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Zero-emission trucks require radical policy changes
6/01/2020The transition to carbon-neutral and zero-emission freight transport cannot happen without radical policy changes by the European Union and the governments of all member states. That was the feeling among the CEOs of Europe’s truck makers at a...Read more
Operator survey highlights key trends
6/01/2020More than 70% of operators struggle to fill their HGV driver vacancies either some of the time or all of the time, new research has found. In addition, 52% of operators believe that Driver CPC has not added any value to their business since its intr...Read more
Report identifies hauliers’ biggest concern
6/01/2020Driver recruitment and retention is still the biggest concern for hauliers, according to the RHA’s latest Cost Movement Report. The report, which gathers information from RHA members and sets out to define industry trends, shows that the HGV d...Read more
Do your contracts need a ‘Brexit Clause’?
6/01/2020Hauliers involved in cross-border transport should consider inserting a ‘Brexit Clause’ into their commercial contracts, to avoid being locked into unaffordable agreements. On her City Law Firm website, business lawyer Karen Holden defin...Read more
Should vans be regulated like HGVs?
6/01/2020A surge in the use of vans up to 3.5 tonnes for parcel deliveries and distribution has taken work traditionally done by HGVs and exploited a lack of regulation in the sector, according to a report on the Motor Transport website. The article question...Read more
Demographic of ‘white van man’ changing
6/01/2020Contrary to the ‘white van man’ stereotype, an increasing number of women are taking to the roads as delivery drivers and couriers. Analysing insurance quotes for the past three years, The Van Insurer found that requests for a quote from...Read more
Van Excellence celebrates another successful year
6/01/2020Tens of thousands of vans are now being operated to the highest standards of safety, compliance and efficiency, thanks to the work undertaken by the members of Van Excellence, a voluntary scheme administered by the FTA and sponsored by Mercedes-Benz ...Read more
Christmas Opening Hours 2019
12/12/2019Sittingbourne Date Event Opening Hours Monday 23rd December Normal Day 24 hours Tuesday 24th December Christmas Eve Open until 1pm ...Read more
Drivers – don’t risk striking a bridge this holiday season
12/12/2019Network Rail has launched a new Wise Up, Size Up campaign, to reduce the number of bridge strikes by urging HGV drivers always check the height of their vehicles before making a journey. “In support of the campaign, Malcolm Bingham,...Read more
Drivers ‘fail to take appropriate breaks’
12/12/2019More than one in five commercial vehicle drivers (22%) spends more than 4.5 hours on the road without taking a mandatory 45-minute rest break, new research has indicated. What’s more, fleet mangers who took part in the survey said driver fatig...Read more
Outsourcing HGV maintenance now industry’s top choice
12/12/2019HGV operators increasingly are choosing to outsource the repair and maintenance of their vehicles, a survey by Commercial Motor and Motor Transport has found. The report concludes: “There was a time when most operators would have their own wor...Read more
Top van operators and drivers recognised at Van Excellence awards
12/12/2019The UK’s ‘best of the best’ van operators and drivers have been recognised at the 2019 Van Excellence Honours Lunch, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans. The awards celebrate the busin...Read more
New vehicle safety features mandatory from 2022
12/12/2019The European Council has confirmed that from 2022 all new vehicles sold in the EU will have to be fitted with advanced safety systems, including technology that allows a breathalyser to be fitted to the vehicle. Drivers who have been convicted of dr...Read more
Thirty years later, bathroom distributor is still tapping into Mercedes-Benz Atego reliability
16/10/2019When your 7.5-tonners are covering upwards of 120,000 km a year, you need to know they will last the pace. For Qualitex Supplies, only the Mercedes-Benz Atego can be trusted to go the distance. The three-pointed star has been an ever-present feature...Read more
Study suggests hybrids are the answer to cleaner air in cities
9/10/2019Results of a year-long trial in London suggest that plug-in hybrid electric commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. The trial – which was support...Read more
Driver CPC after Brexit
9/10/2019The DVSA has recently released guidance on CPC requirements and Brexit. After Brexit, whether or not there is a no-deal, the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence will still be required to drive professionally in the UK and the Driver CPC pe...Read more
No-deal Brexit guidance for hauliers
9/10/2019The DVSA has issued new guidance for hauliers and commercial drivers operating in the EU in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal. For example, drivers will need to carry additional documentation including a passport with at least six m...Read more
FTA warns local authorities of Clean Air Zone limitations
9/10/2019Clean Air Zones are not the most effective way to reach government-imposed air quality improvement targets, according to the Freight Transport Association. The FTA has written a briefing note to support local authorities which have been asked by gov...Read more
Valued occupations should be those ‘with real skills’
22/07/2019The review of the Shortage Occupation List, published by the Migration Advisory Committee, ignores the value which workers at all levels bring to the logistics sector, one of UK PLC’s most crucial trade drivers. That’s according to...Read more
Survey highlights growing reporting burden for transport offices
22/07/2019Transport planning teams are under pressure to share more information than ever before as businesses look to increase visibility of their distribution operations, improve customer communications and remove internal silos. According to Paragon Softwa...Read more
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