Industry news – Page 47
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MT ArticleVauxhall begins UK customer trials of Vivaro Hydrogen van
Vauxhall has launched its first UK customer trials of the Vivaro Hydrogen van, which will see a range of companies, including some of the UK’s largest fleets, taking part in the pilot over the coming months.
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MT ArticleHGV driver avoids serious injury after lorry plunges 60 feet off Thelwall Viaduct
National Highways was carrying out “complex repairs” between junctions 20 and 21 of the M6 this morning after a lorry veered off the road last night, and plunged 60ft onto the embankment below the Thelwall Viaduct.
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MT ArticleFormer soldier keeping civvy street in good nick thanks to vets' charity
Veterans into Logistics has once again led from the front and facilitated employment for army vet James Meakins, providing the former soldier with a new career as an HGV driver for highways firm EST.
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MT Article BVRLA appoints Toby Poston as new chief executive
Toby Poston will become the next chief executive of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) on 1 January 2025, taking over from Gerry Keaney, who will retire at the end of the year.
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MT ArticleRHA’s tenth National Lorry Week to focus on skills and careers
The RHA is calling for the haulage industry to get behind its latest National Lorry Week, which will be celebrating its 10th year next month.
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MT ArticleElectric vans feature for first time on Aston Barclay’s LCV desirability index as LCV demand returns to pre-Covid levels
Two electric vans made it on to Aston Barclay’s LCV desirability index for the first time in September, with the index also revealing September as the second consecutive month in which LCV demand and prices returned to pre-Covid levels.
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MT ArticleTruck loaned to safety event teaches new drivers about blind spots
Building products firm Forterra provided one of its lorries to a safety event at Silverstone in order that young drivers could be taught about road safety and reduce avoidable accidents.
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MT ArticleLogistics key to home building plans
National planning policy must include a stronger representation for lorry parking provision, hauliers have urged ministers.
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MT ArticleDon-Bur gives Holland & Barrett a personalised service
Don-Bur has completed the building of 33 bespoke rigid box bodies for Holland & Barrett, with each vehicle personally linked to a staff member at the health and wellbeing firm.
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MT ArticleStruggling operators warned not to use liability avoidance schemes
Transport lawyers are warning directors facing mounting debts not to rely on so-called ‘corporate rescue’ schemes after the Insolvency Service shut down businesses that preyed on firms in financial distress.
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MT ArticleFunding boost for Transaid delivering Kenyan access to health services
Transaid has secure grant funding for a project in Kenya to strengthen access to essential health and road safety messaging at the Mombasa port enclave, specifically targeting HGV drivers.
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MT ArticleLucky escape after bin explodes in refuse truck
Shocking film footage has emerged of a large explosion in a refuse truck as a bin is loaded into the wagon – with workers narrowly escaping unharmed.
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MT ArticleNexus Rental bolsters leadership team
B2B vehicle and plant hire firm Nexus has announced the appointments of Gerry McCaig (left) as chief operating officer and Stuart Miles (right) as chief revenue officer.
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MT ArticleGrowth and Skills Levy to replace Apprenticeship Levy
The government has announced a new Growth and Skills Levy which will replace the existing Apprenticeship Levy and include new foundation apprenticeships.
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MT ArticleHGVC expands Skills Bootcamps programme with fully funded courses
HGV training specialist HGVC has extended its Skills Bootcamps training programme with the addition of courses entirely funded by the government.
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MT ArticleLogistics sector in ‘remarkable recovery’, new study suggests
The UK logistics sector has seen a ‘remarkable recovery’, as confidence for the future bounces back following near record lows in 2023.
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MT ArticleHGV drivers call for more SNAP services across Europe, TruckPark Tour survey reveals
A survey based on SNAP’s third annual TruckPark Tour ound that 80% of drivers surveyed used its payment method for their parking.
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MT ArticleZeroMission appoints Alan Crowley as chief technology officer
EV commercial fleet software specialist ZeroMission has strengthened its senior executive team with the appointment of Alan Crowley as chief technology officer (CTO).