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10/02/2020
Brand new FTA competition to find Transport Manager of the Year
The FTA has launched a brand new Transport Manager of the year competition for the logistics industry
Some 50 finalists, selected by the FTA’s Board from all entries receiv...
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10/02/2020
How Brexit may affect HGV ownership models
An executive briefing just released by vehicle specialist Dawsongroup predicts that the traditional acquisition patterns in the haulage industry may be substantially disrupted by Brexit.
The br...
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14/01/2020
Van Excellence Celebrates Another Successful Year
Tens of thousands of vans are now being operated to the highest standards of safety, compliance and efficiency, thanks to the work undertaken by the members of Van Excellence, a voluntary scheme a...
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14/01/2020
Demographic of 'White Van Man' Changing
Contrary to the ‘white van man’ stereotype, an increasing number of women are taking to the roads as delivery drivers and couriers.Analysing insurance quotes for the past three years, The ...
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14/01/2020
Should vans be regulated like HGVs?
A surge in the use of vans up to 3.5 tonnes for parcel deliveries and distribution has taken work traditionally done by HGVs and exploited a lack of regulation in the sector, according to a report on ...
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14/01/2020
Do your contracts need a ‘Brexit Clause’?
Hauliers involved in cross-border transport should consider inserting a ‘Brexit Clause’ into their commercial contracts, to avoid being locked into unaffordable agreements.On her City Law ...
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14/01/2020
Operator survey highlights key trends
More than 70% of operators struggle to fill their HGV driver vacancies either some of the time or all of the time, new research has found.In addition, 52% of operators believe that Driver CPC has not ...
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14/01/2020
Zero-emission trucks require radical policy changes
The transition to carbon-neutral and zero-emission freight transport cannot happen without radical policy changes by the European Union and the governments of all member states.That was the feeling am...
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18/12/2019
Keeping Christmas moving with the nation's van community
Roads are expected to be far busier than usual today on ‘Frantic Friday’, according to Highways England, with millions of people travelling to visit family and friends over the festive...
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16/12/2019
Mid and East Antrim Council puts its trust in nine new Mercedes-Benz Econics
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council chose the reliable, safe and cost-effective
Mercedes-Benz Econic when purchasing refuse collection vehicles for the first time.
The nine 6x2 Econic 2630 L mod...
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