noreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:16:46 GMTBlogger http://www.blogger.com340125http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/en-usnonoreply@blogger.comhttp://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/10/two-female-truck-drivers-have-started.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Wed, 1 Oct 2014 04:48:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-6900043998677222838Two female truck drivers have started a new HGV training school (Horsepower) in an attempt to attract more women LGV & HGV drivers into what is known as a male-dominated sector.Stats show over 99% of HGV drivers are male and with a driver shortage already affecting the industry it is a great idea to promote and attempt to recruit more female drivers.Horsepower hopes to tempt women who may 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/m25-dartford-crossing-payment-changes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Thu, 25 Sep 2014 23:06:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-7798705766108752473Below are changes to how you pay to use the Dartford Crossing on the M25 which will take effect Wednesday 1st October 2014. You will no longer have to pay at the barriers, instead you’ll be able to pay in advance, or up to midnight the day after crossing. (The crossing will still be free between the hours of 10pm and 6am) the charges for not paying are: Non Payment £70 (Reduced if 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/get-your-road-safety-week-action-packs.htmlbrakeCharityroad safety weekUKnoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Thu, 18 Sep 2014 16:51:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-4898029933690872370 Brake's Road Safety Week action packs are being emailed out this week to thousands of employers, educators, local authorities and groups who have registered so far to take part in the Week, 17-23 November. You can register now to take part in the UK's flagship road safety event and receive your pack of ideas, guidance, posters and other resources promoting the 'look out for eachother'0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/ds-smiths-recycling-division-launches.htmldrivecamdriverdriver safetyhealth and safetylytxsafetyUKnoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Thu, 18 Sep 2014 16:33:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-5411084343712774046 Lytx, Inc, a global leader in delivering video-based driver safety and compliance solutions, today announced that DS Smith’s Recycling Division has launched the DriveCam powered by Lytx™ Programme fleet-wide following a successful trial period. The DriveCam® Programme combines sophisticated predictive analytics with a coaching programme to improve driver performance and prevent collisions 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/new-kent-lorry-park-location-chosen.htmlHaulageHGVhgv driverKentlorry parktruck stopUKUK Hauliernoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Thu, 18 Sep 2014 16:05:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-7399399509074099608 Kent County Council have opted to build a lorry park on land next to Stop24 Folkestone Services on the M20 to help with the current lack of parking and offer a suitable location to assist with Operation Stack.Yesterday at a environment and transport cabinet committee meeting, the council’s transport strategy delivery manager,  judged the site to be the top 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/new-volvo-fm-car-transporter-unveiled.htmlcar transporterUKUK HaulierVolvoVolvo trucksnoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Wed, 17 Sep 2014 20:54:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-6519483825231521883 Volvo has unveiled its new FM car transporter, configured as a low height, 6x2 rigid with a sleeper cab.Developed in partnership with trailer manufacturers Transporter Engineering and Belle Rolfo, the Euro-6 FM car transporter is available either with a D11K or a D13K engine with nominal power ratings ranging from 330hp to 500hp.Volvo has also improved chassis space packaging, increasing 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/midlands-haulier-joins-uk-pallets.htmlMidlandspalletsUKUK palletsnoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Wed, 17 Sep 2014 11:00:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-5187418231332250828 Midlands-based haulier Surfair Logistics has joined the UK Pallets network.Having worked with the network for 18 months, the company’s MD Paul Cannon said they were keen to “cement the relationship” with UK Pallets and make use of the extra client opportunities. Surfair will offer international next-day and economy delivery services and will cover the South Derbyshire and East Staffordshire 1http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/sdc-shortlisted-for-trailer-innovation.htmlawardHaulageSDC TrailersTrailersUKUK Hauliernoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:11:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-2588411037701233595 SDC Trailers have been shortlisted for the Trailer Innovation Award ‘Concept’ category. SDC submitted their pioneering Trombone trailer with on-board safety equipment for the prestigious award. The custom built Severfield Rowan Trombone trailer has been designed with advanced safety features for loading and securing various different materials such as tubing, decking and raw materials. An 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/haulage-companies-urged-to-routinely.htmlHGV DriversLabourMPSheffieldUKWestminsternoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:30:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-2346211455219964874 