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Month: July 2023

The heavy burden HGV drivers have to carry and why it needs to change

HGV drivers are integral to modern commerce. From the long-haul drivers who take goods across vast distances to regular company drivers who deliver goods to corner stores, they are vital to getting supplies where they are needed.

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DVSA updates safety code of practice on load security

The Driver Vehicle Standards Agency and Health and Safety Executive have updated the safety code of practice on load security.

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RHA gets green light to proceed with truck cartel damages action

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK has been given green light by the Court of Appeal to proceed with truck cartel damages action on behalf of new and used truck purchasers.

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VisionTrack scoops 2023 Titan Innovation award

VisionTrack, the global provider of AI video telematics and connected fleet data, has been recognised at the TITAN Innovation Awards. The company was a Silver winner in the Innovation in Technology – Transport Technology category for the launch of its AI-powered, post-analysis solution, NARA, which is revolutionising how vehicle camera...

Stagefreight chooses Schmitz Cargobull

Stagefreight, a specialist in event transportation, has added 20 more S.BO EXPRESS trailers from Schmitz Cargobull to its growing operation.

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RHA launches Net Zero Forum

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has launched the Net Zero Forum, aimed at supporting the industry on the way to a net-zero future for all.

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EU emergency mechanism must guarantee freedom of movement 

The European Parliament’s Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), responsible for the legislative oversight and scrutiny of EU rules on the single market, has voted on the European Commission’s proposed Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI), which comes against the backdrop of the EU’s emergency measures that kept goods...

Why Europe’s driver shortage isn’t just a personnel problem 

It’s no secret that global supply chain disruption has dominated headlines since mid-2020. And, over the past three years, the continuing aftershocks of the COVID pandemic, combined with geopolitical factors and an economic downturn, have caused significant upheaval for shippers, cargo receivers, service providers, brokers, freight forwarders, carriers – and...

Keeping HGV Drivers Healthy And Safe: Our Top Tips

Ensuring the health and safety of HGV drivers should be one of the most important things you consider when it comes to their overall wellbeing and safety on the roads. HGV drivers face unique challenges due to long hours behind the wheel, sedentary work, and potential exposure to various hazards....

P&O Ferries celebrates 50th anniversary on Larne – Cairnryan route

P&O Ferries, a leading provider of ferry services in Europe is celebrating its 50th year anniversary of sailing ships between Larne in Northern Ireland and Cairnryan in Scotland.

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Call for police consistency on abnormal loads

Transport bodies are urging police to apply regulations on moving large or heavy cargo fairly and consistently.

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New plan to help fix driver shortages

The International Road Transport Union (IRU), the world road transport employers’ organisation, representing more than 3.5 million road transport operators, and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), representing 18.5 million transport workers, have launched a three-point plan to help fix driver shortages.

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