Logistics UK
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Truck News 29 Nov 2021Lack of lorry parking facilities key to HGV driver shortage, MPs told
A lack of lorry parking facilities nationwide is a key contributor to the HGV driver shortage, Logistics UK told MPs on the transport committee.
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Truck News 9 Nov 2021Driver shortage: Major review into HGV driver training announced
The Government review will look at ways to reduce the burden and cost of the Driver CPC for existing and returning HGV drivers.
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Latest News 21 Oct 2021
Logistics UK partnership to improve access to driver medicals
Logistics UK is working with D4Drivers to offer easier access to driver medicals and improve overall health and wellbeing across the logistics industry.
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Truck News 4 Oct 2021Improve driver facilities to attract HGV drivers, says Logistics UK
The Government needs to invest in driver facilities if the commercial fleet industry is to attract new HGV drivers, says Logistics UK.
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Truck News 27 Sep 2021
Driver shortage: Temporary visas among new Government measures announced
The DfT says 5,000 HGV drivers will be able to come to the UK for three months in the run-up to Christmas.
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Latest News 1 Sep 2021Calls for Government to include leasing and hire in super-deduction allowance
Seven leading trade organisations are calling on the Chancellor to extend eligibility of the super-deduction allowance to include leasing and short-term hire.
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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 2021
Logistics 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 2021
Logistics 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 2021
London 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 2020
Coronavirus: 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 2020
Brexit 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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