Industry news – Page 60
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MT ArticleSchmitz Cargobull appoints David O’Connor as regional sales manager in Ireland
Trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull has strenghtened its team in Ireland with the appointment of David O’Connor as regional sales manager.
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MT ArticleSCALA appoints Chris Clowes to lead expansion drive in Europe as demand grows
Global logistics consultancy SCALA is driving for growth in Europe after experiencing an influx of enquiries from European businesses in recent months, as global supply chain instability continues to impact retailers, manufacturers and 3PLs.
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MT ArticlePolice use unmarked HGV to crack down on more than 120 rule-breaking drivers
Lincolnshire police using an unmarked HGV stopped more than 100 vehicles during a week-long operation on the A1 near Grantham this month.
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MT ArticleNAO report reveals soaring cost of Britain’s delayed post-Brexit border controls
Repeated delays to Britain’s trade border controls have resulted in wasteful government spending, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO).
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MT ArticleOnly one in four think it is safe to make hands-free calls while driving, research shows
Research from Startline Motor Finance has revealed that just one in four think it is safe to make hands-free calls while driving, while another 36% do not make hands free calls because of the risk and 22% believe other drivers concentrate less when they are on the phone.
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MT ArticleHauliers call for urgent action as apprenticeship numbers plummet
The logistics industry is demanding urgent reform after new research revealed a significant decline in apprenticeships for under 25’s, since the rollout of the Apprenticeship Levy.
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MT ArticleSelf-driving vehicles set to be on UK roads by 2026 as Automated Vehicles Act becomes law
Self-driving vehicles could be on British roads by 2026, after the government’s Automated Vehicles (AV) Act became law today (20 May).
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MT ArticleHauliers warned to check their fleet radar systems are DVS compliant and not fakes
Hauliers are being warned to check their fleets’ radar systems as evidence mounts that some devices that claim to meet London’s Direct Vision Standards (DVS) are infact non-compliant, endangering the lives of the capital’s pedestrians and vulnerable road users.
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MT ArticleMicrolise wins six-year deal with GSF Car Parts
Transport tech solutions provider Microlise Group has landed a new six-year contract with car parts delivery and fitting company GSF Car Parts.
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MT ArticleLorry driver who flipped truck arrested for drug driving
An HGV driver who overturned his vehicle on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire resulting in a seven-hour road closure has been arrested after he failed a roadside drugs test.
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MT ArticleScottish export terminal splashes out to boost refrigerated cargo capabilities
A substantial upgrade in reefer points at the Port of Greenock will enhance cargo storage and distribution capacity for Scottish exporters, according to Peel Ports.
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MT Article‘Steady’ truck registrations herald start of 2024
New truck registrations fell for the first time in two years with an almost 4% decline in Q1, latest figures showed.
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MT ArticleInnovate Freight invests in the future with graduate appointee
Recruiter Innovate Freight Talent has expanded its team and taken on graduate Sophie Edmonds to bring a younger generation into logistics.
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MT ArticleLogico adds tipper training course to the mix
Transport training provider Logico is now offering the only regulated qualification for mixer drivers, covering on-road site vehicle competence assessments (SVCA), as well as classroom training for drivers and operational staff.
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MT ArticleFleet decarbonisation a hot topic at this year's Road Transport Expo
Industry decarbonisation will be firmly in the spotlight at next month’s Road Transport Expo. Exhibitors will be bringing along their latest vehicle ranges aimed at helping operators reduce the carbon impact of their fleets, including electric, hydrogen and bio-fuelled trucks. All eight major HGV OEMs will be in attendance – ...
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MT ArticleCampaign launched to eliminate HGV bridge strikes
A freight skills consultancy is encouraging hauliers to join its campaign to prevent bridge strikes and will use Road Transport Expo (RTX) as its launch pad.
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MT ArticleFull membership at Palletline after it gets rid of subbies
Palletline said it had achieved full membership across the UK and Ireland and eliminated the use of subcontractors in its network.
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MT ArticleCompanies urged to move quickly to prepare for DVS changes
Operators are being warned to prepare for changes to London’s direct vision standard (DVS) later this year, or face fines with no upper limit.
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MT ArticleTimber hauliers in Scotland to get £2m transport boost
Scottish timber hauliers are to benefit from £800,000 in funds to improve fragile rural roads, create passing places and build short routes to take freight away from people’s homes.
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MT ArticleLorry driver jailed after killing horse on M1
An HGV driver has been jailed after he caused a collision on the M1 which led to a horse being killed.