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Industry news – Page 31
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...
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ArticleSuffolk police using “spy” HGV pull over 56 trucks in one week
Police in Suffolk stopped 56 trucks and 54 vans and detected 155 offences, as part of a week-long operation largely focused on HGVs.Operation Tramline saw police carry out patrols on the county’s major roads using an HGV provided by National Highways to enable officers to look directly into the cabs. ...
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ArticlePrologis welcomes Royal Mail Super Hub to DIRFT
Prologis has announced the arrival of Royal Mail's new Midland Super Hub at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).Other new distribution centres at DIRFT include two sites for Warrens Group, which are now fully operational, with two new speculatively built sites - DC628 and DC327 - having recently reached completion.The ...
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ArticleMV Commercial reports 'huge demand' for waste and scrap recycling
A “huge demand” for skip loaders has prompted MV Commercial to expand its build and refurbishing programme – with remote control operated units proving popular.It said it had contracted more than 20 skip loaders in May and June alone and is now gearing up for a flurry of orders through ...
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ArticleSheffield Council left red faced after CAZ blunder forces £500,000 repayment of fines
Sheffield Council is facing up to repaying as much as £500,000 in clean air zone (CAZ) fines after they were issued with the wrong time when the clocks went forward.It said it was aware of “a technical error”, which resulted in 4,700 penalty charge notices being issued to drivers in ...
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ArticlePotholes reduce speeds and are good for road safety, insists truck dealer
Lorry dealer Mac’s Trucks said an increase in the number of potholes on the country’s roads could be playing a role in road safety by contributing to reduced speeds.The Huddersfield new and used dealership said its analysis of official figures and freedom of information data suggested that the crumbling network ...
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ArticleHaulier hails Durite 4G telematics cameras for helping settle insurance disputes
Avonmouth-based Gardner and Grandson has praised the telematics cameras it fitted to its fleet after they helped prove a driver was not at fault in an insurance claim.The haulier said it had also been able to share footage with another firm after a lorry driver forced its own employee to ...