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Industry news – Page 74
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ArticlePallet networks have fuller trailers, APN data reveals
Vehicle utilisation for trucks involved in pallet distribution is significantly higher than the national average for artics and sits at 75.4%, according to the Association of Pallet Networks (APN).It said that in light of COP26 and the climate emergency, pallet networks offer hauliers huge savings in vehicle miles, particularly as ...
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ArticleNew workshop investment pays off for Heathline Commericals
Heathline Commercials said its decision to open a £500,000 workshop at the start of the pandemic had paid dividends, after revenues soared by 44%.The increase in business also enabled the commercial vehicle service and repair specialists to expand the workforce from six to 11 and recruit four additional HGV technicians.The ...
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ArticlePrepare for new rules on international work, OTC warns LGV operators
New laws requiring firms to hold operator licences if they undertake international work with vehicles less than 3.5 tonnes could be the start of a licensing regime for all UK vans, according to transport lawyers.From 21 May 2022, vans with a maximum authorised mass of over 2.5 tonnes and up ...
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ArticleGlasgow voted best city to deliver to in new driver survey
Glasgow has been voted the top city for HGV drivers to deliver to after a survey found the people were friendly and the roads were well laid out.Over one in 10 truckers (12%) gave the Scottish city their vote and cited the good traffic conditions and easy-to-find locations.Manchester was voted ...
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ArticleDVSA makes Earned Recognition scheme more accessible
The DVSA said it had abandoned plans to introduce one single fully digital maintenance reporting system for Earned recognition (ER) operators, to make the scheme attractive to new entrants.A requirement for ER members to supply fully digital maintenance key performance indicators was originally set for 1 April 2022, which would ...
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Amazon Everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards now open for entries
The 2022 Amazon Everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards are now open for entries.Now in their 15th year, the awards celebrate the vital contribution women make to transport and logistics showcasing progression, accomplishments and increasing avenues of opportunity within a traditionally male-dominated industry.There will be two winners per category (Leader ...
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ArticleHSE issues safety warning for swing-up stabilisers on lorry loader cranes
The HSE has has issued a safety alert concerning swing-up stabilisers on lorry loader cranes after a number of fatalities linked to their use.The warning is contained in a document produced by The Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers (ALLMI) and follows an HSE fatal accident investigation into the ...
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Exhausted DHL delivery driver dies in crash after falling asleeep at wheel
A tired DHL delivery driver is likely to have died in a crash due to falling asleep at the wheel near the end of his shift, Derby Coroner's Court heard.HGV driver Arron Middleton, 31, was nearing the end of his shift when he drove into the back of another ...
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Freight volumes from Ireland to Britain plummet post-Brexit, new report reveals
Freight volumes from the Port of Dublin to Liverpool and Holyhead fell by 19% in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, whilst volumes on routes from Rosslare in south-east Ireland to Pembroke and Fishguard dropped by 30%, according to a report from the ...
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ArticleGreenhous boosts DAF dealerships with acquisition of Heatons Truck Group
Fleet service provider Greenhous has acquired Heatons Truck Group, adding four more DAF locations to its business.This latest acquisition sees Greenhous Group increase its portfolio of DAF locations to 19, and follows the acquisition of Adams Morey in 2019 and Kingdon Wessex in 2021.The family-owned firm now has locations across ...
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ArticleLorry driver in critical condition after being 'struck by own vehicle' on M62
Police are appealing for witnesses after an HGV driver was struck by his own truck on the M62 in the early hours of yesterday morning (24 November).The driver was taken to hospital and is in a critical condition with life changing injuries, according to the police report.Police say they were ...
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ArticleShapps warned to take action over driver shortage or face Christmas wine and spirits "delivery chaos"
Unpredictable arrival times from hauliers shifting wine and spirits have led to warnings of shortages of our favourite tipples in the run-up to Christmas.The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) said it had written to the transport secretary Grant Shapps demanding he take urgent action over HGV driver shortages and ...
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ArticleBusiness groups sound new warning to MPs over deluge of January customs changes
Operators handling goods entering the UK from the continent should not be complacent about the scale of the changes coming into force on 1 January, business groups have told MPs.Concerns are growing that firms may not be prepared for the biometric testing and a deluge of additional paperwork accompanying freight ...
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ArticleLorry driver fined £267 after concrete blocks fell from his truck and smashed a £50,000 Tesla
A lorry driver has been fined £267 and awarded three penalty points after concrete blocks strapped to the back of his lorry smashed into a £50,000 Tesla car as the truck rounded a corner.Norwich Magistrates' Court heard that David Terry was driving his lorry on the B1535 at Weston Longville ...
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ArticleNew Brexit border checks set to create traffic chaos at Channel ports and beyond, MPs warn
New border checks due to launch next year could cause major “permanent” tailbacks on both sides of the Channel, the House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee has warned in a letter to Home Secretary Priti Patel.The letter sent this week sets out a stark warning that the European ...
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Video and camera technology boosting fleet safety standards, MT reader survey reveals
Vehicle camera and video technology gets the thumbs-up from the operators that are using it receiving an average rating of four out of five.Just how operators are making use of the latest camera technology is highlighted in the latest research report from Motor Transport and sister title Commercial Motor.The Hot ...
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ArticleLast order Christmas delivery dates "ignore safety margins", claims Parcelhero
Retailers’ last order delivery dates for goods needed in time for Christmas could be overly optimistic, according to ParcelHero, which suggested that safety margins have not been built in.The warning appeared to be backed up by research by business consultants Coupa Software, which found there would be fewer deals this ...
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ArticleRyder offers customers new after-sales benefits
Ryder has overhauled its used commercial vehicle service with new benefits including complimentary DAF vouchers, free delivery and a money-back guarantee.The £350 after-sales support vouchers can be used in full or part payment for DAF parts when work is conducted across DAF’s 155-strong dealer network, with Ryder also providing free ...
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ArticleTiger Trailers launches 'STOP LOOK BE SEEN' programme during Road Safety Week
Tiger Trailers has launched its 'STOP LOOK BE SEEN' school programme.The programme is being promoted on the project’s liveried curtainsider Volvo truck and mascot during Road Safety Week 2021.The launch is part of Tiger Trailer’s three-year donor relationship with the charity Brake which runs Road Safety Week.The programme will deliver ...
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ArticleHGV driver who collided with veteran car on motorway found guilty of causing death by careless driving
An HGV driver has been found guilty of causing death by careless driving after he collided with a veteran car that had mistakenly been driven on to a motorway.Michael Black was driving his lorry on the M23 near Merstham when it struck the rear of a Knox Model C car, ...