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Judge's Gavel

Two Midlands builders’ merchants see oper...

Jan 11, 2022Comments off

Two builders’ merchant companies have been disqualified from holding HGV licences by the West Midlands Traffic Commissioner and their licences revoked. M K Builders’ Merchants, which held a restricted operator’s licence for two trucks, came before

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UK Border Control

Traffic commissioners offer guidance on new...

Jan 10, 2022Comments off

The traffic commissioners have made operators aware of the help and advice available about new customs rules that came into effect at the beginning of January. Anyone moving goods between Great Britain and the European Union

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Transport Times 2019 DfBB

Action-packed year for Driving for Better B...

Jan 10, 2022Comments off

2021 has been a year of launches, leadership, partnerships, accolades and awards for National Highways’ Driving for Better Business (DfBB) campaign. Highlights include: Launched and promoted with the Health and Safety Executive revised guidance on ‘Driving

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Woman charging her electric car

Now is the time to power on to electric

Jan 10, 2022Comments off

Never has the spotlight been so strongly focused on climate change than in 2021, with COP26 creating a pivotal moment calling for action, and undeniable environmental benefits from last year’s national lockdowns showing consumers and businesses

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RingGo Parking

The new landscape for parking in 2022

Jan 10, 2022Comments off

With 2021 behind us, we can see that the last 12 months chart the rapid evolution of the mobility sector in 2021. The impacts of the pandemic, coupled with rise of EVs and digital transformation, have

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FORS reflects on year of milestones, growth...

Jan 10, 2022Comments off

From achieving record numbers of Silver and Gold accredited members to launching numerous training updates and publishing Version 6.0 of the FORS standard, it has been a busy year for FORS.  A golden year 2021 marked

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Supply Chain Vehicle Connectivity[2]

How connectivity technology is improving lo...

Jan 10, 2022Comments off

Logistics is an ever-evolving area that is constantly under the microscope for how it can be optimised and improved to ensure goods and services are readily available. One area that can take advantage of the multitude

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HGVs

The new year 2022 – what can we look ...

Jan 10, 2022Comments off

As 2022 kicks off a few of leaders in the fleet and supply chain industry offer some thoughts on the year ahead. Olesksii Kosenko, FourKites’ Director Carrier Network Operations, EMEA says: “2022 will be the year

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Transport for the North

Freight & Logistics Strategy goes out ...

Jan 07, 2022Comments off

A Freight & Logistics Strategy for the North of England has gone out to public consultation highlighting the opportunities to address the challenges that lie ahead for the sector and calling on everyone to have their say on

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A van in Europe

Information for operators of LGVs that trav...

Jan 07, 2022Comments off

From 21 May 2022, operators or users of vans or other light goods vehicles over 2.5 tonnes and up to 3.5 tonnes in weight for hire and reward will need to obtain an International Operator’s Licence. This