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Latest Industry news – Page 23
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ArticleJail for thug who attacked trucker
A violent offender who punched an HGV driver to the ground in a road rage attack and left him with serious facial injuries has been jailed for a year.
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ArticleSwathes of Manchester to be covered in average speed cameras
Average speed cameras are being installed across Greater Manchester after almost 600 people lost their lives or were seriously injured in just two years.
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ArticleAsset Alliance takes on new chief technology officer
Asset Alliance Group has appointed a new chief technology officer, Amanda Figg (pictured), to support a programme of transformation across the business.
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ArticleRHA recognised for its gender equity but transport still lagging behind
The RHA has been recognised by Women in Transport for its gender equity in the workplace.
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ArticleExtra cleans up at the Washroom Oscars
Extra MSA is feeling flushed with success after taking top spot for toilet cleanliness at the Loo of the Year awards.
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ArticlePromotion for Fleet Operations’ head of operations
Fleet management provider Fleet Operations has promoted its head of operations, David Forbes, to director level where he will now chair the senior leadership team.
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ArticleHolman delivers £100m in annual savings for customers
Leasing and fleet management provider Holman said customers were enjoying £100m in service, maintenance and repair (SMR) cost savings through the services it offered.
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ArticleA66 upgrade plans ‘biggest investment in a generation’
Plans to dual the entire length of the A66 between the M6 at Penrith and the A1(M) at Scotch Corner have been given the go-ahead.
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ArticleNew border checking requirements will stop EU exporting food to the UK, warns CCF
EU food businesses supplying the UK will stop exporting next month unless the government overhauls new checking and inspection requirements on goods coming in, the Cold Chain Federation (CCF) warned.
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ArticlePolice freight crime unit teams up with insurer to protect goods
Efforts to fight organised criminal gangs targeting lorry cargo have received a boost after specialist insurer NMU teamed up with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) to share intelligence.
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ArticleSurecam teams up with Optimize
Fleet safety specialist Surecam has teamed up with Optimize to provide an integrated solution, enhancing driver safety and route compliance. The collaboration is also expected to reduce costs, increase productivity, and cut emissions for fleets adopting the technology.
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ArticleLong delays warning in run–up to first ever planned closure of M25
A five-mile stretch of the M25 will be closed in both directions over three days next week, with drivers warned of huge delays.
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ArticleTruck driver spotted swerving across motorway jailed for drunk driving
An HGV driver who was spotted driving erratically on the M5 has been jailed after he was pulled over and found to be more than three-and-a-half times over the legal alcohol limit.
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ArticleFinance opportunities a game changer for automation in warehouse logistics
Fixed-cost financial products are dramatically changing the way warehouse operators invest in automation, according to a new report.
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ArticleCall grows for a North/South divide for ports to fix logistics challenges
The UK needs a ‘two-port’ strategy, in which shipping lines deliver containerised cargo through either the north or south of the country in order to drive down costs and shorten lead times, according to Peel Ports.
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ArticleContractor digs deep to complete phase one of major development at former coal mine
The first phase of a 60-acre speculative industrial and logistics development in West Yorkshire, which has the capability of providing more than 1,500 jobs, has been delivered.
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ArticleOne Nexus snaps up sales training firm Commercial Truck Training
Tech solution provider One Nexus has boosted its dealer support services with the acquisition of US dealership training provider Commercial Truck Training (CTT).
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ArticleRightcharge joins forces with Mercedes Benz Vans to offer cheaper charging
Electric vehicle charging software company Rightcharge is collaborating with Mercedes Benz Vans UK to help cut the cost to business owners of operating and charging their electric vans.
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ArticleMicrolise unveils Driver of the Year shortlist
The shortlist for one of the UK’s most prestigious commercial driving awards has been revealed today (5 March).