Industry news – Page 165
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MT Article"Covid will evolve your business in ways you wouldn't otherwise have seen for years," analyst claims
The Covid-19 pandemic will speed the evolution of the transport and logistics sector and transform how some businesses operate, according to new research.The crisis has already seen a number of changes that have affected warehousing and distribution operations, including changes in the way that many people have bought goods, with ...
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Government in £1.7bn pledge to improve roads and fix potholes
The government is to spend £1.7bn on improving the roads, repair bridges and fill in millions of potholes as the country starts a tentative return to work.The Transport Investment Fund cash is intended to make journeys on roads and motorways smoother and safer over the coming weeks and months.In addition, ...
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MT ArticleHSE given "massive" injection of funds to investigate social distancing breaches
The HSE has had a “massive” injection of funds to investigate firms whose business practices fail to adhere to social distancing practices in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, a transport solicitor has warned.As increasing numbers of UK employees begin to return to work, Backhouse Jones solicitor Mark Davies said every ...
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MT ArticleSurprise plan to restart London road charging schemes branded "shockingly nonsensical"
Transport for London has been accused of opportunism after mayor Sadiq Khan announced that it would reintroduce all road charging schemes from Monday (18 May).The FTA said the decision threatened the green shoots of recovery across the Capital’s economy and jeopardized many logistics firms as they attempted to claw their ...
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MT Article"Public still don't appreciate us," claim over half of UK's HGV drivers
Just over half of UK HGV drivers feel underappreciated by the public, according to a survey conducted at the height of the lockdown – a significantly larger proportion than in Ireland or the US.The poll, carried out on almost 1,000 drivers by fleet tech firm CameraMatics on 3 April, found ...
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MT ArticleNew online hub gives hauliers latest service station information
Hauliers now have instant access to the availability of service stations across England after two tech firms worked together to provide a colour-coded online hub.Uploaded to the Traffic England website, the information shows current availability of the 118 motorway services, as well as the provision of fuel, drinks, takeaway food, ...
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MT ArticleMy Transport Planner enables London home delivery
A provider of fresh produce to London eateries has successfully launched its home delivery operation, thanks to new transport planning software.Based in New Covent Garden Market, Classic Fresh Foods specialises in supplying fresh produce to discerning chefs in hotels, restaurants and gastropubs across London.However, with most of its customers closing ...
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MT ArticleRental and leasing firms urged to ensure safe practices to avoid legal claims
Employers in vehicle rental and leasing must take steps to ensure they are operating safely during the Covid-19 pandemic as businesses attempt to return to normality following lockdown, according to the BVRLA.Vehicle rental operators have been exempt from business closure as many have played a role in providing vehicles to ...
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MT ArticleIndustry warned it faces "potentially catastrophic" hacking threat amid cyber attacks on NHS deliveries
A UK cybersecurity centre needs to be established to prevent “potentially catastrophic” hacking of autonomous vehicles by criminals, according to a groundbreaking project.A consortium of academic, security and digital experts explored the feasibility of creating a ‘Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence’ in order to detect, understand and respond to emerging threats ...
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MT ArticleMotorway Burger Kings begin reopening for HGV drivers
Burger King restaurants across the country’s motorway network are reopening for takeaway service – but only for HGV drivers initially.Operator Moto said it was reopening eight sites on 14 May, but in order to ensure safe working practices were established for restaurant teams and customers, just truckers will be allowed ...
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MT ArticleContinental launches website to explain new CO₂ emissions regulations and how tyres can reduce fuel consumption
Tyre firm Continental has launched a “microsite” for HGV operators, explaining new CO₂ emissions regulations and how tyres can reduce fuel consumption.The European Commission (EC) introduced regulations last year, which are intended to cut CO2 emissions in trucks by 15% by 2025 and 30% by 2030.In order to ensure the ...
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MT ArticleAdd Covid-19 to your risk management policies, fleet managers told
Software specialist FleetCheck has urged operators to add coronavirus measures to their fleet risk management policies.The call comes after the government issued a new document - 'Working Safely During Covid-19 in or from a Vehicle' - which FleetCheck said "forms a relatively sensible framework to manage the possibility of infection ...
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MT ArticleDon't bring back HGV driver toilet ban as lockdown eases, RHA warns businesses
As the government eases lockdown restrictions and businesses return to work, there must be no move to ban drivers from using toilet facilities under the pretext of safe working practices, the RHA has warned.It follows the government’s announcement that some businesses, such as construction sites and manufacturers, may resume operations ...
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MT ArticleFuel price slump a bonus but not lifesaving, says CILT
Haulage firms have welcomed plummeting diesel prices in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic but said the cost saving is nowhere near enough to underpin their struggling businesses.A stand-off between Russia and OPEC, combined with a global oil surplus as lockdowns drastically cut fuel demand has meant prices are lower ...
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MT ArticleRHA "baffled" as government tells employers to help with costs of extended furlough scheme
The government’s coronavirus job retention scheme has been extended until October on current pay rates but employers will be expected to contribute towards the scheme’s costs after July, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced today (12 May).The RHA welcomed the extension but said it was "baffled" by the move, claiming its request ...
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MT ArticleCPC training bottleneck in wake of Covid-19 could hit driver supply and slow recovery, fleet managers warn
The driver shortage crisis could be exacerbated in the wake of Covid-19 as drivers struggle to make up their CPC driver training hours, fleet managers are warning.According to an independent survey, commissioned by Fleet Source, fleet managers fear there will be a supply crisis on Driver CPC training in the ...
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MT ArticleBIFA: "Here's how to get the most from your furloughed staff..."
Fourloughed workers should be encouraged to take up training opportunities, according to the British International Freight Association (BIFA).The association has put together an online training programme, set to launch next month, in place of its face-to-face training sessions which were suspended due to the Covid-19 lockdown.Director general, Robert Keen said ...
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Ministers look to bypass Port of Calais to avoid post-Brexit queues
The British government wants to develop ports on the east coast of Britain so that the Port of Calais can be bypassed in the event of serious delays arising from the impact of Brexit.As firms warn that they will not be ready for the additional border checks that a Canada-style ...
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Industry slams DVSA decision to reject delegated testing to help tackle HGV testing backlog
DVSA is refusing to allow authorised testing facility operators (ATFs) to help clear a mounting backlog of thousands of annual HGV and trailer tests created by the Covid-19 lockdown - a move strongly condemned by both RHA and the ATF Operators Association (ATFOA) this week.The HGV annual tests are the ...
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MT ArticleRHA survey a “staggering snapshot” of struggling sector
The RHA’s claims of a “breakthrough” in its talks with ministers for extra support for the industry may come too late for many, as its own survey reveals thousands are now at risk of going bust.Responses to its surveys from companies running from one up to more than 50 HGVs ...