
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UPN continues its "fantastic" year with three new members
UPN has announced three new members to its pallet network, adding that it’s shaping up to be a record-breaking year.Nottingham-based D&D Transport, Cross Country Carriers in Suffolk and Three Legged Transport in Dorset have all signed membership agreements with the 18-year-old network.Dave Palmer, MD of D&D Transport, said joining UPN ...
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Autumn spending round heralds "infrastructure revolution"
An “infrastructure revolution” has been announced by Chancellor Sajid Javid in the government’s spending review, with investment in roads and motorways.There is also to be an extra £2bn earmarked for Brexit delivery, a move that was welcomed by the FTA, but the RHA said it was disappointed there was no ...
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ArticleSheffield City Council to use Magtec repowered electric RCVs powered by household waste energy
Sheffield City Council is to trial two electric bin lorries, which will be powered by the household waste they collect.Old diesel RCVs will be repowered with electric vehicle drive systems by Sheffield-based Magtec, as an alternative to replacing them with new Euro-6 lorries.They will then be charged with electricity produced ...
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ArticleMenzies takes off with new deal to supply BA newspapers and magazines
Menzies Distribution has entered into an agreement with British Airways (BA) to deliver more than 530,000 newspapers and magazines a week to the airline’s flight gates and first and club lounges.The service will be undertaken by Media on the Move, the travel media subsidiary of the retail logistics firm.The exclusive ...
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ArticleStandards set for security of autonomous vehicles
Millbrook self-driving test village Photo: MillbrookNew standards for autonomous vehicles to prevent defects and ensure they are safe from cyber attacks have been announced by the government.The assurance system, called CAV PASS, will first focus on enabling the advanced trialling of self-driving vehicles and aims to eventually help assure the ...