Haulage News & Transport News

Ministers have agreed to increase the funding limit for Large Goods Vehicles apprenticeships to £7,000 from 1 July.
 

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LDC-backed Mandata, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading transport management software providers, has today strengthened its service offering by adding Stirling Solutions to its group.
Newcastle-headquartered Mandata (Management and Data Services) Ltd and Stirling Solutions Ltd will together form the newly created Mandata Group, serving 2000 customers through its 120-strong employees.
 

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In June of this year, Mandata Group acquired Returnloads.net the UK’s leading freight exchange provider helping manufacturers, shippers, and distributors find new transport suppliers, as well as enabling transport operators to expand their networks and find new work.
 

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The HSE is working with businesses to ensure that companies within the logistics sector are adhering to COVID safe guidelines.
 

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UK Haulage groups have criticized the government for failing to produce a clear and concise ‘handbook’ to help HGV operators prepare for Brexit.

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Yesterday, the UK Government announced a consultation on the use of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) on UK roads after a near 8 year long trial.
 

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There are now approximately only 10 weeks until the UK will leave the EU behind with no further ties as the transition period comes to an end and the Government has acknowledged that “time is running out for businesses to prepare” As an answer to this, the RHA has created the ‘RHA Customs Brokerage Service’ to assist with cross-EU border processes.

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The Treasury and Cabinet Office Minister Lord Agnew has recently stated that operators “Must engage in a more energetic way” to be ready for the end of the Brexit transitional period on 31 December.

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An announcement from London City Hall late last month confirmed that the enforcement of the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and the increase restrictions and tightening of the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) will continue as planned on 1 March 2021 irregardless of the economical impact COVID-19 has caused.

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A leaked letter to the logistics sector shows the government's usage of the ‘Carwyn James’ approach to business, says BIFA.

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A haulage industry leader has warned that there is a huge chance of chaos in the Essex and Kent area when the brexit transition period ends.

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The Department for Transport has proposed three new changes to the Highway Code that would fundamentally pass the liability onto HGV drivers in the event of a collision with cyclists/motorcyclists regardless of who is at fault in certain situations and could make pedestrians the top of the food chain in terms of giving way..

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“Getting ready for changes: Communication on the readiness at the end of the transition between the European Union and United Kingdom” was the titled document published by the European Commission later last week – which will explain how operating between the UK and Europe will work once the Brexit process is fulfilled and the UK has left the single market.

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A survey was taken by fleet vehicle safety specialists CameraMatics – the survey was researching into how consistently they carry out checks on vehicles. Walkaround checks are commonly part of the everyday routine for fleet operators and HGV drivers alike – ensuring their own safety and that of others while out on the road.

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The FTA recently published an update describing various changes that are set to be made to their daily business – one of which involves significant changes: this includes changing their name to Logistics UK. Which will go into effect from the 27^th of July 2020.

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Many members of the public have voiced their concerns about the recent plans to develop a post-Brexit lorry park which will stretch over 27-acres and act as a pit-stop between Brexit customs clearance as well as other facilities nearby in Dover. Site developers hope it will reduce the rate of traffic on the nearby M20 and mean that the delays lorry drivers will face won't have implications for other vehicles.

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During the course of the pandemic drivers played a role as essential workers, being sure goods kept moving across the country at a rate that met public demand on a regular basis. For their devotion, various shops and food chains offered truck drivers supplies and food while they were out on the road - some of whom were out consistently during the lockdown. Some choosing not to return home for weeks on end.

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Mandata has announced that Return Loads, the online freight exchange has joined the Mandata Group with effect from June 19^th, 2020.

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Despite the talks for Brexit still taking place and both parties hoping to make the best out of the circumstanced for both the UK and Europe, the European Union has stated that there will be regulatory checks for Britain - which will alter the course from that of the "freedom-of-movement" across Europe the UK has experienced the last few decades and was hoping to maintain whatever the outcome of Brexit talks may have been.

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According to the FTA, in order to give businesses more security throughout 2020, additional time and resources must be put into ensuring that a deal can be reached between the UK and EU - whether this includes an extension on the transition period or not, for the sake of owner drivers and HGV firms.

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Lorry drivers at the moment could really use a break! Thanks to Volvo Trucks and their financial services, they have one! Due to the increased demand for support during the COVID-19 pandemic, Volvo has launched a financial program to secure purchases of their vehicles for businesses.

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The Freight Transport Association has entered a request for Government officials to introduce an implementation period once a Brexit agreement has been reached. This would be an extension on the 1 year deadline, meaing those who casted their vote to leave the European Union could have to wait a while longer until the UK is in a reasonable state to do so. Even more so in light of the pandemic faced through 2020 and the long-term implications it will have for the UK's economy.

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Often throughout the COVID-19 outbreak it has been the case that many healthcare workers and other essentials have their moment in the spotlight, whether this is through applause, articles or viral videos of their hard work and dedication. Naturally, due to the amount of workers currently deemed as essential - not everyone would get their moment of acknowledgement to the public, although their sacrifice remains equally significant.

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The shift, caused thanks to the pandemic, in the economy has impacted many industrial sectors on a global scale, while every industry has been affected - haulage is one case that has remained in-place with deliveries and movement of goods still shipping all over the world.

 

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While COVID-19 has disturbed progress in many fronts, for many industries. One thing we still face uncertainty on overall, is the implications that Coronavirus could have on our expected departure period for Brexit. It is likely there will be consequences for some businesses even more so in light of Brexit and the COVID outbreak. However, speaking on the matter directly, Forth Ports (who manage the Port of TIlbury as well as many others across the UK) say they are ready for Brexit.

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