Archive for the ‘UK News’ Category

  • FTA urges government to introduce skills levy

    on Jul 6, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on FTA urges government to introduce skills levy

    With more than 12,000 people losing their jobs in the past week across the UK, and many more redundancies expected as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme winds down, the business group representing the logistics sector is urging government to permit the switching of the industry’s Apprenticeship Levy payments to a Skills Levy, enabling businesses to retrain staff in new roles

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  • Knowles Transport in strong position to move into E-commerce sector

    on Jul 2, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Knowles Transport in strong position to move into E-commerce sector

    Leading transport and warehousing company Knowles Transport is setting its sights on moving into the e-commerce arena having supported its customers with their online offerings throughout the pandemic period

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  • New Volvo FH fleet for McLaren Racing

    on Jul 2, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on New Volvo FH fleet for McLaren Racing

    McLaren Racing has put its new fleet of 24 Volvo FH Globetrotter XL tractor units into service, transporting all of the team’s equipment for this weekend’s season-opening F1 race in Spielberg, Austria

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  • Willmotts expands itsTiger Trailers fleet

    on Jul 2, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Willmotts expands itsTiger Trailers fleet

    The fleet of one of the largest independent warehousing and distribution companies in the South West has been further strengthened through the addition of another 30 curtainsided vehicles from long-term supplier Tiger Trailers, along with a smaller quantity of the manufacturer’s new temperature-controlled products

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  • Synergix installs Mandata TMS

    on Jun 30, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Synergix installs Mandata TMS

    Newly formed logistics operator Synergix has installed a Mandata TMS system to consolidate each of its key business functions and reports significant savings on personnel – before even the first load is shipped

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  • Brit-Pol places Krone mega trailer order  

    on Jun 30, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Brit-Pol places Krone mega trailer order  

    Specialist transport operator, Brit-Pol is embarking on an expansion programme with the addition of 160 new trailers from Krone, which will take the family-run business into new markets throughout the Benelux countries and wider Europe

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  • Guest launches first test runs in UK for S-Way

    on Jun 29, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Guest launches first test runs in UK for S-Way

    The first of a new range of trucks made a strong impression during a demonstration run thanks to its stunning looks, range of environmentally friendly and forward-thinking technology features

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  • The future of the HGV industry is not what you think

    on Jun 29, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on The future of the HGV industry is not what you think

    Are you operating in the HGV industry right now? You might think that you know what the future is going to look like for this industry. But we’re not so sure that’s the case at all. Indeed, it’s possible that the path of this industry over the next few years is going to hold quite a few surprises. Particularly in terms of the employees who will be operating the HGVs and the tech that is going to be used.  That said, it is worth preparing for the future of this sector. By making sure that

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  • RHA classrooms reopen safely for training on 6 July

    on Jun 25, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on RHA classrooms reopen safely for training on 6 July

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is reopening its training classrooms with social distancing measures in place on Monday 6 July

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  • Bridgestone subsidised training designed to inflate spirits

    on Jun 25, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Bridgestone subsidised training designed to inflate spirits

    Bridgestone’s commercial customers are being given a timely boost from the world’s largest tyre and rubber company, thanks to a provision of supported training courses aimed at helping them back on their feet following lockdown

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  • New test kits to help CV drivers put brakes on Covid-19

    on Jun 25, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on New test kits to help CV drivers put brakes on Covid-19

    As the lockdown eases and Brits return to greater movement, a UK medical company is focused on assisting driver-led businesses curtail the spread of Covid-19 and protect their drivers. Doctor Driver Assessment is now offering haulage, taxi, shipping and other transport services the opportunity to purchase Antigen and Antibody tests for their teams, helping staff be confident in their return to work

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  • Inspace Media teams up with Avian Fleet

    on Jun 23, 20 • in UK News • with Comments Off on Inspace Media teams up with Avian Fleet

    Inspace Media, the leading provider of illuminated chevron and safety signage, has entered into a strategic partnership with vehicle installation specialist Avian Fleet. Under the agreement, Avian Fleet will act as the company’s national installation partner – providing mobile engineering support and fitting services – and become an approved distribution agent offering its complete product range to new and existing commercial fleet customers

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