Creating A Circular Economy – Renault Trucks Drives Forward With Used Parts Factory
Renault trucks has today announced plans to construct a new used parts factory in Lyon.
02
Sep
Posts by Martin Fryer
22
Aug
Port Of Liverpool Staff Threaten Strike Action
This week saw staff at Felixstowe, the UKs biggest container port walk out for 8 days over pay and conditions. The summer of industrial action looks set to continue with staff at the Port of Liverpool threatening similar walk outs over pay. This follows a comparable offer of a 7% pay deal, which has deemed inadequate by the Unite union.
15
Aug
New Tachograph Rules – What Do you Need To Know?
New requirements recently introduced by the Driving Standards Agency (DVSA) have been somewhat overlooked by many operators – according to the industry experts. The new rules have been in force since January however, there has been concern the rules have been introduced “under the radar” of many operators.
09
Aug
Felixstowe Ready To Strike After Union Negotiations Breakdown
Workers at the UK’s biggest container port are poised to strike for 8 days from Sunday 21st to Monday 29th August.
03
Aug
DVSA Trialing Remote Tachograph Sensing Equipment
The Driving Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) today announced they are trialing new equipment that will enable them to remotely download tachograph data from the roadside as the vehicles travel.
01
Aug
UK Commercial Vehicle Production Increases By 64%
Commercial vehicle built in the UK factories grew by 64.4% in June, with the numbers produced surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
08
Jul
Price Of Oil Tumbles By 10% But Fuel Costs Still Remain High
Since March, the UK haulage market has felt the pain of soaring fuel costs. Driven by the surge in the price of oil, propelled by global factors such as the war in Ukraine as well as increased global demand.
30
Jun
Government Launches Road Safety Investigation Branch
Following public consultation last year, the government has announced it is creating a road safety investigation branch (RSIB) with the intention to reduce casualties and boost safety. There has been overwhelming support for the creation of the branch with focus on the branch’s responsibility and legal powers.
20
Jun
New Government Initiative Unveiled To Boost Careers In Logistics
Millions of people across the UK will be encouraged to kickstart a rewarding career in logistics, with the government unveiling a multimillion-pound new plan to bolster the supply chain and create a more resilient and greener haulage sector.
14
Jun
Fuel Protests On The Horizon As Haulier’s Unite Over Soaring Fuel Costs
Several unofficial fuel protests have been planned in a move to highlight the frustration felt across the industry in relation to the unsustainable rises in the costs of diesel. With diesel costs now at an all time high, transport bosses have felt their already paper thing margins eroded even further.