Industry news – Page 16
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MT ArticleCommercial vehicle production bounces back in September, latest SMMT research reveals
Commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output grew by more than a quarter in September with 14,643 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolling off the production lines of UK factories, according to the latest research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
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MT ArticleAlmost half of lorry drivers unhappy with quality of HGV truckstops in UK, survey reveals
Nearly half of lorry drivers are dissatisfied with the quality and number of HGV truck stops, according to a new survey from independent watchdog, Transport Focus.
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MT ArticleLack of government support for supply chain highlights need for logistics minister, says UKWA
The Labour government’s budget and its lack of support for the country’s supply chain proves the need for a logistics minister, the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) argued this week.
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MT ArticleNational Lorry Week 2024 launches at Stroud Brewery
RHA chair Moreton Cullimore has launched National Lorry Week 2024 today (4 November) at Stroud Brewery.
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MAN Financial Services UK joins Traton Financial Services in drive to deliver green financing
MAN Financial Services UK has joined Traton Financial Services in a move aimed at offering customers more agile, bespoke and future-ready services, as its customers continue to transition to electric vehicles.
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MT ArticleUpgrades for HGV drivers at Welcome Break rest sites
Welcome Break said it was spending £1.7m to upgrade its HGV parks, including fitting modern shower blocks, security fencing and infrared CCTV systems.
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MT ArticleUK electric lorry programme faces “challenging” infrastructure issues
A government funded demonstrator programme addressing the widespread rollout of electric HGVs has encountered challenges installing public charging facilities, due to a shortage of suitable sites and planning problems.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks rolls out next generation safety systems
Volvo Trucks is introducing two updated safety systems focused on protecting vulnerable road users and marking the next step towards its vision of zero accidents involving its vehicles.
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MT ArticleRecycling firm struck with six-figure fine for dangerous working practices
A major metal recycling firm has been hit with a £650,000 fine after it failed to segregate HGVs from pedestrians while waste was being manually sorted.
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MT ArticleFuel duty freeze will aid economic growth but concerns remain over tax increases
Hauliers have welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to continue the freeze in fuel duty, but other announcements in the Budget presented a mixed picture for transport operators.
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MT Article‘Drug driving’ arrest after lorry flips over on roundabout
An HGV driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after his vehicle tipped on its side on a verge in Hartlepool.
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MT ArticleDriver CPC changes given green light by Parliament
Changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC), which were given Parliamentary approval this week, have been hailed by Logistics UK as a move which will improve road safety in the UK.
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MT ArticleGXO and RHA outline the roadmap for driver safety and welfare in free to watch webinar
Motor Transport in association with leading 3PL GXO held a webinar in October to discuss the vital issue of how the road transport industry should be handling the recent influx of new drivers to ensure they are properly prepared for life on the road. Following the much-publicised ...
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MT ArticleMenai Suspension Bridge to reopen with 7.5-tonne weight limit increased to 40 tonnes
The Menai Bridge will be fully reopened on Saturday 2 November until February next year, following works which saw a lane closure, temporary traffic signals and a 7.5-tonne weight restriction imposed.
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MT ArticleLabour MP Ruth Cadbury appointed chair of new House of Commons Transport Committe
Labour MP Ruth Cadbury has been appointed as the chair of the newly elected Transport Committee.
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MT ArticleOxa unveils autonomous Ford E-Transit van
The first Ford E-Transit vans to be fitted with autonomous vehicle technology have hit UK roads.
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MT ArticleHalf of UK truck drivers switch off safety assistance systems, Allianz study reveals
A survey conducted across five countries, as part of this year’s 12th Allianz Motor Day has revealed that 54% of UK truck and van drivers, ‘often’ or ‘sometimes’ switch off the driver assistance systems in their vehicles.
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MT ArticleRefrigerated trucks and vans pump out much higher levels of CO2 and NOx, research reveals
Trucks and vans fitted with transport refrigeration units (TRUs) add around 11% more CO2 emissions compared with standard vehicles without TRUs on-board, which amounts to an estimated total of 5,600-plus kilotonnes of CO2 a year.
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MT ArticleVolvo Group and Daimler Truck create joint venture to develop software-defined vehicle platform
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have signed a binding agreement to establish a new joint venture which aims to lead the field in software architecture and launch “a new era of self-optimizing trucks”.
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MT ArticleBridge strike advice made available on TC website
The senior traffic commissioner said he was making advice about avoiding bridge strikes available to all operators on the TCs’ website as it remained a serious industry issue.