Talent in Logistics Conference to address skills shortage
An open forum for managers and learning and development (L&D) professionals in the transport, warehousing and logistics sector will take place at the Talent in Logistics Conference 2017 in Telford […]
Polluting diesel fridges could face clampdown
A Budget call by the chancellor Philip Hammond for evidence on the impact of the use of duty-rebated (‘red’) diesel in urban areas, and its fiscal and environmental impacts, has […]
Industry braced as May triggers Brexit countdown
The prime minister Theresa May has officially begun the two-year countdown to the UK’s exit from the European Union, amidst calls from road transport trade associations to protect its interests […]
Talent in Logistics Awards deadline extended
The entry deadline for this year’s Talent in Logistics Awards has been extended to Friday 28 April, event organisers have announced, due to overwhelming interest and requests from 3PLs, transport […]
Industry gears up for 2017 CV Show
This year’s Commercial Vehicle Show is shortly upon us, with more than 450 exhibitors signed up to showcase their wares at the NEC Birmingham on 25-27 April. The size of […]
RHA ‘horrified’ by London truck ban ‘fiasco’
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has claimed that the latest proposal from Transport for London on its Direct Vision Standard – which will issue vehicles with a star rating based […]
UK roads ‘not up to’ platooning
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has claimed that the British road network is not suitable for ‘platooning’ – lines of trucks following in close proximity with the speed and steering […]
Operators prepare for truck insurance hike
With motor insurance premiums generally already at a peak, thanks to an increase in premium tax in last year’s Autumn Statement, rising vehicle repair costs and continuing bogus ‘whiplash’ claims, […]
New traffic commissioners appointed
Two new traffic commissioners have been appointed by the transport secretary Chris Grayling. Tim Blackmore, OBE will be traffic commissioner for the North East – replacing Kevin Rooney, who took over […]