Future

28 Jan

Toyota’s hydrogen-powered truck is the perfect model for MIRA Technology Institute

January 28, 2025
By Russell Field

At the MIRA Technology Institute’s (MTI) training facility in the Midlands, engineers and technicians are taught the essential specialist skills they need to keep pace with the innovations that are driving developments across the global automotive industry.

16 Jan

Electric Vehicles, Future, Manufacturing

JATCO establishes JATCO UK in Sunderland

January 16, 2025
By Russell Field

Global automotive automatic transmission manufacturer JATCO Ltd has provided a major boost to the UK automotive industry by officially opening a new factory, creating up to 183 jobs.

10 Oct

Future, Haulage

RHA Calls for Industry Support Ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget

October 10, 2024
By Russell Field

Richard Smith, Chief Executive of the Road Haulage Association (RHA), is urging all haulage, coach, and van operators to take immediate action by contacting their MPs ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget on 30 October. With the Chancellor preparing to outline her fiscal plans, the RHA is calling on industry stakeholders to ensure the vital concerns of the transport sector are heard at this critical time.

12 Aug

Distribution, Future, Manufacturing

Manufacturers are leading the way to adopt automated handling technology

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

With the emergence of increasingly flexible and scalable solutions, more and more manufacturers are choosing to automate their intralogistics processes.

01 Aug

Future, Press Release

Grocery retailers benefit from a new approach to fresh food intralogistics processes

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

Total grocery retail sales in the UK are forecast to hit £241.3 billion by 2028. This is up from 2023’s figure of £217.2 billion. And, as the leading players in this hyper-competitive sector gear up their stores and supply chains to keep pace with the projected growth, the industry faces some complex challenges.

03 Jul

Freight, Future, Press Release, Technology

Perennial Freight chooses camera telematics for advanced multi-camera solution for its commercial fleet

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

Perennial Freight, a leading Irish road transport specialist with daily services to the UK and mainland Europe, has adopted a sophisticated multi-camera system to support driver welfare, reduce insurance costs and operate responsibly. The company has teamed up with Camera Telematics to roll out the technology solution across 85 HGVs that operate from three locations in the Republic of Ireland.

05 Jun

Alternate Fuels, Future, Haulage

Renault Trucks debuts first right hand drive E-Tech T at Road Transport Expo 2024

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

Renault Trucks has announced the UK debut of its first right-hand drive E-Tech T at the Road Transport Expo 2024, taking place from 4th to 6th June at NAEC Stoneleigh. The fully electric E-Tech T is part of a lineup showcasing Renault Trucks’ commitment to decarbonising transport, including the latest E-Tech vehicles with zero tailpipe emissions ranging from 3.1 to 44 tonnes, alongside a range of HVO-compatible diesel vehicles.

17 Apr

Future, News

£1.3 Million Allocated to Support Innovative Transport Initiatives

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

A new £1.3 million competition aimed at revolutionising the transport sector, bolstering the economy, and stimulating innovation was inaugurated today, 17 April 2024.

11 Dec

Future, Haulage, Insights

Driver CPC changes: overview of responses and government response

November 25, 2024
By Martin Fryer

The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) was introduced in 2007, from the European Union Directive 2003/59/EC.  This was transposed into domestic legislation by The Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) Regulations 2007 (as amended), with DCPC coming in force from 2008 for passenger transport and 2009 for goods transport

20 Oct

Future, Haulage

Department for Transport Reveals Next Phase of Government’s Zero Emission Initiative

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

The commitment of £200 million from ministers towards the Zero-Emission Road Freight Decarbonisation (ZERFD) program is a significant step in reducing the risks associated with the transition to Net Zero.

Toyota’s hydrogen-powered truck is the perfect model for MIRA Technology Institute

JATCO establishes JATCO UK in Sunderland

RHA Calls for Industry Support Ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget

Manufacturers are leading the way to adopt automated handling technology

Grocery retailers benefit from a new approach to fresh food intralogistics processes

Perennial Freight chooses camera telematics for advanced multi-camera solution for its commercial fleet

Renault Trucks debuts first right hand drive E-Tech T at Road Transport Expo 2024

£1.3 Million Allocated to Support Innovative Transport Initiatives

Driver CPC changes: overview of responses and government response

Department for Transport Reveals Next Phase of Government’s Zero Emission Initiative

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