“SCOTTISH Apprenticeship Week 2022 is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of the apprenticeship roles currently available in the nation’s logistics sector,” said Mags Simpson, head of policy engagement at Logistics UK. “But with the […]
Tarmac’s franchisee operators have accused the company of decimating businesses after it told them the premium rate for running moving floor trailers would no longer be paid, writes Chris Tindall. Its insistence that firms start […]
The RHA has pleaded with government to support the haulage industry as it struggles to cope with continued fuel price hikes. With the Russian war in Ukraine destabilising fuel supply, and the price of Brent […]
Maxus has launched its biggest electric vehicle (EV) support programme ever encouraging van drivers to make the switch to electric this year. The new campaign will see the company commit £30 million to the UK […]
M&H Logistics has joined The Hazchem Network for deliveries across central and northern Scotland, writes Chris Tindall. The company, based in Glasgow, already delivers hazardous goods but joined the network to strengthen its offering to […]
The overnight allowance scheme for lorry drivers will continue HMRC has confirmed, and it will also review the amount allowed under the scheme. Currently the overnight allowance rate is £26.20, which has been in place […]
The European Court of Justice has been advised that refuse collection trucks should come within the scope of the truck cartel, along with other specialised vehicles, reports Chris Tindall. The European Commission (EC) imposed fines […]
John G Russell Transport and hydrogen-powered fuel cell EV supplier Hyzon Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin deploying cleaner vehicles in the UK, writes Chris Tindall. The two companies said they wanted […]
Operators relying on older fleet tracking systems should consider upgrading their technology to avoid ‘major blackouts’ as the UK’s mobile networks begin to phase out 2G, writes Chris Tindall. In December, the government announced 2G […]
With new products brought to market, Webfleet Solutions has an eye on preventative analytics to try and help reduce the overall burden to the operators as they transition to the post-fossil fuel world. James Dewhurst […]
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