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FTA promotes logistics careers

on Nov 21, 16 • in News, UK • with Comments Off on FTA promotes logistics careers

Hundreds of young people tried their hand at driving a fork lift or sitting behind the wheel of an HGV during the three-day Skills Show 2016 at Birmingham

GBA Services returns to Krone

on Nov 16, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on GBA Services returns to Krone

Lancashire – based operator GBA Services has added a further 22 Krone trailers to its fleet as demand for the company’s services in the pharmaceutical and high-value, time-critical logistics sectors continues to expand

Drivers using hand-held mobile phones are putting lives at risk

on Nov 15, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Drivers using hand-held mobile phones are putting lives at risk

Under new rules, motorists committing the offence of using a hand held mobile phone while driving will get six points on their licence and face a £200 fine

Abnormal loads cross-industry forum established

on Nov 15, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Abnormal loads cross-industry forum established

As a direct result of the meeting of the Abnormal Loads Liaison Group, the haulage industry and other key stakeholders including highways, structure owners and enforcement authorities in April, it became clear that there were many issues affecting the abnormal load industry.

York Street Interchange reprieve is good news for freight says FTA

on Nov 15, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on York Street Interchange reprieve is good news for freight says FTA

News that the York Street Interchange scheme in Belfast will now be progressed is good news for businesses and the economy, the Freight Transport Association has said

RHA welcomes government commitment to tackle illegal lorry parking

on Nov 14, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA welcomes government commitment to tackle illegal lorry parking

The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the government’s commitment to tackle illegal lorry parking but the issue can only be solved by better, legal parks to help drivers who are often desperate to find parking for their legal breaks

Alltruck plc is as good as gold say Investors in People

on Nov 14, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Alltruck plc is as good as gold say Investors in People

East Midlands based commercial vehicle contract hire company, Alltruck plc, has joined an elite group of UK businesses in being awarded the Investors in People Gold Standard. The truck and van rental provider – with locations in Leicester, Loughborough and Nottingham – joins a select group of only 1053 companies who have achieved the standard, with just 53 in the East Midlands

First FORS Members’ Conference

on Nov 14, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on First FORS Members’ Conference

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has hosted its first FORS Members’ Conference. The event, which sold out within just a few weeks, welcomed over 350 professionals from across the transport industry. Visitors heard from top experts such as Dr Jon Lamonte, chief executive officer, Transport for Greater Manchester; and Dr Shaun Helman, TRL, on how to manage work-related road risk

Wincanton’s growing green credentials rewarded

on Nov 13, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on Wincanton’s growing green credentials rewarded

Wincanton, the largest British logistics business, has retained the Carbon Trust Standard. The company has been a Standard bearer since 2010 with the latest award remaining valid until March 2018. Wincanton values the Carbon Trust Standard because it recognises the continuous and consistent reductions in carbon footprint made by the logistics company

FTA says better enforcement needed to cut mobile phone use

on Nov 13, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA says better enforcement needed to cut mobile phone use

Plans to double fines and penalties for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving send a strong signal to drivers – but better enforcement is essential, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA)