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Latest Industry news – Page 77
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ArticleHauliers who were fined for carrying stowaways may be repaid
A stowaway passenger climbs down from a lorry trailer helped by UK Border Control after being discovered hiding behind boxes in the back of the trailer at Calais Ferry Port in France.Hauliers that have been fined after stowaways were discovered in their trucks could be repaid after the court of ...
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ArticleOperators and agencies face prosecution for gaining unauthorised access to driver data, DVLA warns
The DVLA is launching a campaign to warn operators, employers and driver agencies that it is a criminal offence to gain unauthorised access to driver data via the View Driving Licence (VDL) service.The campaign follows concerns raised by an HGV driver that a driver agency had used his National Insurance ...
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Operator appetite growing for alternatives to diesel HGVs, latest Motor Transport research shows
One-in-five operators are now either using alternative fuels already (13%) or plan to do so within the next 12 months, according to the latest research carried out by Motor Transport and sister title Commercial Motor.This is more than twice as many that answered the same question one year ago, showing ...
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Hauliers again warned not to tamper with exhaust after treatment systems
Hauliers could end up before a traffic commissioner at a public inquiry if they’re found to have tampered with the exhaust emissions values on their manufacturer’s plate, the DVSA has warned.The agency said its vehicle standards assessors have picked up on small numbers of HGVs being presented for annual test ...
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ArticleClipper Logistics takes two trophies at Logistics UK awards
Clipper Logistics was the big winner at the Logistics UK annual awards held in London last night (December 9), winning the Public Services Operator of the Year and Most Innovative Company of the Year categories.Stagefreight retained its title as the Road Freight Operator of the Year while Nicola Foley, assistant ...
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ArticleNew hubs will meet soaring demand from online retailers, says fulfilmentcrowd
e-Commerce logistics firm fulfilmentcrowd has met growing demand from SME retailers by opening three sites in the UK and Europe.It said capacity would increase by 48% over the next 12 months and 25 jobs would be created after it opened centres in Yorkshire, France and the Netherlands.The 28,000 sq ft ...
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ArticleRideshur fleet insurance platform launches with promise to cut premiums by 20%
Insurance specialists Humn has officially launched fleet insurance platform Rideshur, promising savings of up to 20% on insurance premiums.Rideshur combines vehicle data with an understanding of environmental factors around the vehicle, such as roads, buildings, areas, time and weather, which it gathers from a variety of data sources to provide ...
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ArticleEddie Stobart joined by 4PX Express at Panattoni Park Northampton
Logistics developer Panattoni has signed a lease agreement with 4PX Express for a 250,000 sq ft facility at Panattoni Park Northampton.The global logistics company has signed a 15-year deal for the unit, which was built speculatively, at the 1.7 million sq ft industrial park.The letting follows the success of the ...
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ArticleFlood of new entrants for HGV driver training sees 2 Start expand fleet
Logistics training firm 2 Start have taken delivery of a new Iveco S-Way tractor unit and two Schmitz Cargobull trailers to boost their fleet of articulated training vehicles.The company said the purchase is in response to growing demand for HGV training prompted by the driver shortage crisis and new government ...
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ArticleIsuzu Truck signs up SMV Commercials in bid to strengthen South West presence
Isuzu Truck UK has strengthened its South West dealer coverage with the appointment of Yeovil-based SMV Commercials as an authorised Isuzu truck repairer.This latest deal is part of a wider expansion drive by the manufacturer which saw it add RH Commercial Vehicles' (RHCV) Newark facility to its truck dealer network ...
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Article'Cautious optimism' driver shortage is easing, says Logistics UK report
Logistics employers are starting to see the green shoots of recovery, according to a report from Logistics UK, published this week.Its Skills Report 2021 reveals that “significant steps” have been taken to help address the recruitment crisis, with government and industry working together to increase capacity to test new drivers, ...
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ArticlePallet networks have fuller trailers, APN data reveals
Vehicle utilisation for trucks involved in pallet distribution is significantly higher than the national average for artics and sits at 75.4%, according to the Association of Pallet Networks (APN).It said that in light of COP26 and the climate emergency, pallet networks offer hauliers huge savings in vehicle miles, particularly as ...
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ArticleNew workshop investment pays off for Heathline Commericals
Heathline Commercials said its decision to open a £500,000 workshop at the start of the pandemic had paid dividends, after revenues soared by 44%.The increase in business also enabled the commercial vehicle service and repair specialists to expand the workforce from six to 11 and recruit four additional HGV technicians.The ...
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ArticlePrepare for new rules on international work, OTC warns LGV operators
New laws requiring firms to hold operator licences if they undertake international work with vehicles less than 3.5 tonnes could be the start of a licensing regime for all UK vans, according to transport lawyers.From 21 May 2022, vans with a maximum authorised mass of over 2.5 tonnes and up ...
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ArticleGlasgow voted best city to deliver to in new driver survey
Glasgow has been voted the top city for HGV drivers to deliver to after a survey found the people were friendly and the roads were well laid out.Over one in 10 truckers (12%) gave the Scottish city their vote and cited the good traffic conditions and easy-to-find locations.Manchester was voted ...
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ArticleDVSA makes Earned Recognition scheme more accessible
The DVSA said it had abandoned plans to introduce one single fully digital maintenance reporting system for Earned recognition (ER) operators, to make the scheme attractive to new entrants.A requirement for ER members to supply fully digital maintenance key performance indicators was originally set for 1 April 2022, which would ...
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Amazon Everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards now open for entries
The 2022 Amazon Everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards are now open for entries.Now in their 15th year, the awards celebrate the vital contribution women make to transport and logistics showcasing progression, accomplishments and increasing avenues of opportunity within a traditionally male-dominated industry.There will be two winners per category (Leader ...
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ArticleHSE issues safety warning for swing-up stabilisers on lorry loader cranes
The HSE has has issued a safety alert concerning swing-up stabilisers on lorry loader cranes after a number of fatalities linked to their use.The warning is contained in a document produced by The Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers (ALLMI) and follows an HSE fatal accident investigation into the ...
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Exhausted DHL delivery driver dies in crash after falling asleeep at wheel
A tired DHL delivery driver is likely to have died in a crash due to falling asleep at the wheel near the end of his shift, Derby Coroner's Court heard.HGV driver Arron Middleton, 31, was nearing the end of his shift when he drove into the back of another ...
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Freight volumes from Ireland to Britain plummet post-Brexit, new report reveals
Freight volumes from the Port of Dublin to Liverpool and Holyhead fell by 19% in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, whilst volumes on routes from Rosslare in south-east Ireland to Pembroke and Fishguard dropped by 30%, according to a report from the ...