DPD Trials New Electric HGVs as It Accelerates Towards Net-Zero
Date: Tuesday, 08 April 2025 11:44
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DPD is taking another step towards greener logistics with the launch of real-world trials for a new electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) developed by MAN. The vehicle, known as the MAN eTGX, will operate from…
Royal Mail Hits 90% Automation Milestone in Parcel Network
Date: Wednesday, 02 April 2025 11:22
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Royal Mail has announced a major leap forward in its transformation journey, confirming that 90% of its parcel operations are now automated. The company hailed the achievement as a significant boost to efficiency and customer…
HGV Skills Bootcamps Drive Progress, but Future Funding in Doubt
Date: Wednesday, 02 April 2025 11:21
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Since its inception in 2021, the Department for Education’s HGV Skills Bootcamps scheme has helped thousands take the wheel of a new career. By February 2025, over 3,400 people had completed HGV training through HGVC-led…
Councils Face Funding Cuts Without Transparency on Pothole Repairs
Date: Monday, 24 March 2025 14:09
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English councils will soon be ranked on their pothole repair performance, with those failing to publish detailed progress reports at risk of losing millions in road funding. The Department for Transport (DfT) is offering a…
DVSA Announces Major Changes to Vehicle Inspection Rules from April
Date: Monday, 24 March 2025 14:07
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The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed a range of updates to its inspection manuals, with new regulations coming into force from 1 April 2025. These changes will directly affect HGV drivers and…
Heathrow Shuts Down After Substation Fire Sparks Widespread Chaos
Date: Friday, 21 March 2025 09:35
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Heathrow Airport has closed all operations after a major fire at an electrical substation in Hayes, west London caused a significant power outage. The fire broke out just before midnight on Thursday, with emergency services…
£250,000 Safety Upgrades Introduced at M1 Service Stations
Date: Monday, 17 March 2025 16:13
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New security measures worth £250,000 have been installed at Watford Gap and Northampton Services on the M1 to improve safety for drivers. The enhancements include advanced automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) systems, additional CCTV cameras,…
Major Urban Logistics Development Begins in Leeds
Date: Monday, 17 March 2025 16:12
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Construction is now underway on a substantial 223,000 sq ft urban logistics scheme in Leeds, known as T45. The project will feature 23 industrial units ranging in size from 4,450 sq ft to 34,000 sq…
Volvo Trucks Leads Heavy Electric Truck Market for Fifth Year
Date: Monday, 10 March 2025 13:58
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For the fifth consecutive year, Volvo Trucks has maintained its position as the market leader in Europe’s heavy electric truck sector, holding a 47% share. In 2024, 1,970 Volvo electric trucks were registered across Europe,…