Latest Industry news – Page 8
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Long delays warning in run–up to first ever planned closure of M25
A five-mile stretch of the M25 will be closed in both directions over three days next week, with drivers warned of huge delays.
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Truck driver spotted swerving across motorway jailed for drunk driving
An HGV driver who was spotted driving erratically on the M5 has been jailed after he was pulled over and found to be more than three-and-a-half times over the legal alcohol limit.
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Finance opportunities a game changer for automation in warehouse logistics
Fixed-cost financial products are dramatically changing the way warehouse operators invest in automation, according to a new report.
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Call grows for a North/South divide for ports to fix logistics challenges
The UK needs a ‘two-port’ strategy, in which shipping lines deliver containerised cargo through either the north or south of the country in order to drive down costs and shorten lead times, according to Peel Ports.
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Contractor digs deep to complete phase one of major development at former coal mine
The first phase of a 60-acre speculative industrial and logistics development in West Yorkshire, which has the capability of providing more than 1,500 jobs, has been delivered.
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One Nexus snaps up sales training firm Commercial Truck Training
Tech solution provider One Nexus has boosted its dealer support services with the acquisition of US dealership training provider Commercial Truck Training (CTT).
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Rightcharge joins forces with Mercedes Benz Vans to offer cheaper charging
Electric vehicle charging software company Rightcharge is collaborating with Mercedes Benz Vans UK to help cut the cost to business owners of operating and charging their electric vans.
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Microlise unveils Driver of the Year shortlist
The shortlist for one of the UK’s most prestigious commercial driving awards has been revealed today (5 March).
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Spring Budget: Industry braces as Chancellor scrutinises fuel duty and VED
As the haulage industry braces itself for the Spring Budget, which will be announced on Wednesday (6 March), fuel duty and VED are key policies that could be in the sights of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
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Fraikin strengthens management team with two key appointments
Commercial fleet and mobility services provider Fraikin has strengthened its management team at its UK headquarters in Coventry, appointing Simon Buckley (pictured) as commercial pricing manager and Sam Jones as senior relationship manager.
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Harris Group strengthens leadership team as part of long-term business strategy
Automotive distributor and retailer Harris Group has launched a major restructuring of the business and appointed a new senior management team, under the leadership of chief executive Denise Harris.
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Pledge and Smart Freight Centre deliver ten-point guide to decarbonising supply chains
Software firm Pledge and Smart Freight Centre (SFC) have brought together logistics leaders to map out key actions to reduce emissions and help meet Scope 3 emissions targets.
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Isuzu Truck dealership Armstrong Vehicle Centre invests £150,000 in new Carlisle showroom
Armstrong Vehicle Centre, one of Isuzu Truck UK’s northern dealerships, has invested more than £150,000 opening a new showroom in Carlisle, as part of wider growth plans.
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‘Turnaround’ at MAN sees CEO Vlaskamp rewarded with five-year contract extension
MAN Truck & Bus chief executive Alexander Vlaskamp (pictured) has had his contract extended by another five years, after “turning MAN around”, Traton Group has announced. The manufacturer said his contract will be lengthened to November 2029 ”ahead of schedule”. Vlaskamp has been in charge of Traton’s MAN Truck ...
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Electric HGV charging infrastructure here before the summer
A government-funded project to roll out electric HGV infrastructure across the country is expecting sign-off from landowners and network operators this month, with charging depots expected to be installed shortly.
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Truckstops get multi-million pound makeover in second tranche of funding
A further £16.5m is being spent on improving lorry parking facilities and increasing spaces for HGVs across England, the department for transport (DfT) has announced.
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AssetGo adds drivers’ hour compliance module to vehicle maintenance platform
Fleet management software developer AssetGo has launched a significant new development to its platform, combining vehicle maintenance and tachograph analysis into a single, easy to use system.
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Chancellor urged to retain fuel duty cut in Budget
The current 5p per litre cut in fuel duty must be maintained in the Chancellor’s Budget next week to protect haulage operators working to “incredibly narrow margins”, Logistics UK has warned.
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UK hauliers donate trucks to Zambia
Aspiring truck drivers in Zambia will get the chance to be trained in HGVs supplied by the UK through the international transport charity Transaid.