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[ April 23, 2019 ] Aspray Transport secures lifeline and looks to the future as company voluntary arrangement is approved News
[ April 23, 2019 ] Gerrard’s of Swinton mobilises to train more ex-forces HGV drivers Careers
[ April 18, 2019 ] European Parliament approves law mandating truck CO2 emissions are slashed by 30% Industry News
[ April 18, 2019 ] Road transport can be decarbonised but only if the government and industry work together, claims report Industry News
[ April 18, 2019 ] OSE European replaces Hedley Transport at Fortec News

Bridgestone completes TomTom Telematics acquisition

April 2, 2019 Chris Druce

Bridgestone has completed its purchase of TomTom’s telematics business, creating a significant player in the commercial vehicle fleet management sector.

Starting gun fired on new truck cab designs; EU direct vision standard adopted for 2025

April 1, 2019 Chris Tindall

New truck cab designs will include larger windscreens and have more streamlined bodies after MEPs passed a law to do away with ‘brick-shaped’ lorries.

Enterprise UK moves for SHB Hire to create commercial vehicle rental giant

March 28, 2019 Chris Tindall

Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK is buying rival SHB Hire, a move with the potential to create one of the UK’s largest commercial vehicle (CV) rental companies.

Police drop investigation into Cleveland LGV Training

March 28, 2019 Chris Tindall

Cleveland Police has dropped its investigation into an HGV training company that entered administration last year.

RHA accuses minister of complacency for failing to tackle multiplicity of clean air zone charges

March 26, 2019 Carol Millett

The RHA has labelled transport minister Jesse Norman as complacent after he belatedly revealed plans to create a national charging infrastructure to prevent the creation of a “patchwork” of clean air zones (CAZs) with differing charges and regulations.

Rising fuel prices forcing firms to freeze recruitment and vehicle upgrades, according to FairFuelUK and FTA survey

March 25, 2019 Carol Millett

Rising fuel costs are forcing logistics businesses to freeze recruitment, lay-off staff and delay vehicle upgrades, according to a new study from FairFuelUK (FFUK) and FTA.

No-deal tariffs would be ‘absolutely dreadful’ for truck makers and buyers

March 21, 2019 Chris Tindall

Leaving the EU without a deal would be “absolutely dreadful” for truck makers and buyers alike, making new vehicle acquisition prohibitively expensive, according to manufacturers.

Brexit: Public Accounts Committee lambasts DfT for failing UK road transport

March 12, 2019 Carol Millett

The DfT has been lambasted by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for failing to ensure sufficient cross-channel freight capacity in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Pallet-Track founders sell controlling stake in network to TPA Capital

March 11, 2019 Chris Druce

Private equity company TPA Capital has taken a controlling stake in Wolverhampton-based Pallet-Track.

FTA and business trade groups send joint letter calling for a TfL freight chief

March 11, 2019 Hayley Pink

FTA, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have called on the mayor of London to appoint a dedicated freight commissioner.

Spotlight

Clean Air Zones and the Ultra Low Emission Zone, in association with Ryder: Where are they and how do HGV operators stay compliant?

by Christopher Walton in Air quality

Clean Air Zones and the Ultra Low Emission Zone are coming and you can count on Ryder to help ensure that your vehicles are ready. Please bookmark this page to ensure Motortransport.co.uk and Ryder keep [...]

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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