Latest fleet news – Page 466
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MT ArticleSystemic problems with Brexit red tape will continue to hit exports, RHA warns, as number of empty lorries leaving UK doubles
The RHA is disputing an Office of National Statistics (ONS) forecast that UK exports could rally as traders get used to the new rules.Instead, it warns, exports will continue to fall unless systemic problems are not addressed, brought about by Brexit red tape and a lack of customs agents.The warning ...
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MT Article"Why launch CAZ in a pandemic?" - RHA slams Bath City Council’s decision
RHA has slammed Bath City Council for launching its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic.Bath’s CAZ has gone live today (15 March), making it the first CAZ of its kind in England outside of London.Daily charges will apply seven days a week, with non-Euro-6 trucks ...
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MT ArticleSome good news but Budget could have done more to help fill the logistics skills gap
Following a turbulent 12 months for the nation, the 2021 Spring Budget was vital in laying out the path to Britain’s economic recovery. In the view of Logistics UK and its members, there were many positive aspects of the Budget.But Chancellor Rishi Sunak could have gone further to invest ...
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MT ArticleVMS Fleet Management on recruitment drive as it launches new Bridgend depot
VMS Fleet Management has opened a new depot in Bridgend, South Wales in response to growing demand in the region.The depot will offer a range of fleet management services at the site, including maintenance, MOT, workshop and body-shop, as well as local vehicle hire through VMS Vehicle Hire. The site ...
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz broadens scope of Special Trucks team to drive Econic sales
Fleet sales of the Mercedes Benz Econic are now the remit of the newly expanded Special Trucks division, following a head office restructuring.The Special Trucks division will also spearhead the launch into the UK market of the manufacturer’s fully electric Mercedes-Benz truck models.The company said the move will create “more ...
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MT ArticleDHL wins race to secure extension to Formula One deal
DHL has extended its longstanding partnership with Formula One, ahead of the FIA Formula One World Championship.The deal sees DHL remain the official logistics partner of Formula One, for an undisclosed period of years, taking responsibility for shipping race cars, fuel, oil and equipment for the racing teams.DHL has been ...
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MT ArticleHGV testing fees could rise to help fund increase in DVSA HGV testers
Hauliers could see HGV test fees hiked to help fund an increase in DVSA testers, following a review of the system.The DfT’s Heavy Vehicle Testing Review was launched in July last year, in response to rising industry concern at the shortage of DVSA testers, which reached crisis point during the ...
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MT ArticleLogistics giants reveal 2021 recruitment plans in new MT industry panel
A range of the transport industry’s biggest operators have explained the thinking behind their recruitment strategies for the year ahead.The companies unveiled their plans having agreed to join a major new MT panel, set up to discuss the biggest issues facing the sector.Ian Kirkpatrick, central services director at Europa Worldwide ...
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MT ArticleYusen launches programme to train future logistics leaders
Yusen Logistics has launched a training programme in partnership with the Novus Trust and Middlesex University.The Yusen Leadership Development Programme aims to inspire the next generation of logisticians.Under the Leadership Development Programme, Yusen will provide three free places on the programme for senior leaders, and will also support students currently ...
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MT ArticleDon-Bur ramps up apprenticeship programme
Don-Bur will take on 15 engineering apprentices in 2021 as a part of a long-term commitment to retaining critical industry skills.Working in partnership with NSEG Training Association, the trailer builder has already taken on eight apprentices this year who it said had demonstrated the willingness and potential to grow within ...
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MT ArticleLEVC in Turner & George tie-up for National Butchers' Week
LEVC has partnered with London artisan butcher Turner & George enabling it to offer zero emission deliveries of fresh meat goods during National Butchers’ Week (8-14 March).A refrigerated LEVC one-tonne VN5 electric van has been bringing online orders directly to customers’ doors in London.Joerg Hofmann, LEVC chief executive, said: “Thanks ...
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MT ArticleTime to get Back on Track!
If you’re anything like us, you’ll be champing at the bit to be surrounded by people you don’t live with, and fortunately we have a bumper programme of Covid-safe events planned throughout 2021 ensuring you can re-introduce socialising and networking into your schedule.From truck racing and golf to exhibitions and ...
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MT ArticleGovernment rejects calls for private sector HGV testing after major review
The government missed an opportunity to shake up HGV testing after a review into the service failed to acknowledge reform was needed, according to Logistics UK.The industry had welcomed the review when it was announced last year by Conservative peer Lord Attlee.At the time, Attlee pointed to the existence of ...
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MT ArticleTPN hurdles Irish border issues as rivals continue to struggle
TPN said it was “considerably ahead” of competitors with four trailer loads a day going to Dublin and three to Belfast with no delays in service.The pallet firm said too many logistics operators were underestimating the level of support customers required and its investment in making IT systems “customs-functional” was ...
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MT ArticleUnion wins 'protective award' for staff made redundant after Canute Group collapse
The United Road Transport Union (URTU) said it had won a “protective award” for staff made redundant when Almtone-owned Canute Group ceased trading in 2018.Following an employment tribunal hearing last month, the union said it had been successful before a judge in showing that Almtone had failed to consult former ...
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MT ArticleSkills for Logistics partners with Pertemps to offer blended Driver CPC training
HGV drivers now have the opportunity to do some of their Driver CPC training at home after a flexible course was launched offering a mixture of e-learning and classroom-based work.Skills for Logistics and training firm Pertemps have teamed up to offer the course after acknowledging the “huge shift” in the ...
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MT ArticleTransaid given funding for HGV driver training in Ghana
Transaid has secured funding for a professional driver training programme in Ghana, raising standards and expanding training capacity for HGV drivers.The international development charity said almost 95% of freight is transported by road in Ghana and with heavy goods traffic expected to increase in coming years, there are concerns there ...
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MT ArticlePlan to build Midlands lorry park and create jobs delayed by fears over noise
Plans by a Midlands haulage company to expand and build on land in Walsall have been delayed after the local council demanded a noise survey was carried out.PMT Haulage has submitted plans to convert almost 1.4 acres of land in Darlaston into a haulage yard, where vehicles and trailers will ...
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MT ArticleStewarts of Tayside orders nine Volvo FH 500 6x2 tractor units
Stewarts of Tayside has freshened up its fleet with nine new Volvo FH 500 6x2 tractor units, including one FH with the fuel efficient I-Save.Supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland, the Globetrotter XL tractors join a 30-strong fleet of Volvos and include both replacement vehicles and ...
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MT ArticleGodman Absolutely committed to an electric future for London same-day courier
In the era BC (Before COVID-19) same-day couriers were the preserve of the rich and famous who just had to have that diamond ring today or City businesses such as legal or banking where urgent paper documents had to be delivered physically rather than by email. But the lockdown has ...