All Industry News articles – Page 16
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MT ArticleSpending Review a “missed economic opportunity” for transport
Major road investment is critical to keeping goods moving and unlocking economic growth, but the government’s spending review revealed a “concerning lack of priority” towards this, according to the RHA.
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MT ArticleMost transport firms plan to absorb rising employment costs
Transport firms appear to be taking a more “moderate approach” to increased employment costs compared to other industry sectors, according to analysis by Parcelhero.
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MT ArticleDelivery firms left chasing their tails during Beyoncé gigs
Perhaps it’s all the single lanes, but Beyoncé stands accused of stopping traffic in North London after delivery firms reported longer delivery times during the megastar’s run of concerts in Tottenham.
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MT ArticleRED Corporate Driver Training launches new electric van training module
RED Corporate Driver Training has launched new e-LCV training module to help fleets transition from diesel to electric vans.
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MT ArticleDigital tool to monitor workshop technicians’ output launched by r2c
Software specialist r2c has launched a new online tool which logs commercial vehicle technicians’ hours against individual jobs, allowing workshops to assess the efficiency of employees, pinpoint where additional training may be needed and prevent jobs being under-estimated.
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MT ArticleWebfleet and Dynamon team up to slash cost of fleet decarbonisation reports
Tech firms Dynamon and Webfleet have joined forces to deliver data-backed decarbonisation reports, which slash costs by up to 80% by removing the need for external consultants, the partnership announced this week.
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MT ArticlePrioritise food and pharmaceutical resilience amidst growing threats, CCF tells government
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has today issued an urgent open letter to Daniel Zeichner MP, Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs, calling for immediate action to establish a robust food and pharmaceutical resilience plan for the UK.
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MT ArticleRoad Transport Expo is back with a bang this June!
Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2025 will be welcoming industry visitors later this month for its biggest, boldest show to date.
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MT ArticleProcess begins for two new freight ferries serving Northern Isles
Two new freight flex vessels serving the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick route will bring improved capacity and faster speeds according to the Scottish government, which has launched a procurement process.
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MT ArticleGovernment sets out new vision for ports as freight traffic projected to soar
Freight traffic at UK ports is forecast to grow by more than five million tonnes over the next decade and by 33m tonnes by 2050, according to the government.
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MT ArticleNew name for fuel card provider as it hits 40
Fuel card firm International Diesel Services is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new name and a pledge to double the number of truck dedicated sites in its network.
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MT ArticleLightfoot recruits new chief revenue officer
Fleet tech specialist Lightfoot has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of David Savage as its chief revenue officer.
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MT ArticleJail for drunk lorry driver four times over the limit
An HGV driver who was almost four times over the drink drive limit has been given a nine-month prison sentence.
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MT ArticleAlan Moody retires as chairman from Moody Logistics
Moody Logistics’ chairman, Alan Moody, has stepped down from the role following a lifetime of service to the family business.
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MT ArticleLogistics “unstoppable force” for economic growth, says roads minister
The UK logistics sector “lies at the heart of government’s plan for change” and is an “unstoppable force for economic growth”, according Lilian Greenwood, Minister for the Future of Roads, during her keynote address at Logistics UK’s inaugural annual conference, at the QEII Conference Centre in London today (4 June).
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MT ArticleLymm Truckwash granted planning permission for site expansion
Family-owned Lymm Truckwash has been granted permission to expand its facility by 50%, with the addition of two more wash bays.
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MT ArticleGeotab and Vitality launch platform that rewards safe driving
Connected vehicle solution specialist Geotab has teamed up with health and wellness expert Vitality to reward fleet drivers who set high safety standards.
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MT ArticleMay transport prices climb as haulage demand continues to grow, TEG Price Index reveals
May saw a further increase to the TEG Price Index, which rose 4.4 points (3.55%) to 128.2. Year-on-year the index also increased 4.4 points (3.55%), according to the latest report.
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MT ArticleRHA welcomes launch of new abnormal load movement guidance
New national guidance to make the management of abnormal load movements across the UK more co-ordinated and efficent has been released today (3 June) by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), in collaboration with the Abnormal Loads Group (ALG).
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MT ArticleEuro Commercials expands into England with acquisition of City West Commercials
South Wales truck dealer Euro Commercials has officially completed the acquisition of City West Commercials, in a move which sees it expand its business across the Welsh border into the South West of England