All Industry News articles – Page 131
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MT ArticleLorry driver trapped after 40-foot container lands on truck at Felixstowe Port
A lorry driver was injured at the Port of Felixstowe last week after a 40ft container was dropped onto his truck, crushing the vehicle and trapping him in the remains of the cab.Four fire engines and the ambulance service were called to the Port of Felixstowe just after 5pm on ...
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MT ArticleOver two thirds of logistics firms predict Brexit will harm their business, Logistics UK report reveals
Over two thirds of logistics firms are predicting that Brexit will have an adverse effect on their business whilst more than half are unhappy at the level of government support, a report from Logistics UK and accountancy firm CBW has revealed.However the report also revealed signs of optimism with almost ...
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MT ArticleHGV driver jailed for carrying stun gun “for protection” after attack by illegal immigrants in France
An HGV driver found in possession of a stun gun and pepper spray, which he claimed was for his protection after illegal immigrants broke his arm during an attack in France, has been jailed for 18 months.The High Court in Glasgow heard that the stun gun and pepper spray were ...
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MT ArticleValue of online sales up 62% in March as e-commerce trend continues
Shoppers continued splashing the cash online in March, deciding not to wait for the imminent reopening of stores, with sales increasing by 0.6% according to official figures.It meant the value of online sales were up 62% on March 2020 - the first ever lockdown month - and was the largest ...
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MT ArticleStolen vehicle tracking specialist CanTrack bought by telematics company Radius
Telematics firm Radius has acquired Milton Keynes-based CanTrack, a stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) tracking service.CanTrack protects high value vehicles and assets using a software platform combined with an in-house investigations unit.Radius said it also has a live tracking business that complements the SVR division.Bill Holmes (pictured left), Radius chief executive, ...
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MT ArticleDVSA urges operators to bring forward fleet tests to avoid "absolutely horrendous" bottleneck later in year
The DVSA is encouraging operators to pull forward their annual tests after concerns grew that last year’s exemptions now threaten to overwhelm the regime.MoTs for heavy vehicles and trailers were suspended in 2020 in light of the coronavirus pandemic and the impact of this decision is expected to be felt ...
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MT ArticleDVLA urges HGV drivers to book a D4 medical
GPs have been told to prioritise D4 medicals for professional drivers, despite the current exemption remaining in place, according to the DVLA.The licensing agency said it had been working with the British Medical Association (BMA) to ensure doctors were aware of the need for HGV drivers to have D4 medical ...
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MT ArticleHome delivery rates set to rise as more people work from home
Courier rates and surcharges are likely to rise as people move increasingly towards working from home arrangements, according to ParcelHero.It said the high failure rates of home deliveries make them much more expensive than office deliveries and pile on delivery costs to parcel firms.Research recently carried out by ParcelHero showed ...
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MT ArticlePanattoni set to develop 170,000sq ft logistics site near Farnborough
Developer Panattoni has completed the purchase of a development on the M3 corridor near to Farnborough, south east of London.Panattoni Farnborough 170 is the latest addition to the developer’s portfolio, having recently announced its commitment to three million sq ft of speculative builds in the UK this year.The prime positioning ...
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MT ArticleHGV traffic leaps as retail and hospitality return
HGV traffic hit a three-month high on the weekend of 11-12 April as many non-essential shops, restaurants and pubs prepared to re-open, according to DfT figures.The weekend’s HGV traffic was 15% above the pre-pandemic figure, a level last recorded in the build-up to Christmas.The government report revealed that HGV traffic ...
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MT ArticleKent Access Permit and M20 barriers scrapped
HGV drivers will no longer need a Kent Access Permit (KAP) to enter Kent from today (20 April) whilst the M20 moveable barrier will be taken down by the end of this week.DfT has announced that hauliers and other commercial drivers moving goods between Britain and the European Union are ...
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MT ArticleLorry driver jailed after fatal crash into broken-down car
A lorry driver who killed a woman after his truck collided into her broken-down car has been jailed.Briony Elliott died when Jack McIntyre - who was driving for Gregory Distribution at the time - hit her Audi A4 at 55mph on the A38 near Plymouth on 11 September 2018.The car ...
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MT ArticlePlan to limit LGV Driver Apprenticeship funding to £6,000 “insane”, government told
Government moves to restrict funding for the long-delayed LGV Driver Apprenticeship to just £6,000 per applicant are “insane”, the Apprenticeship Trailblazer group said this week.The group is warning that unless swift action is taken by government agencies to deliver a working apprenticeship the UK’s HGV driver shortage will hit crisis ...
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MT ArticleTiger Trailers roars back after Covid closes factory
Tiger Trailers clawed its way out of the worst of last year’s pandemic to turn in a financial performance it said was “the best in our history”.Pre-tax profit for the year ending 31 March 2020 increased to £2.1m from £510,000 the previous year.Turnover at the UK's fifth largest trailer manufacturer ...
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MT ArticleShift pattern changes "destroying long-term health" of HGV drivers and warehousing staff
Inadequate notice by employers of changing shift patterns in haulage and warehousing is damaging workers’ health and destroying family lives, according to trade union Unite.It was responding to research conducted by the Living Wage Foundation, which found that among the 59% of workers whose job involves variable hours or shift ...
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MT ArticleCarrier Transicold unveils new telematics platform Lynx Fleet
Carrier Transicold is launching a telematics platform for its customers, claiming it will give them improved connectivity throughout the cold chain.The company said Lynx Fleet will help reduce food loss, lower operational carbon footprints and improve efficiency.The application provides information through a centralised data stream and improves visibility about products ...
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MT ArticleHealth chiefs slam continued suspension of driver medicals as "ludicrous"
The DVLA’s decision to continue its suspension of driver medicals has been condemned as “ludicrous” and poses a significant risk to road safety, according to doctors’ network D4Drivers.It is now urging HGV drivers to book their medical despite the legal requirement currently being suspended and said the public would expect ...
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MT ArticleTransaid cycle challenges return with the Way of the Roses
Transaid’s live fund-raising events will make a welcome return with the Way of the Roses coast-to-coast cycle challenge on 24 to 26 September 2021.The event, which is sponsored by UKWA, will be the overseas transport development charity's sixth UK-based cycle challenge. There are 40 spaces available on the ride, which ...
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MT ArticlePolice release video of HGV driver who failed to stop after incident on M1
Police are hunting an HGV driver who was caught on camera colliding with a motorist on the M1 and failing to stop.Footage released by the police shows the driver of the truck, which was carrying yellow and red gas bottles, veering across motorway lanes before striking the rear of a ...
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MT ArticleGet your trucking summer back on track
Now the light at the end of the tunnel is getting increasingly bright, we cannot wait for our legendary Convoy events to return and help get your summer back on track!During the toughest times, the trucking community literally kept the country going. And what better way to celebrate our drivers, ...