All Industry News articles – Page 35
-
ArticleConfusion still rife over DVS and GSR requirements, say operators
TfL is due to introduce phase 2 of its Direct Vision Standard in October 2024 and it recently published the specifications for the Progressive Safe System (PSS) that trucks over 12 tonnes GVW that are rated below three stars for direct vision will need before entering London. Motor Transport in ...
-
ArticleHarris Maxus ends 2023 on a sales high
CV distributor Harris Maxus said it had seen a 46% increase in sales this year, which it attributed to its investment, range of electric vehicles and strength of its dealer network.
-
ArticleMore Moto sites join SNAP network
Digital marketplace SNAP and Moto have extended their partnership with an additional 24 locations joining the network and enabling HGV drivers with an account to park at dozens of sites.
-
-
ArticleDP World breaks ground on £15m HGV driver services
Construction on a new driver welfare facility at Southampton port has begun, where truckers will have access to bathrooms, showers and a restaurant.
-
ArticleGovernment proposes to relax domestic Driver CPC requirements
The DfT is planning to split the Driver CPC into two, with a new National qualification (N-DCPC) for drivers working only within the UK, and an International version (I-DCPC) for drivers also doing international journeys.
-
ArticleHeavy transport specialist makes light work at the LUK 2023 awards
Heavy lift specialist Collett & Sons were named Road Transport Operator of the Year at the Logistics UK annual awards last night.
-
ArticleSecure your place at the 2024 MT Awards at 2023 prices
For 38 years, the Motor Transport Awards have stood as the pinnacle of excellence, recognising the achievements of UK road transport fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers, and innovators.
-
![Poyle Ground_v2.1[2]](https://d2cohhpa0jt4tw.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/3/1/5/16315_poyleground_v2.12_600045.jpg)
ArticlePanattoni gets permission for Heathrow logistics development
Real estate developer Panattoni has been given the green light for an 80,000 sq ft logistics development near Heathrow after it bought the plot earlier this year.
-
ArticleFord Trucks builds fuel cell F-MAX for EU project
Demonstrations of Ford Trucks’ first fuel cell-powered (FCEV) lorry will commence in 2025, according to its hydrogen storage system developer Hexagon Purus.
-
ArticleSpeed up accident reporting to drive down costs
Fleet managers and drivers should report collisions and accidents on the road as swiftly as possible to keep costs down and deliver a better outcome, according to specialist insurer Direct Commercial.
-
ArticleRHA hands Scottish government key issues for operators ahead of Budget
The Scottish government has been urged to bring the speed limit for HGVs into line with the rest of the UK and overhaul the apprenticeship levy in a budgetary submission by the RHA.
-
ArticleSafety award for The Hollies lorry park
The UK’s oldest truck stop, The Hollies near Cannock, has won an award for its safety credentials.
-
ArticleCargo thefts warning in run-up to Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, police are warning haulage firms to be on their guard after thefts of goods from trailers to sell on the black market as presents soar.
-
ArticleMeeting the van ZEV mandate a challenge in 2024 and rental sector role will be pivotal
The wide difference between new and used prices of battery electric vehicles is an increasing cause for concern in the vehicle rental and leasing sector, the annual conference of the industry’s association the BVRLA heard today (December 6).
-
ArticleEU proposes three year delay to Brexit tariffs on electric vehicle exports
The European Commission is proposing a three-year delay to the implemetation of its post-Brexit 10% electric vehicle tariffs, throwing a lifeline to EV and battery manufacturers and those employed in the UK in these sectors.
-
ArticleCOP28: UK government announces £70m motorway charging point pilot
A £70m pilot scheme, launched today (6 December) at COP28, aims to power up motorway service areas to pave the way for ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargepoints.
-
ArticleZero Emissions Vehicle mandate gets green light from Parliament
The Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate requiring UK car and van manufacturers to produce an escalating minimum quota of electric vehicles over the coming years, will come into force in the New Year, after securing Parliamentary support.
-
ArticleAllstar expands Alphabet partnership with added EV payment solutions
Allstar has expanded its 15 year partnership with leasing and business mobility expert Alphabet (GB) to offer its customers on-the-road and home charging payment solutions.
-
ArticleDemand for new diesel vans grows as EV registrations slow, SMMT reveals
Britain’s van market has grown for the eleventh month but electric van sales have fallen, prompting the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to call for government action to help boost EV registrations.