All Industry News articles – Page 255
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Transport Select Committee concerned about Vosa's performance
The Transport Select Committee has raised concerns about Vosa’s enforcement focus, the rapid introduction of ATFs, and its seemingly dysfunctional relationship with traffic commissioners (TCs).Speaking after the publication of the Work of the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency report today (19 July), Transport Select Committee chairperson Louise Ellman said:“We were ...
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MT ArticleOFT branded 'complacent' over price manipulation claims
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has been branded ‘complacent’ and accused of carrying out a ‘continued whitewash’ after insisting that its study last year of the UK fuel market yielded no credible evidence of any market manipulation. Responding to a petition handed into it on Monday (15 July) by ...
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'No targets' in place for third party driving tests
The Driving Standards Agency has said it “is not currently seeking” to increase the number of third party sites that carry out vocational driving tests. A spokeswoman for the agency confirmed to Motortransport.co.uk recently that 10.5% of LGV driving tests were now being conducted at a total of 38 third ...
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MT ArticleMT Awards 2013: the movie!
The highlights from the 2013 Motor Transport Awards are now available for your viewing pleasure.If you missed the road transport industry’s Oscars on Wednesday 3 July, or if you were there and want to be reminded of what a great night it was, the movie features all the best bits ...
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FFUK to hand over petition urging OFT to investigate oil pricing
FairFuel UK (FFUK) and its supporters will hold a rall outside the London HQ of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) on Monday (15 July) as the campaign group renews calls for a fair and transparent investigation into oil pricing.Founder Peter Carroll, who won a service to the industry award ...
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MT ArticleDSA investigated 100 Driver CPC centres last year
The DSA had 100 Driver CPC audits referred to it by JAUPT last year after concerns about the standard of training provision were raised following general inspections.The figures were revealed at last month’s RHA National Training Conference at Warwick University by Peter Weddell-Hall, head of training accreditation services at DSA.Of ...
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Scottish hauliers fear independence effect
Scottish hauliers have expressed fears for the viability of their businesses following the revelation that they would have to pay to use UK roads if Scotland votes for independence.A Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) report revealed recently that operators based in an independent Scotland would need to pay ...
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Call to shift London freight deliveries outside of peak hours
Freight deliveries within the capital should be shifted outside of peak hours, according to a new report from the Roads Task Force (RTF).In its vision for London’s roads and streets, the RTF called today for more investment in infrastructure, as well as greater use of technology to ease congestion through ...
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ATF operators 'optimistic' they can fight Vosa clampdown
ATF Operators Association (AOA) president and Boleyn Transport MD Stephen Smith says he is optimistic plans by Vosa to clamp down on operators of authorised testing facilities can be thwarted, after taking legal advice on the matter. In June, Vosa revealed plans to reduce the number of testing sessions it ...
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Fors registrations head past 1,300
Transport for London’s Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (Fors) now has more than 1,300 registered members.Fors, which was launched in April 2008, is a free to join initiative aimed at improving fleet and vehicle operational efficiency.Total Fors registrations (awaiting accreditation) as of the 26 June, stood at 1,333. Of this, 872 ...
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Compliance levels show improvement in Northern Ireland
Three out of every four HGVs checked at the roadside in Northern Ireland in the year to the end of March were found to be roadworthy and not committing any serious traffic offences, a new compliance report from the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) has shown. Of 633 commercial vehicles ...
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MT ArticleTesco apologises for distribution director's tweet
Tesco has been forced into issuing an apology after its distribution director posted a message on social networking site Twitter that appeared to celebrate the closure of a number of distribution depots. The tweet, posted by Steve Strachota, Tesco’s UK and Ireland distribution director, highlighted the closure of five depots ...
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Theft tops crimes against road transport sector
A new report from the Home Office has suggested theft was the biggest crime suffered by commercial transport and logistics premises during 2012.The report, which presents detailed findings from the 2012 Commercial Victimisation Survey, looks at crime against businesses in manufacturing, wholesale and retail, transport and storage, and accommodation and ...
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MT ArticleElddis Transport wins Motor Transport's Haulier of the Year
Elddis Transport has won the coveted Haulier of the Year title at this year’s Motor Transport Awards, which took place tonight (3 July) at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.The Consett-based firm, which is headed by MD Nigel Cook, was one of 18 winners at the sold-out event that celebrates ...
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Norbert Dentressangle secures Valspar warehousing and distribution contract
Norbert Dentressangle has won a contract with paint supplier Valspar, covering warehousing and deliveries into its retail partner’s network.The operator will cover warehousing and distribution in the UK for Valspar, which recently partnered with a major DIY retailer to offer a full selection of its paint in 350 stores.ND will ...
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MT ArticlePrepare now for French Ecotax
International operators running to France have been urged to prepare for the introduction of the Ecotax, a levy on all trucks over 3.5t using 10,000 km of national roads (excluding tolled motorways) and 5,000 km of local roads.The tax is based on the number of axles and gross vehicle weight ...
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Demand for transport fuels decreases
Total consumption of transport fuels in the UK decreased by 4.5% in Q1 2013 compared with the same period in 2012, new figures from the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) have shown.The data revealed that unleaded petrol deliveries fell 9.8% and diesel deliveries increased by just 0.6%, ...
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MT ArticleFTA welcomes call for action on tunnel freight charges
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed a call by the European Commission for France and the UK to address the issue of excessive Channel tunnel rail freight charges. In late June, EC vice-president Siim Kallas said the tunnel was not being used to full capacity due to high track ...
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Morrisons extends convenience store contract with Wincanton
Wincanton has been awarded a five year contract expansion with Morrisons, handling the logistics for its convenience stores in the North.The new part of the contract will cover warehousing and distribution for Morrisons’ ‘M Local’ convenience stores in the north of England, and it follows the opening of Wincanton’s dedicated ...
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Yodel and Hermes debate collaboration with retailers
Yodel has predicted that collaboration between parcel carriers is something that its customers will eventually demand, but Hermes has ruled the notion out.Speaking at the Mail & Express Delivery Show last week Yodel’s executive chairman Dick Stead said the carrier would welcome the opportunity to work with retailers to reduce ...