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ArticleXPO launches Neurodiversity Programme to promote inclusivity
XPO Logistics has further enhanced its Neurodiversity Programme this month to help educate and train colleagues in the UK and Ireland and ensure a more inclusive and supportive working environment.XPO has partnered with The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity for the ‘Neurodiversity Umbrella Project' – a sizeable visual awareness campaign comprising ...
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ArticleTevva to merge with US EV designer ElectraMeccanica as it moves to scale up production and target US market
Tevva has signed a deal to merge with US electric vehicle designer and assembler ElectraMeccanica, in a move which will enable the UK electric truck manufacturer to significantly scale its production and target the US market.Announcing the agreement the two companies said the merged enterprise would initially focus on the ...
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ArticleNew RTITB Driver Compliance eLearning aims to tackle disruption, delays, and fines
RTITB, the regulatory body for workplace transport training, has launched a new Driver Compliance eLearning program.The new program aims to help transport operators, haulage companies and logistics providers tackle the issues that lead to roadside inspections, delays, fines, and customer service issues.The self-paced training program is delivered online in two ...
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ArticleBurnt-out Britain: A third of transport and logistics staff work unpaid overtime
Almost a third (32%) of employees in the UK transport and logistics sector are working beyond their contracted hours and doing some form of unpaid overtime each week, according to new research.The study, by financial guidance specialists Claro Wellbeing, found that 15% of employees in the sector have experienced burnout ...
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Article'Next you'll be forced into buying new trucks that you might not want...'
Pressure is growing on operators to invest in electric HGV fleets but is this the right time? David Landy, head of fleet with parcel delivery firm Evri, discusses the key challenges and worrying cost implications Q: For the moment, how much sense is there in any operator going electric?A: If ...
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ArticleNestlé looks to cut road freight after trial of double-stacked rail container with Tesco
Nestlé UK and Ireland is set to cut its road freight journeys after the successful trial of a rail container used to deliver goods to Tesco, which can be packed with double-stacked pallets.The rail container carried double-stacked Purina products from Hams Hall Distribution Park, in North Warwickshire, to the Tesco ...
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ArticlePanattoni wins planning consent for major logistics development in Crawley
Logistics real estate developer Panattoni has secured planning consent for a 200,000sq ft speculative logistics development in Crawley.Panattoni is expected to start construction at the end of September 2023 and the speculative development is expected to reach practical completion in the fourth quarter of 2024.The development is made up of ...
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ArticleAlbanian people smuggling gangs use TikTok to advertise routes on lorries using Santander-Portsmouth ferry
Albanian people smuggling gangs have been using TikTok to advertise a smuggling route using lorries travelling by ferry from Santander to Portsmouth, at a cost of £14,000 per person.TikTok has removed the videos which claimed that border post security is less stringent at Santander and Portsmouth than at the busier ...
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ArticleRivus trial of First Hydrogen FCEV delivers “unbeatable range” but finds fuel costs still too high
Allan Rushforth from First Hydrogen and Gemma Horne, RivusA four-week trial of First Hydrogen’s fuel cell electric van by fleet management firm Rivus has concluded that the vehicle has “unbeatable range” compared to other electric vehicles, covering over 300 miles per tank.However the trial also found that the fuel cell ...
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ArticleIPP and FA Hawkins celebrate 15th anniversary
Bedfordshire haulier FA Hawkins Transport and sustainable wooden pallets pooler IPP are celebrating the 15th year of their partnership.IPP is one of Europe’s largest poolers of sustainable wooden pallets, which are used by major customers including PepsiCo and Tayto to transport their products from factory to store.FA Hawkins moves around ...
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ArticleFamily firm Speed Welshpool gains FORS Bronze
Speed Welshpool has achieved a Bronze accreditation from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).The company employs over 70 staff and is based in Welshpool in Powys. It has operating licences for 32 trucks and 34 trailers and has been a member of Palletways since 2008 and Palletforce since 2018.The family-owned ...
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Road transport price stability threatened by HGV levy, ULEZ and uncertain government green policy, warns TEG
The Transport Exchange Group (TEG) is warning that operators will face higher costs with the return of the HGV levy and the expansion of ULEZ, which could see them raise their prices.However this may be offset by the impact of the government’s anti-ULEZ stance, following the Tories narrow win in ...
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HGV crime rockets in Cambridgeshire
The Cambridgeshire police force is appealing to lorry drivers, hauliers, service station operators and the general public to help them tackle rocketing HGV crime in the county.Recent data compiled by the Cambridgeshire Police has revealed a staggering 380% surge in incidents, rising from five reported crimes in June to a ...
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ArticleHall Brothers Distribution set to double volumes after joining Pallet-Track
Swansea-based Hall Brothers Distribution is gearing up for growth after joining the Pallet-Track network.The family run firm, which also operates out of Goodwick in Pembrokeshire, is forecasting a significant increase in pallet volumes as a result of its network membership, which it says will increase from 50 to 70 pallets ...
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ArticleXPO Logistics achieves silver status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
XPO has gained silver status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is part of the Armed Forces Covenant.This award recognises the efforts the company has made to build a work environment that helps military veterans to thrive in civilian roles.To achieve its silver status XPO spent months of work ...
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ArticleIrn-Bru drivers go on strike over 'penny-pinching pay cut'
Irn-Bru producer AG Barr said it believed it had made a fair and competitive pay offer to its drivers and so it was “disappointed” that 11 have now gone out on strike at its Cumbernauld depot.It added that contingency plans were in place to avoid disruption to its services.The Unite ...
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ArticleMichelin Connected Fleet names new UK sales director
Michelin Connected Fleet has promoted its national sales director for France to a new role of UK sales director, as part of a plan to grow its share of larger fleet customers.Maxime Dupuy worked for five years in his former role at the fleet management services company and has previously ...
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Article'Do more to get logistics careers noticed,' transport sector urged
Young people are not committing to a career in logistics because they haven’t been given enough information to make a decision one way or another.Phil Roe, who heads up the awareness campaign Generation Logistics, said just 12% of young people are actively pursuing a logistics career, despite them recognising the ...
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ArticleTransport sector failing to train staff on cyber security, new research reveals
Just over one in 10 transport firms in the UK train their employees in cyber security, according to a survey.The sector ranked second worst out of 18 industries polled after only 11% said they ensure staff are prepared to handle email hacking, phishing and account takeover attacks.This was despite an ...
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ArticleRingway recruits HGVC to train drivers for government's Skills Bootcamps campaign
Training specialist HGVC has been appointed by highways service provider Ringway to train up 43 drivers as part of the government’s skills bootcamps campaign.As part of the deal, HGVC will deliver funded courses with the department for education stumping up 70% of the fees.The training programme was introduced to avoid ...