All Industry News articles – Page 118
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ArticleCM Show 2020: Diesel Technic celebrates fifth anniversary
In 2020, Diesel Technic UK & Ireland is celebrating its fifth anniversary and since 2015 has been reliably supplying its distribution partners and their workshop customers in Great Britain and Ireland with automotive parts and accessories with the product brands DT Spare Parts and SIEGEL Automotive.The parent company was founded ...
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ArticleHighways England boss Jim O’Sullivan to leave next year
Highways England chief executive Jim O’Sullivan is to stand down early next year.O’Sullivan, who was appointed in 2015, has led Highways England’s (HE’s) delivery of the government’s roads programme.He has also overseen the controversial smart motorways system which was suspended earlier this year after the Transport Select Committee and the ...
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OTC warns of “worrying” incidents of PI attendees breaking quarantine rules
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC) is warning public inquiry (PI) attendees that they must follow the 14-day quarantine rule when arriving back in the UK from a country that is not on the exemption list.The warning follows “several worrying incidents” since the OTC reintroduced physical attendance at PIs, ...
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ArticlePallet volumes resilient during pandemic, says APN amid "cautious optimism"
The Association of Pallet Networks (APN) said new figures for the first six months of 2020 show the UK pallet network sector was "far less affected in terms of volume than the early experience of European counterparts indicated".The first two quarters of 2020 saw pressure on pallet volumes, with a ...
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ArticleOperation Brock won't solve border friction, warns Logistics UK
Logistics UK has raised concerns over the government’s consultation on Operation Brock enforcement, which closes on Sunday (23 August) and relates to road usage at the Channel ports, particularly across Kent, after the end of the EU transition period.The move to relaunch Operation Brock is contained in a consultation document ...
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ArticleGovernment to speed up transport infrastructure projects with new Acceleration Unit
Vital rail and road upgrades that will create jobs, increase connectivity and boost the economy will be delivered more quickly thanks to the launch of a new 'Acceleration Unit', transport secretary Grant Shapps announced today (21 August).The new team of specialists will join the DfT to tackle delays to infrastructure ...
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ArticleHGV drivers left frustrated over delays to DC link road
Delays to the construction of a road linking a new motorway junction with a major distribution centre is reportedly forcing thousands of HGV drivers to clog up a local A road.The £50m junction on the M49 at Avonmouth was completed over eight months ago and is due to connect to ...
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ArticleNew digest examines impact of pandemic on top parcel carriers
Triangle Management Services has compiled the 2020 edition of the UK Domestic Express Parcel Carriers Digest.The publication is designed to be a handy compendium of the UK express parcel industry, examining the 15 key UK carriers that offer a national parcel delivery service throughout the UK.The carriers included are: APC ...
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ArticleRHA urges government to review clean air policy as Bristol considers scrapping charges
The RHA has called on the government to review its clean air zone (CAZ) policy after another local authority said it was looking at alternative ways of improving air quality without charging drivers.Bristol mayor Marvin Rees said officials are exploring opportunities to transform travel in a bid to clean up ...
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ArticleShell to simplify European tolling for fleets
Shell has launched a new European electronic tolling solution (EETS) for heavy-duty fleets to help simplify the complexity of cross-border toll payments.It is designed to enable drivers to manage tolls in more than 10 countries across Europe and to ensure that fleet managers can keep track of a range of ...
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ArticlePlan to develop 40-tonne autonomous trucks gets government funding
A consortium which includes autonomous tech firm StreetDrone has won £2.4m of funding to develop self-driving 40-tonne trucks capable of moving parts and assemblies between Nissan’s Sunderland car manufacturing plant and local businesses.The 800-acre Sunderland site will host the proof-of-concept project, which aims to evaluate how 5G connected and autonomous ...
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ArticleDfT seeks industry views on use of automated vehicles on motorways
The UK government is calling for the logistics industry’s views on the use of automated vehicles on motorways.The Call for Evidence, launched by DfT today, will focus on the Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) - which can take over control of the vehicle at low speeds, keeping it in lane ...
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ArticleCM Show 2020: All you need to know about gaining DVSA's Earned Recognition
Ever considered joining the DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme?The voluntary programme sees hauliers regularly sharing fleet performance data in exchange for their vehicles being less likely to be stopped for roadside checks, or visited by DVSA officials on site.Join us online at the Commercial Motor Show 2020 and hear first-hand from ...
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ArticleCM Show 2020: Descartes Systems targeting compliance and efficiency gains for fleets
Descartes Systems is inviting Commercial Motor Show visitors to its virtual stand to see how its technology can help improve fleet operations and compliance.The global software company works with fleet operators of all sizes to boost their efficiency, safety and customer experience.According to Descartes, existing clients have improved delivery capacity ...
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ArticleSMMT warns of "deeply concerning” drop in new HGV registrations in Q2
The UK’s new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market fell by 73.4% in the second quarter of 2020, with 4,151 units registered, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).While the bulk of the decline was driven by coronavirus lockdown measures, a strong Q2 in ...
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ArticleForcing road safety onus onto HGV drivers "extremely dangerous", claims RHA
Government plans to make HGV drivers bear the greatest responsibility for road safety have been condemned as “extremely dangerous” by the RHA this week.The move is part of a government review of the Highways Code. Its three key proposals are that all drivers give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting ...
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ArticleRHA throws membership doors wide open in "push for positive change"
The RHA is targeting transport managers, van operators and retired hauliers with new membership deals.The three offers, launched today (Monday 17 August), sees the association extend membership beyond its business-owner base for the first time.'Professional Membership' supports transport managers by helping them fulfil their statutory duties. It includes access to ...
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ArticleCheck your financial standing before attending public inquiries, lawyer urges
Operators due to appear at public inquiries are urged to review their financial standing requirements in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, following cases in which firms struggled to demonstrate compliance before the traffic commissioner.Laura Hadzik, Backhouse Jones solicitor, said it had become “increasingly apparent” that many hauliers could not demonstrate ...
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ArticleHauliers not required to join AB Agri SafeContractor accreditation scheme
The RHA has welcomed the decision by agricultural and food giant AB Agri not to require hauliers to join the SafeContractor accreditation scheme.The body was concerned hauliers were being held to ransom, with further work dependent on signing up to the scheme which requires firms to pay to be assessed ...
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ArticleCM Show 2020: Webfleet Solutions and Bridgestone eye future fleet innovation
Webfleet Solutions and Bridgestone are looking forward to an ‘incredible opportunity’ to bring their latest products and connected mobility solutions to life at the virtual Commercial Motor Show this autumn.Both companies are working together to demonstrate how advanced technologies can help truck and van operators drive efficiencies, realise cost-savings, reduce ...