Industry news – Page 78
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Road transport price stability threatened by HGV levy, ULEZ and uncertain government green policy, warns TEG
The Transport Exchange Group (TEG) is warning that operators will face higher costs with the return of the HGV levy and the expansion of ULEZ, which could see them raise their prices.However this may be offset by the impact of the government’s anti-ULEZ stance, following the Tories narrow win in ...
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HGV crime rockets in Cambridgeshire
The Cambridgeshire police force is appealing to lorry drivers, hauliers, service station operators and the general public to help them tackle rocketing HGV crime in the county.Recent data compiled by the Cambridgeshire Police has revealed a staggering 380% surge in incidents, rising from five reported crimes in June to a ...
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MT ArticleTransport sector failing to train staff on cyber security, new research reveals
Just over one in 10 transport firms in the UK train their employees in cyber security, according to a survey.The sector ranked second worst out of 18 industries polled after only 11% said they ensure staff are prepared to handle email hacking, phishing and account takeover attacks.This was despite an ...
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MT ArticleRingway recruits HGVC to train drivers for government's Skills Bootcamps campaign
Training specialist HGVC has been appointed by highways service provider Ringway to train up 43 drivers as part of the government’s skills bootcamps campaign.As part of the deal, HGVC will deliver funded courses with the department for education stumping up 70% of the fees.The training programme was introduced to avoid ...
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MT ArticleRHA partners with mental health bodies to help HGV drivers struggling with work-related stress
A text support service to reach HGV drivers struggling with work-related stress has been launched, with the RHA on board as a campaign partner.Drivers can text ‘BeAMate’ for free confidential health support – a service provided by Mates in Mind, a campaign partner of Working Minds, which was created by ...
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MT ArticleAppeal for dashcam footage after lorry driver held at gunpoint at Oxford motorway services during cargo theft
Police are calling for dashcam evidence after a lorry driver was threatened at gunpoint and his truck looted at the Welcome Break Oxford Services M40 at junction 8A, yesterday (8 August).The incident happened at around 3am when the HGV driver got out of his truck after being disturbed. He was ...
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MT ArticleEuropean road freight rates and spot rates continue to drop as freight demand “stagnates”
The latest report from Ti, IRU and Upply on road freight prices has revealed that both spot and contract rates are falling quarter on quarter, dropping by 7.5 and 2.8 points, respectively.The report is predicting that with volumes slackening and available capacity improving, the downward trend in rates looks set ...
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MT ArticleArrests of four suspected lorry looters will "set hares racing in criminal fraternity”, say police
Four men suspected of looting HGVs at motorway service stations were arrested this week after Cheshire police intercepted a vehicle on the M6.The arrests of the four men, all from Yorkshire, followed a spate of thefts from lorries at Stafford North Services.Officers from the Cheshire Roads and Crime Unit (CRCU) ...
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MT ArticlePolice embargoes on abnormal loads forcing operators out of sector, HTA warns
The Heavy Transport Association (HTA) is warning that around 5% of its members are considering no longer moving abnormal loads, due to costs and difficulties arising from police officers enforcing inconsistent movement embargoes on them.The warning comes as hauliers continue to report that some police officers are enforcing blanket movement ...
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MT Article'Bury the hatchet and work together,' truck makers and parts suppliers told
Truck makers and the automotive parts aftermarket need to stop the infighting and embrace the idea that coexistence and collaboration can result in a stronger industry for everyone, according to Imex.The truck parts distributor said the relationship between vehicle manufacturers and the parts aftermarket had often been fraught with tension ...
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MT ArticleMore than 75% of trucks stopped on Northumbria's roads 'unlawful', say police after sting operation
More than 75% of trucks stopped during an “alarming” police operation in Northumberland were found to be dangerous or operating unlawfully.One 44-tonne HGV had a faulty tyre with a large hole in the centre of the tread and another lorry was more than two-and-a-half tonnes over its legal weight limit.Another ...
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MT ArticleTransport sector sees slump in new business registrations as economic headwinds take their toll
Transport and storage saw the greatest fall in business registrations during the second quarter of 2023, with a 59% plummet in so-called ‘business births’ during the period.An analysis by financial experts Forbes Advisor found just 3,665 companies within the sector were established between April and June this year, compared to ...
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MT Article'In-cab cameras infringe our privacy and show we're not trusted,' say truck drivers
Payment software provider SNAP has urged hauliers to help drivers overcome their concerns about in-cab cameras after it conducted a survey that found many think it showed a lack of trust by their employer.SNAP said the technology would always be a bone of contention within the industry, but while concerns ...
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MT ArticlePallet volumes stabilise as new data shows half of B2C sector want next-day delivery
Volumes in the pallet sector for the first half of 2023 were 6.3% higher than pre-pandemic levels, with next day and timed deliveries growing by 5%, according to latest figures.Following fluctuations and peaks in demand in 2021 and 2022, the Association of Pallet Networks (APN) said the half-year results showed ...
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MT ArticlePay for bridge strike signs and road improvements out of HGV levy: RHA
Funds raised through the reintroduction of the HGV levy should be used to help prevent bridge strikes, according to the RHA.It said hauliers want to know where their money is going and not think it's simply disappearing into a “Treasury black hole”.The RHA said some of its members wanted to ...
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MT ArticleMend potholes before building new road schemes, transport committee tells DfT
Day-to-day road maintenance should be prioritised over new road building schemes and costly enhancement projects should be cancelled, the House of Commons transport committee has told DfT.The committee’s report calls for more funds to be made available for maintenance and renewal of the UK’s ageing road infrastructure and a review ...
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MT ArticleSapphire partners with Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK race team
Sapphire Vehicle Services has become the official transport partner to the Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK race team.As well as joining the motorcycle race team’s list of sponsors, the partnership sees Sapphire looking after the team’s two Mercedes-Benz Actros 510hp 1851 tractor units and pair of custom-built trailers, which transport bikes ...
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MT ArticleInvest in safer warehouses to win the war for talent, Linde MH report advises
Logistics companies that invest in safer warehouses for their employees are winning the war for talent, according to a report produced by Linde Material Handling UK.The more enlightened businesses are also committing to a “no blame” safety culture, which is having a positive impact on staff morale and corporate reputation, ...
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MT ArticleUK CV production surges 16% in best first half since 2011
UK van manufacturing grew 16% in the first six months of the year, as 58,675 units rolled off factory lines, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).The research showed that the first six months of 2023 marked the best first half year for ...
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MT ArticleStrike of Coventry Council bin lorry drivers “inevitable” after talks collapse
A strike involving 40 HGV bin lorry drivers employed by Coventry Council is “inevitable” after negotiations collapsed this week, according to union Unite.The union claims that during negotiations yesterday (31 July) the Labour-led council threatened the drivers with “significant cuts” to their terms and conditions and refused to negotiate “in ...