Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • Michelin issues tyre advice for truck fleets

    on Apr 9, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Michelin issues tyre advice for truck fleets

    Michelin has issued special guidance for haulage companies and own-account operators parking fleets for extended periods during the COVID-19 pandemic. This follows a survey by the Road Haulage Association which revealed 46 per cent of the UK’s trucks – around 240,000 vehicles – are now parked up with no work

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  • DVSA suspends periodic tachograph calibrations and inspections

    on Apr 8, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on DVSA suspends periodic tachograph calibrations and inspections

    Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has decided to suspend periodic tachograph calibrations and inspections on vehicles

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  • Furlough funding needed now says FTA

    on Apr 7, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Furlough funding needed now says FTA

    FTA, the business organisation which represents the logistics industry, has today (7 April 2020) written to government to request urgent clarity on the COVID-19 furloughing scheme, as well as other financial arrangements for businesses facing hardship and collapse as a result of the current pandemic

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  • Overcoming three challenges to delivery efficiency during unprecedented times

    on Apr 7, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Overcoming three challenges to delivery efficiency during unprecedented times

    The current Coronavirus pandemic has presented challenges for every industry, organisation and individual across the world. In particular, the increased pressures that have been placed on ensuring efficient deliveries; to stores and to homes – have never been experienced before. With the Government placing the UK on Police-enforced lockdown, not only has panic-buying ensued, but with the public unable to purchase items from stores – ecommerce demand has seen huge growth, with a resultant exponential increase in the number of home deliveries for all types of goods. So what are the main pinch points for

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  • Clean Air Zone postponement a lifeline for businesses

    on Apr 7, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Clean Air Zone postponement a lifeline for businesses

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed news that the government is postponing the introduction of all Clean Air Zone (CAZs) until

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  • Stena Line to furlough 600 employees and make 150 redundant

    on Apr 7, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Stena Line to furlough 600 employees and make 150 redundant

    Stena Line is set to furlough 600 employees with 15 redundancies across the UK and the Republic of Ireland

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  • Van Excellence celebrates 10 years in operation  

    on Apr 6, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Van Excellence celebrates 10 years in operation  

    More vans than ever before are now being operated to the highest standards of safety, compliance and efficiency, thanks to Van Excellence, a scheme administered by FTA. Celebrating the scheme’s ten-year anniversary, FTA is pleased to announce 2019 was another successful year with 105 companies achieving Van Excellence recognition. 

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  • Logistics needs further financial support says FTA

    on Apr 6, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Logistics needs further financial support says FTA

    FTA, the business group which represents the logistics industry, has welcomed announcements from the Treasury expanding financial support for the industry, but called for further support for the sector to ensure that goods and services continue to move freely in such unprecedented circumstances. 

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  • Camera Telematics launches global reseller programme

    on Apr 6, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Camera Telematics launches global reseller programme

    Camera Telematics has launched a new reseller programme targeting the UK and worldwide resellers with the availability of Camera Telematics’ advance onboard digital camera, ‘Street Angel’

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  • Shopfta celebrates 50 years as trusted supplier to industry

    on Apr 3, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Shopfta celebrates 50 years as trusted supplier to industry

    FTA the only business organisation representing all of the logistics sector, is celebrating the 50th anniversaryof its shop, which was launched in April

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  • RHA calls for change to furlough rules to save lives 

    on Apr 3, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on RHA calls for change to furlough rules to save lives 

    The haulage industry can quickly deliver the PPE health workers need in the fight against COVID-19, according to RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett

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  • UK truck drivers rise to the COVID-19 challenge

    on Apr 2, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on UK truck drivers rise to the COVID-19 challenge

    With measures to counter the spread of Covid-19 across the UK coming into effect, national supply chains are being put to the test as demand for essential goods soars across the country. While some industries have experienced a reduction or halt in activity, volumes in demand for the food, beverage, and hygiene sectors have entered into peaks typically only seen during the Christmas period, according to digital road freight platform, Ontruck. 

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