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ArticleMyFleetLive camera range gets "significant upgrade"
Telematics specialist Quartix has introduced an enhanced version of the MyFleetLive camera range, providing HD1080p footage and video notifications about dangerous events.A partnership between Quartix and camera provider Fleet Focus in 2020 led to its first generation tracking software and AI camera and it said the latest version now available ...
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ArticleAssociation of Fleet Professionals launches training course to help with switch to electric
A training course for fleet professionals planning to transition their light commercial fleets over to electric has been unveiled by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).The eLCV one-day course follows a similar format to the industry body’s electric car course and is being delivered via video conferencing.The AFP said the ...
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ArticleJohn Lewis and Poundland the latest to offer incentives to HGV drivers
Two more retailers are offering financial incentives to HGV drivers in an effort to retain staff and attract entrants to a sector desperately short of resource.The John Lewis Partnership said it was increasing annual salaries for its HGV drivers by up to £5,000 a year and offering “welcome payments” of ...
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ArticleOperation Brock scrapped after "two weeks of unnecessary annoyance"
Operation Brock is being removed from the M20 in Kent this weekend just 18 days after it was implemented, after fears over heavy holiday traffic proved unfounded.The disruption caused by its reintroduction prompted local MP Damian Green to criticise its use based solely on “worries” about possible congestion.The contraflow system ...
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ArticleGarden waste collections suspended in Exeter as councils report slide in staffing levels across UK
A shortage of HGV drivers brought about by the pandemic and self-isolation rules has meant garden waste collections in Exeter have been suspended.Collection of the waste bins stopped this week, although the council said it was aiming to resume the service later in the month.It said the staffing issues it ...
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'Road to zero' can sometimes feel like the road to nowhere
The original UK government transport policy on emissions control published in 2018 was titled the ‘Road to zero’. In the aftermath of the ground-breaking Paris Agreement in 2015, a global plan to restrict air temperature rise to 1.5 deg was agreed by almost every nation in the world, and to ...
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ArticleHermes partners with Tesco to expand Parcelshop network
Hermes has announced a new partnership with Tesco to provide ParcelShop services across its convenience estate nationwide.Services will commence from 6 September in the first phase of stores and a continued roll-out is planned over the coming months.Hermes explained that with more consumers choosing Out of Home options for parcel ...
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ArticleEuropa Warehouse announces major investment in automation
Europa Warehouse has made an £11m investment in automation at its 715,000 sq ft facility in Corby, completed last year.A division of Europa Worldwide Group, it is working with psb intralogistics, based in Pirmasens, Germany to introduce Goods-to-Person (GTP) technology aimed at eliminating time consuming and unproductive activities.Commented Maria Torrent ...
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ArticleNew Asda trailers fitted with Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 MT units
Asda has taken delivery of nearly 170 new refrigerated trailers, all fitted with Carrier Transicold’s flagship Vector HE 19 MT units.The move comes after a successful 12-month trial which highlighted the system's environmental credentials, fuel savings and alternative power options.A long-standing Carrier Transicold customer, the latest delivery means every new ...
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ArticleMarks and Spencer joins retailer race to attract HGV drivers
Marks and Spencer is to pay new HGV drivers a £2,000 sign-on bonus in a bid to ensure against empty shelves this summer, as the driver shortage crisis continues.The retailer’s offer tops Tesco’s recently announced incentive of a £1,000 bonus for new drivers, announced last week, but falls behind that ...
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ArticleNWF Group remains upbeat after profits hit by Brexit, Covid-19 and cyber-attack
NWF Group’s chief executive has praised the company for its “strong” performance in the face of Brexit, Covid-19 and a cyber-attack - despite a fall in both revenue and pre-tax profit.Reporting its annual results for the year to 31 May 2021, the specialist distributor of fuel, food and feed revealed ...
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ArticleAFP launches advice on how to support frontline and furloughed drivers "Back Behind the Wheel"
A new white paper designed to help employers navigate the process of managing driver wellbeing and safety as they emerge from the pandemic has been issued by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).The white paper “Return to Work: Back Behind the Wheel” has been created by AFP’s risk, compliance and ...
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ArticleNew UK customs system “not fit for purpose” technology experts warn
Government plans to roll out a new customs system by March 2023 is “not fit for purpose” and faces “huge challenges” technology specialists are warning.The warning comes as the government announced this week that its Customs Declaration Service (CDS) will become the UK’s single customs platform from 31 March 2023.The ...
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ArticleChallenge-trg Group purchases PMP Recruitment to create major UK driver hire agency
The driver recruitment market has seen major consolidation this week following Challenge-trg Group’s acquisition of PMP Recruitment from investment house Twenty 20 Capital.The group said the purchase, for an undisclosed figure, brings group revenues to over three quarters of a billion pounds, temporary worker numbers to 40,000 and creates the ...
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ArticleDriver shortage sees Gist offer a £5,000 bonus to new drivers
Gist is offering up to £5,000 to HGV drivers joining the business from August in a bid to boost driver numbers and ensure continued deliveries to key customers, including Marks & Spencer.New drivers joining Gist will receive a £2,000 sign-on bonus and up to three additional retention payments for continued ...
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ArticleKnowles Transport places its biggest ever single vehicle order as part of expansion drive
Logistics firm Knowles Transport has boosted its fleet with the recent purchase of 50 Volvo FH460 Turbo Compound vehicles – the largest single order in the company’s history.The Cambridgeshire-based family firm said the order has been placed to support its continued expansion and comes in response to the increased growth ...
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ArticleHGV drivers back on their bikes after FORS resumes on-cycle driver safety training
FORS funded on-cycle driver safety training is back on track following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.The practical on-cycle sessions form part of the FORS Professional Safe Urban Driving and Van Smart courses, and are aimed at helping HGV drivers experience the road from a cyclist’s viewpoint.At the onset of the ...
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ArticleThe absurdity of forcibly retiring drivers on spurious grounds in a skills crisis
As the country pulls away from the Covid crisis, and rightly gets back to work, demand across industry is sure to increase. This could well bring on another crisis, this time far more economically driven. When the hospitality sector fully reopens demands on the transport sector will vastly outstrip current ...
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ArticlePalletforce appoints former TPN chief Adam Leonard as CEO
Industry veteran Adam Leonard (pictured) has been appointed as Palletforce’s new chief executive by parent company EV Cargo.He will take the place of Michael Conroy who, after 13 years at the helm, has been promoted to the new position of EV Cargo UK chief executive, heading up all EV Cargo’s ...
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ArticleAldi follows Tesco in raising drivers’ wages to fend off labour shortage
Aldi has followed Tesco in boosting its drivers' pay as the UK’s chronic shortage of HGV drivers continues.The supermarket chain confirmed this week it has increased wages but declined to say by how much. On its website’s careers page they are listed at between £14.15 and £15.34 per hour for ...