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[ September 24, 2020 ] Somerset haulier increased turnover and profit in 2019 Operator News
[ September 24, 2020 ] Hermes responds to online boom with new east of London depot Operator News
[ September 24, 2020 ] Tuffnells “ready for any challenge” Operator News
[ September 24, 2020 ] Government slammed for passing the buck on Brexit delays Industry News
[ September 23, 2020 ] Minister puts onus on freight industry to prepare for no-deal Brexit and avoid cross-Channel delays Uncategorized

Government slammed for passing the buck on Brexit delays

September 24, 2020 Chris Tindall

The industry has hit back at the government’s warning that there will be queues 7,000-trucks-long blocking Kent unless it gets its paperwork in order by the end of the transition period, accusing it of avoiding responsibility for its own mismanagement.

Windfall of work in pandemic helps SDC Trailers offset impact of Brexit on costs

September 22, 2020 Carol Millett

SDC Trailers is working “flat out” to fulfil new orders created by demand from the internet retail sector, as online shopping during the pandemic continues to grow, and by the recent demise of rival trailer manufacturer Cartwright Group.

Cartwright Group collapses with 490 jobs lost and fleet and rental arms sold to Zenith

September 22, 2020 Carol Millett

Cartwright Group has gone into administration today resulting in 490 redundancies at S Cartwright & Sons (Coachbuilders) and Cartwright Fabrications and the sale of subsidiaries Cartwright Finance, Cartwright Fleet Service and Cartwright Rentals to Contract Vehicles, the commercial vehicles division of leasing and fleet management firm Zenith.

Nikola chief resigns amid claims that firm’s electric truck technology is an “intricate fraud”

September 21, 2020 Carol Millett

Trevor Milton, chief executive of electric and hydrogen-powered truck start-up Nikola Motor Company, has resigned amid claims the company made fraudulent claims about its technology.

Plummeting pollution levels prompt Leeds and Sheffield to review CAZ plans

September 21, 2020 Carol Millett

Falling levels of air pollution during the Covid-19 pandemic could see Leeds and Sheffield City Councils drop their plans for charging Clean Air Zones.

Kent Access Permit scheme to be enforced with £300 fines

September 18, 2020 Chris Tindall

A permit system for trucks leaving Kent for continental Europe after the EU transition period will be enforced by the DVSA with £300 fines and vehicle impoundings.

HGV drivers warned not to use A5 during closure

September 18, 2020 Chris Tindall

Highways England (HE) has warned HGV drivers not to ignore road closures on the A5 in Warwickshire after receiving reports of vehicles flouting the law.

Police save HGV driver’s life after motorway crash

September 17, 2020 Chris Tindall

Two hero police officers helped save the life of an HGV driver, who suffered a heart attack at the wheel on the motorway and collided with the central reservation.

Unite calls for leaked document on “post-Brexit chaos” in Kent to be released

September 17, 2020 Tim Wallace

Unite has called for the public release of a government document leaked to the Guardian which details potential queues of up to 7,000 lorries across Kent after the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December.

“Green recovery” a poor excuse for road disruption, claims RHA

September 16, 2020 Chris Tindall

The RHA has laid down four elements for achieving a “sustainable recovery” and has urged the government to consider the environmental, economic and social needs of business and people.

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

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Shell opens second hydrogen fuel

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Electric vehicle uptake would improve

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