09 Mar
Freight, Haulage, News

The CCF warns that new border inspection rules will halt EU food exports to the UK

The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has issued a caution that European Union food suppliers to the UK may cease exports next month without a revision of the upcoming checking and inspection mandates for incoming goods, as conveyed in a communication to Defra Secretary Steve Barclay. The Federation has voiced concerns that the impending border control model could disrupt the UK’s food supply chain and escalate food prices.

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07 Mar
Drivers, Haulage, Technology

Middlegate Europe Selects Surecam Video Telematics To Protect Fleet And Drivers

Middlegate Europe, the international transport and logistics specialist, is targeting insurance, safety and efficiency improvements with a video telematics solution from SureCam. The company has installed forward-facing dashcams on its UK fleet of over 40 HGVs to capture vital video evidence of driving incidents and gain access to advanced GPS tracking. This will help Middlegate to safeguard drivers, vehicles and other road users, along with the reputation of the business.

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11 Dec
Future, Haulage, Insights

Driver CPC changes: overview of responses and government response

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

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13 Nov
Haulage

DAF Trucks Initiates The DAF EV Relay

DAF Trucks has launched the DAF EV Relay, featuring two electric DAF LF 4×2 rigids touring the company’s 34 truck sales centres across the UK and Ireland. This initiative aims to educate and familiarise staff with electric vehicles (EVs). The journey, starting from two different locations in England, involves each dealer driving an LF Electric to their location and conducting hands-on training for their team. These trucks, adorned with special graphics, emphasise their range, environmental benefits, and cost savings, showcasing insights from the 18-month Battery Electric Truck Trial (BETT).

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28 Oct
Haulage

Applied Driving And Women in Transport Join Forces

Applied Driving, the global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions, has partnered with the not-for-profit organisation Women in Transport to promote diversity and equity in the transport sector. Under the partnership, Applied Driving will sponsor the Women in Transport Advance 2024 mentoring program and provide 150 members with free access to the Companion+ Mobile Safety app as part of its commitment to supporting road safety.

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02 Oct
Alternate Fuels, Future, Haulage

Scania is conducting trials of a solar-powered truck on public roadways

Based in Södertälje, Sweden, this initiative is a two-year collaborative research effort between Scania, Uppsala University, Eksjö Maskin & Truck, Midsummer, Ernsts Express, and Dalakraft. The groundbreaking project involves a 560hp plug-in hybrid truck coupled with an 18m trailer equipped with state-of-the-art lightweight tandem solar panels. Haulage company Ernsts Express AB will put the truck through its paces on public roads.

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