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MT ArticleRoadchef pilots loyalty scheme for HGV drivers on the motorway
Motorway service area operator Roadchef is piloting a new HGV driver loyalty scheme which it claims is the first of its kind offered by any operator on the UK motorway network.Dubbed the Truckmasters Club, the scheme, which will initially run as a one-year pilot, has been developed by Roadchef after ...
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MT ArticleMuller strikes postponed after animal rights protestors target factory
Striking HGV drivers working for Muller have had to postpone their industrial action after animal rights activists targeted the factory they were in dispute with, according to Unite.Around 70 drivers at the Gloucestershire site launched a series of strikes after accusing the milk and yogurt firm of excessive rota demands ...
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MT ArticleRHA claims victory as Oxfordshire council postpones expansion of Zero Emission Zone
The RHA claimed its “extensive lobbying” led to Oxfordshire county council postponing plans to expand a Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) in Oxford city centre.The council did not respond to motortransport.co.uk’s enquiry about the reasons why it had decided to halt the expansion of the ZEZ next year; a spokeswoman said: ...
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MT Article'Don't delay recruiting dangerous goods safety advisors,' Hazchem tells industry
The Hazchem Network has urged the industry to avoid a late scramble to recruit dangerous goods safety advisers (DGSA) when new rules come into force in January.Firms that transport, pack, fill, load or unload dangerous goods are required to appoint a DGSA, but the rules will change on 1 January ...
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MT ArticleGXO project officer seconded to Transaid's driver training project in Uganda
A GXO graduate management trainee has swapped Kent for Kampala while she undergoes a six-month secondment to train HGV drivers in Uganda.Tessa Wilson (pictured left) is working as a project officer for the second phase of Transaid’s professional driver training Uganda project, which is helping the country to respond to ...
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MT ArticleDawsongroup names new head of sales
Dawsongroup truck and trailer has promoted James Hunter (pictured) to head of sales.Hunter, who has been with the rental and leasing firm for three years, developed Dawsondirect, the remarketing side of the business.The company said he retains that role and now takes on responsibility for a team of around 20 ...
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MT ArticleContinental Cargo Carriers joins Europa Road
Oostende-based Continental Cargo Carriers has become part of the Europa Road brand, the growing road freight division of Europa Worldwide Group.The company, which was acquired by Europa in 2018, will operate unchanged but it will have the broader support of the Europa name as it seeks to expand in Belgium.Europa ...
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MT ArticleCemex expands Greenwich fleet with Volvo tippers
Cemex has added 10 new DVS-accredited Volvo FM 460 8x4 tippers to its Greenwich fleet, for use in delivering aggregates and sand to construction sites across London.It said the enhanced visibility and layout of the latest generation FM’s day cabs was key to it choosing the tippers.“Safety is the number ...
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MT ArticleComplaints about agency drivers prompts RHA to produce official advice
Guidance for hauliers relying on agency drivers has been produced following complaints from firms about the quality and conduct of agency staff.The RHA said members had reported several issues after relying on temporary drivers and its best practice guidance covered the questions firms should ask driver agencies; the information agencies ...
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MT ArticleTurners takes its 1,000th 6x2 DAF with latest order for 69 XF tractor units
Transport giant Turners has shown that the haulier is not for turning when it comes to its position as the world’s largest operator of DAF three-axle FTPs, after taking delivery of its 1,000th tractor.The New Generation DAF XF450 FTP is part of the Cambridgeshire tanker and haulage specialist’s latest order ...
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MT ArticleGXO cuts costs by over a quarter for National Highways
GXO said its end-to-end logistics contract with National Highways had helped the roads operator reduce costs by 28% through improved storage and delivery accuracy.The contract, which began in 2010, provides a weekly delivery service to National Highways’ 10 regional stores, as well support for the new requirement for asset temperature ...
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HS2 muckshifting contract gives Hargreaves Services a boost
Hargreaves Services has posted pre-tax profits of £34.5m, with strong growth in its services arm as its HS2 contract commenced.For the year ending 31 May 2022, the industrial group also saw a reduction in its overall revenue to £177.9m from £204.8m in 2021, partly due to it halting its material ...
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MT ArticleAquarius IT warns of 'serious glitch' in GEN2 tachographs
Software specialist Aquarius has warned of a “serious technical glitch” affecting operators relying on GEN2 tachographs.It said the issue occurs when a tachograph attempts to authenticate remotely with an expired company card that has been left in the hosting rack of a remote download service provider.Aquarius said that if the ...
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Boughey moves from loss into profit as turnover rises 14%
Boughey Distribution converted last year’s £500,000 pre-tax loss into a £942,000 profit with effective warehouse utilisation across the year.The North West haulier’s financial results for the year ending 31 May 2022 also showed turnover increased by 14.1% to £62.7m.Storage overall was at an average of 118,000 pallets during the period ...
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MT ArticleTruTac app puts all its software in the driver's hand
TruTac has launched a new driver app that links up all the software firm’s products in one place.The TruTac app represents a complete overhaul of the former TruChecks system, which in addition to the core vehicle walkaround checking function, now also includes closer integration with TruTac’s other software products.Operators and ...
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MT ArticleMcMurrays goes for growth with new warehouse and office space
McMurrays Haulage is aiming to increase its share of the market following a £1.4m refinancing deal that will support its growth plans.The Lancashire firm, which celebrated 50 years in business last year, is building a £1.1m extension to its facility in Accrington, providing 28,000 sq ft of additional storage, distribution ...
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MT ArticleEvonik and Shell reduce heavy duty transport CO2e emissions with Bio-LNG
Evonik and Shell are collaborating to eliminate fossil fuels from heavy duty road transport by using Bio-Liquid Natural Gas (Bio-LNG) derived from agricultural waste, with Shell giving 100 tonnes to Evonik, which is comparable to the average fuel use of three trucks per year. Source: Evonik PR ...
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MT ArticleYodel driver rewarded for 45 years of service
Veteran driver George Sinclair (pictured) has been awarded £1,000 in Very.co.uk vouchers by Yodel after celebrating his 45th anniversary with the company.Having started in August 1977 at what was then Home Delivery services, owned by Littlewoods, he is now the parcel courier's longest serving driver.He began his career as a ...
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MT ArticleCCS-UK combats handling delays with new slot booking system
CCS-UK has released a new version of its Advance Information System (AIS) module that enables freight forwarders and their transport providers to pre-book timed vehicle slots at on-airport (or any other) handling facilities.The new slot booking function can be run alongside the handler’s existing un-booked arrivals, allowing on-airport transit sheds ...
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MT ArticleKinaxia subsidiaries report mixed fortunes in 2021 and prepare for tough winter
As Kinaxia’s stable of subsidiaries report their 2021 results, chief executive Simon Hobbs praised their overall performance but warned of a tough peak season ahead, as fuel price rises, the cost of living crisis and the Ukrainian war begin to bite.Launched in 2012, Kinaxia’s acquisitions include Bay Freight,William Kirk, NC ...