A Sheffield MP has called for haulage companies to routinely screen their HGV drivers to ensure they are not suffering from a health disorder that causes them to fall asleep at the wheel.Labour and Co-op MP Meg Munn said she had been alerted to the problem of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) after the nephew of one of her constituents was killed by a lorry which was being driven by someone 1http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/the-uk-haulier-fantasy-league-week-4.htmlfantasy leaguefootballHaulageHGVpremier leagueSigurdssonsoccersterlingTransportUKUK Hauliernoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Tue, 16 Sep 2014 23:14:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-3554116092008690693 Week 4 in the "The UK HAULIER Fantasy League" and although the mighty "UK Haulier Elite" had a positive week, with 14 points sitting on the bench, they remain at the bottom of the table! "Schindler's Assist" continues at the top with the biggest haul of points for the week thanks to the front line of Rooney and Diego Costa! Well done Daniel! JOIN IN NOW! 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/scottish-traffic-commissioner.htmldirectordisqualificationdooninenvironmental offensespollutionScotlandnoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Tue, 16 Sep 2014 19:57:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-7811281624021812727 Scottish traffic commissioner (TC) disqualifies for life the directors of a company that was fined £200,000 for environmental offences. Doonin Plant, which is based in Cambuslang and Glasgow, and their three directors Gary Doonin, Thomas Doonin and Robert Forrest have been disqualified from holding or obtaining an O-licence with immediate effect. They had been found guilty in 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/the-voice-of-logistics-industry-is.htmladvertisingfemaleFreightHaulageLogisticsmarketingUKvoicevoiceovernoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:10:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-3834322820671668219 The UK logistics industry breaks traditional gender stereotypes through its marketing and branding, new research has revealed.A study conducted by PH Media Group found the most popular voice used by logistics firms and couriers in their audio branding is female and aged between 35 and 45. It is also confident, fresh and trustworthy in tone, helping to reinforce a sense of specialist 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/import-ban-on-mangoes-from-india.htmlbaneconomyeuFreightimportindiaLogisticsmangoesUKnoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Tue, 16 Sep 2014 15:49:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-5296513518711546356 When the EU banned the import of mangoes from India this summer, the move was a serious annoyance for lovers of the exotic fruit. But it was a major financial blow to a large number of UK businesses, including importers and retailers.The ten-week mango season directly generates £10 million of economic activity in Britain, and the ban – intended to last until at least the end of 2015 – has 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/malcolm-group-order-more-50ft-container.html50ft trailerscontainer haulageFreightMalcolm groupMalcolm logisticsSDC TrailersUK Hauliernoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:32:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-5558364709511502684 Malcolm Group has significantly increased its order of 50ft skeletal trailers from SDC by an additional 80 units. Malcolm Group had placed an order for 40 units when they were unveiled earlier in the year. The extended container, which is easily swapable between the trailer and Malcolm’s rail services, can carry 15% more freight (equivalent to four pallet loads) than a standard sized 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/wincanton-secure-howdens-joinery.htmlavonmouthGlasgowHaulagehowdensLogisticsradlettUKUK Haulierwincantonnoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Mon, 15 Sep 2014 11:56:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-1235498259654787843 One of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of kitchen and joinery products, Howdens Joinery, has appointed Wincanton as its logistics partner following a strategic review of its supply chain. Wincanton secured the contract following a competitive tender and will operate and manage three of Howdens’ UK transport sites in Glasgow, Avonmouth and Radlett, as well as associated 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/rolls-royce-motor-cars-announces-new.htmlBognor RegisFreightLogisticsRolls-RoycetechnologyUKWest Sussexnoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Mon, 15 Sep 2014 11:45:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-7769597522904912802 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that a new Technology and Logistics Centre will be built at Bognor Regis, close to the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, West Sussex. The new 30,000m2 centre will consolidate a number of current logistics functions and allow for future expansion. The Technology and Logistics Centre will be located on the Oldlands Farm Business Park on the northern edge of 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/kent-haulage-firms-avoiding-calais-as.htmlBorder ControlCalaisDunkirkFTAKentUKnoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:48:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-1884599179371416500   Kent hauliers say the situation in Calais is worse than it has ever been and some firms are avoiding the French port altogether until the situation improves, routing freight through nearby Dunkirk. The problems are so bad now that the Freight Transport Association has warned drivers not to take rest breaks within 60 miles of Calais.   