All Industry News articles – Page 5
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MT ArticleInPost tops CILT logistics provider rankings for first time
InPost has claimed the top spot in the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT UK) annual Top 30 Logistics Service Providers ranking for the first time, ending Unipart Logistics’ reign at the summit.
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FCZ ArticleBack multi-fuel path to net zero, RHA urges government
The RHA has renewed its call for a technology-neutral approach to decarbonisation, warning that the majority of HGV operators have no plans to switch to zero-emission vehicles because of cost and operational constraints.
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MT ArticleMP joins with Logistics UK to call for Scotland’s A75 to become a dual carriageway
Logistics UK has joined forces with John Cooper, MP for Dumfries and Galloway, to call for the A75 in southwest Scotland to become a dual carriageway to improve connectivity between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, drive regional economic growth and improve road safety.
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MT ArticleHelp prevent bridge strikes by focusing on HGV driver welfare, RHA advises
Tackling stress and mental health could help reduce the number of bridge strikes by HGVs across the UK, RHA said this week.
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MT ArticleGold award for Leyland Trucks’ work recognising armed forces
Leyland Trucks has been awarded Gold in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), the MoD’s highest honour for employers demonstrating exceptional support for the armed forces community.
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MT ArticleTesco drivers’ strike action threat amid pay dispute
More than 3,000 HGV drivers and warehouse workers at Tesco are being balloted for strike action in a row over pay that a union threatened would leave store shelves empty.
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MT ArticleParking made easy with new in-cab app
Drivers can now search for and book access to more than 750 secure parking locations across Europe after a partnership between global tech firm Trimble and TRAVIS Road Services.
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MT ArticleScania encouraged by strong Q2 performance
Scania said revenues in the second quarter of the year had increased by 6%, with truck order intake rising significantly, mainly driven by strong activity in Brazil.
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MT ArticleAdvice for haulage workers about how to THRIVE as temperatures soar
As heatwaves become the new normal in the UK, employers are being offered advice and tips on how to ensure their driving workforce keeps cool and continues to operate safely.
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MT ArticleMet Police plan to ditch road policing unit “foolhardy”, former senior traffic commissioner warns
Just six months after the Metropolitan police abolished its commercial vehicle unit, news has emerged of plans to scrap its road policing unit, prompting former senior traffic commissioner Beverley Bell (pictured) to slam the move as “foolhardy”.
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MT ArticleSix apprentices reach final of new IMI heavy vehicle skills competition
Six apprentice HGV technicians have qualified for the inaugural final of the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) Heavy Vehicle Technology Skills Competition after taking part in regional qualifiers earlier this month.
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MT ArticleIndustry supports reappointment of business secretary Reynolds
The reappointment of Jonathan Reynolds as business secretary in Andy Burnham’s new cabinet has been welcomed by Logistics UK, which said he was someone who understood the critical role of logistics.
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MT ArticleFCA urges customers of broker Anthony Jones to check if insurance cover is valid
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is urging customers of commercial insurance broker Anthony Jones (UK) Ltd to contact their insurers directly to check their policies remain valid after the company agreed to stop carrying out regulated activities.
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MT ArticlePut logistics at the heart of the economy, industry tells new PM
The road transport and logistics sector has urged new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to place freight and supply chain infrastructure at the centre of his economic growth plans.
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MAN Off-Road Experience 2026 kicks off at Tixover Quarry, Stamford
MAN Truck & Bus UK is back in the quarry, hosting a week-long customer event to showcase the off-road performance of its construction-focused range.
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MT ArticleFleetCheck launches free pack to help new transport managers navigate operator licence
A downloadable pack available free of charge from FleetCheck has been created to make operator licence management easier for new transport managers.
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MT ArticleDitch “inefficient and expensive” Operation Brock for permanent solution, says Logistics UK
Operation Brock, the traffic management scheme that diverts lorries heading to the Dover and Folkestone ports to the M20 during peak times, must be replaced with a sustainable long-term solution, Logistics UK said this week, warning that its continuation is wasting taxpayers money and harming UK trade.
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MT ArticleRising logistics costs threaten to push up UK inflation, Logistics UK warns
Rising fuel, labour and operating costs across the logistics sector risk creating renewed inflationary pressures across the UK economy, Logistics UK is warning.
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MT ArticleExtreme weather event guidance produced for highways authorities
Guidance to help local highways authorities prepare for and tackle climate-related disruption such as extreme heat and flooding, has been produced by the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT).
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MT ArticleFrom A-Level student to regional operations analyst: shedding light on a career in logistics
It is less than a month now before thousands of GCSE and A-Level students get their results and Generation Logistics is offering school and college leavers a glimpse of the careers that exist in the sector.