Industry news – Page 105
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MT ArticleGovernment launches Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) to reduce accidents
A specialised team of crash inspectors that will look at how and why incidents occur on the roads has been created by the government.The Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) will investigate themes in the causes of collisions and also provide insights into how self-driving and EVs can be rolled out ...
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Man who watched TV while driving truck down M4 among 87 offenders listed by police in road safety clampdown
Police have described as “shocking” and “extremely selfish” the actions of an HGV driver they caught watching TV while driving down the M4 last week (1 July).Officers from the roads policing unit in Wiltshire identified 87 offences in just four days after using an unmarked HGV to spot drivers flouting ...
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MT ArticleCommercial vehicle manufacturers report best May figures in 10 years as export market surges
CV production in the UK rose by 26.5% latest figures showed, with manufacturers recording their best May performance for a decade.The SMMT said 7,900 new trucks and vans, as well as buses, coaches and taxis, left the factory lines during the month, continuing a strong start to 2022 with five ...
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MT ArticleMichelin recruits Lee Hutchings as services and solutions director
Michelin has appointed Lee Hutchings as director of services and solutions for the UK and Ireland.Hutchings will report directly to Andrew French, Michelin’s B2B sales director UK & Ireland, who he takes over from in his new role.As well as overseeing a division that looks after some of Michelin’s biggest ...
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MT ArticleTransport for the North sets out plans and priorities
Political and business leaders met at the Transport for the North (TfN) board meeting last week to discuss how it will continue to act with “one voice” for the North.Priorities for the year ahead include taking forward work to update the north’s independent economic review and the revision of the ...
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MT ArticleRoad Transport Expo a huge success
Road Transport Expo burst onto the scene last week in spectacular style, as thousands of visitors headed to NAEC Stoneleigh to join in the action.A long time in the planning, this brand-new industry show with its “all about the truck” mantra, attracted more than 170 trade exhibitors, alongside a host ...
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MT ArticleTrammell Crow Company starts work on major Milton Keynes logistics site
Commercial real estate developer Trammell Crow Company (TCC) has begun work on its first European logistics site which will deliver three Grade A logistics buildings on a 19.4 acre site in Milton Keynes.The Milton Keynes site, located at Merton Drive, will contain three speculative logistics buildings totalling approximately 340,000 sq ...
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Don't join motorway fuel price protests, RHA advises hauliers
RHA is calling on hauliers not to join convoys of protestors taking part in go-slow demonstrations against high fuel prices which kicked off today (4 July) on motorways across the UK.The protestors are targeting three-lane motorways with the convoys driving slowly in two lanes - leaving the outside lane free.The ...
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MT ArticleChancerygate sells major Dagenham urban logistics site to Blackrock
A joint venture between Chancerygate, a fund managed by Credit Suisse Asset Management, and global real estate firm Hines, has forward sold a 172,000 sq ft urban logistics development in Dagenham to a fund managed by BlackRock, for an undisclosed sum.Dagenham Council has approved plans to speculatively build 15 Grade ...
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Shortlist revealed for Motor Transport Awards 2022
Motor Transport is delighted to announce the shortlist for the Motor Transport Awards 2022.Congratulations to all of our finalists and thank you to those who took the time to enter this year.Please note there is no shortlist for the Service to Industry Award and the winner will be revealed at ...
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MT ArticleFears of further delays to Tesla Semi rollout as Musk admits factories are "losing billions"
Tesla’s new factories in Germany and Austin, Texas are “losing billions of dollars” because of continued parts shortages and disruptions in China, according to its boss Elon Musk.The chief executive had already announced his company would not be introducing any new vehicle models this year due to battery shortages and ...
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MT ArticleOnline sales slide as consumers tighten purse strings
Online sales fell last month, mirroring shopping habits on the high street as soaring inflation forced consumers to tighten their belts, according to government retail figures.However, the amount being spent on goods rose by 0.6% as the cost of living crisis continued to bite.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said ...
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MT ArticleIsuzu looks to double sales as expansion drive continues
Isuzu Truck UK (ITUK) has announced expansion ambitions for the remainder of 2022 as it celebrates its 25th year in the UK.The truck builder said Brexit had made its supply much more streamlined and vehicles now came fully assembled direct from Japan, which enabled it to quickly expand new truck ...
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MT ArticleDigiHaul unveils Ecosystem to support SMEs
Tech freight firm DigiHaul has launched a range of products to help small and mid-sized carriers access services that address cash flow, fuel prices and fleet shortages.Its DigiHaul Ecosystem is available to carrier partners and it said it provided operators with the resources they need to get through this turbulent ...
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MT ArticleGlasgow named worst city for delivery problems in new poll
Daniel Defoe saw Glasgow as a city of contradictions and today polls still appear to bear that out, with its citizens the most likely to face lost or damaged parcels – after truckers named it their favourite delivery destination.Residents in Glasgow were found to be the most likely to be ...
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MT ArticleNew road freight survey offers chance to have your say on sector's future
An important road freight survey has been launched by the Department for Transport and National Highways to help inform future road scheme transport investment appraisal.After Covid-19, the departure of the UK from the European Union, and changing consumer buying patterns there is an increased awareness of the important role that ...
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MT ArticleD4 Drivers offers free health checks during truck park tour
Free driver health checks are being offered by D4 Drivers when the medical provider joins SNAP as part of a tour of truck parks this summer.The haulage payment expert said it wanted to celebrate HGV drivers for their efforts and recognise industry endeavours and so it is launching an official ...
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MT ArticleSector ripe for more M&A activity, business chiefs reveal
Investment remains a key priority for the UK logistics sector in 2022, and M&A activity levels remain high, despite the sector facing increasing challenges driven by labour costs, pricing and supply chain disruption.A survey of industry leaders found 65% of logistics businesses intend to make significant capital expenditure over the ...
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MT ArticleMidland Expressway recruits general manager to lead digital revamp of M6toll
Midland Expressway, the owner and operator of the M6toll, has appointed Michael Whelan (pictured) as general manager.He will oversee the implementation of a strategic ‘RoadAhead’ transformation programme, to deliver a world-class service to the 18 million drivers and businesses that use the motorway every year.A globally experienced expert on innovative ...
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks to unveil the eActros LongHaul electric truck in September
Mercedes Benz Trucks is set to unveil a concept prototype of its 40-tonne battery-electric eActros LongHaul truck at this year’s IAA Transportation in September in Hanover, Germany.Ahead of its debut at the show the OEM has released its first teaser images of the eActros LongHaul concept prototype and announced further ...