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Majority of operators believe they cannot survive fuel price crisis
Only four in 10 transport operators are confident they can survive the current onslaught on fuel prices as the Iran conflict drags on.
Drivers needed to focus mental health support in logistics
An organisation set up specifically to support mental health and wellbeing in logistics has released a survey it wants professional drivers to complete in order to tailor support in the right areas.
Driver training module addresses dangers of overhead powerlines
A new training course for lorry drivers covering the dangers of overhead cables has been launched to address the lethal hazard.
Logistics UK urges balanced focus on safety as casualty trends remain stable
Logistics UK has called for continued focus on practical road safety improvements across the freight sector, following yesterday’s report highlighting legal and compliance pressures facing hauliers despite broadly stable casualty trends.
Heightened legal fallout for hauliers amid flat collision volumes
New road fatality and injury figures showing levels have remained broadly unchanged do not reflect the significantly more serious legal consequences for hauliers, a transport lawyer warned.
Work commences on major logistics development at Hillwood Park Luton
Commercial property investor Hillwood and building contractor Glencar have officially broken ground and commenced works on-site at Hillwood Park Luton.
IRU adopts global Charter for Women in Road Transport
Members of the international road transport union, the IRU, have voted to adopt a new Charter for Women in Road Transport, which sets out six core principles for the sector to follow to increase women’s participation across the industry’s workforce.
RHA renews call for fuel rebate as operators face rising diesel costs
The RHA has renewed its call for an Essential User Rebate for transport operators, arguing that recent government support measures do not go far enough to offset the impact of rising fuel costs on the sector.
MAN TopUsed Centre officially opens in Swindon
MAN Truck & Bus UK has officially opened a new MAN TopUsed Centre in Swindon, Wiltshire, which specialises in providing manufacturer-backed used trucks, buses, coaches and vans.
Logistics sector backs apprenticeships push after Milburn report warns of “lost generation”
The logistics sector has backed calls for a stronger focus on apprenticeships and technical skills reform following the publication of Alan Milburn’s interim review into the growing number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET).
