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Home2014January

Month: January 2014

News

Scania named as most sustainable CV manufacturer

January 31, 2014 Ashleigh Wight

Scania has been ranked the most sustainable vehicle manufacturer by Corporate Knights in its annual Global 100 Index.

Industry News

New guide aims to clear up confusion over breaks

January 31, 2014 Robin Meczes

New guidance on the breaks required under the drivers’ hours and working time rules is to be published later this year by the DfT in an effort to address confusion between the two.

Industry News

Digitach download limit to be extended to 90 days

January 31, 2014 Robin Meczes

The time limit for downloading data from a digital tachograph is to be extended from the current 56 days to 90 days by the end of this year, the DfT has confirmed.

News

Unite optimistic over future of jobs at TNT Fashion Group

January 30, 2014 Robin Meczes

Union Unite remains optimistic that most of the jobs under threat as a result of a restructure at TNT Fashion Group UK can be saved, regional officer Nick Halton told Motortransport.co.uk after an initial consultation meeting with the company.

Contract Wins

Heroic effort proves fulfilling for Clipper

January 30, 2014 Robin Meczes

Clipper Logistics has won a contract to operate an efulfilment solution for the trading arm of military charity Help for Heroes.

Industry News

Trucks without cycle safety equipment to be banned from London

January 30, 2014

London mayor Boris Johnson has launched his Safer Lorry Scheme (previously the Safer Lorry Charge), pledging to ban trucks without cycle safety equipment from the capital.

News

RT McEwan poised to open second site

January 30, 2014 Robin Meczes

Scottish general haulier and Palletline member RT McEwan is poised to open a second site in Dundee.

Industry News

London Councils reconfirms commitment to night-time delivery restrictions

January 30, 2014 Hayley Pink

London Councils has stated it has no plans to relax the rules governing night-time and weekend deliveries in the capital, despite renewed industry calls for the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS) to be reviewed.

News

Malcolm Group to take on 30 Euro-6 Volvo FMs

January 30, 2014 Peter Steele

Malcolm Group has taken delivery of its first Euro-6 Volvo FM, and placed an order for 30 more, basing its decision on the performance of its existing Euro-5 FM units.

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Industry News

Operators face costly changes under London Lorry Control Scheme

January 30, 2014 Hayley Pink

The RHA and FTA have warned that hauliers operating under the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS) face extra costs and unnecessary legislation if proposed changes go ahead.

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Eddie Stobart drivers plan strike action over pay freeze

by Chris Tindall in News

Eddie Stobart said its robust contingency plans would ensure the delivery of Walkers crisps to supermarkets were not disrupted, after HGV drivers geared up for strike action over a pay dispute.

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps freight operators understand market for alternative fuels

By Christopher Walton and Colin Barnett A Fuels in Action event at Kempton Park in Surrey last week (20 March) was the ...

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Shell opens second hydrogen fuel pump, but remains focused on full ‘mosaic’ of alternative fuels

By the end of 2018, Shell will have opened three new hydrogen refuelling pumps on sites around London.But the fuel giant says ...

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Electric vehicle uptake would improve with better distributor and operator collaboration

Improved collaboration between electric vehicle operators and electricity distributors will see a substantial increase of battery-powered vehicles on the roads of London, ...

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LoCITY Fuels in Action helps

Posted by Admin on Mar 28, 20181

Shell opens second hydrogen fuel

Posted by Emma Shone on Mar 28, 20182

Electric vehicle uptake would improve

Posted by Christopher Walton on Mar 22, 20183
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