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RHA hands Scottish government key issues for operators ahead of Budget
The Scottish government has been urged to bring the speed limit for HGVs into line with the rest of the UK and overhaul the apprenticeship levy in a budgetary submission by the RHA.
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Safety award for The Hollies lorry park
The UK’s oldest truck stop, The Hollies near Cannock, has won an award for its safety credentials.
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Cargo thefts warning in run-up to Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, police are warning haulage firms to be on their guard after thefts of goods from trailers to sell on the black market as presents soar.
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TIP expands in truck rental but MD remains a trailer guy at heart
Mike Furnival Mike Furnival has been MD for the UK and Ireland region of TIP since May 2015 having joined the company as an area sales manager in 1988. Since then the company has been through several changes in ownership, including 20 years as part of GE ...
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Meeting the van ZEV mandate a challenge in 2024 and rental sector role will be pivotal
The wide difference between new and used prices of battery electric vehicles is an increasing cause for concern in the vehicle rental and leasing sector, the annual conference of the industry’s association the BVRLA heard today (December 6).
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North Yorkshire haulier takes delivery of three curtainsider trailers from Krone
Brian Whincup and Sons has taken delivery of three curtainsider trailers from Krone, enabling the company to operate to maximum load capacity within UK and European vehicle height and length regulations.
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EU proposes three year delay to Brexit tariffs on electric vehicle exports
The European Commission is proposing a three-year delay to the implemetation of its post-Brexit 10% electric vehicle tariffs, throwing a lifeline to EV and battery manufacturers and those employed in the UK in these sectors.
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COP28: UK government announces £70m motorway charging point pilot
A £70m pilot scheme, launched today (6 December) at COP28, aims to power up motorway service areas to pave the way for ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargepoints.
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Global telematics conference puts focus on net-zero transition
Telematics and IoT software platform Wialon has launched its annual global conference in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Zero Emissions Vehicle mandate gets green light from Parliament
The Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate requiring UK car and van manufacturers to produce an escalating minimum quota of electric vehicles over the coming years, will come into force in the New Year, after securing Parliamentary support.
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Knowles subsidiary Masters boosts fleet with £1m investment
Warehousing and distribution specialist Masters, which was acquired last year by Knowles Logistics, is set to start the New Year with a bang with a £1m investment into the business as it gears up for growth.
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Allstar expands Alphabet partnership with added EV payment solutions
Allstar has expanded its 15 year partnership with leasing and business mobility expert Alphabet (GB) to offer its customers on-the-road and home charging payment solutions.
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TIP Group upgrades Wickes fleet and helps bolster its truck safety campaign
DIY retailer Wickes is renewing its fleet with 74 DAF trucks and 38 DAF curtainsider trailers supplied by TIP Group.
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Demand for new diesel vans grows as EV registrations slow, SMMT reveals
Britain’s van market has grown for the eleventh month but electric van sales have fallen, prompting the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to call for government action to help boost EV registrations.
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WJ Capper Transport appoints administrators
Shropshire-based WJ Capper Transport has called in the administrators, just weeks after agreeing a Companies Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) with creditors.
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Rapid growth sees Bullet Express boost fleet with 35 trucks and trailers from Asset Alliance
Bullet Express has secured another 35 trucks and trailers from Asset Alliance Group as the business continues to expand.
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Asset Alliance supplies five DAF XF trucks to Eden Farm Hulleys
Ice cream and frozen food specialist Eden Farm Hulleys has taken delivery of five New Generation DAF XF 480 tractor units and one Chereau refrigerated semi-trailer from Asset Alliance Group.
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MAN Truck & Bus UK teams up with Alzheimer’s Society to deliver Christmas cheer
MAN Truck & Bus UK has taken to the road to deliver 12 days of Christmas cheer with charity partner Alzheimer’s Society.
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Warwickshire Police target drink and drug drivers during Christmas period
Drink and drug drivers are being targeted by police officers on roads across Warwickshire in the run up to Christmas and into the New Year in a bid to reduce the number of people killed or injured every year on the county’s roads.
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Palletways UK welcomes new head of HR
Palletways has appointed Michaela Pound as head of HR for its Palletways business with a brief to lead the human resources team, overseeing 680 staff members across seven owned depots in London, Lichfield, Milton Keynes, Bristol, Cardiff, Livingston and Edinburgh..