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All articles by Carol Millett – Page 8
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ArticleNorfolk and Suffolk County Councils help create 30 HGV drivers for local businesses
Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils are supporting 30 local people to become HGV drivers under the Skills Bootcamps scheme, with the trainees put through their paces by HGV driver training specialist HGVC.
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ArticleGive us more support or risk missing 2040 ban on new diesel trucks, hauliers warn new government
As the new government beds in, hauliers are warning ministers that the sector will struggle to meet the UK’s 2040 ban on the sale of new diesel trucks without more government support to help meet the cost of decarbonising fleets.
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ArticleHaulage directors receive suspended jail sentences for “highly dangerous” tachograph fraud
The director, transport manager and nine drivers employed by Northern Ireland haulage firm Michael Doherty Haulage have received suspended jail sentences after being found guilty of manipulating tachograph equipment in several of the company’s trucks.
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ArticleGreggs reveals plans for major new national distribution centre at Kettering
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ArticleTotal and SSE to roll out 300 EV charging hubs across the UK and Ireland by 2029
Energy giants TotalEnergies and SSE have joined forces to launch a major EV charging joint venture business in the UK and Ireland which will build 300 EV hubs over the next five years, offering up to 3,000 high power charging points.
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ArticleEvri boosts courier benefits under new deal with Onsi
Evri has forged a partnership with flexible benefits platform Onsi, which is open to all of the parcel delivery firm’s 25,000-plus self-employed couriers.
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ArticlePublic EV charging by businesses more than doubles, according to Allstar report
Public EV chargers being used by Allstar business customers rocketed by 264% in Q1 2024, compared to the same period last year, with corporates leading the way.
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ArticleIntercounty Truck and Van to launch £2m Dunstable dealership and create 30 new jobs
Mercedes-Benz dealership Intercounty Truck & Van is investing £2m into launching a new service and parts site in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, which will create 30 new jobs.
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ArticleHauliers could get more time to prepare for London’s stricter Direct Vision Standard, council papers reveal
Hauliers could be granted an extra three months to prepare for Transport for London’s new, stricter Direct Vision Standard, according to papers published by London Councils’ transport and environment committee, ahead of a meeting this week.
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ArticleNew roads minister Lilian Greenwood faces “considerable” local roads funding gap, AIA warns
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ArticleCarousel Logistics buys Logik Logistics International to boost European services
Sittingbourne-based Carousel Logistics, which is part of the Danish group DANX Carousel, has acquired Logik Logistics International, which specialises in time-critical, scheduled, and round the clock, on-demand logistics solutions.
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ArticleAutoglass trains hundreds of technicians to repair electric vehicle windscreens
Vehicle glass repair and replacement specialist Autoglass is rolling out new electric vehicle (EV) training for all its technicians in response to the increasing number of electric vehicles on the roads, with 400 already gaining accreditation since its launch in January.
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ArticleMicrolise takes to the pitch to help raise funds for Transaid
Fifteen Microlise Group employees took to the pitch at Ilkeston Town Football Club this week to compete against 14 other industry teams, helping to raise over £17,000 in support of international development organisation Transaid.
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ArticleKinaxia’s Lambert Brothers joins Hazchem
Kinaxia subsidiary Lambert Brothers has become a member of the Hazchem Network, providing services across the SO and SP postcodes, including Southampton, Salisbury, Andover, Winchester and the New Forest.
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ArticleAdopt tougher EU vehicle safety measures, industry bodies urge new transport secretary Louise Haigh
Fifty road safety industry organisations are urging newly-appointed Transport Secretary Louise Haigh to adopt tougher, mandatory EU vehicle safety measures which experts say could save more than 1,700 deaths and 15,000 serious injuries on Britain’s roads over the next 16 years.
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ArticleKammac and Bergen Logistics join forces to better serve the fashion and lifestyle sectors
Sister companies Kammac and Bergen Logistics have formed a new partnership to deliver a range of logistics and fulfilment services for the UK’s fashion and lifestyle industries.
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ArticleDHL Supply Chain rolls out 50 new biomethane trucks across Tesco Ireland network
Tesco Ireland has taken delivery of 50 biomethane-fuelled trucks which will be operated by its distribution partner DHL Supply Chain and used to transport produce to stores from Tesco’s Dublin distribution centres.
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ArticleFelixstowe Port addresses hauliers' worries over new container booking system
Felixstowe Port has moved to address haulier concerns today (9 July) over its decision to introduce a new booking system which RHA warned this week could create greater costs and delays for operators using the port.
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ArticleAO invests £2m in 10 CNG-powered trucks and 20 LSTs
AO has invested more than £2m expanding its fleet’s capacity with another ten CNG tractor units and 20 longer semi-trailers from Tiger Trailers.