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MT ArticleLorry driver jailed for causing A14 death while playing phone game
A 55-year-old HGV driver has been jailed for 11 years after causing a fatal collision on the A14 while he was distracted playing a game on his mobile phone.
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MT ArticleIrish tour tests fully-loaded Kia PV5 in real-world conditions
A ‘Grand Tour’ from the north coast of Northern Ireland to the very south of Ireland and back again promises to put an electric Kia PV5 fitted with Modul-System racking through its paces and discover definitively what it really takes to run an e-van for work.
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MT ArticleLogistics offers wide range of careers for under 25s
Logistics has an opportunity to shape the debate on how to get the one million young people not currently in education, employment, or training (NEET) into work, according to the RHA.
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MT ArticleCertas and Esso launch dedicated lorry fuel card
Fuel distributor Certas Energy and Esso have launched an HGV card, giving access for hauliers to refuelling networks across the UK.
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MT ArticleGovernment offers £38m of funding to help fleet operators install depot chargers
The government has confirmed £38m in funding to help operators install charging infrastructure at depots for vans and trucks, with applications now open.
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MT ArticleHalf of transport managers identify multi-camera systems as most important tech for HGV driver safety
Ahead of Brake’s Road Safety Week (15-21 November), new research from transport technology specialist Microlise has revealed that half of UK transport and logistics managers consider multi-camera systems as the most important technology for keeping HGV drivers safe on the roads.
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MT ArticleCold Chain Federation achieves Awards Trust Mark accreditation across all three awards programmes
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has achieved independent Awards Trust Mark accreditation across all three of its cold chain industry awards programmes, the industry body has announced this week.
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MT ArticleA bumper RTX Scotland rolls into Glasgow’s SEC next week
Next week sees the return of RTX Scotland to Glasgow’s SEC on 18-19 November, bringing together the latest trucks, fleet technology and services for the Scottish road transport industry. Back for its second year following a successful debut in 2025, the free-to-attend event has rapidly expanded with a larger exhibition ...
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MT ArticleRaise your game for HGV drivers, RHA tells motorway services operators
HGV drivers remain the least satisfied users of motorway services, with concerns over parking, showers and facilities, according to a new survey, prompting the RHA to call for improvements.
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MT ArticleMore than 17,000 transport firms late filing accounts, figures reveal
More than 17,000 UK transport and storage companies have missed the deadline for filing their accounts at Companies House, making the sector the worst-performing industry for late submissions.
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MT Article82% of logistics businesses face power shortages threatening fleet electrification
A new report by the Grid Users Coalition reveals that 82.8% of logistics businesses do not have sufficient grid capacity to meet their future needs and that businesses are reporting a 300% - 400% rise in connection costs.
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MT ArticleInvest in workforce development to beat skills shortage, say logistics leaders
Industry leaders have highlighted the importance of creating stronger routes into logistics, developing leadership capability and increasing investment in workforce development if the sector is to meet future skills challenges.
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MT ArticleeVan registrations see ‘significant growth’
Battery electric van (BEV) uptake had its best ever October, up 58% to 3,369 registrations according to new figures.
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MT ArticleTruck drivers offered free health checks
A ‘driver MOT’, offering free physical and mental health checks, will be offered to HGV drivers as part of Road Safety Week.
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MT ArticleFree toolkit for firms exploring EV options
CV contract hire company Vertellus has made available a free electric transition toolkit for operators to help them assess where the vehicles could make commercial and operational sense.
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MT ArticleNew professional driver assessor apprenticeship launched by the National Logistics Academy
The National Logistics Academy, part of the Mantra Group, has launched the UK’s first Level 3 professional driver assessor apprenticeship — a 12-month programme developed with more than 10 major logistics operators to retain experienced HGV drivers, raise training standards and build sustainable career progression across the sector.
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MT ArticleDriver toolkit designed to help manage work-related risks
A free truck driver toolkit giving professional drivers and their employers advice on managing risk at work has been launched by Driving for Better Business (DfBB) and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM).
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MT ArticleeStar MD Steve Bridge announces departure following Daimler acquisition
MD Steve Bridge is to leave eStar Truck & Van at the end of December, just seven months after Daimler Truck UK acquired the Mercedes-Benz retailer as part of its expansion into the UK market.
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MT ArticleLogistics industry welcomes UK/EU deal to slash Brexit border restrictions
As reports emerge that the UK and EU have agreed a draft deal on removing post-Brexit checks from food and agriculture exports, both Logistics UK and the RHA welcomed the move but said it needs to go further.
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MT ArticleGovernment's electric van targets must match operational reality, says Logistics UK
As the government prepares its response to the ZEV Mandate Review consultation, Logistics UK is urging ministers to create an operational environment that will make electrification commercially viable and achievable for the logistics sector.