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Latest Industry news – Page 87
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ArticlePings and shortages stunt commercial vehicle production
The ‘pingdemic’ and a global semiconductor shortage are both standing in the way of a recovery in UK commercial vehicle production, with figures showing a 21% reduction on the pre-pandemic average.The SMMT said 5,808 units rolled off the lines in June, an increase of 39.6% compared to the same month ...
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ArticleNationwide driver strike "understandable" while government blocks work visas, insists Logistics UK
Logistics UK said it sympathised with lorry drivers plotting a nationwide strike next month and repeated calls for the government to allow EU drivers temporary work visas.The strike is due to take place on 23 August in a renewed protest against pay and conditions, but has been criticised by the ...
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ArticleMV Commercial opens Chipping Norton depot
MV Commercial has opened a new depot in Chipping Norton, housing a changing stock of up to 30 vehicles as well as a sheltered servicing and valet marquee and office complex.The vehicle rental and sales specialist said the launch of its fifth site would better serve customers in the Oxford ...
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ArticleHGV driver in crash jailed after footage captures him texting and peeling banana
Shocking footage of an HGV driver ploughing into the back of a security van as he texted on his mobile phone has been released after police described it as “the worst case of prolonged distracted driving” ever seen.Derek Holland was jailed for three and a half years after in-cab footage ...
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ArticleUK supply chain faces collapse in “two to three weeks”, RHA warns government
The UK is facing the collapse of the supply chain in the next two to three weeks, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett (pictured) warned this week.Speaking to the BBC, Burnett said that despite meeting with Transport Secretary Grant Shapps last week to warn him of the perilous situation, the government ...
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ArticleScania takes part in first UK HGV electrification road trial
Scania is taking part in a major trial of long haul electrified trucks powered by overhead wires on the UK’s motorways.If the trial is successful it could see long haul electrified HGVs take to the UK’s major roads by the 2030s.The trial, which is the first of its type in ...
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ArticleUKWA demands warehouse workers be made exempt from self-isolation as 40% are hit by “pingdemic”.
The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) is calling on the government to make its workers exempt from self-isolation, with 40% currently isolating as a result of the “pingdemic”.Clare Bottle, UKWA chief executive, has written an open letter to Department of Transport (DfT) under-secretary Rachel Maclean, making a case for logistics workers ...
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ArticleBrexit minister pleads with EU for new Northern Ireland trade deal
The UK wants to redraw the post-Brexit trading arrangements it agreed with the EU for Northern Ireland, citing “profound difficulties” affecting the movement of trade.The government said border checks on goods from Great Britain had proved to be unsustainable.In a 28-page document, it said it had already become apparent “that ...
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ArticleNew transport and warehouse supervisor apprenticeship gets go-ahead
A transport and warehouse operations supervisor apprenticeship has finally been approved and should be accredited for employers to use as soon as possible.The Trailblazer Group, which helped develop the standard, welcomed the announcement of the one-year Level 3 apprenticeship, particularly as the transport manager CPC has been mandated into the ...
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ArticleMicrolise listing on stock exchange to fund future growth gets off to a flying start
Telematics market leader Microlise became a PLC when it listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM at 8am on 22 July. The privately-owned group sold £61.2m of shares to investors at 135p per share, valuing the company at £156.5m. The shares opened at 137.5p and quickly rose to 146.5p in ...
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ArticleRHA calls for clarity over Covid self-isolation "chaos"
The government’s failure to clarify whether or not HGV drivers must self-isolate if they are caught up in the ‘pingdemic’ is causing chaos within all sectors that rely on transport and logistics, according to the RHA.Stay-at-home orders remain in place for those in close contact with anyone who tests positive ...
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ArticleMoto eyes Kent parking site with space for 200 trucks
A dedicated lorry park off the M26 in Kent is being proposed by Moto, which it said would address the chronic shortage of secure HGV parking in the county.The new rest stop would be built at junction 2A of the motorway and it is now asking for feedback from the ...
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ArticleGovernment to fast track HGV driver tests but blocks visas for foreign workers
Government plans aimed at tackling the HGV driver shortage crisis which stop short of issuing temporary visas to foreign drivers have been given a muted welcome by the haulage industry.In a statement issued today (20 July) the government said it is not planning to add HGV drivers to the Shortage ...
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ArticleEncore on hunt for in-house trainer to tackle Driver CPC backlog
Recruitment specialist Encore Personnel is planning to hire a dedicated, full-time CPC trainer to offer extended training sessions both in the week and at weekends.The move aims to help clear the backlog of drivers awaiting their Driver CPC training as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns and to support ...
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ArticleLincolnshire MP meets with chancellor in plea for Treasury to tackle driver shortage
Conservative MP and former transport minister Sir John Hayes is calling on the government to fix the HGV driver shortage by giving monetary grants to facilitate training, issuing emergency licensing schemes to clear the backlog caused by the pandemic, launching a government-led recruitment drive, and ensuring facilities for drivers are ...
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ArticleOperation Brock returns to M20 as holiday traffic builds
Operation Brock is back in action on the M20 in Kent as of today (Monday 19 July) to avoid delays caused by heavy traffic created by holidaymakers hitting the roads.The contraflow system, which was initially designed to prevent major hold ups on Kent roads in the event of a no-deal ...
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Construction industry slowed by lack of delivery truck drivers
The construction sector has reported widespread disruption and delays due to a shortfall of HGV drivers able to transport goods across the country.The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) said transport issues were now hitting suppliers to the construction industry, as members struggle to get materials into their stores and deliver orders ...
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Government U-turn on granting EU drivers temporary work visas imminent
The government could be on the verge of a “massive Brexit U-turn” and offering temporary visas to EU truck drivers in an attempt to resolve a growing supply chain crisis.Parcel firm ParcelHero claimed secret talks were currently taking place between the Department for Transport and industry professionals that could result ...
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Moving vehicles still a major cause of death at work says HSE
Being struck by a moving vehicle continues to be one of the three most common causes of death among workers, according to latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).Nearly a fifth (18%) of the total number of deaths in 2020/21 were due to being hit by vehicles, with ...
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ArticleDTM expands tyre monitoring capability with Tyrewatch buy
Photo: Edward MossTyre management firm DTM has acquired TyreWatch in a move it said would provide customers with a more tailored service.Backed by Palatine Private Equity, DTM said the acquisition of the real-time tyre monitoring company bolsters its existing service, by using intelligent solutions to detect tyre problems before they ...