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Industry news – Page 34
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ArticleBreaking down zero emissions cost barriers with pay-as-you-go battery electric trucks
A battery electric truck (BET), pay-as-you-go leasing model has been launched by PragmaCharge in an effort to resolve current cost barriers for fleet operators.The tech firm said there was neither the infrastructure nor the clear pathways to support a transition to electric road freight and it claimed to be one ...
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ArticleLightweight Renault vans go into action with Volvo mobile technicians
Volvo Trucks has introduced a new specification for its Volvo Action Service (VAS) van fleet, designed to maximise payload capacity and help support its evolving powertrain portfolio.Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East is the launch customer, placing an order for 14 Renault Master 3.5-tonne vans, fitted out by ...
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SMUK to shine the spotlight on next-generation safety technology at Road Transport Expo
SMUK is hosting an insightful session at this year’s Road Transport Exo (RTX) Knowledge Zone that brings together a host of road safety experts.The ‘Gearing up for Change’ forum will explore the role technology plays in keeping HGVs compliant with an ever-tightening regime of safety regulations, as well as the ...
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ArticleHaulage prices at highest rate for four years
Haulage prices are now at their highest rate for four years with average price-per-mile figures rising by 4.4 percentage points since February, according to a report from the Transport Exchange Group (TEG).Its road transport price index revealed an overall price-per-mile increase of 1% in May, despite inflation finally hitting single ...
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ArticleTwenty years on and the road to net zero emissions remains a rocky one
The Zemo Partnership held its 20th anniversary conference on Clean Air Day (June 15) at London City Hall. Zemo CEO Andy Eastlake (pictured) ran through some of the key achievements of the partnership – formed in 2003 as the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership – over the last ...
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ArticleRHA urges government to increase HGV parking spaces and improve roadside facilities
A government taskforce must be set up to address the chronic lack of secure HGV parking after a study found utilisation soared above 100% in some places, according to the RHA.It was responding to a department for transport-commissioned survey of lorry parking, which found average night on-site utilisation was 85% ...
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Article'We'll help you work towards Earned Recognition,' DVSA tells fledgling operators
The DVSA has launched a two-year programme for new HGV operators to help them work towards becoming earned recognition (ER) members.The enforcement agency said its ‘road to DVSA earned recognition’ programme will provide support and guidance to operators that have been issued with a licence in the last six months.It ...
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Fuel prices remain top concern for operators in Logistics UK industry survey
Freezing or reducing fuel duty was top of the wish list for respondents to the Logistics UK IndustrySurvey 2022/23, followed by investing in infrastructure and more support for switching to alternative fuels.While 2022 saw initial confidence and and increased business activity, the second half of the year wasaffected by high ...
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ArticleOctober launch date for new Mercedes-Benz 4x2 long-haul electric tractor
Mercedes-Benz will launch its eActros 600 long-distance electric truck on October 10.The battery-powered zero-tailpipe-emission truck, which was first unveiled as a concept prototype at last year’s IAA Transportation Show, was initially known as the eActros LongHaul. Its new name is derived from the battery capacity in kWh, just like its ...
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ArticleOn yer bike to Kenya: Transaid launches 2024 cycle challenge
Transaid is returning to Africa for its 11th cycle challenge on the continent and is calling on keen riders to take part in a six-day, 474km ride across Kenya – where the charity is currently undertaking a major project funded by the FIA Foundation.Taking place from 4 – 13 October ...
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ArticlePrometeon lands tyre deal with Collease Truck and Trailer Hire
Tyre manufacturer Prometeon Tyre Group has signed a new pay-as-you-go contract with Collease Truck and Trailer Hire to provide its entire fleet with tyres.Collease leases trucks and trailers from five sites at Manchester, Felixstowe, Southampton, Norwich and Basildon, supporting customers delivering into distribution depots across the UK.The Collease fleet of ...
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ArticleHGV levy to start again on 1 August
The HGV levy, abandoned at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, is to be reintroduced from 1 August with a new emphasis on emissions, weight and time spent in the UK.The department for transport (DfT) said vehicles of 12 tonnes or more driving on motorways or A roads must pay ...
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ArticleIndustry call to overhaul truckstop planning laws
Urgent reform to the planning system enabling the provision of more HGV parking facilities is now required after a government study found pressure for overnight parking was above critical levels, according to Logistics UK.The department for transport-commissioned national survey of lorry parking found average night on-site utilisation was 85% or ...
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ArticleGlencar to construct new industrial development in Nottingham
Construction firm Glencar is to build a 190,598 sq ft industrial development on the Fulwood Park industrial estate in Nottingham for occupation by April 2024.The site will comprise a distribution centre and offices, car park, 50m service yard, site access and external services and will be built to Breeam Excellent ...
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ArticleNew Midlands warehousing plan set to trigger jobs boom
Hundreds of logistics jobs are predicted to be created in the Midlands after the green light was given to the construction of 1.4m sq ft of warehousing across four units in Magna Park Lutterworth.Real estate builder GLP said the significant development reflected the sustained expansion and success of Europe’s largest ...
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ArticleEnfield Council uses AI on its refuse truck to protect road users
Enfield Council has worked with VisionTrack to develop an AI-powered vehicle camera for its fully-electric refuse collection truck, in order to protect the public.The tech involves four cameras for 360-degree vision and vulnerable road user detection, along with two wing mirror cameras and an external speaker for audible left hand ...
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ArticleScottish forestry sector wins £4m funding for new haulage routes
Timber hauliers in Scotland are to benefit from £4m in funding that will go towards new haulage routes, passing places and decarbonising the forestry sector.Around seven million tonnes of timber is transported from Scotland’s forests to sawmills and processing plants and the funding announced by the Strategic Timber Transport Fund ...
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ArticleMP hails HGV training firm for fast-track strategy
A local MP has praised a Gosport-based HGV training provider for simplifying the process for candidates to obtain their Class 1 licence.Caroline Dinenage said GO-LGV was helping to bolster the workforce amid a shortfall in professional drivers, after she visited its premises to learn more about how it was encouraging ...
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ArticleSkills for Logistics finds new home as part of charitable assessment group
Skills for Logistics (SfL) has been bought by VTCT, a charitable group specialising in apprenticeship and other vocational qualification assessments founded 61 years ago and with its roots in the hairdressing and beauty industry.The group said the move would “combine the strengths of both VTCT and SfL to fortify their ...
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RHA urges police to apply regs on heavy cargo fairly
Police are being urged by the RHA and the Heavy Transport Association to be fair and consistent when applying regulations on moving large or heavy cargo.The call follows haulier complaints that some police forces have imposed and are actively enforcing blanket movement embargoes on abnormal loads and causing unnecessary increased ...