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MT ArticleSupply chain chaos feared over DVS as European hauliers refuse to deliver into London
The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) could spark disaster for supply chains, with European hauliers not prepared to deliver into London, according to Kent-based Rendrive Haulage.The company is pleading with the mayor to review its implementation after MD Tony O’Malley said he had been told by its continental partners that they ...
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MT ArticleDashcam helps clear UPS driver of writing off £180,000 Lamborghini
A Leicestershire haulage firm said its decision to install cameras to its fleet had been vindicated after a driver was cleared of writing off a £180,000 Lamborghini.Crouch Logistics had subcontracted a van to UPS, which was involved in an accident with a Huracan Spyder in Northamptonshire.The driver of the Italian ...
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MT ArticleAttacks on trucks spark call for road bridges to be sealed off
Meachers Global Logistics said one of its drivers could have been killed after youths threw rocks at its lorry from a bridge over the M271 in Hampshire.Dashcam footage showed the missile smashing the windscreen of the artic inches from the shocked driver’s face during the incident earlier this month.The HGV ...
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MT ArticleWebfleet Solutions enhances PRO Driver Terminal with new features
Webfleet Solutions has upgraded its PRO Driver Terminal, the PRO 8475, which it said would give fleet operators improved workflow efficiency, enhance customer service and boost productivity.The upgrade includes LTE connectivity and Google services, as well as combining features such as order management and two-way communication between drivers and fleet ...
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MT ArticleRadiohead join industry call for a fair deal for UK concert hauliers
Musicians have joined forces with concert hauliers to urge Boris Johnson to ensure the survival of the events haulage industry amid new post-Brexit trade restrictions.In a letter to the prime minister, the group, which includes luminaries from the music industry, said he needed to secure a “cultural easement” to allow ...
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MT ArticleFORS cuts subscription fee to help hauliers
FORS is reducing its annual subscription fee for members from next month in a move aimed at helping hauliers during the pandemic.The reduction, for new and existing members, is based on fleet size and means an operator with between six and 10 HGVs will see the fee cut by 4.8%; ...
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MT ArticleHauliers "90% border-ready", say Portsmouth police as Brexit operation is downscaled
Police in Hampshire said “a massive effort” from haulage operators meant it would be downscaling its A31 HGV triage operation early.The EU Exit strategy, known as Operation Transmission, involved lorries pulling off the motorway network and getting their papers checked in advance of reaching Portsmouth International Port.But with eight of ...
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MT ArticleEddie Stobart drivers suspend strike action but pay dispute continues
Strike action among Eddie Stobart drivers on the Walkers crisps contract in Warrington has been suspended after both sides got round the table for “constructive talks”.The Unite union had threatened to start three days of strike action from yesterday (17 February) in an ongoing row over pay for drivers at ...
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MT ArticleRent DVS-compliant trucks to avoid heavy fines, hauliers told
HGV operators not yet compliant with the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) should consider renting trucks to avoid thousands of pounds in fines, according to Enterprise Flex-E-Rent.Following concerns raised by telematics provider SmartWitness that with only days to go, less than 20% of vehicles comply with the DVS, the CV rental ...
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MT ArticleSlump in HGV registrations blamed on Covid and bumper 2019
New HGV registrations plummeted by more than 32% last year, according to SMMT figures.The decline, which led to the weakest demand since 2010, was attributed not only to the coronavirus pandemic but also a bumper 2019, when new smart tachograph legislation prompted a 12.6% increase in registrations.The figures showed that ...
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MT ArticleLowCVP renamed 'Zemo Partnership' as carbon neutral plan gathers pace
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has changed its name to Zemo Partnership, to reflect the country’s aim to be net zero by 2050.The non-profit organisation said ‘low’ was no longer enough amid the climate emergency and that it would ensure transport achieved the aim of bringing all greenhouse gas ...
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MT ArticleScania 540 S wins two comparison tests run by European trade press
Scania's 540 S tractor has come top of two comparison tests run in Germany by European trade magazines.The manufacturer won both the 1000 Punkte Test (1000 Point Test) and European Truck Challenge (ETC).The two tests are said to be among the most established for commercial heavy trucks in the worldCab-related ...
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MT ArticleYodel Valentine's Day flower deliveries surge 77%
Yodel said it made a record 220,000 flower deliveries on Valentine’s Day, up 77% on last year.The company put its success down to significant investment in its capability to handle everyday premium items, which has put it in a strong position to meet the unprecedented demand for online gifting.Yodel has ...
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MT ArticlePanther takes on 44 new SDC curtainsiders from Hireco as online demand surges
Panther Logistics has ordered 44 new SDC curtainsider trailers from Hireco as growth at the premium, two-man delivery firm continues to escalate.The trailers, which come as a contract hire package deal, will be delivered in Panther’s new corporate livery.Guy Burgess (pictured left), logistics director at Panther Warehousing, said the two-man ...
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain wins new five-year contract with Shell Bitumen
DHL Supply Chain has been reappointed by Shell Bitumen in a new five-year contract starting on 1 March 2021.Following a successful relationship stretching back over 30 years, the DHL team will continue to be responsible for providing loading and delivery services of bitumen to Shell’s UK customer base on a ...
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MT ArticleNew freight service from Dunkirk to Liverpool launched as post-Brexit congestion at channel ports continues
A new freight service from France to the Port of Liverpool which offers suppliers a way to avoid the post-Brexit delays at the Channel Ports has been launched by Containerships, part of the global CMA CGM shipping group.Part of the CMA CGM shipping group, the firm is now operating vessels ...
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MT ArticlePlans for Peterborough logistics park could create 150 jobs, says developer Firethorn Trust
Firethorn Trust is looking to build a 500,000sq ft logistics park in Peterborough with plans to open it in the summer of 2022.The £60m Kingston Park development is expected to create 150 jobs, according to the company.Peter Mather, a partner at Firethorn Trust, said: “Peterborough is one of the fastest ...
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MT ArticleFormer Asda chief executive Andy Clarke joins Menzies board
Menzies Distribution is continuing its drive for growth with the appointment of former Asda chief executive Andy Clarke.The appointment, which closely follows the firm’s recent acquisition of Bibby Distribution, sees Clarke join the company as non-executive chairman.Clarke is the former president and chief executive of Asda, bringing to the Menzies ...
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MT ArticleAndyfreight expands facilities and looks to recruit more staff as demand surges
Lye-based Andyfreight is looking to recruit staff and expand its premises after seeing demand soar by more than 44% during the pandemic.The family firm has purchased two derelict warehouses close to its existing Lye premises to create extra warehousing space and yard facilities for an additional 30 articulated vehicles.Andyfreight will ...
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MT ArticleWatch on demand: Urban innovation and electric city trucks in spotlight at first Freight in the City webinar
A brand-new series of Freight in the City webinars kicked off on 11 February with a focus on urban innovation and electric delivery vehicles, in partnership with Renault Trucks UK and Ireland. MT takes a look at some of the key themes explored in this engaging session.Chairing the first of ...