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Latest Industry news – Page 36
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ArticleCambridge college launches EV courses to meet “desperate need” for qualified technicians
Cambridge Regional College (CRC) has launched a series of electric vehicle (EV) courses to meet growing regional demand for operatives trained in EV maintenance and charging point installation.The college, which has campuses at Cambridge and Huntingdon, offers five green tech courses in safety, maintenance, repair, and replacement of electric and ...
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ArticleBroker launches service to help HGV drivers avoid prosecution under new Highway Code rules
Fleet transport insurance broker, McCarron Coates, has launched a service offering hauliers protection against the risk of prosecution under new HGV driving rules.The move follows changes to the Highway Code in 2022 establishing a hierarchy of road users, in which HGV drivers were deemed responsible for the safety of all ...
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Article'Invest in the long-term future of our road network,' Logistics UK urges government
Logistics UK has told the government it needed to adopt a longer-term view when it came to road infrastructure projects, so that the industry can operate efficiently.Responding to a recent consultation about the future of England’s roads, the business group’s head of infrastructure policy, Jonathan Walker, said: “The challenges our ...
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ArticleAir crash probe finds plane hit HGV just before touchdown
An aircraft struck an HGV as it came in to land at an airfield in Somerset, according to a crash investigation.The light aircraft, a Vans RV-9A (see pic) was approaching Henstridge airfield at Templecombe in March when its right wingtip struck the rear of the lorry's trailer, around four metres ...
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ArticleBrock is back to ease summer getaway
Operation Brock on the M20 has been reinstated ahead of what the Kent Resilience Forum (KRF) said promised to be a very busy summer getaway.With the highest passenger numbers since before the pandemic booked to cross the channel in July and August on ferries from Dover and trains through Le ...
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ArticleFORS annual conference aims to 'help operators thrive in tough environment'
A “markedly high level of registrations” has been reported ahead of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) annual conference in November.Over 380 FORS accredited operators have registered to attend the 500-person capacity event at Birmingham's ICC on 2 November.The conference organisers said the theme this year will be ‘building a ...
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Getlink promises hauliers streamlined border crossings from October 2023
Hauliers could be enjoying smarter, more efficient and faster border crossing for their freight and unaccompanied trailers on LeShuttle, following Getlink's trial of a new software platform, dubbed Sherpass.The digital platform which is open to hauliers and logistics providers, is set to be launched in October this year, following several ...
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ArticleCharity calls for hauliers to help deliver converted field hospitals buses to Ukraine
A charity delivering aid to Ukraine is appealing for more support from the haulage industry in terms of donations, drivers, bodybuilders and mechanics to help it convert 40 former London buses into field hospitals and children’s play buses, for delivery to Eastern Ukraine, where the fighting is at its worst.The ...
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ArticleMercedes Benz Trucks to offer one UK customer a bespoke Actros L Edition 3
Mercedes Benz Trucks is collaborating with Kuda Automotive to create a unique version of the Actros L Edition 3 for one lucky UK customer, after displaying the vehicle at the recent Road Transport Expo (RTX).The manufacturer is planning to build just 400 Actros L Edition 3 vehicles world-wide, of which ...
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ArticleRHA slams police over 'inconsistent' stance on abnormal load movements
Police forces are not taking a joined-up approach to abnormal load movements and are ignoring legislative guidance on moving heavy or large cargo, the RHA said.It said hauliers were complaining that some police forces have imposed blanket movement embargoes and this was piling bureaucracy and cost on transport firms.The RHA ...
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ArticleP&O Ferries signs new Ro-Ro deals to bolster North Sea freight routes
P&O Ferries said freight customers could continue to rely on its services across the North Sea after it signed a three-year charter agreement with Bore on Ro-Ro vessels MS Norsky and MS Norstream.The two ships play a vital role in linking customers to P&O Ferries’ Zeebrugge hub and unlocking access ...
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ArticleGlencar gets green light for Click Aylesford warehouse project
A six-unit industrial warehouse development close to the M20 in Kent covering 302,844sq ft has been given the go-ahead, with completion due by August 2024.Construction firm Glencar said it had been appointed by Wrenbridge and investor Bridges Fund Management to start work on the development in Aylesford, named Click Aylesford.The ...
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ArticlePanattoni begins work on Brighton last-mile logistics depot
Real estate developer Panattoni has begun developing another large logistics development on its industrial estate in Brighton.The 268,063sq ft last-mile logistics depot will comprise seven units, each ranging from 19,834 sq ft to 55,632 sq ft and are being built to a BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating and an EPC rating of ...
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ArticleBreakdown firm TNS 365 opens new call centre to tackle spike in demand
Emergency breakdown specialist TNS 365 has opened a new call centre in Greater Manchester in response to increased demand for its services.Founder and director Adam Drake said: “Our clients rely on our call-handling team to keep response times to a minimum when reacting to any breakdown or equipment failure situation.“We ...
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ArticleTIP to sell more than 400 vehicles a year from new Warrington site
TIP Group has launched a used truck sales division at a new site in Warrington.The latest addition to its portfolio of services, TIP Used offers used trucks to both trade and retail customers and vehicles will be promoted via the TIP Used website, as well as on Truck Locator and ...
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ArticleDfT launches freight and logistics consultation amid supply chain planning shake-up
A consultation into the planning system to prevent vital freight developments being stopped in their tracks has been launched by the government.It said it wanted to ensure the planning needs of the freight and logistics sector were properly and effectively considered.Last year the department for transport (DfT) published a report ...
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ArticleDVSA chief backs plans to address TCs' function
The DVSA’s chief executive told an influential group of MPs it would be working with the government on proposals to address the current role of the traffic commissioners.A recent review into the function of the TCs made 12 recommendations, including replacing them with one independent tribunal body, overhauling the current ...
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Article'Plan now for new customs rules,' HMRC warns hauliers
Operators involved in exporting goods have been warned to use the summer to get to grips with the government’s new customs declaration process, before its introduction in November.HMRC delayed the introduction of the new customs declaration service (CDS) in October last year after accepting there was not enough time for ...
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ArticleAggregate Industries partners with Simon Gibson Transport and Lomas Distribution on new cement tanker training
Aggregate Industries and its Lafarge Cement business have partnered with hauliers Simon Gibson Transport and Lomas Distribution to produce a new training package.The move aims to address what they say is a significant industry gap for cement tanker driver training.The new Cement Drivers Skills Qualification (CDSQ) has received CPC accreditation ...
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ArticleNew trustees for Transaid as it chairity announces new African cycle challenge
Transaid has appointed three new trustees to its board and sees it grow to 14 members in its 25th anniversary year. The move follows two earlier appointments in February and March.The three new appointments replaced long-standing trustees who have stepped down and two additional members have been taken on to ...