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Europa chief attacks RHA over handling of Brexit and fuel crisis and calls for Richard Burnett’s resignation

October 18, 2021 Carol Millett

Europa Worldwide Group chief executive Andrew Baxter (pictured) has launched a vociferous attack on the RHA this week, accusing it of leaking information from confidential government meetings, failing to prepare hauliers for Brexit and “substantially” causing the fuel crisis by “leaking information about fuel stocks”.

Logistics UK offers members fast track driver medicals under deal with D4Drivers

October 18, 2021 Carol Millett

Logistics UK is promising members easier access to driver medicals after signing a partnership deal with D4Drivers.

Wren Kitchens joins forces with BP and Mercedes-Benz to trial in-truck fuel payments app

October 18, 2021 Carol Millett

Wren Kitchens’ HGV drivers have been testing a new app which makes refuelling quick and easy and removes the need for fuel cards.

Hermes inks strategic partnership with e-commerce platform OnBuy

October 18, 2021 Carol Millett

Parcel carrier Hermes has sealed a deal with e-commerce seller OnBuy to provide logistics solution to its 7,000 vendors as the online marketplace ramps up its global expansion plans.

Should the Driver CPC be suspended? Or is there a better short-term solution?

October 18, 2021 Admin Support

The current shortage of HGV drivers has been attributed to various causes including Brexit, training and administration delays due to Covid, as well as the poor working conditions experienced by drivers when they are out on the road. All of these have contributed to an issue that has been building for a number of years. However, in my opinion, the introduction of the Driver CPC has also contributed considerably. It is a badly thought out, administratively complex requirement for employers […]

Gist rebounds from pension scheme woes to report £33m profit

October 15, 2021 Chris Tindall

Gist reported a £33m pre-tax profit in 2020, bouncing back from a loss the previous year caused by £28.5m in costs incurred due to the closure of its pension scheme to new members.

Scottish haulier invests in 10 used Renault tractor units

October 15, 2021 Chris Tindall

A&D Logistics in Scotland has purchased 10 Renault Range T ‘Selection Plus’ tractor units.

Iveco truck maker to suspend production at plants hit by parts shortages

October 15, 2021 Chris Tindall

Iveco builder CNH Industrial has announced it is closing some of its European manufacturing plants this month in response to disruptions and shortages of core components, particularly semiconductors.

DPD UK sees 83% leap in 2020 profits

October 15, 2021 Chris Tindall

DPD Group UK increased turnover and profits last year as it grew market share in line with strategic objectives.

LNG trucks “no cleaner than diesel”, new research finds

October 15, 2021 Chris Tindall

HGVs powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) are no better for the climate than diesel trucks and pollute the air more than manufacturers claim, a report by a clean transport campaign group has concluded.

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Europa chief attacks RHA over handling of Brexit and fuel crisis and calls for Richard Burnett’s resignation

by Carol Millett in News

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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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