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Latest Industry news – Page 209
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Operators encouraged to report test booking problems
Operators must tell Vosa if they are having problems booking an annual test, the FTA has warned."We still get reports in most of our member meetings that test availability is an issue," said James Firth, FTA head of road freight and enforcement policy. "But since the introduction of ATFs, Vosa ...
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Vosa to trial remote enforcement system
Vosa is to trial a Remote Enforcement Office (REO) for compliant operators, in a bid to throw more resources into targeting those who fail to reach the required standards.The move, which involves replacing certain site visits with remote analysis of information sent in by operators, should help free up Vosa ...
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Industry to get more 15.6m trailers in revamped trial
The DfT has relaunched its longer semi-trailer trial, following a consultation this summer, and in a significant concession, has said the market will be left to decide the mix of longer trailer variants within the scheme.Under the re-booted scheme, which is live now, the DfT has opened up longer semi-trailer ...
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ArticleBusiness confidence amongst operators on the rise
Confidence among logistics operators in future business prospects has increased significantly in the past six months, according to the latest Logistics Confidence Index compiled for Barclays and Grant Thornton UK.The six-monthly survey of 100 senior managers of UK logistics firms conducted by Analytiqa, found the industry in the first half ...
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ArticleFirst MAN Euro-6 trucks in UK will go to Dawsonrentals
MAN has unveiled its Euro-6 line up and the first UK order for 100 vehicles from Dawsonrentals.The truck and trailer rental firm will take an initial 100 MAN TGX 26.440 6x2 and TGX 18.440 4x2 Euro-6 tractors with XLX cabs for its rental fleet. MAN also expects to have Euro-6 ...
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ArticleNews Extra: operators give Petroleum Drivers’ Passport their stamp of approval
Fuel hauliers have welcomed the launch of a national training safety-standard for tanker drivers, and are gearing up to put their staff through the Petroleum Drivers’ Passport (PDP) scheme.The PDP scheme aims to ensure a national standard is followed by all UK fuel tanker drivers, ensuring they have a common ...
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Vosa softens approach to ATFs
Vosa appears to have softened its stance towards operators of authorised testing facilities (ATFs) after the ATF Operators Association raised concerns regarding the contractual clampdown it announced in June.A Vosa statement last week said it had managed to improve examiner utilisation since the Station Manager ATF Frame- work measures were ...
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ArticleBVRLA says "look for the logo"
The British Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is urging businesses to to “look for the logo” when renting or leasing a commercial vehicle.Gerry Keaney, BVRLA chief executive, said: “We need to create a stronger awareness of the BVRLA and the benefits of booking with one of our members.”As part ...
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ArticleBusy year ahead if logistics industry is to meet Driver CPC deadline
The head of road freight and transport policy at the FTA has predicted a hectic final year ahead for Driver CPC, but believes the industry can ultimately meet the challenge.With effectively 12 months until the 10 September 2014 deadline for LGV drivers to have completed their 35 hours of Driver ...
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Increased enforcement of LGVs promised to protect London's cyclicts
Operators working in the capital will face greater Vosa enforcement and potentially greater regulation in a bid to improve cycling safety in London, the government has announced.Transport minister Stephen Hammond and London mayor Boris Johnson revealed today [4 September] that they will be establishing a dedicated HGV Task Force to ...
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ArticleKeltbray-backed cycling safety programme reaches milestone
Keltbray has welcomed the 10,000th cyclist into one of its truck's cabsConstruction operator Keltbray is taking part in a milestone cycling safety event today (4 Sept) in London, where it will welcome the 10,000th cyclist into the cab of one of its lorries.The monthly cycling awareness events, run under the ...
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ArticleSector Report: Agriculture
The agricultural transport sector has fared better than others during the recession with the help of rigorous cost control and by constantly seeking to add value. Louise Cole reportsThe agricultural sector is performing strongly, despite a highly competitive marketplace – but the goal for operators in future will be ensuring ...
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HGV Road User Levy: a level playing field?
For decades the government has been urged to make competition fairer between UK and foreign operators but, now action is being finally taken, how effective will it prove, asks Guy Sheppard.When the HGV Road User Levy comes into force in April, Rob Hollyman, MD of Purfleet-based UK and international distribution ...
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ArticleConcerns raised over pallet wrap safety
A pallet wrapping company has warned that businesses are wasting hundreds of thousands of pounds per year by not ensuring goods are adequately packaged.Golden Valley Pallet Wrap Specialists (GVPS) said it was “surprising” that some firms often overlook the price of wrapping pallets, given the huge costs involved.And it warned ...
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ArticleTesco defends recruitment policy at Dagenham DC
Tesco has defended its recruitment policy after being accused of seeking out foreign workers, rather than British ones, at its new Dagenham distribution centre in East London.Earlier this week, a leaked speech due to be given by Labour immigration spokesman Chris Bryant alleged the new Dagenham site employed a large ...
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Motor Transport July 2013 Diesel Price Commentary and Chart
UK diesel rose for the second month in a row during July, rising 2.0% to 111.86 ppl. Crude oil prices were higher compared to the previous month.Some tightness in supply appeared to impact while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and North Africa looked to offer support. Broader financial market ...
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Norbert Dentressangle renews Kellogg's warehousing contract
Norbert Dentressangle (ND) has renewed its UK warehousing and packing contract with Kellogg’s after it was able to demonstrate that the partnership reduced costs.The logistics company said over the last five years it had helped create a more integrated supply chain, as well as generate “significant value”.ND operates a 600,000ft² ...
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ArticleDemand increases for average mileage vans
Used van dealers are reporting a drop in sales and expect the trend to continue over the coming months, according to George Alexander, chief CV editor at Glass’s Guide.Mileage has once again become a key concern for used buyers, who consider vehicles with 40,000 to 50,000 miles to be the ...
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£150m Northamptonshire logistics park given the green light
A £150m logistics park at Appleby Lodge in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, has been given the green light.The development, which will be situated alongside the Park Farm Industrial Estate, is expected to create over 2m ft² of warehousing and offices.Plans were submitted to the Borough Council of Wellingborough in April, who granted ...
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ArticleScania launches updated Customer Satisfaction Index system
Scania has developed an updated Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) system to help managers improve network performance and response times to customer queries.The system provides Scania’s managers with instant access to customers’ feedback via an online portal and individual managers are alerted when a customer wants an immediate response.The system was ...