Industry news – Page 55
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MT ArticleIntercounty Truck and Van to launch £2m Dunstable dealership and create 30 new jobs
Mercedes-Benz dealership Intercounty Truck & Van is investing £2m into launching a new service and parts site in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, which will create 30 new jobs.
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MT ArticleBVRLA EV report card says ‘could do better’
The sixth annual ‘Road to zero’ report from vehicle rental association the BVRLA painted a gloomy picture of the progress toward zero-emission commercial vehicles, though it said the “future looks brighter” for electric trucks as a result of the government-funded ‘Zero emission HGV and infrastructure demonstrator’ (Zehid) programme.
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MT ArticleHauliers could get more time to prepare for London’s stricter Direct Vision Standard, council papers reveal
Hauliers could be granted an extra three months to prepare for Transport for London’s new, stricter Direct Vision Standard, according to papers published by London Councils’ transport and environment committee, ahead of a meeting this week.
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MT ArticleNew roads minister Lilian Greenwood faces “considerable” local roads funding gap, AIA warns
DCPC regs reform put before Parliament Source: Shutterstock 23/5/24
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MT ArticleNew MD at West Pennine Trucks
Scania dealer West Pennine Trucks has appointed Richard Gilliland to be its new MD.
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MT ArticleTraffic Commissioner appointed for the North West
A new traffic commissioner has been appointed for the North West traffic area following the retirement of Gerallt Evans.
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz showcases range ability of its eActros 600
A battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros tractor unit has demonstrated its readiness for UK work by completing a five-day, 1,400-mile journey around the country.
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MT ArticleMichelin moves fleet over to HVO fuel
Michelin said it would reduce CO2 emissions by 30% across its Stoke-based logistics fleet this year after securing 400,000 litres of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to replace diesel.
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MT ArticleAutoglass trains hundreds of technicians to repair electric vehicle windscreens
Vehicle glass repair and replacement specialist Autoglass is rolling out new electric vehicle (EV) training for all its technicians in response to the increasing number of electric vehicles on the roads, with 400 already gaining accreditation since its launch in January.
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Adopt tougher EU vehicle safety measures, industry bodies urge new transport secretary Louise Haigh
Fifty road safety industry organisations are urging newly-appointed Transport Secretary Louise Haigh to adopt tougher, mandatory EU vehicle safety measures which experts say could save more than 1,700 deaths and 15,000 serious injuries on Britain’s roads over the next 16 years.
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MT ArticleFelixstowe Port addresses hauliers' worries over new container booking system
Felixstowe Port has moved to address haulier concerns today (9 July) over its decision to introduce a new booking system which RHA warned this week could create greater costs and delays for operators using the port.
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MT ArticleIKEA and Geopost join call for mandatory targets for zero-emission HGV fleets
Eighteen leading businesses, including IKEA, Geopost and E.On Drive, are calling for an EU-wide mandate that sets clear zero-emission corporate fleet targets for cars, vans and trucks.
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MT ArticleRHA slams Felixstowe Port for launching “challenging” container booking system
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has slammed the Port of Felixstowe this week for failing to confer with the industry before introducing a new and “challenging” booking system for hauliers delivering and picking up goods from the port.
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MT ArticleLabour government yet to respond to industry call for logistics minister
The newly elected Labour government has yet to respond to industry calls for the appointment of a minister for logistics with just two DfT appointments confirmed so far.
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MT ArticleTransport industry makes it clear what new government needs to address
Reforming business rates and cutting regulatory burden are two of the wishes hauliers want to see the new Labour government tackle.
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MT ArticleElectric van registrations tumble in June, but optimism remains
Sales of battery electric vans fell by 16.8% last month compared to a year ago, prompting concerns over zero emission vehicle mandates (ZEVs).
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MT ArticleChannel Tunnel celebrates 30th birthday
Eurotunnel is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, with regular user Europa Road hailing it as “one of the greatest transportation innovations of a generation”.