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Latest Industry news – Page 37
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ArticleRise in popularity of electric scooters poses extra dangers around HGVs
ShutterstockThe rise in use of electric scooters is leading to increasing numbers of accidents involving HGVs, with riders largely unaware of the number of blind spots on a lorry - according to digital platform SNAP.It said truck drivers were facing new threats as the number of urban road users soars; ...
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ArticleRoad Transport Expo 2023 is back with a bang at NAEC Stoneleigh
Road Transport Expo 2023 (RTX) opened for business today at NAEC Stoneleigh, with its ‘all about the truck focus’ obvious from the moment visitors entered the site.The award-winning show, now in its second year, provides an ideal platform to bring together fleet operators, manufacturers and industry experts in one vast ...
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Cold chain operators “more resilient” following Covid-19, survey reveals
Nearly three quarters of UK cold chain operators say the sector has become “more resilient” after battling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, but they warn that recruitment remains a challenge.According to a survey by the Cold Chain Federation, almost 75% of respondents, when asked about the long-term effects of ...
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ArticleRHA slams government over 'inadequate' apprenticeship grant for HGV technicians
The government has left Heavy Vehicle Technician apprenticeships high and dry with an “inadequate” funding increase which fails to cover the cost of running the courses, the RHA warned this week.The association welcomed the government’s decision to hike funding for HGV C+E apprenticeship from £7,000 to £8,000 but said its ...
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Industry challenges and emerging trends to be explored at Road Transport Expo's Knowledge Zone
Industry challenges and emerging trends for the year ahead will be hotly debated on this year’s Road Transport Expo (RTX) Knowledge Zone stage.On Friday 30 June at 10am, a session called ‘State of the Industry 2023’ will provide insight into the business confidence of operators and their views on a ...
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ArticleTruck safety and DVS in the spotlight at the Road Transport Expo
London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and the wider issue of truck safety is to be a hot topic at next week’s Road Transport Expo (RTX).A panel discussion looking at the way operators are adapting to ever-tightening truck safety rules will take place on the RTX Knowledge Zone on Wednesday 28 ...
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ArticleLinde Material Handling UK unveils demo theatre
Linde Material Handling (UK) has launched a purpose-built demonstration theatre which will be used to showcase its trucks and their capabilities.More than 40 customers and visitors attended the launch at Linde MH UK’s site in West Bromwich where they were treated to live demonstrations of the latest trucks and technology ...
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ArticleWebfleet launches trailer management tool for long haul operators
Fleet management solutions provider Webfleet has launched Webfleet Trailer which is designed to help long haul operators monitor the health of their trailer fleets.Webfleet Trailer operates by flagging trailer malfunctions and maintenance tasks, helping to cut trailer downtimes and extend the trailer’s life.The trailer management solution is fully integrated into ...
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ArticleRoad Transport Expo wins Best UK Launch Event at AEO Excellence Awards
Road Transport Expo (RTX) is officially an award-winning event, after triumphing at last week’s Association of Event Organisers (AEO) Excellence Awards.RTX was crowned Best UK Launch Event for its 'all about the truck' summer debut at NAEC Stoneleigh in 2022.The AEO Awards, now in their 30th year, celebrate the achievements ...
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ArticleBreaking down zero emissions cost barriers with pay-as-you-go battery electric trucks
A battery electric truck (BET), pay-as-you-go leasing model has been launched by PragmaCharge in an effort to resolve current cost barriers for fleet operators.The tech firm said there was neither the infrastructure nor the clear pathways to support a transition to electric road freight and it claimed to be one ...
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ArticleLightweight Renault vans go into action with Volvo mobile technicians
Volvo Trucks has introduced a new specification for its Volvo Action Service (VAS) van fleet, designed to maximise payload capacity and help support its evolving powertrain portfolio.Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East is the launch customer, placing an order for 14 Renault Master 3.5-tonne vans, fitted out by ...
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SMUK to shine the spotlight on next-generation safety technology at Road Transport Expo
SMUK is hosting an insightful session at this year’s Road Transport Exo (RTX) Knowledge Zone that brings together a host of road safety experts.The ‘Gearing up for Change’ forum will explore the role technology plays in keeping HGVs compliant with an ever-tightening regime of safety regulations, as well as the ...
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ArticleHaulage prices at highest rate for four years
Haulage prices are now at their highest rate for four years with average price-per-mile figures rising by 4.4 percentage points since February, according to a report from the Transport Exchange Group (TEG).Its road transport price index revealed an overall price-per-mile increase of 1% in May, despite inflation finally hitting single ...
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ArticleTwenty years on and the road to net zero emissions remains a rocky one
The Zemo Partnership held its 20th anniversary conference on Clean Air Day (June 15) at London City Hall. Zemo CEO Andy Eastlake (pictured) ran through some of the key achievements of the partnership – formed in 2003 as the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership – over the last ...
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ArticleRHA urges government to increase HGV parking spaces and improve roadside facilities
A government taskforce must be set up to address the chronic lack of secure HGV parking after a study found utilisation soared above 100% in some places, according to the RHA.It was responding to a department for transport-commissioned survey of lorry parking, which found average night on-site utilisation was 85% ...
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Article'We'll help you work towards Earned Recognition,' DVSA tells fledgling operators
The DVSA has launched a two-year programme for new HGV operators to help them work towards becoming earned recognition (ER) members.The enforcement agency said its ‘road to DVSA earned recognition’ programme will provide support and guidance to operators that have been issued with a licence in the last six months.It ...
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Fuel prices remain top concern for operators in Logistics UK industry survey
Freezing or reducing fuel duty was top of the wish list for respondents to the Logistics UK IndustrySurvey 2022/23, followed by investing in infrastructure and more support for switching to alternative fuels.While 2022 saw initial confidence and and increased business activity, the second half of the year wasaffected by high ...
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ArticleOctober launch date for new Mercedes-Benz 4x2 long-haul electric tractor
Mercedes-Benz will launch its eActros 600 long-distance electric truck on October 10.The battery-powered zero-tailpipe-emission truck, which was first unveiled as a concept prototype at last year’s IAA Transportation Show, was initially known as the eActros LongHaul. Its new name is derived from the battery capacity in kWh, just like its ...
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ArticleOn yer bike to Kenya: Transaid launches 2024 cycle challenge
Transaid is returning to Africa for its 11th cycle challenge on the continent and is calling on keen riders to take part in a six-day, 474km ride across Kenya – where the charity is currently undertaking a major project funded by the FIA Foundation.Taking place from 4 – 13 October ...
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ArticlePrometeon lands tyre deal with Collease Truck and Trailer Hire
Tyre manufacturer Prometeon Tyre Group has signed a new pay-as-you-go contract with Collease Truck and Trailer Hire to provide its entire fleet with tyres.Collease leases trucks and trailers from five sites at Manchester, Felixstowe, Southampton, Norwich and Basildon, supporting customers delivering into distribution depots across the UK.The Collease fleet of ...