All Industry News articles – Page 230
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ArticleLong term talks begin on tanker driver standards
Fuel distribution hauliers have kicked off discussions over national pay benchmarking and the development of an industry-wide health and safety training standard for tanker drivers.Talks are now taking place following a long-running tanker driver dispute in April/May, which saw conciliation service ACAS step in and table a set of proposals, ...
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ArticleSerious tachograph offenders will face prison
The government has warned that prosecution and prison sentences will be considered by Vosa for LGV drivers who falsify their hours records.Transport minister Norman Baker tells MT: "Drivers and operators should be in no doubt that we take the abuse of drivers’ hours very seriously and VOSA has the powers ...
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ArticleNew guide to safe loading of commercial vehicles
The Health & Safety Laboratory (HSL) has published a guide for operators about safe loading and securing in an effort to reduce the 1,200 injuries caused each year.It says many of the deaths and injuries that arise from load shifts are preventable and that its guide provides simple, straightforward advice ...
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ArticleFFUK calls for fuel duty cut as UK economy grinds to a halt
Fair Fuel UK has renewed its call for the government to cut fuel duty to spur the struggling economy, after the Bank of England slashed its UK growth forecast for 2012 to close to zero.Quentin Wilson, national spokesman for FairFuelUK, says: “Growth is paralysed so it's time the government looked ...
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ArticleGFS reports surge in delivery standards enquiries
Global Freight Solutions (GFS) has revealed a sharp increase in the number of British-based online retailers seeking advice about delivery standards.The parcels management firm says retailers are now more savvy about how effective deliveries play an essential part in maintaining customer satisfaction and encouraging repeat business.Simon Veale, director at GFS, ...
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ArticleNews extra: heavy truck sales predicted to surge in 2013
Heavy truck sales are expected to surge at least 10% in 2013 compared with this year as operators delay buying Euro-6 vehicles, which will replace Euro-5 in 2014.The predicted spike in Euro-5 sales in 2013 is expected to result in longer lead times for new trucks. One operator, Andrew ...
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ArticleLimited delivery options can cost e-tailers millions, says DPD
DPD research has revealed that three-quarters (73%) of Brits have ditched their online shop at checkout stage due to restrictive or expensive delivery options.Around 40% of shoppers complained that they are not generally offered a free delivery option, despite the fact this is the preferred choice for three-quarters of consumers.However, ...
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ArticleLondon 2012: Triathlon road closures tomorrow
The men’s Olympic triathlon will close down much of London’s West End tomorrow (7 August).Hyde Park is the host location for the triathlon, and athletes will complete a cycle circuit that takes in Buckingham Palace and the Wellington Arch.The event will start at 11:30am and finish at around 2:00pm. Roads ...
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ArticleScotland's hauliers should get fuel tax break
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has called on the Scottish Parliament to introduce tax breaks for distribution firms as part of its Get Scotland Trading manifesto.The trade association also wants the introduction of a small business fuel allowance, similar to the winter fuel allowance for older people.FPB, chief executive ...
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ArticleLondon 2012: ORN has some restrictions lifted
Transport for London (TfL) has removed certain Olympic Route Network (ORN) restrictions today.TfL has previously stated that the ORN will be adjusted to meet demand throughout the Games period, for example with restrictions around Wimbledon to be lifted shortly after the Olympic tennis concludes.Leon Daniels, TfL’s MD for surface transport, ...
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ArticleRyder Europe snaps up Euroway
Ryder Europe has purchased CV contract hire and fleet management specialist Euroway for an undisclosed sum.Euroway has a total fleet of 1,419 CVs, ranging from 3.5 tonners to tractor units, plus trailers.Daf is the dominant supplier to Euroway. In 2010, its combined divisions generated a combined turnover of about £22m ...
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ArticleURTU men arrested in Driver CPC fraud investigation have bail extended
The seven United Road Transport Union (URTU) men arrested by police as part of a fraud investigation relating to the Driver CPC have had their bail extended until September.All were arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation in February as part of a police and Driving Standards Agency probe.They ...
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ArticleWestfield shut-down as action at Olympic Stadium starts
Westfield shopping centre access will be severely restricted this weekend as the athletics programme of London 2012 starts.Organisers are expecting more than 200,000 Olympic spectators and accredited workforce each day, which will make the Stratford area exceptionally busy.It also means that Westfield Stratford City will only be accessible to accredited ...
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ArticleVosa OCRS revisions to come into force on 1 October
Vosa's delayed shake-up of the Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) system will take effect from October.OCRS changes had been slated for 30 April originally but this, and a subsequent 1 July deadline, were missed.As of last month the agency still didn’t have a revised date for the introduction of the ...
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ArticleLondon 2012: retailers man-up for Olympic deliveries
London retailers appear to have crewed-up to ensure delivery continuity during the Olympic and Paralympic period.Most of the major retailers and brewery groups are running night-time deliveries too during London 2012 in a bid to mitigate Olympic Route Network (ORN) restrictions.Pallet networks, including Pallet-Track and Palletline, have made sure their ...
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ArticlePlaid Cymru leader backs Petrol Promise campaign
The leader of the Welsh national party, Plaid Cymru, has signed up in support of PetrolPromise.com.Elfyn Llwyd is the 69th MP to back the campaign website’s push for an Office of Fair Trading (OFT) investigation into the price of fuel.PetrolPromise, which was founded by Robert Halfon MP, wants the non-tax ...
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ArticlePall-Ex Polska set to launch next year
Pall-Ex Polska is set to launch in Poland in May 2013, the pallet network has revealed.KMC-Services has become the network’s latest network partner as part of its ambitious European expansion plans.Pall-Ex is aiming to have a 15-strong European network in place by 2015, and Polska will be the company’s fifth ...
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ArticlePalletline backs FairFuelUK
Palletline is backing the FairFuelUK (FFUK) campaign by sponsoring the IT infrastructure that enables FFUK to communicate with its hundreds of thousands of supporters.Kevin Buchanan, MD of Palletline, says: “We’re proud to be part of this admirable movement and the important work it is doing to force the fuel price ...
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ArticleLondon 2012: cabbies plan third strike tomorrow (27 July)
Some of London's black cab drivers are set to demonstrate tomorrow (27 July) at 5pm at Hyde Park Corner in protest against restrictions being imposed on them during the operation of the Olympic Route Network (ORN).FTA has been advised by the Metropolitan Police of the planned demonstration as it is ...
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ArticleLondon 2012: FTA hits the road with DHL ahead of Olympics
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) joined DHL earlier this week on their contract with Iceland to a delivery to central London to discover how prepared the business is for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.On Sunday, DHL moved a lot of its London-based accounts onto night deliveries ahead of the start ...