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T&B Solutions truck being loaded in a warehouse

Former Royal Signals serviceman celebrates ...

Dec 10, 2024Comments off

A former serviceman with the Royal Signals who set up his own logistics firm in Teesside after leaving the forces is celebrating a successful decade in business. Craig Wells initially struggled to find work after leaving

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Caledonian Logistics alongside a ship in the harbour

Caledonian Logistics Administration

Dec 09, 2024Comments off

Caledonian Logistics, a prominent transport operator in the UK, has fallen into administration, marking yet another setback for the haulage industry. With a history of dependable service across Scotland and the wider UK, the company’s recent

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MAN truck on the road

Raising speed limit for HGVs in Scotland wi...

Dec 09, 2024Comments off

Transport Scotland’s National Speed Management Review Consultation could see the speed limit for HGVs on single track roads raised to 50 mph: Logistics UK’s Senior Policy Manager Alexandra Herdman says that the move, which will bring Scotland into

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Schmitz Cargobull supplies Lockwood with 50 UK-built trailers

Schmitz Cargobull supplies Lockwood with 50...

Dec 09, 2024Comments off

Lockwood Group has added 50 new Schmitz Cargobull S.CS FIXED ROOF semi-trailers to its busy operation, helping support the business’ ambitious growth strategy. The curtainsiders – which were built at Schmitz Cargobull’s production facility in Manchester

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Smiling female HGV driver

Encouraging more women to join the road tra...

Dec 09, 2024Comments off

The UK’s road transport sector faces a pressing workforce challenge, with a significant shortage of commercial drivers. Addressing this gap requires a fresh approach to recruiting and retaining talent. Women, who currently represent a small percentage

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Car subscriptions could be the catalyst for...

Dec 09, 2024Comments off

Electric vehicle sales in the UK are rising. In October, a total of 29,802 new EVs were registered, representing an increase of around 25% compared to the same month the year before. That puts year-to-date EV

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AI generated image of an HGV

Top five ways to retain talent in transport...

Dec 09, 2024Comments off

Retaining talent is crucial for businesses to maintain a competitive edge and achieve long-term growth. The average cost of employee turnover, based on the average UK salary, is around £11,000 per person, and for more specialist

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Ten years since drink drive law change in Scotland

Police step up breath tests as deaths rise

Dec 09, 2024Comments off

New figures out today show a slight increase in the number of roadside breath tests carried out by Police. In 2023 there were 276,914 tests in England and Wales – up 3% compared with the previous

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Three HGVs on a road, Boosting driver retention

Government plans to expand the MYVT Service

Dec 06, 2024Comments off

The UK Government’s Manage Your Vehicle Testing (MYVT) service, launched last year, is set to undergo significant enhancements aimed at improving efficiency and accessibility for operators in the haulage sector. Originally designed to streamline the scheduling

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New Nissan Vans

Van market posts second best-ever November

Dec 06, 2024Comments off

The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market recorded its fourth consecutive month of growth as registrations rose by 10.5% in November, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders