January 2014 Archives

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.