Coalition Urges New Transport Secretary to Boost Electric Van Adoption
Date: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 15:02
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The coalition behind the Zero Emission Van Plan has urged the new Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, to take action to boost electric van usage in the UK. The coalition, including UK van…
Experts Urge Mandatory Speed Limiters for UK Vehicles to Boost Road Safety
Date: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 14:45
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Experts are urging the UK to make speed limiters mandatory on all vehicles to enhance road safety. This call coincides with the EU's implementation of the Vehicle General Safety Regulation, which took effect on July…
New Government Urged to Leverage Logistics Sector for Economic Growth
Date: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 10:42
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Following Labour's election victory, Logistics UK highlighted the sector’s potential to drive economic growth. As one of the UK’s largest sectors, logistics offers skilled jobs and helps remove barriers to opportunity. David Wells OBE, Logistics…
A Landslide Victory as Britain Wakes Up to a Labour Government
Date: Friday, 05 July 2024 09:43
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Keir Starmer proclaimed the "sunlight of hope" is shining again in Britain following Labour's resounding election win, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Starmer is set to become prime minister after Rishi Sunak conceded, with…
London Named Most Congested City in Europe for Third Year Running
Date: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 16:04
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London's roads have been ranked the most congested in Europe for the third consecutive year, with drivers spending an average of 99 hours in traffic in 2023, up from 97 hours in the previous year.…
Internship Programme for Learning Disabilities Receives Praise
Date: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 10:06
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Interns with learning disabilities at a Trentham Logistics Centre have received praise from colleagues and Staffordshire County Council. Ben Matthews, 21, and Zain Abbas, 19, started at the site in Autumn 2023 through the Mencap…
Veterans' Charity Acquires Volvo Truck Fleet to Train Veterans as HGV Drivers
Date: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 11:34
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Veterans into Logistics, a Greater Manchester charity, has proudly launched three new red Volvo trucks. This achievement was made possible by generous donations from Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland, Asda, and a £30,000 grant from…
Hauliers Demand More Time for New London HGV Safety Rules
Date: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 15:47
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Starting on October 28th, hauliers operating HGVs over 12 tonnes in London must comply with the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS) Progressive Safe System (PSS) criteria. Trucks will need to be equipped with updated, compliant…
Operation Chemical: Crackdown on Dangerous HGV Loads Leads to Penalties and Warnings
Date: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 11:29
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During a four-day operation, roads policing officers issued penalty notices and warnings to HGV drivers for carrying dangerous loads on the region's roads. Operation Chemical involved checks on eighty-six lorries along the A11 in Norfolk,…