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Latest Industry news – Page 136
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Operation Brock to launch three days before Brexit deadline
Operation Brock will come into force on October 28, three days ahead of the UK’s withdrawal date from the EU, DfT has announced.The operation aims to minimise disruption and lengthy border queues at the Channel crossings and keep local traffic moving in the event of a no-deal Brexit.Once launched, Operation ...
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No-deal Brexit would see Stranraer's port used as lorry park
The disused port of Stranraer in Scotland will be used as a lorry park for up to 300 HGVs in order to mitigate the “significant economic shock” brought about by a no-deal Brexit.The Scottish government has set out a range of measures to protect critical imports and vulnerable citizens and ...
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ArticleEvidence points to raising single carriageway HGV speed limits in Scotland
Better productivity and safety were the standout elements of a report published by the DfT assessing the impact of raising the speed limit for trucks over 7.5t GVW in England and Wales, writes Transport News editor Kevin Swallow.On 6 April 2015 the speed limit on single carriageways was raised from ...
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ArticleCut in import tariffs for new trucks after no-deal Brexit 'not enough', industry insists
A reduction in import tariffs for new trucks in the event of a no-deal Brexit will still cripple UK haulage, according to manufacturers and trade associations.The Department for International Trade (DIT) said that following discussions with industry and consumer groups, it had cut a planned 22% tax on HGV imports ...
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ArticleOfficial government advice on trading with the EU after Brexit
The UK is due to leave the EU on 31 October. The government is taking steps to help businesses to prepare for Brexit and has drawn up a list of actions logistics operators should be doing for themselves.The government is: Allocating an additional £2.1bn for no-deal Brexit preparations, doubling ...
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ArticleNew road tax would cover lost fuel revenue in shift to electric vehicles
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has recommended a new system of road pricing to compensate for the £28bn loss in revenue from fuel duty as the UK makes the gradual shift to electric vehicles.In a new report, the FSI said the new measures should apply to all road vehicles and ...
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ArticleTRATON sees super efficient diesel alongside battery electric as the route to a low carbon future
The TRATON group, which includes Scania and MAN, believes the EU's target of cutting carbon emissions from heavy trucks over 16 tonnes by 15% by 2025 can be achieved largely with conventional engine technology but the much tougher target of a 30% reduction by 2030 will require significant sales of ...
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ArticleSector skills shortage 'a ticking timebomb'
Changing the perception of logistics and overhauling recruitment strategies is crucial to tackling labour shortages and stopping the “ticking timebomb” of a devastating skills shortage, according to the FTA.Recent research by Talent in Logistics found just 8% of young people consider the industry to be an attractive career option and ...
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Customs checks in Northern Ireland bad for business, RHA warns
The RHA is warning that customs posts on either side of the Irish border would harm the economy.The warning has been prompted by reports that the government is proposing customs clearance zones be set up to check goods and paperwork.The RHA responded to the reports by warning that any customs ...
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ArticleEarned Recognition incentives and transport manager training key topics at NW conference
The DVSA is looking at a range of options to make its Earned Recognition (ER) scheme for 'exemplar' operators more commercially attractive.Speaking at the recent Invergold North West transport conference, DVSA head of Earned Recognition Phillip Breen said there would be a limited number of new authorised testing facilities (ATFs) ...
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UK commercial vehicle production sees best August since 2012
Latest figures show UK commercial vehicle manufacturing bounced back in August, with growth of almost 48% compared to this time last year.However, the SMMT warns year-to-date volumes are still down 13.4%, driven by a 24.5% reduction in overseas orders.New model production coming on stream positively impacted the monthly figures, which ...
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ArticleNew 'live tacho' tool gets seal of approval from operators
A new fleet management tool offering “live tacho” status and instant analysis has been praised by fleet operators.Samsara’s tachograph management solution is available as part of its all-in-one fleet management platform, which includes tracking, dash cams and routeing and messaging.The Internet of Things company said the new features help customers ...
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ArticleDo not use Doctor on Wheels, warns DVLA, after banned company resumes offering driver medicals
The DVLA is warning that its ban on driver medicals from Doctors on Wheels is still in place, after it emerged this week that the blacklisted company is continuing to offer medicals to HGV drivers.DVLA put the ban in place from 20 June this year, after it was alerted to ...
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Hauliers offered free workshops to help prepare for a no-deal Brexit
Spaces are still available on a DfT-funded series of workshops aimed at helping hauliers prepare for a no-deal Brexit. Hosted by FTA, the free half-day workshops were launched this month and will continue through October in venues including Warrington, Leamington Spa, Stirling and Belfast.FTA international transport and trade procedures manager ...
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With just over a month until next Brexit deadline, UK transport remains in the dark, warns RHA
With just over a month to go until prime minister Boris Johnson insists the UK will leave the EU deal or no deal the chief executive of the RHA Richard Burnett has told motortransport.co.uk that the government has failed to help the transport industry prepare for Brexit.How the issue of ...
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'Government could blame us for no-deal disruption,' warns FTA
FTA chief executive David Wells fears the government may try to blame the haulage industry for “failing to plan” for a no-deal Brexit in the event of subsequent road transport disruption.He said that the organisation is doing all it can to avoid significant issues post Brexit and is stepping up ...
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ArticleNew cabless truck a nod to the future, says Scania
Scania has unveiled its latest cabless, self-driving concept truck featuring a combustion engine powered by renewable biofuel.The Scania AXL has been developed by a team of experts from different fields and looks to address the growing demand for industries to streamline transport assignments and make them more sustainable.A new intelligent ...
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Police to target dangerous drivers on M62 using unmarked HGV
Police are patrolling the M62 in an unmarked HGV in a bid to identify dangerous drivers and cut the number of collisions on the route.The month-long patrol, called Operation Pennine, will see police forces use a Highways England unmarked HGV to spot drivers committing mobile phone and other safety offences.DVSA ...
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No-deal Brexit will bring "massive disruption" to automotive sector, EU manufacturers warn
A no-deal Brexit will have a "severe" impact on the automotive sector, raising prices for customers and disrupting the industry’s just-in-time operating model, EU automotive organisations warned this week.In an unprecedented joint statement, 23 automotive associations from across the EU warned of the "devastating" impact a no-deal Brexit will have ...
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ArticleNolan Group eyes double deal
Irish haulier Nolan Group is set to buy a Birmingham-based haulier and a supply chain business as it moves to expand its UK footprint, according to director Oliver Nolan.Both acquisitions will be overseen by the management team of Nolan Group subsidiary John Raymond Transport. The Brigend-based haulier was bought by ...