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Latest news – Page 384
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DVSA technical glitch causes "chaos" on eve of Driver CPC deadline
Hundreds of HGV drivers are in danger of driving illegally after technical problems at DVSA prevented drivers' training records from being uploaded ahead of the Driver CPC deadline, which kicks in at midnight today (9 September 2019).JAUPT approved trainers trying to upload drivers’ training records onto the DVSA’s Online Driver ...
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ArticleDepartment for Transport launches PR campaign to ensure hauliers are Brexit-ready
The RHA has welcomed the Department for Transport's decision to launch a multi-million pound public information campaign to ensure businesses and hauliers are Brexit-ready.Since the vote to leave the EU in June 2016, the RHA said little Brexit clarity has been forthcoming for hauliers from government sources.However, the Department for ...
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ArticleScheme to train ex-offenders as HGV drivers gets £1m government funding boost
A scheme to train ex-offenders as HGV drivers has won £1m of government funding after a successful trial at HM Sudbury Prison.The trial, which was run by driver training scheme Road to Logistics, saw prisoners linked with potential employers and trained to become qualified HGV drivers.Now the not-for-profit organisation has ...
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Government should have warned industry of no-deal Brexit fuel shortages, FTA tells MPs
The FTA told MPs that it was “surprised” it had not been alerted to government research that found a no-deal Brexit would result not only in severe delays at Calais but also fuel shortages affecting hauliers across the UK.The research, which was part of the Government’s Yellowhammer report, only came ...
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New driver permits needed to travel to EU under no-deal Brexit
UK hauliers and commercial drivers who operate in the EU will need a number of new documents if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.The Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has confirmed drivers will require an International Driving Permit in some countries (France, Italy and Cyprus) and adult and ...
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ArticleBridgestone reveals Webfleet Solutions as new name for TomTom Telematics
Bridgestone has announced that the TomTom Telematics’ company name will become Webfleet Solutions as of 1 October 2019.The move follows the acquisition of TomTom Telematics by Bridgestone Europe on 1 April.Bridgestone explained that the acquisition of TomTom Telematics was motivated by its ambition to strengthen its digital capabilities as part ...
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UPN continues its "fantastic" year with three new members
UPN has announced three new members to its pallet network, adding that it’s shaping up to be a record-breaking year.Nottingham-based D&D Transport, Cross Country Carriers in Suffolk and Three Legged Transport in Dorset have all signed membership agreements with the 18-year-old network.Dave Palmer, MD of D&D Transport, said joining UPN ...
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Autumn spending round heralds "infrastructure revolution"
An “infrastructure revolution” has been announced by Chancellor Sajid Javid in the government’s spending review, with investment in roads and motorways.There is also to be an extra £2bn earmarked for Brexit delivery, a move that was welcomed by the FTA, but the RHA said it was disappointed there was no ...
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ArticleSheffield City Council to use Magtec repowered electric RCVs powered by household waste energy
Sheffield City Council is to trial two electric bin lorries, which will be powered by the household waste they collect.Old diesel RCVs will be repowered with electric vehicle drive systems by Sheffield-based Magtec, as an alternative to replacing them with new Euro-6 lorries.They will then be charged with electricity produced ...
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ArticleMenzies takes off with new deal to supply BA newspapers and magazines
Menzies Distribution has entered into an agreement with British Airways (BA) to deliver more than 530,000 newspapers and magazines a week to the airline’s flight gates and first and club lounges.The service will be undertaken by Media on the Move, the travel media subsidiary of the retail logistics firm.The exclusive ...
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ArticleStandards set for security of autonomous vehicles
Millbrook self-driving test village Photo: MillbrookNew standards for autonomous vehicles to prevent defects and ensure they are safe from cyber attacks have been announced by the government.The assurance system, called CAV PASS, will first focus on enabling the advanced trialling of self-driving vehicles and aims to eventually help assure the ...
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Retail and e-tail logistics up but commercial vehicle sales down at Clipper Logistics
Clipper Logistics’ latest annual pre-tax profits took a hit after it agreed – following lengthy debates with its auditors - that a series of contracts signed at the end of the financial year should be included in the following year’s accounts.Tough trading conditions in the commercial vehicle market “exacerbated” by ...
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ArticleRase Distribution calls on Palletways to observe its 750kg pallet weight ban
A commitment by Palletways member Rase Distribution to decline any residential deliveries of pallets weighing more than 750kg has cost it £13,000 this year in additional charges, the company revealed this week.Despite the additional costs, which have been incurred in hiring other operators to collect and deliver the rejected heavy ...
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ArticleUPS deploys 15 range-extended electric trucks in Birmingham and Southampton using Tevva Motors tech
UPS has rolled out 15 range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) in Birmingham and Southampton to overcome the range limitations it said pure electric delivery vehicles can face reaching depots or warehouses based outside the city centre.“This is a big breakthrough for our continued use of electric vehicles in the UK – ...
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ArticleRHA accuses councils of trying to milk hauliers in move to impose fines on "rogue" hauliers
RHA has slammed a move by councils to fine truck drivers for weight infringements as nothing more than a cash generator.The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on the government to grant councils new powers to tackle “rogue” HGV drivers.The call is prompted by what the LGA describes as “lorry ...
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ArticleFreight in the City Expo is back in London this autumn - register for your free place today!
Freight in the City Expo is back with a bang this 6 November, with an exciting line-up of urban logistics experts exploring the latest trends, policy and technology for city deliveries.From the City of London to the City of Stockholm, you’ll learn about the policy strategies having a positive effect ...
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Freight operators invited to attend fourth annual LoCITY conference
TfL is inviting operators to attend the fourth annual LoCITY conference, taking place on 25 September at London’s Oval.The event will be opened with a keynote speech from London Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy, Shirley Rodrigues, followed by a look at clean air strategy and sustainable delivery projects taking ...
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Website 'glitch' will not delay Driver CPC cards, DVSA pledges
As the latest Driver CPC deadline looms, the DVSA insisted this week that technical problems with its website will not delay drivers receiving their DQC cards.The technical glitch, which arose last week, prevented JAUPT approved trainers uploading drivers’ periodic training records onto the DVSA’s Online Driver Enquiry service (ODE).The issue ...
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Eddie Stobart Logistics may seek capital injection to tackle rising debts
Eddie Stobart Logistics (ESL) may be forced to seek a new injection of capital to ease investor concerns over mounting debts, an equity analyst has told motortransport.co.ukThe company shocked investors last week when it suspended trading in its shares and announced CEO Alex Laffey was to step down. It has ...
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Charging polluting private cars to enter CAZs offers greater economic benefits
Clean air zones could deliver £6.5bn of economic returns but only if polluting private cars are banned and the government boosts its funding for the schemes, according to research commissioned by a group of council leaders.An analysis carried out by financial consultants CEPA on behalf of UK100, which represent 14 ...