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ArticleAll-lane running plans ‘too cautious’ says RHA director
A Transport Committee report on the government’s plans to roll out 300 miles of all-lane running to UK motorways was “too cautious”, the RHA has said.The committee slammed the government’s plans, branding them “a radical change and an unacceptable price to pay for such improvements”.The report said: “The all-lane running ...
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ArticleFreight in the City Expo returns
The Freight in the City Expo is back this autumn after a successful inaugural event in 2015 that saw more than 650 attendees head to London to learn more about sustainable urban deliveries. The free-to-attend event, Freight in the City Expo 2016, will be held on 2 November at London’s ...
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'No let-up' in clean air technology despite Brexit
Withdrawal from the European Union will not have a detrimental effect on the development of clean engine technology in the UK, according to the boss of the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC).APC works across all forms of automotive manufacturing in the UK – cars, buses and trucks – and with businesses ...
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Lee Nichols takes the reins at Bedfords Group
Leeds-based Bedfords Group has appointed Lee Nichols as its new MD.Nichols replaces Steff Pfadenhauer following a restructure focused on “succession planning to deliver future aspirations and continued development of both organic and acquisitive business growth”.Pfadenhauer remains as CEO and a member of the board of directors. He will take an ...
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ArticleRoad transport on right track to improve safety
A confidential reporting system where transport employees can flag up safety concerns is being introduced into the road haulage industry.Ciras, which has been used for 20 years by railway operators, is a not-for-profit, independent member organisation governed by a committee of industry representatives.It was launched in 1996 to provide confidential ...
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ArticleScania gears up for new truck launch in August
Scania will launch the first of its much-anticipated range of new trucks on 23 August, starting with the public debut of the first units designed for the European long-haul sector.The manufacturer said it will launch its new offerings in several phases, focusing on different industry and customer segments. Its current ...
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ArticlePrinciple Pallet Network to debut this year
Two former Fortec directors are making their industry comeback with the launch of the first new UK pallet network in more than a decade.Neil Hodgson and Marcus Fischer plan to launch the Principle Pallet Network later this year, with a view to trading by early 2017.Hodgson was MD of Fortec ...
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Brexit: operators want single market access and ability to hire non-UK workers
Tariff-free access to the single market and the ability to hire non-UK drivers are the key issues for hauliers as the industry faces Brexit, according to a survey by the FTA.The association, which had 250 responses from hauliers that pay for its premium ‘international’ membership, found these were the two ...
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ArticleMotor Transport Awards 2016 highlights video now live
The Motor Transport Awards 2016 highlights video and winners interviews are now available to watch on YouTube.Relive the night which saw 1,600 industry guests celebrate the best of the best in road transport at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on 6 July.Malcolm Logistics scooped the Haulier of the Year Award, while ...
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Relive the MT Awards with the latest Motor Transport Podcast
With the MT Awards almost a week in the past, your memories of the night may be even foggier than they were on Thursday morning. If you want to relive the night with the MT team, or indeed couldn't make it and want to find out what you missed out ...
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ArticleCatch ‘red X’ offenders on camera, says RHA
Road users not complying with ‘red X’ signs on the motorway should face penalties, the RHA has said, after a Transport Committee report highlighted low levels of compliance with the road safety measure. The select committee’s report into all-lane running addressed a “shocking degree of non-compliance” with ‘red X’ ...
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ArticleBCA Marketplace opens Doncaster site
BCA Marketplace has opened a new de-fleet operation in Doncaster, specialising in pre-delivery inspection, in-life fleet management and end-of-life refurbishment.The 12-acre centre enhances the company’s national network of refurbishment and auction centres and creates more capacity as volumes continue to rise in the used car market.It will handle around 9,000 ...
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ArticleMotor Transport Awards raises record amount for Transaid
Thanks to the generosity of the 1,600 guests at the Motor Transport Awards held on 6 July - and some superb prizes donated by sponsors - international road safety charity Transaid raised over £17,000 to support its work saving lives in Africa.An auction by the energetic Addison Gelpey raised an ...
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WH Bowker fits extra nearside windows to 12 new Volvo FM rigids
WH Bowker has opted for additional nearside windows to be fitted to 12 new Volvo FM 330 6x2 rigids joining its fleet to boost road safety for vulnerable road users.The Lancashire-based firm said the enhanced direct vision for drivers on the vehicle’s nearside, as well as redesigned mirror housings on ...
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Operation Stack lorry-park location revealed
A permanent lorry parking area with space for 3,600 lorries in Kent has been given the green light as a long term solution to the problems caused by Operation Stack.The government said that the Stanford West site attracted twice as many supporters than those who thought it should be based ...
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Test driving the UK's first range-extended series-hybrid truck from Tevva
Freight in the City's sister publication Commercial Motor took a JAC 7.5-tonner for a spin to see how it performed in an urban operation. Group technical editor Colin Barnett reports.The current fashion for electrically powered trucks has invariably been accompanied by high-profile launches and promises that each new contender is ...
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Nightime incentive plan for HGVs using Severn Crossings
HGVs using the Severn River Crossings could be offered incentives to use it more at night when the bridge returns to public ownership, according to the Transport Secretary.Andrew Jones also told the Welsh Affairs Committee that the operation of the bridge by the Severn River Crossing Plc could come to ...
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ArticleNew head of truck sales at Scania GB
Andrew Jamieson will be the new UK truck sales director for Scania (Great Britain).Jamieson has worked in the Scania UK organisation for more than 20 years, covering areas such as marketing, contracts, used truck sales and rental.He will take up his new position on 1 August.Prior to returning to Scania ...
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ArticleMotor Transport opens doors to its Hall of Fame
Motor Transport has opened the doors to its Hall of Fame, in association with Scania, to mark the achievements of individuals that have made an outstanding contribution to the road transport industry.The inaugural trio were revealed at the Motor Transport Awards 2016 last night when Grocontinental chairman Ray Grocott; Dawsongroup ...
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Motor Transport Awards 2016 winners revealed
Malcolm Logistics was crowned Haulier of the Year in front of 1,600 of the industry’s finest at the 31st Motor Transport Awards.The evening’s festivities, which welcomed back TV and radio personality Jonathan Ross as host, also saw Hermes, Samworth Brothers Supply Chain and DPD UK ‘make their mark’ by scooping ...