All Industry News articles – Page 21
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ArticleCompetition launched to find country’s coolest cab
The search is on for the UK’s coolest cab, with lorry drivers encouraged to share their amazing interiors and favourite cab features for the chance to snap up a prize bundle worth over £200.
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ArticleHunts Food pursues efficiency gains with new fleet additions
Hunts Food Group will add 13 DAF trucks and 12 Mercedes-Benz vans to its fleet this year, all using Carrier Supra refrigeration units.
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ArticleeFREIGHT 2030 consortium announces founding members to shape industry’s zero-emissions future
The eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, part of the government’s zero emission demonstrator programme, has announced the 13 members who will shape the future of decarbonised haulage.
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ArticleRitchies HGV Training Centre in administration
Scottish specialist training firm Ritchies HGV Training Centre has collapsed into administration with dozens of employees made redundant.
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ArticleEmission-free strategies the top concern among fleet decision makers
Around 40% of light fleet decision makers say implementing zero emissions policies will be their number one challenge over the next three years, according to a new survey.
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ArticleGeneration Logistics Week launches to tackle sector’s skills gap
Generation Logistics has announced the launch of its first Generation Logistics Week.
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ArticleNew AFP Tax and Regulation Manifesto aims to end confusion over electric vans
A revised Tax and Regulation Manifesto is being launched today (29 May) by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) ahead of the General Election on 4 July. New additions include finally resolving ongoing confusion over regulations surrounding 4.25 tonne electric vans, new benefit in kind taxation tables up to 2030, ...
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ArticleLogistics trio acquire freight software business
Davies Turner, Woodland Group and the Cardinal Partnership have created a holding company to purchase freight software specialist Forward Computers.
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ArticleOnly one week until Road Transport Expo 2024 opens to visitors at NAEC Stoneleigh
There’s only one week to go until Road Transport Expo 2024 (RTX) opens its doors to visitors at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire on 4 June.
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ArticleTeletrac Navman launches electric fleet transition platform for “overwhelmed” operators
Telematics specialist Teletrac Navman has revealed major updates to its alternative energy product portfolio to enable fleet managers to strategically plan, implement and track the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) to multi-fuel capabilities.
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ArticleIndustry calls for Minister of Logistics in next government
As the nation gears up for a general election in just under six weeks, Logistics UK has repeated its call for the appointment of a logistics minister in the next government.
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ArticleSecond HQ move in three years for TFI following growth spurt
Trailer Freight International (TFI) has moved to a new one-and-a-half acre HQ in West Bromwich after outgrowing its previous home in Walsall.
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ArticleAchievements celebrated at APC annual awards
The APC marked its 30th anniversary at an awards ceremony celebrating the achievements and successes of individuals and its depot members.
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ArticleRegulations to overhaul Driver CPC submitted to Parliament
Training firm Driver Hire has welcomed changes to the Driver CPC that are intended to make it more flexible and attractive to professional drivers.
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ArticleGive hauliers more time to prepare for London’s new Direct Vision Standard, RHA pleads
RHA is calling on Transport for London (TfL) to give hauliers a grace period of at least 12 months to upgrade their trucks to meet the new, tougher Direct Vision Standard criteria, due to be implented in October this year.
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ArticleSchmitz Cargobull appoints David O’Connor as regional sales manager in Ireland
Trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull has strenghtened its team in Ireland with the appointment of David O’Connor as regional sales manager.
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ArticleSCALA appoints Chris Clowes to lead expansion drive in Europe as demand grows
Global logistics consultancy SCALA is driving for growth in Europe after experiencing an influx of enquiries from European businesses in recent months, as global supply chain instability continues to impact retailers, manufacturers and 3PLs.
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ArticlePolice use unmarked HGV to crack down on more than 120 rule-breaking drivers
Lincolnshire police using an unmarked HGV stopped more than 100 vehicles during a week-long operation on the A1 near Grantham this month.
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ArticleNAO report reveals soaring cost of Britain’s delayed post-Brexit border controls
Repeated delays to Britain’s trade border controls have resulted in wasteful government spending, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO).
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ArticleOnly one in four think it is safe to make hands-free calls while driving, research shows
Research from Startline Motor Finance has revealed that just one in four think it is safe to make hands-free calls while driving, while another 36% do not make hands free calls because of the risk and 22% believe other drivers concentrate less when they are on the phone.