Bands of migrants are still congregating 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/dvsa-warn-drivers-about-driver.htmlDriver CPCdvsaHGVtrainingUK Hauliernoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:08:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-7626437108864863245   DVSA has reminded hauliers that with the passing of the Driver CPC deadline on Wednesday this week that all professionals must carry their Driver Qualification Card (DQC) with them or face a fine at the roadside. As a temporary pressure, DVSA is taking a “pragmatic” approach to DQCs, at least for the next few days, in recognition that drivers may have completed their Driver CPC 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/huddersfield-hosts-logistics-research.htmlAwardsCILTFreightHaulagehuddersfiledLogisticsTransportUK Haulierunicefnoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:23:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-6860750386427706233 Dozens of the world’s leading experts and researchers in the field of logistics came to the University of Huddersfield for a three-day conference that featured a packed programme of lectures and discussions on topics such as environmental sustainability, the reduction of food waste and the better distribution of vital medical supplies. The event was the Logistics Research Network Annual 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/hgv-driver-fights-8000-fine-after-16.htmlboulogneCalaischannel tunnelfranceHaulagehgv driverillegal immigrantslorryUKnoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Mon, 8 Sep 2014 09:27:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-4206708280102566769 A lorry driver is challenging an £8,000 fine given to him after 16 illegal immigrants climbed into the back of his HGV in a bid to get to Britain as he slept in a parking bay near Boulogne.   Ray Taylor has called on the help of MP Steve Barclay to help fight the fine given to him, plus a £9,000 fine given to the firm he works for, saying he is an innocent victim in what is 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/sdc-trailers-to-showcase-innovative.htmlEuropeHannoverIAA Commercial Vehicle ShowSDC Trailersnoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Thu, 4 Sep 2014 20:59:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-7403131687364252645   Trailer manufacturer, SDC Trailers have announced they will be present at the world’s leading transportation and logistics trade fair – the 65th IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover from 25th September to 2nd October 2014. Exhibiting in Hall FG - Stand M52, SDC will be showcasing a number of trailers from their comprehensive range for road haulage and transportation. The impressive1http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/fta-praises-change-to-road-haulage.htmlDriver CPCdvsaFTAHaulageHGVTachographTrabsportUKUK Hauliernoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Thu, 4 Sep 2014 12:49:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-398543827791508083   News that the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that with immediate effect a driver may use their Digital Tachograph Card or Driver Qualification Card as proof of their identification in classroom-based Driver CPC training. With Driver CPC deadline less than a week away, 10 September 2014, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has responded to the Driver 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/nottinghamshire-haulage-company.htmlanniversaryCharityhaulage companyHaulierhuthwaiteNottinghamshireUKUK Hauliernoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Thu, 4 Sep 2014 12:36:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-9220688064044152417 A family-run road haulage company based in Nottinghamshire which started with one man in a van is celebrating its 40th anniversary - after moving to a new HQ in Huthwaite and upgrading its fleet of 200 lorries. B Taylor & Sons Transport originally started in 1974 when founder Barry Taylor began by delivering bundles of the Nottingham Post to local newsagents in 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/the-uk-haulier-fantasy-league-week-3.htmlfantasy leaguefootballHaulageHGVpremier leagueSigurdssonsoccersterlingTransportUKUK Hauliernoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Tue, 2 Sep 2014 23:05:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-4857835400220210038 Week 3 in the "The UK HAULIER Fantasy League" and the mighty "UK Haulier Elite" have had another shocking week and remain at the foot of the table! "Schindler's Assist" continues to be in the clouds at the dizzy heights of top spot but with the top scorers this week scoring 65 points, "She Was Only XI" find themselves only 18 points behind 0http://blog.ukhaulier.co.uk/2014/09/save-date-for-fuel-oil-event-of-year.html2015FPSFPS EXPO 2015 HarrogateFuelLiquid FuelsOilUKnoreply@blogger.com (UK Haulier)Tue, 2 Sep 2014 16:25:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3371009784640695876.post-5320230062549148167 Organisers of FPS EXPO 2015, the biggest exhibition dedicated to the liquid fuels industry and its suppliers, FPS (Federation of Petroleum Suppliers) say the 2015 show is set to see many exciting new features to the two day exhibition which takes place in Harrogate on 22-23 April 2015. New for 2015 is a first night exhibitor and visitor networking drinks reception to take place as the 0