Industry news – Page 73
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MT ArticleTransport manager banned after ignoring abnormal load safety measures
A transport manager who ignored safety measures previously arranged with the police to move an abnormal load on roads in Essex has been banned for life.
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MT ArticleDAF Trucks reveals initial findings of Battery Electric Truck Trial
DAF Trucks has published the key conclusions to its £10m Battery Electric Truck Trial (BETT), which ran from April 2022 to October 2023.
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MT ArticleScurri partners with Asendia UK to offer 100% carbon neutral international shipping
Delivery management platform Scurri has announced a strategic partnership with e-commerce provider Asendia to offer carbon neutral cross-border delivery (through offsetting) to the brands and retailers on its platform.
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MT ArticlePre-Christmas road freight prices show unexpected rise
Latest data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index has shown a jump in road freight prices in November.
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MT ArticleHauliers call for depot charging to be prioritised in net zero ambitions
HGV operators are calling for a zero carbon infrastructure plan that sees investment in charging and refuelling prioritised at their depots first, before being rolled out across the road network.
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MT ArticleConfusion still rife over DVS and GSR requirements, say operators
TfL is due to introduce phase 2 of its Direct Vision Standard in October 2024 and it recently published the specifications for the Progressive Safe System (PSS) that trucks over 12 tonnes GVW that are rated below three stars for direct vision will need before entering London. Motor Transport in ...
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MT ArticleHarris Maxus ends 2023 on a sales high
CV distributor Harris Maxus said it had seen a 46% increase in sales this year, which it attributed to its investment, range of electric vehicles and strength of its dealer network.
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MT ArticleMore Moto sites join SNAP network
Digital marketplace SNAP and Moto have extended their partnership with an additional 24 locations joining the network and enabling HGV drivers with an account to park at dozens of sites.
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MT ArticleDP World breaks ground on £15m HGV driver services
Construction on a new driver welfare facility at Southampton port has begun, where truckers will have access to bathrooms, showers and a restaurant.
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MT ArticleGovernment proposes to relax domestic Driver CPC requirements
The DfT is planning to split the Driver CPC into two, with a new National qualification (N-DCPC) for drivers working only within the UK, and an International version (I-DCPC) for drivers also doing international journeys.
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MT ArticleHeavy transport specialist makes light work at the LUK 2023 awards
Heavy lift specialist Collett & Sons were named Road Transport Operator of the Year at the Logistics UK annual awards last night.
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MT ArticleSecure your place at the 2024 MT Awards at 2023 prices
For 38 years, the Motor Transport Awards have stood as the pinnacle of excellence, recognising the achievements of UK road transport fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers, and innovators.
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MT ArticlePanattoni gets permission for Heathrow logistics development
Real estate developer Panattoni has been given the green light for an 80,000 sq ft logistics development near Heathrow after it bought the plot earlier this year.
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MT ArticleFord Trucks builds fuel cell F-MAX for EU project
Demonstrations of Ford Trucks’ first fuel cell-powered (FCEV) lorry will commence in 2025, according to its hydrogen storage system developer Hexagon Purus.
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MT ArticleSpeed up accident reporting to drive down costs
Fleet managers and drivers should report collisions and accidents on the road as swiftly as possible to keep costs down and deliver a better outcome, according to specialist insurer Direct Commercial.
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MT ArticleRHA hands Scottish government key issues for operators ahead of Budget
The Scottish government has been urged to bring the speed limit for HGVs into line with the rest of the UK and overhaul the apprenticeship levy in a budgetary submission by the RHA.
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MT ArticleSafety award for The Hollies lorry park
The UK’s oldest truck stop, The Hollies near Cannock, has won an award for its safety credentials.
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MT ArticleCargo thefts warning in run-up to Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, police are warning haulage firms to be on their guard after thefts of goods from trailers to sell on the black market as presents soar.
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MT ArticleMeeting the van ZEV mandate a challenge in 2024 and rental sector role will be pivotal
The wide difference between new and used prices of battery electric vehicles is an increasing cause for concern in the vehicle rental and leasing sector, the annual conference of the industry’s association the BVRLA heard today (December 6).