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The Pallet Network launches risk assessment for tail-lift deliveries
A driver risk assessment for tail-lift deliveries has been launched by The Pallet Network (TPN) as part of its ePOD application.
Month: May 2021
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Birmingham Clean Air Zone to launch on 1 June, operators warned
The country’s second clean air zone (CAZ) launches in Birmingham on Tuesday (1 June) and the BVRLA is reminding fleet operators to assess the impact on their business.
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Hauliers slam “appalling” standard of rest stops in major new survey
Hauliers have delivered a damning verdict of the security, quality and availability of rest stops in the UK, with most rating them ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’.
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Hireco to supply Breezemount Group with 72 new vehicles
Two-man home delivery firm Breezemount Group has signed a contract with Hireco for 72 new Ivecos, MANs and Renault Masters.
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Panattoni names new director of finance and operations
Logistics developer Panattoni has appointed Oliver Choppin as its director of finance and operations in the UK.
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Gasrec collects 10,000th tanker load of LNG from Isle of Grain terminal
Gasrec has collected the 10,000th tanker load of LNG from the National Grid facility on the Isle of Grain, as demand for the environmentally-friendly fuel soars.
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Hauliers at breaking point amid record volume spike and crippling driver shortage
Haulage operators are demanding government action after a record spike in volumes, combined with a dearth of drivers made worse by a backlog in HGV driver tests, threatened to push many to the brink.
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L Lynch Plant Hire brings in Scania tippers for HS2 project
L Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage has taken delivery of a number of Scania tippers with low height L-series cabs for muckaway work on the HS2 rail project.
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Collapsed haulier could recoup £8m if cartel claim is successful
Deben Transport’s claim for damages in relation to the truck cartel could be as much as £8m and, if successful, would potentially result in a payout to trade creditors, according to the administrator.
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Moreton Cullimore becomes youngest ever RHA chairperson
Cullimore Group MD Moreton Cullimore has followed in his father’s footsteps after being appointed the new chair of the RHA.