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Government and logistics sector launch recr...

Aug 12, 2022Comments off

The Government and the logistics industry have launched a new recruitment campaign to help boost recruitment across the sector. The new Generation Logistics campaign aims to tackle the industry’s long term recruitment issues and future-proof the industry’s talent

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Driving 5 hours or more non-stop abroad ris...

Aug 12, 2022Comments off

More than a quarter of drivers (27%) who have taken their own cars abroad to continental Europe have driven non-stop for five or more hours, with one-in-10 having done so for upwards of seven hours, putting

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MAN TGE Individual Lion S setting new stand...

Aug 11, 2022Comments off

MAN Truck and Bus have set new standards in Van Cool following the launch of their New Special Edition TGE Individual Lion S. Designed to catch the eye of the individualist, this vehicle will appeal to

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Moody Logistics puts youngest ever LGV driv...

Aug 11, 2022Comments off

Moody Logistics and Storage has welcomed its youngest ever Class 2 LGV driver after he completed the company’s bespoke fast-track apprentice training scheme. The success of 20-year-old Alex Elrod, from Blyth, will help drive down the

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Port of Felixstowe says union has rejected ...

Aug 11, 2022Comments off

Container hauliers are facing severe disruption at Felixstowe Port after last ditch pay talks between management and the unions broke down yesterday. More than 1,900 members of Unite will strike for eight days, from Sunday 21

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Marc Preedy

Aug 11, 2022Comments off

Marc Preedy, Managing Director, Truck Replacement Sales, Europe at Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company. Marc is an experienced International Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Starting at Goodyear in 2011,

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New white vans

Refurbishment vs replacement: Which should ...

Aug 11, 2022Comments off

The fleet industry in Europe is facing monumental challenges. From fuel prices to driver shortages, there’s plenty to keep our industry partners awake at night. But for many fleets, a problem that’s becoming increasingly worrisome is

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Certas to offer vegetable oil at HGV refuel...

Aug 10, 2022Comments off

Certas Energy is rolling out Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) across its HGV refuelling sites nationwide. The company says fleet operators can instantly cut up to 90% of their business’ greenhouse gas emissions using the fuel. HVO

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Logistics UK welcomes driver licensing revi...

Aug 10, 2022Comments off

Logistics UK has welcomed the government’s announcement of a call for evidence on opportunities for changes to the driver licensing regime. Chris Yarsley, Logistics UK’s Road Freight Regulation Policy Manager, comments: “Logistics UK welcomes the opportunity to

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How can HGV drivers beat the heat and keep ...

Aug 09, 2022Comments off

Following record temperatures seen in July, it’s possible there is another heatwave on the horizon. Whilst it may not reach the heights of 40 degrees, the Met Office have indicated warmer weather is on the way