Nottingham Firm Launches Initiative to Lead Supply Chain Sustainability
Date: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 14:37
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Nottingham-based logistics firm Mitchells of Mansfield, part of Palletways UK, has launched the Carbon Co-op initiative to advance its decarbonisation efforts. Mitchells of Mansfield is part of Palletways UK’s network of over 120 depots, leveraging…
Permanent Ban on HGVs in North Lincolnshire Villages
Date: Thursday, 16 May 2024 13:14
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A weight limit zone to prevent heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) from passing through several small villages in North Lincolnshire is now permanent. Since 2022, a trial has restricted vehicles over 7.5 tonnes from traveling through…
Cumbria Police Deploys Special HGV in Road Safety Drive
Date: Thursday, 18 April 2024 16:29
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Cumbria Police recently concluded a five-day road safety initiative, utilising a high-visibility HGV to monitor and enforce driving laws. The operation focused on tackling the "fatal four" major traffic violations often linked to severe and…
UK Lowers Age Limits for Bus and Coach Drivers to Attract Young Talent
Date: Thursday, 18 April 2024 16:29
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On April 11th, 2024, Roads Minister Guy Opperman announced proposals designed to attract more young people to careers as bus, coach, and lorry drivers. One key proposal is the lowering of minimum age requirements for…
Heathrow Airport Announces New Strike Dates for April and May 2024
Date: Thursday, 18 April 2024 16:27
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Over 300 members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union at Heathrow Airport, representing Border Force officers across terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5, are set to strike for four days from April 29th…
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks to be Trialled by White Logistics in Partnership with HVS
Date: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 13:49
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Worcestershire's White Logistics is gearing up to test hydrogen-fuelled trucks from Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) next year as part of the Transition to Zero Programme. This initiative allows haulage companies to use hydrogen fuel cell…
Expansion of Electric Vehicle Fleets Accelerates in the UK
Date: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 16:14
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A recent survey highlights a shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) among UK fleet managers, with many increasing or maintaining their EV fleets. The Future of Transport research, involving 100 fleet managers who oversee more than…
England and Wales Face £16 Billion Bill for Pothole Repairs
Date: Tuesday, 02 April 2024 13:24
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A recent study has highlighted a significant increase in pothole repairs on local roads across England and Wales, marking the highest activity in eight years. This financial year, it's estimated that around two million potholes…
Dashcams Installed in HGVs Aimed at Identifying Reckless Drivers
Date: Wednesday, 27 March 2024 10:41
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In an innovative effort to address reckless driving, Lincolnshire is set to equip 100 HGVs and coaches with dashcams as part of Operation Journey, a £45,000 initiative aimed at enhancing road safety. Captured footage of…
