Logistics UK
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Truck News 20 Jul 2021Government announces truck test overhaul to tackle driver shortage
Ministers have unveiled a package of measures to tackle the HGV driver shortage and ease pressure on the sector.
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Latest News 16 Jul 2021Logistics UK launches ‘Route to Zero’ campaign
The moves comes in the wake of Government plans to end the sale of new diesel HGVs by 2040.
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People News 13 Jul 2021Logistics UK reveals van driver of the year 2021 winner
Sam Burton of Wayfair has been named Logistics UK’s Van Driver of the Year 2021.
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Truck News 8 Jul 2021Shortage of HGV drivers exacerbated as UK economy bounces back
Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of drivers’ hours rules in England, Scotland and Wales to alleviate “acute supply chain pressures”, says DfT.
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Van News 5 Jul 2021Shortlist announced for Logistics UK’s Van Driver of the Year 2021
Logistics UK has announced the shortlist for its Van Driver of the Year Award 2021.
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Van News 2 Jul 2021Logistics UK launches online van driver safety course
A new online course, Van Driver Safety Training, has been launched by Logistics UK to help ensure vans are being driven safely and efficiently.
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People News 24 May 2021Logistics UK starts search for the ‘UK’s best van drivers’
Logistics UK has said the ‘search for the country’s best van driver is on’ with the launch of its Van Driver of the Year competition for 2021.
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Van News 15 Apr 2021Logistics UK celebrates 11 years of Van Excellence
Logistics UK is celebrating the 11-year anniversary of Van Excellence - a scheme that promotes the safe and efficient operation of vans.
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Latest News 4 Mar 2021Budget 2021: VED and fuel duty freeze welcomed
There was good news for commercial fleet operators in the Budget, with a freeze in fuel duty, an extension to the furlough scheme and a freeze in VED for HGVs.
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Latest News 22 Feb 2021EU law requiring insurance for vehicles on private land scrapped
The UK Government will scrap a new EU law requiring vehicles such as fork-lifts, golf buggies and quad bikes to be insured like a car or van.
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New Contracts 8 Feb 2021Logistics UK announces partnership with Avail
Logistics UK has announced a partnership with Avail - a driver hire technology platform - to offer its members an alternative to traditional agencies.
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Truck News 21 Jan 2021London freight operators urged to apply for Direct Vision Standard permit
Transport for London is urging freight operators to apply for a free Direct Vision Standard permit as soon as possible.
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Latest News 24 Dec 2020Coronavirus: Logistics UK report shows fleet compliance
Safety has been at the forefront of commercial fleet operations throughout the Covid-19 crisis, according to a new report from Logistics UK.
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Latest News 17 Dec 2020Brexit to put pressure on logistics skills gap
An underlying skills shortage is going to be severely impacted by Brexit, according to a new research from Logistics UK.
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Truck News 26 Nov 2020DVSA chief labels traffic commissioners “anachronistic”
The outgoing head of the DVSA, Gareth Llewellyn, has called for traffic commissioners to be scrapped and HGV inspections to be overhauled.
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Van News 19 Nov 2020More than a third of businesses hit by van theft, Logistics UK finds
More than one third of businesses have had a van stolen within the last 12 months, a study by Logistics UK has revealed.
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Latest News 8 Oct 2020Birmingham joins Bath by announcing clean air zone start date
Birmingham has joined Bath in announcing a start date for its charging clean air zone (CAZ) after the schemes were approved by Government.
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Latest News 29 Sep 2020New commercial vehicle scrappage scheme launched
The new scrappage scheme has been launched ahead of the introduction of tighter emissions standards for London's Low Emission Zone (LEZ).
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