Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • NI logistics industry needs Brexit implementation period says FTA

    on Jun 4, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on NI logistics industry needs Brexit implementation period says FTA

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling for government to request an implementation period for whatever Brexit agreement is reached in negotiations, to enable the industry to adopt and adapt to new trading practices with the EU.  This must include consideration of how the Northern Ireland Protocol can be implemented to protect NI’s trading relationships

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  • Report calls for action on goods vehicle safety

    on Jun 3, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Report calls for action on goods vehicle safety

    One in four road deaths in the European Union are the consequence of a collision involving a goods vehicle, according to the European Transport Safety Council, authors of a new report on the safety of goods transport by road

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  • DVSA confirms HGV text exemptions

    on May 29, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on DVSA confirms HGV text exemptions

    Heavy vehicles due for annual test in June, will receive a three month exemption from needing an annual test, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed

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  • Freshlinc places confidence in Michelin

    on May 28, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Freshlinc places confidence in Michelin

    FreshLinc Group – one of the UK’s biggest logistics firms, with a combined fleet of approximately 400 commercial vehicles – is now running exclusively on Michelin tyres after moving its entire bulk transport fleet onto its existing tyre management contract with the manufacturer

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  • Tapfreight chooses Mandata ePOD solution

    on May 27, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Tapfreight chooses Mandata ePOD solution

    As a result of the Covid-19 crisis, many hauliers are having to change processes and adapt systems to keep their drivers safe and wheels turning. 

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  • Germany votes to extend clean truck road user charge exemption

    on May 27, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Germany votes to extend clean truck road user charge exemption

    The German Parliament has voted to extend the existing exemption from road usercharges for clean trucks, powered by CNG, LNG and electricity, until

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  • Advice on cleaning HGV cabs during the COVID-19 outbreak

    on May 27, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Advice on cleaning HGV cabs during the COVID-19 outbreak

    COVID-19 can be spread through contact with contaminated surfaces. Therefore, maintaining good hygiene and cleaning practices are essential, particularly in common working areas. Regular cleaning will reduce the risk of passing the infection on to other people; cleaning common work areas is important to limit the spread

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  • FTA welcomes £1 billion uprade plans

    on May 26, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA welcomes £1 billion uprade plans

    The Department of Transport has confirmed that it will push forward with £1 billion plans to complete the upgrade of the A66 trans-Pennine road

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  • Provide us with safe parking spaces says nation’s lorry drivers 

    on May 25, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Provide us with safe parking spaces says nation’s lorry drivers 

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA), one of the UK’s biggest business groups, is urging government to follow through on its promise made two years ago today to provide safe parking spaces for those charged with keeping goods moving throughout the pandemic and beyond: HGV drivers. Two years after the government pledge, FTA’s members report provision has not improved, and many are forced to take their rest breaks in unsafe locations with inadequate welfare, hygiene and sanitation facilities. 

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  • Don’t squeeze freight off the road says RHA

    on May 19, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Don’t squeeze freight off the road says RHA

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has urged the Government to rethink plans to ‘reallocate’ road space which will reduce capacity for motor vehicles and slam the brakes on COVID-19 recovery

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