Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • EU to require climate-friendly trailers from 2024

    on Dec 6, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on EU to require climate-friendly trailers from 2024

    The European Union is set to introduce new CO2 emissions regulations for trailers from 2024 onwards

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  • Amazon joins IRU to boost collaboration on global road transport challenges

    on Dec 5, 22 • in General News, UK News • with Comments Off on Amazon joins IRU to boost collaboration on global road transport challenges

    Global e-commerce company Amazon has joined the International Road Transport Union (IRU) as its newest corporate member

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  • VisionTrack’s Simon Marsh wins Great British Entrepreneur award

    on Nov 22, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on VisionTrack’s Simon Marsh wins Great British Entrepreneur award

    VisionTrack CEO, Simon Marsh, has been recognised for his role in transforming the video telematics marketplace at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022. He was named ‘Disruptor of the Year’ for his determination to make the roads a safer place for all by continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible and embracing the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI)

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  • Planned fuel duty increase will stifle econom says Logistics UK

    on Nov 17, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Planned fuel duty increase will stifle econom says Logistics UK

    A proposed 23% increase in fuel duty, which equates an additional 12p per litre of petrol or diesel at the pumps, hidden in the content of today’s Office of Budgetary Responsibility (OBR) Report on Fiscal Responsibility, would be a body blow to the logistics industry if introduced, according to the business group which represents the sector. 

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  • RHA calls for a cut in fuel duty

    on Nov 16, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on RHA calls for a cut in fuel duty

    The RHA has called on the Chancellor to introduce a fuel duty rebate for HGVs and coaches of at least 15 pence per litre to help bring down prices

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  • What to consider when taking out car insurance in Northern Ireland

    on Nov 16, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on What to consider when taking out car insurance in Northern Ireland

    If you drive in Northern Ireland or are planning to drive at some point, you will have to look into car insurance. There are plenty of different things you need to think about when looking into car insurance, such as the actual car you plan to insure. This article will go over some thoughts that could be of interest to you regarding car insurance

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  • VisionTrack calls for action to eliminate work-related road deaths and injuries

    on Nov 14, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on VisionTrack calls for action to eliminate work-related road deaths and injuries

    The UK’s leading video telematics provider has launched a fleet risk reduction campaign, calling on fleet operators to prioritise safety

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  • Ways to improve road safety for HGVs

    on Nov 13, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Ways to improve road safety for HGVs

    When you’re running a company that employs HGV drivers, it’s important to make safety one of your top priorities. Nothing matters more than safety on the road, and the actions you take when running your business will dictate how seriously safety is taken inside your business. We’re going to talk today about some of the steps you can take if you want to improve road safety for your business’s HGVs

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  • Winter is coming – safe driving for work

    on Nov 7, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Winter is coming – safe driving for work

    Winter brings all kinds of hazards for the commercial driver. Driving for Better Business looks at you how you can prepare your drivers so that they always reach their destination safely

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  • Reynolds gets greener with Hultsteins  

    on Nov 7, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Reynolds gets greener with Hultsteins  

    The UK’s only remaining family-run national greengrocer is primed to cut emissions and boost fuel economy courtesy of Hultsteins

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  • Is a salary spike saving the UK haulage industry?

    on Oct 26, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Is a salary spike saving the UK haulage industry?

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    Since Brexit, it’s no secret that the UK haulage industry has faced some less-than-ideal circumstances. From the loss of European workers to long delays exacerbated by Covid-19, haulage companies have faced many challenges in recent years

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  • IRU welcomes new EU safe parking funding

    on Oct 23, 22 • in UK News • with Comments Off on IRU welcomes new EU safe parking funding

    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the call for proposals, to access a total of €250 million in the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding to improve the network of safe and secure parking areas (SSTPAs) across the European Union (EU)

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