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Logistics needs Government support to survive says RHA

The Road Haulage Association has implored the Government to do more to save thousands of logistics firms who face ruin as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

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#ProudProfessionals relaunch powers up industry pride

#ProudProfessionals, the campaign that celebrates the skilled people who work across the commercial vehicle industry, has been relaunched to power up more pride in the industry.

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Job management made easy for small hauliers

Mandata, the transport management system experts, have launched a new job management system to help owner-drivers and operators with small fleets run their businesses.

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Builders Merchant chooses TruTac

EH Smith Builders Merchants, based in the Midlands and South East, are using TruTac’s tachograph and compliance software to help reduce driver infringements and produce monthly DVSA reports, in line with EU regulations and their FORS accreditation.

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Logistics businesses need more financial support says FTAI

The Irish government needs to provide additional financial support to logistics businesses to keep supply chains resilient during the Covid-19 outbreak, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI). The organisation’s Covid-19 Impact Survey, released on Wednesday, April 15 , shows that 71% of logistics businesses have seen a drop in revenue since...

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How haulage businesses can keep employees safe with LOLER

If you work in the haulage industry, it is important to become aware of the laws and regulations surrounding health and safety at work. The transportation of heavy goods comes with certain risks that can cause injury if appropriate measures are not taken. One of the most relevant pieces of...

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FTA strengthens member advice team

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has appointed Becky Martin as Senior Transport Advisor within its Member Advice Centre (MAC) to assist the team in supporting logistics businesses through the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Universal chooses  Mandata  

Universal Tanker Group, the waste services specialists, report a positive response from their drivers since upgrading from PDAs to tablets for electronic signature collection during waste transfer and deliveries.

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TfL to postpone new stricter rules for freight vehicles

Transport for London (TfL) is set to temporarily postpone the enforcement of new stricter rules for freight vehicles, which were due to come into force from October 2020, under the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and Direct Vision Standard.

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Continental compiles list of Europe-wide breakdown regulations

Continental has just launched a microsite showing the different tyre-related breakdown regulations and emergency protocols that they should follow for 24 European countries.

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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

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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