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Month: February 2021

EV Chargepoints Cash Boost

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February 25, 2021 Transport News

DEPARTMENT for Transport (DfT) has announced a £50 million boost for electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints for those in leasehold and rented accommodation, as well as the expansion of the Workplace Charging Scheme. Denise Beedell, Logistics […]

British Gas Goes Electric

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February 23, 2021 Transport News

BRITISH Gas has ordered 2,000 new all-electric Vivaro-e vans from Vauxhall and has introduced plans to never purchase another combustion engine vehicle! As part of its commitment to become a net zero organisation, Centrica, owner […]

Covid Hits 2020 Registrations

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February 19, 2021 Transport News

NEW heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations dropped by 32.2% in 2020, according to figures by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The decline, which led to the weakest demand since 2010, is attributed […]

Panther Two-Man Delivery Success

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February 17, 2021 Transport News

HIRECO won a recent Panther Logistics contract for 44 brand new SDC curtainsider trailers. A pioneer in next day premium two-man delivery, Panther covers the UK via a network of nine regional hubs. Guy Burgess, […]

HMRC advice on new tax rules for self-employed drivers

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February 16, 2021 Transport News

Advice aimed at helping operators stay on the right side of new tax laws has been published by HMRC today (15 February), writes Carol Millett. The briefing document sets out how it will monitor organisations […]

DfT Green Light Dick Denby Eco-Link trial

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February 15, 2021 Transport News

The Department for Transport (DfT) is planning a major trial of around 3,000 25m artics on Britain’s roads this year, writes Carol Millett. Denby Transport has been given permission by the DfT to use its […]

Scania (GB) boss Martin Hay to retire

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February 12, 2021 Transport News

Martin Hay, the managing director of Scania (Great Britain), is to retire. He has been with Scania for more than 30 years, working in the dealer network, at importer level and at Scania’s headquarters operation […]

Transport Secretary: ‘smart’ motorways not going anywhere

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February 12, 2021 Transport News

The transport secretary said it was ‘entirely wrong’ that smart motorways were introduced without the right technology to make them safe but he has ruled out scrapping them, reports Chris Tindall. Grant Shapps said reversing […]

MAN launches flagship TGX Lion S

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February 12, 2021 Transport News

MAN has celebrated the first anniversary of the launch of its latest generation TGX with a new range-topping version, the Lion S. Blending a sleek exterior with an exclusive interior design is kicked-off by external […]

Hauliers use TIR to sidestep Brexit red tape

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February 12, 2021 Transport News

It’s ‘back to the future’ for international hauliers needing smooth transport across borders after Brexit, with the International Road Transport Union (IRU) claiming firms are returning to the TIR system, writes Chris Tindall. The IRU […]

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