Latest Industry news – Page 3
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MT ArticlePolice chief acknowledges problems faced by abnormal loads operators
The Abnormal Loads Group (ALG) has welcomed engagement by police forces to tackle the inconsistent service being provided to hauliers across the country, after research found it was costing more than half a billion pounds a year.
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MT ArticleParcel consolidation a strategic move to maintain profitability
Logistics management specialist ITD Global has pointed to parcel consolidation as a method for keeping delivery costs down, amid predictions that shipping volumes will increase by 59% within five years.
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MT ArticleEmissions-saving e-reefer unveiled with solar, battery and energy recuperation technology
TIP Group, SolarEdge e-Mobility and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe have partnered to create a solar-powered e-reefer solution.
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MT ArticleRecruit women drivers by first making conditions better for all, say HGV drivers in SNAP survey
Almost half of all truck drivers believe conditions must first be improved for all drivers if women are to be attracted into the industry, whilst a quarter believe the job is no longer appealing, a social media-based survey by digital solutions provider SNAP has revealed.
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MT ArticleFleetCheck inspections up by almost a third as driver collisions jump by a quarter
Demand for FleetCheck inspections rose by almost a third in 2024, to seven million, while the number of collisions rose by 24%, which the software company attributed in part to increased incident recordings.
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MT ArticleHidden fleet management costs totalling thousands revealed by r2c’s new ROI calculator
HGV operators could be saddled with costs totalling thousands of pounds without realising it, a ROI calculator launched by fleet workshop software specialist r2c has shown.
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MT ArticleGet your free ticket today for Road Transport Expo 2025
Road Transport Expo (RTX) will be bringing its winning ‘all about the truck’ formula back to NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire from 24-26 June. Now firmly established as the go-to summer tradeshow for the industry, the organisers will be lining up a stellar array of more than 300 exhibitors to meet ...
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MT ArticleRHA report calls for urgent investment in UK road network to kick-start economic growth
The RHA is launching a report today (20 January) which argues for road investment as a way to drive growth.
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MT ArticleABP plans major logistics and warehousing hub close to Immingham and Grimsby ports
Associated British Ports (ABP) has submitted a planning application for the development of land at its Stallingborough Interchange site to provide high quality automotive open storage space and bulk warehousing to new and existing customers of the Ports of Immingham and Grimsby.
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MT ArticleUrgent decision needed by DfE on the future of national HGV driver skills bootcamps
Over 20,000 new HGV drivers have been trained and employed as a direct result of skills bootcamps since their inception in 2022. According to the recently published skills bootcamp evaluation data, HGV bootcamps demonstrate the highest job outcome rate (72%) of all bootcamps. This remarkable achievement highlights ...
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MT ArticleRHA gives mixed response to government plans to ease driving regs for zero emission vans
RHA has given a cautious welcome to government proposals to change driving licence rules for zero emission vans and is calling on fleet operators to give their feedback on the proposals.
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MT ArticleBridgestone adds trailer tyre to Ecopia range for reduced fuel consumption
Bridgestone has completed its Ecopia range with the introduction of a trailer tyre. Designed to be the tyre maker’s most fuel efficient offering, from February fleets will be able to fit Ecopia tyres on steer, drive and trailer axles.
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MT ArticleNominations open for Microlise Driver of the Year Awards
The Microlise 2025 Driver of the Year Awards is now officially open for nominations, the transport tech group announced this week.
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MT ArticleHolyhead Port re-opens but hauliers slam delayed sailings
Holyhead Port, which partially re-opened yesterday (16 January), a month after it was closed due to storm damage to its berthing infrastructure, saw delays to at least two ferries, promoting criticism from hauliers and a demand for a clear timeline on when the second berth will be re-opened.
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MT ArticleLorry parts manufacturer facing strikes in February
Operator machining automotive part by cnc turning machine
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MT ArticleDrunk HGV driver banned from the roads
Police in Cambridgeshire said they were “lost for words” about why a lorry driver got behind the wheel of his artic after drinking and then drove down the A14 putting lives at risk.
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MT ArticleRoad user charging in Reading on the cards for rat-running lorries
Reading will investigate the potential of road user charging for through traffic, including “inappropriate HGV movements” after councillors complained the Berkshire town was being used as a short cut.
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MT ArticleTransport manager alterations go digital from end of January
Any changes that need to be made to transport managers on an operator’s licence must be done online from the end of the month when the current TM1 form is withdrawn.
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MT ArticleEnter the 2025 Motor Transport Awards to be in with a chance of seeing your company name up in lights
The 2025 Motor Transport Awards are now open for entries. Every year Motor Transport reviews the Awards categories to make sure they are kept fresh and relevant to the issues facing road transport operators. Most of the awards are for hauliers or own account operators running 11 ...