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Driver three times over legal drink drive limit closes North Yorkshire A-road

2023-04-21T09:49:00Z

The driver of this HGV was banned from the roads in just over 24 hours after he lost control of his vehicle and closed a road in North Yorkshire.Polish trucker Jacek Borowski lost control of the artic while heading downhill on the A59 at Blubberhouses on Tuesday (18 April).According to ...

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Goldstar opens gold standard truck park at Tilbury Docks

2023-04-20T14:57:00Z

Goldstar Transport has opened a 70-space truckstop at Tilbury Docks, offering secure parking, washing facilities and hot food.The East Anglian haulage business, now owned by Turners, bought the land close to the docks six months ago and general manager Steve Jones told motortransport.co.uk part of it had to be used ...

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Brexit effect still hampering efforts to bring in foreign workers to plug skills gaps

2023-04-20T10:57:00Z

There has been a “huge” increase in the number of enquiries from haulage and warehousing firms desperately trying to employ foreign workers amid a host of skills shortages in the UK, according to a law firm.In the aftermath of Brexit, companies began applying for special licences in order to take ...

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Should operators within DVSA Earned Recognition only have to test vehicles every two years?

2023-04-20T10:10:00Z

Proposals for altering HGV testing intervals for Earned Recognition operators are now being explored by the government.The DfT has asked the industry for feedback on whether ER operators should enjoy longer test intervals or to reduce the test content for these compliant firms. This includes the idea of extending vehicle ...

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DVSA urges operators to read updated Road Worthiness Guide

2023-04-19T10:56:00Z

DVSA is calling on operators to read its updated Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness, which includes a range of new information on how operators must ensure their fleets are fit for the road.The newly updated guide, published today (19 April) provides the industry with best practice advice on operator and driver ...

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New security device to prevent catalytic converter thefts launches in UK

2023-04-18T11:49:00Z

US firm CATrak has launched a new device to prevent catalytic converter theft which alerts the owner when a theft is in progress.Developed in the US by CATrak Technologies, the system has been launched in the UK where thefts of catalytic converters from commercial vehicles are reported to be ten ...

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FleetCheck app helps drivers avoid bridge strikes

2023-04-17T14:23:00Z

A new feature designed to help stop commercial vehicle drivers being involved in bridge strikes.has been added to FleetCheck’s Vehicle Inspection App.The feature tells drivers they are currently using a high vehicle whenever they carry out a scheduled vehicle inspection, providing a regular reminder.Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet ...

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Haulier fined over fatal forklift truck incident

2023-04-14T13:06:00Z

A Lancashire haulage company was prosecuted and fined £30,000 after a mechanic died while repairing a forklift truck.E. Jackson (Chatburn) in Clitheroe pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act when it appeared at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on 11 April.Joseph Robinson, 39, was working with a new ...

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MB Trucks dealer Western Commercial announces decision to focus only on vans

2023-04-13T15:34:00Z

Mercedes-Benz (MB) Trucks dealership Western Commercial is ending the service and parts franchise agreements it has with the manufacturer to concentrate solely on vans.In a letter to customers seen by motortransport.co.uk, Western said that it would stop providing MB servicing for HGVs at its four depots in Scotland by mutual ...

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Concrete and quarry Earned Recognition module launched

2023-04-13T10:47:00Z

The DVSA’s Earned Recognition (ER) scheme, rewarding operators who share their performance data to demonstrate they are meeting regulatory requirements, has been expanded into the concrete and quarry industry.The British Aggregates Association (BAA) worked with the enforcement agency to produce an ER module requiring operators to have the highest standards ...

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Lineside Logistics workers at Dagenham Ford plant ballot for strike action

2023-04-12T11:47:00Z

Hauliers delivering to Dagenham Ford plant could face major delays as Lineside Logistics workers at the factory ballot for strike action.The ballot, which began this week and closes on 2 May, follows a breakdown in negotiations on pay between workers, represented by union Unite, and the management of Lineside Logistics.The ...

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‘Oscar Wilde’ takes to the seas with Irish Ferries launch

2023-04-07T12:00:00Z

Irish Ferries is aiming to match the wit of Oscar Wilde when it launches its fastest vessel for freight vehicles and passengers and named it in honour of the celebrated playwright.The ferry will also be the largest the company operates on the Irish Sea, with space for 2,080 passengers, 134 ...

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New TCs appointed by transport secretary

2023-04-07T00:01:00Z

The acting traffic commissioner for the West Midlands traffic area, Miles Dorrington (pictured), has been appointed as the permanent replacement for predecessor Nick Denton.The Senior TC Richard Turfitt said of his appointment, “I am delighted that Miles has been appointed as a permanent member to the traffic commissioner team. He ...

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Yorkshire firm fined £600,000 after forklift truck driver is killed while loading HGV

2023-04-05T09:32:00Z

A forklift truck driver in East Yorkshire died when the HGV he was loading was moved by its driver, trapping him underneath.The company Brian White was working for, Kelkay in Pollington, has now been fined £600,000 following the incident in 2018.An investigation into the fatality by the HSE found that ...

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DVSA plans for fewer HGV tests for Earned Recognition fleets

2023-04-04T13:52:00Z

Longer test intervals for the vehicles of operators in the DVSA Earned Recognition scheme are on the cards, according to the DVSA’s latest strategic plan.The DVSA Strategic Plan to 2025, published today, sets out proposals to improve its services for its customers, including HGV operators, over the next two years.The ...

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Deadline for entry to Motor Transport Awards extended

2023-04-04T10:53:00Z

The deadline for entering the 2023 Motor Transport Awards has been extended until April 21 to give entrants more time to put the finishing touches to their entries.There are 19 categories in this year's Awards including two news ones, New Talent Development and Sustainable Transport, alongside long-standing categories such as ...

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Panattoni launches major Doncaster warehouse development

2023-04-04T09:49:00Z

Construction has started on a major speculative warehouse near Doncaster with completion expected in January 2024, commercial developer Panattoni revealed this week.Winvic Construction has commenced the construction of Panattoni Doncaster 420, following the approval of planning consent from Doncaster Council in February. Panattoni Doncaster 420, which the developer claims is ...

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Schmitz Cargobull launches new Manchester facility

2023-04-03T15:31:00Z

Schmitz Cargobull has officially opened its new plant at Wythenshawe in Greater Manchester and taken the opportunity to unveil its latest curtainsider semi-trailer.More than 200 customers and local dignitaries gathered at the Schmitz Cargobull factory last week to celebrate the official opening of the plant and to see the unveiling of ...

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Hexagon moves used truck and rental leasing operations

2023-04-03T14:53:00Z

Hexagon Leasing’s used truck operations and its rental leasing team are operating from a new site in Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent from today (3 April), as part of the company’s growth plans.The new site, which includes a large, modern purpose-built office space, is centrally located between Birmingham and Derby and is accessible ...

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Southampton port productivity record broken

2023-03-30T15:31:00Z

A record 9,315 freight containers were handled at Southampton Port last week, thanks a new operating strategy it has employed on vessels.DP World said it had broken its previous terminal record of 8,213 moves set two years ago after the Ocean Network Express ship ONE Trust docked at the port ...