Operation Chemical: Crackdown on Dangerous HGV Loads Leads to Penalties and Warnings
Date: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 11:29
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During a four-day operation, roads policing officers issued penalty notices and warnings to HGV drivers for carrying dangerous loads on the region's roads. Operation Chemical involved checks on eighty-six lorries along the A11 in Norfolk,…
HGV Registrations Stabilise as Zero Emission Market Share Increases
Date: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 15:10
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New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations have fallen for the first time in two years, with a -3.9% decline in Q1 2024, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Despite this, 11,068…
Nottingham Firm Launches Initiative to Lead Supply Chain Sustainability
Date: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 14:37
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Nottingham-based logistics firm Mitchells of Mansfield, part of Palletways UK, has launched the Carbon Co-op initiative to advance its decarbonisation efforts. Mitchells of Mansfield is part of Palletways UK’s network of over 120 depots, leveraging…
Permanent Ban on HGVs in North Lincolnshire Villages
Date: Thursday, 16 May 2024 13:14
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A weight limit zone to prevent heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) from passing through several small villages in North Lincolnshire is now permanent. Since 2022, a trial has restricted vehicles over 7.5 tonnes from traveling through…
Cumbria Police Deploys Special HGV in Road Safety Drive
Date: Thursday, 18 April 2024 16:29
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Cumbria Police recently concluded a five-day road safety initiative, utilising a high-visibility HGV to monitor and enforce driving laws. The operation focused on tackling the "fatal four" major traffic violations often linked to severe and…
UK Lowers Age Limits for Bus and Coach Drivers to Attract Young Talent
Date: Thursday, 18 April 2024 16:29
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On April 11th, 2024, Roads Minister Guy Opperman announced proposals designed to attract more young people to careers as bus, coach, and lorry drivers. One key proposal is the lowering of minimum age requirements for…
Heathrow Airport Announces New Strike Dates for April and May 2024
Date: Thursday, 18 April 2024 16:27
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Over 300 members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union at Heathrow Airport, representing Border Force officers across terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5, are set to strike for four days from April 29th…
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks to be Trialled by White Logistics in Partnership with HVS
Date: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 13:49
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Worcestershire's White Logistics is gearing up to test hydrogen-fuelled trucks from Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) next year as part of the Transition to Zero Programme. This initiative allows haulage companies to use hydrogen fuel cell…
Expansion of Electric Vehicle Fleets Accelerates in the UK
Date: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 16:14
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A recent survey highlights a shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) among UK fleet managers, with many increasing or maintaining their EV fleets. The Future of Transport research, involving 100 fleet managers who oversee more than…
