Automated ‘road trains’ of self-driving lorries could be tested on UK roads as early as next year, following a recent proposal. The convoy of lorries would be controlled by a driver in the front vehicle and monitored by laser sensors and infra-red cameras. The lorries behind would still have their… Read more »
Distracted Driving Near-Collisions Double on Sunny Days
New data shows the chances of having a near-collision while driving nearly doubles in good weather conditions. Lytx, Inc., a global leader in delivering driver safety and compliance solutions, determined from analysis of its data that drivers are more likely to engage in distracted driving when weather conditions are clear… Read more »
DVSA to Crackdown on Defective Fuel Systems
From 1 September, the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will be taking a more robust approach to vehicles with defective fuel systems. It’s not acceptable to contaminate the road surface or to drive a vehicle in such poor condition that a fuel spill is likely therefore following on… Read more »
Agility Signs Deal with Shanghai International Port Group Logistics
Agility has strengthened its East China ocean freight service capabilities with a strategic partnership agreement with Shanghai International Port Group Logistics (SIPGL). The agreement covers all ocean freight activities and LCL/FCL and break bulk cargo, giving Agility unprecedented access to the complete infrastructure of SIPGL, including depot management, vessel planning… Read more »
Felixstowe Police Issue Warning to Motorists Using Dock Spur Roundabout
Police officers from Suffolk Constabulary are issuing a warning to motorists to take extra care at a pedestrian crossing on the A14 in Felixstowe. The warning comes after police have received reports that vehicles including lorries coming from the Port of Felixstowe are failing to stop and going through red… Read more »
Haulage Owner's Suicide Blamed on Ferry Crackdown
A haulage company owner has taken his own life amid concerns of safety crackdowns on illegal overloading which has said to have threatened his livelihood. Friends say Raymond Tibbs, 52, from Islay, died shortly after ferry operators stopped turning a blind eye to the overloading of freight vans serving… Read more »
More Vehicles using M6 Toll Road due to Roadworks
An increase of more trucks, cars and commercial vehicles using the M6 toll road motorway has been reported to be in excess of 1.6 million. The increase is boosting revenues as drivers seek an alternative to major roadworks and long delays on the M6 but Midland Expressway, which runs the 27-mile long… Read more »
HGV Levy has Raised Millions
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that the HGV road user levy has raised more than £17 million since its introduction in April. According to the DfT, that’s enough to fund 3,400 extra electric car grants or maintain and power 170,000 street lights for a whole year. Hauliers driving… Read more »
Felixstowe Based Haulier Acquires Roadways Container Logistics
Container haulier Maritime Transport has acquired Roadways Container Logistics for an undisclosed fee. The deal, which was completed last week, sees Felixstowe-based Maritime take on the entire RCL business who employs almost 400 staff, runs a fleet in excess of 240+ vehicles, and has sites in various UK locations including Felixstowe, Leeds, Manchester, and… Read more »
Lamberts domestic removals firm takes Euro-6 10-tonner with ‘top pod’
Domestic removals specialist, George Lambert & Son in Fernhurst, West Sussex, has taken delivery of a TGL 10.220 4×2 rigid with a 42 cubic metre body complete with a two-bunk ‘top-pod’ designed, manufactured and fitted by Unique Van Bodies of Warrington. The new truck joins two existing MANs – a… Read more »
