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Industry news – Page 194
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ArticleRHA names Richard Burnett as chief executive
The RHA has named Samworth Brothers Distribution MD Richard Burnett as its new chief executive. He will take up his position when outgoing chief executive Geoff Dunning retires in August.While he joins the association from an operational background, Burnett has held numerous positions in large contract logistics companies, namely TDG, ...
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ArticleCEO steps down from MAN Truck & Bus UK
MAN Truck & Bus UK has announced the departure of its CEO, Des Evans, following recent illness.Evans, who has been credited with many significant advances in the UK business at MAN, held the position of UK CEO for a decade, with the exception of a short break in 2010 when ...
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ArticleGT launches into heavy van tyre market
GT Radial has launched a new tyre range designed for heavy duty, high speed vans.Available in 25 sizes ranging from 155R12C 8PR to 235/65R16 8PR with speed indexes from R to H and load indexes from 88/86 to 118/116, most of the new Maxmiler Pro range is offered in ...
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ArticleDoddle to give parcel carriers more B2C delivery options
Parcel collection and delivery service Doddle, which has parcel shops at a number of National Rail stations in the South East, plans to have 300 locations open in the next three years.The newly-established service, which is independent of any single parcel carrier and available for any operator or online retailer ...
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RHA meets with reformed Highways Agency watchdog
The RHA has met with the group that will be scrutinising the performance of the Highways Agency (HA) once its reform is complete.Transport watchdog Passenger Focus will form a stakeholder group, including representatives from the road haulage sector, to represent the views of those using the strategic road network once ...
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ArticleFTA gives cautious welcome to TfL guidance on cycling infrastructure
The FTA has given a cautious welcome to Transport for London’s (TfL) plans to accomodate the growing number of cyclists in the capital but warned that freight deliveries nust be considered in any new designs.Launched last week (13 June), the draft London Cycling Design Standards showcased the latest ideas ...
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ArticleScania offers three-year R&M package as standard
Scania is underlining its confidence in the reliability of its Euro-6 range by becoming the first manufacturer to offer a three year repair and maintenance package as standard on all new long haul and distribution trucks. The “bumper to bumper” package covers everything except out of hours servicing and annual ...
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ArticleBibby: Collaboration in supply chain can save up to £2bn a year on fuel costs
Supply chain collaboration could save around £2bn a year on fuel costs, a panel of logistics industry leaders revealed at last week’s International Festival of Business in Liverpool.In a lively debate - organised by Bibby Supply Chain Services and chaired by Motortransport.co.uk editor Steve Hobson - panelists looked at how ...
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TfL confirms new out-of-hours delivery trials
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed three new out-of-hours delivery trials are to start in London, after signing a deal with an external consultancy to manage and assess them.The trials will focus on three distinct areas, said a spokesman for TfL: the possibility of a long-term change in delivery behaviour; ...
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ArticleDriver behaviour 'key' to reducing fuel consumption
With fuel being up to and in some cases over 30% of operating costs, for hauliers getting the most out of every litre bought is crucial. MT met with Shell at the Shell Eco-marathon recently to hear how they believe a holistic approach can make the difference.Getting each litre of ...
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ArticleAmazon plans to increase capacity and truck parking at Rugeley DC
Online retail giant Amazon has submitted plans to double capacity at its distribution centre in Rugeley, Staffordshire, creating 350 permanent jobs. The firm hopes to increase capacity by installing a mezzanine floor within its 700,000ft² warehouse (pictured), which is located on a 16.2 hectare site at the Towers Business Park.Planning ...
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Attend Everywoman Academy as our guest
Motor Transport has four free places on offer at the Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Leadership Academy that will be held on 26 June in Daventry.The Academy focuses on personal development – an essential consideration for any woman wishing to advance her career. Research commissioned by Alexander Mann Solutions and ...
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Transport operators praised for commitment to cyclist safety
Construction companies and their hauliers have been praised for their "fantastic" response to the issue of cyclist safety by TfL freight development manager Glen Davies.Speaking at a seminar on cycle safety at the Tip-ex and Tank-ex 2014 shows in Harrogate last week, Davies said TfL had commissioned a report from ...
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ArticleTM disqualified for failing to train drivers
A transport manager has lost his repute indefinitely for failing to make sure his drivers had started their Driver CPC training, resulting in high levels of drivers' hours infringements.Addressing a seminar at the Tip-ex and Tank-ex 2014 exhibition in Harrogate, North East of England traffic commissioner Kevin Rooney (pictured) said ...
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ArticleTipper and tanker sectors celebrate achievements at awards ceremony
Nearly 400 industry guests attended a glitzy gala dinner and awards ceremony in Harrogate’s Majestic Hotel this evening (30 May) to recognise outstanding achievements in the tipper and tanker sectors.Capping off day two of the Tank-ex and Tip-Ex 2014 exhibitions, the event saw four awards presented to companies and individuals ...
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ArticleTfL confirms Congestion Charge to rise 17% for fleets
Fleet operators making deliveries into London will be hit by a steep 17% price increase for entering the Congestion Charge from next month, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed today (28 May).Following a 10-week public consultation launched in January, the price for registered fleet users (six or more vehicles) ...
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Everything you wanted to know about London cycle safety standards
As pressure has mounted on vehicle operators to do everything possible to reduce the risk of collisions with cyclists, the number of standards their drivers and vehicles are expected to meet has multiplied…No truck operator or driver wants to be involved in a collision with a cyclist and many firms ...
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ArticleAPN reveals double-digit pallet volume boost
The Association of Pallet Networks (APN) has revealed a 16% increase in volumes for the first quarter of 2014 compared with the same period last year, with members delivering more than 4.6 million pallets between January and March.APN chairman Paul Sanders also announced the organisation’s continuing support and sponsorship of ...
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ArticleADC (East Anglia) a winner with Isuzu
Isuzu Trucks has revealed the lucky winner of its CV Show 2014 competition to win a trip for two to Verona, Italy, as Steve Paige, director of drainage company ADC (East Anglia).Located in the Fens region bordering Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire, ADC runs a fleet of specialist service vehicles and ...
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Asos in DC charges row
Fashion retailer Asos has been dragged into the row over the high penalty charges applied by some retailers to suppliers whose vehicles deliver outside agreed times or present goods in what is deemed to be a non-compliant fashion.MT has seen evidence from one of Asos’s suppliers listing penalties of up ...