The UK haulage industry has aired concerns that a no-deal Brexit could add nearly a quarter of a million pounds to annual bills, ‘thanks to the imposition of WTO tariffs on new vehicles, parts and equipment’. According to The...
The transportation industry proved its resilience during the pandemic and has seen one of the strongest recoveries of any sector in the UK according to official statistics. Whilst every job sector has been affected in some way by the...
As important as it is to have the appropriate work gear at your disposal to help you do your job safely, it’s just as important to know how to go about using it so you know you aren’t compromising your...
At the end of 2020, the UK will end its transition period with the EU and officially cut ties with the union. There are still intense negotiations going on between both sides, but it’s been revealed that the government is...
West Mercia Police have offered dedicated exploitation and vulnerability training, to raise awareness and ensure that companies do not inadvertently have their haulage equipment be used for crime. The training opportunity has been given to two haulage companies based in...
Policing of the nation’s roads and motorways should be controlled at a national level to ensure that laws are consistently enforced in different regions, argues the business group that represents the logistics sector. The request is to ensure unified enforcement...
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its three zero-emissions trucks that are set to be put into production as early as next year, in a bid to provide more environmentally sustainable haulage equipment. The three trucks are set to use hydrogen fuel cell...
Swedish manufacturer Scania has announced the launch of its first range of fully electric and plug-in hybrid P- and L-series rigid trucks, aimed at operators working within urban and low-emission areas and zones. According to The Truck Expert, the...
A number of construction projects in Greater Manchester have received approval in September, Construction Enquirer reported. The approved projects are worth over £1 billion and will primarily deliver a host of residential developments, as well as a new arena. Oak View...
