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ArticleDVS grace period for operators extended to six months
The RHA said officials in London were set to extend the grace period for operators preparing for the forthcoming progressive safe system (PSS) to six months after intensive campaigning.
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ArticleJail for HGV driver who killed four on the M25
A lorry driver who caused a fatal collision on the M25 in which four people died, has been jailed for three years.
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ArticleTransport Secretary urged to resolve electric vans crisis
The coalition behind the Zero Emission Van Plan (ZEVP) has written to the new Transport Secretary urging her to take action to get electric van usage on track, amid a “crisis” in the market.
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ArticleFull house of Renaults at Monkhouse
Carlisle’s R J & I Monkhouse has put a Renault 13-litre T520 6x2 out to work on general haulage, with a rear lift tax axle configuration specified to handle heavy loads and the rugged northern Scotland terrain.
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ArticleWH Bowker cites increasing demand after a challenging 2023
WH Bowker said it experienced a “challenging 2023” as economic activity slowed down, with revenues falling by 9% to £17.8m.
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ArticleBartrums and Goldwing toast 20 years as a power couple
Pallet-Track member Bartrums is celebrating its relationship with electrical cable firm Goldwing Cable, which sparked up 20 years ago when the network first launched.
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ArticleSix-figure savings for Ferryspeed after Webfleet introduction
Ferryspeed said it had saved more than £250,000 in trailer procurement since it introduced fleet management solution Webfleet.
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ArticleMajor new distribution centre will support health services in the North West
A huge RDC in Widnes that will support 115 NHS Trusts is now fully operational, providing medical equipment to hospitals across the North West.
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ArticleNew FH Aero makes British debut at Low Wheel UK
Low Wheel UK in Walsall has taken on a new Volvo FH Aero 500 as part of its expansion plans.
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ArticleAdministrator outlines collapse of OPX Logistics
The collapse of Swindon’s OPX Logistics was as a result of a high level of gearing and significant finance repayments, according to its administrator.
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ArticleHavwoods floored by distribution partners’ delivery success
Palletline member HMT Group has entered into a distribution contract with Havwoods Luxury Flooring – and achieved a 100% on-time in-full delivery (OTIF).
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ArticleKing’s speech promises to secure economic growth
The industry has broadly welcomed the government’s pledges in the King’s speech this week, which included overhauling both the apprenticeship levy and planning regulations.
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ArticleCamping boom sees ArrowXL extend its contract with TentBox
Roof tent supplier TentBox has extended its contract with ArrowXL to deliver over 200 tents per week - an increase of 37% - to households across the UK, to support increased seasonal demand.
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ArticleAmazon Coventry warehouse workers lose bid to win union recognition by handful of votes
An historic bid to win union recognition by workers at Amazon’s warehouse in Coventry has been narrowly defeated by a handful of votes.
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ArticleChancerygate gets green light to develop former Sony logistics hub in Horsham
Chancerygate is set to tackle a shortage of quality logistics space in Sussex after being granted planning permission to develop a former Sony logistics hub near Horsham into a 103,000sq ft scheme.
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ArticleRising consumer demand for luxury goods requires premium delivery solutions, DHL white paper warns
The global market for luxury goods is seeing a ”significant surge” that will require premium delivery solutions, according to new research from delivery giant DHL.
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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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