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This is such a phenomenal effort - many many thanks to the
#Kent
Sikh community and
@Khalsa_Aid
We are distributing L1500 hot meals to the truck drivers on
#M20
with very generous support from the Kent Sikh community ! Especially Gurdwara Nanak Darbar
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We are dismayed at today’s (7 July 2021) announcement of the continued relaxation of drivers’ hours legislation until 8 August 2021, which governs the length of time which
#HGV
drivers are legally expected to work.
Full statement:
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@mrjamesob
- Logistics UK reaction to government decision to reject our call for temporary visas for EU HGV drivers.
Alex Veitch, General Manager of Public Policy at Logistics UK, comments:
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We have written to Michael Gove, urging him to come clean over the detail contained within the
#operationyellowhammer
report so that logistics businesses can complete preparations to protect the UK’s supply chain in the event of a
#NoDeal
#Brexit
.
More:
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*UPDATE*
Logistics UK is aware of news that accompanied freight to France is being not allowed for 48 hours; we are concerned about the welfare of drivers and we are urgently seeking more information for our members.
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Business needs action not task forces.
With only 34 working days remaining until the end of the
#Brexit
transition period, we have reacted with incredulity at today’s announcement by the government of a Business Task Force at this late stage.
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More targeted government investment – combined with action to improve the flow of goods across borders and a commitment to work in closer partnership with the logistics sector – could boost GDP by £3.9 billion per annum by 2030, and generate enough revenue to finance the salaries…
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Huge thanks to the Kent Sikh community for producing and delivering hot food to the drivers stuck in the queues in Kent - it is much appreciated.
800 Hot meals ready for the truckers stranded in
#Kent
due to
#OperationStack
!
Our thx to the
#Kent
Sikh community especially Guru Nanak Gurdwara Gravesend. for preparing meals on short notice
#BordersClosed
@Port_of_Dover
1K
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100
*Free*
#Brexit
Preparation Workshops for Haulage Companies, developed in partnership with
@transportgovuk
.
Click: to sign up for an event near you!
We are facilitating over 100 sessions in the lead up to the 31st of October.
#LeadingForLogistics
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*Recognise a
#SupplyChainStar
today*
In these uncertain times we'd like to recognise the amazing work that our Supply Chain Stars are doing to ensure our shelves are stocked, medical supplies are where they need to be and a whole lot more.
Post your stories below.
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Speaking in response to Boris Johnson’s comments this morning (5 October 2021), that the supply chain issues currently being experienced in the UK are the fault of the haulage and logistics industry, David Wells, CEO of business group Logistics UK said:
Thread:
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.
@transportgovuk
has issued a letter outlining that all logistics workers should be classed as essential workers during the period on restrictions of movements.
Members are invited to print it out and keep it in cabs to demonstrate government's position.
#LeadingForLogistics
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This highlights the importance of making sure a load is properly secured.
The tank weighs 430 tonnes!
Video from Convoi Exceptionnel France on Facebook.
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Can lorries become more
#fuel
efficient with these 'wings'?
#Aerodynamics
#Logistics
#Trucking
Video credit: Cheddar
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#NI
- construction of border control posts readiness
Construction will take 6 months and hasn't started yet, it is an important area we're working on.
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Many many thanks to
@Khalsa_Aid
for your invaluable support for drivers caught in delays at the border - it's very much appreciated.
It was great to work with the men & women from
@kent_police
,
@HMCoastguard
and the
@HighwaysEngland
to assist the truck drivers who are caught up in
#OperationStack
! What an amazing bunch of people carrying out fantastic work under difficult circumstances!
#BordersClosed
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Business group Logistics UK is warning of the potential economic impact which a No Deal Brexit could have on the fortunes of UK PLC. In a letter to the Sunday Times published today (25 October 2020), David Wells, the organisation’s CEO highlights that a No Deal exit
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Logistics UK has announced that
@stjohnambulance
, the national health and first aid charity with around 580 vehicles in its fleet, has been awarded Van Excellence certification.
Read more:
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We agree
@stellacreasy
. Thank you for highlighting the concerns of Logistics UK and our sector.
Our member businesses still don't have the detail and guidance they need to plan and prepare for the new arrangements. There is a high risk of delays, traffic congestion, higher…
🚨This IS mad.
The government post Brexit border plans are due to come into force in less than 12 days and they still can’t say how much businesses will have to pay to import.
Get ready for a summer of eating turnip and empty supermarket shelves if this goes ahead. 🚨
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In response to the announcement made today by
@TfL
that the operating hours of the London Congestion Charge will increase significantly from 22 June 2020 and logistics businesses will face a significant hike in the charge.
@newsfromfta
comments:
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Something heartwarming to start off your week.
"Waving to daddy, our hero... He may not be NHS but we don't see him 5 days a week whilst helps keep the country going."
#keyworker
#ourhero
From Becky Jayne Crooke on Tik Tok ()
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Very well deserved recognition
@Khalsa_Aid
!
British government Ministry of Transport thanks Khalsa Aid for our assistance during the
#operationstack
when we coordinated hot meals for the 1000s of stranded truckers on
#M20
motorway. We are blessed with wonderful volunteers and community
@AlokSharma_RDG
@RishiSunak
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It would take 146,897 44-ton trucks to deliver enough beer for each Olympic spectator to have one pint!
#Rio2016
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We'd like to take this opportunity to thank
@KeltruckLtd
for their support today as our Welsh Lunch Sponsors.
Great to have you on board and hope you enjoy your day.
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To all logistics professionals across the UK, thank you for all your incredible work this year keeping the country supplied through really challenging times, it is so appreciated.
Wishing you all a very happy and healthy new year.
#LeadingForLogistics
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The decision to cut fuel duty in today’s Spring Statement will help logistics businesses to afford to keep supplying the nation with the goods it needs in the face of increasing fuel prices and other inflationary pressures, as Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy comments:
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Truck drivers need better facilities, not bigger fines:
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Spotted on the M20, our
#ThursdayThought
courtesy of
@castledenetpt
...
#RoadTransport
#Logistics
#Haulage
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We are also delighted to be joined by
@RenaultTrucksUK
's Electric Truck here at
#TM21
!
What a machine.
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Businesses must stick to hygiene laws to keep
#logistics
safe.
A joint statement from
@newsfromfta
,
@RHANews
and
@unitetheunion
.
#LeadingForLogistics
#LogisticsHelpsLogistics
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Huge congratulations to the finalists in the category of 'Road Freight Operator of the Year' at FTA's
#LogisticsAwards19
!
This category is kindly sponsored by
@Port_of_Dover
.
Secure your seat at the
#logistics
event of the year:
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Seamus Leheny (
@Freight_NI
), Policy Manager for Northern Ireland spoke to
@BBCNews
today about goods checks between Northern Ireland and
#GB
after
#Brexit
.
Tune into the six and ten o’clock news to see the interview as part of
@faisalislam
’s report.
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*SOUND ON*
At FTA we'd like to help link up drivers who have capacity with businesses who need their services on a temporary basis, and so today we're starting our
#LogisticsHelpsLogistics
campaign.
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Supplied by the French customs authority.
A helpful leaflet detailing which documents should be scanned to enter France and which ones should not.
This should help avoid common errors with entry of goods to France.
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When driving in the wet, lower your speed and leave at least twice the distance between other vehicles as you would in dry conditions
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Truck drivers need better facilities, not bigger fines:
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Urgent Appeal for Ukraine
Logistics UK is working with
@CBItweets
to provide much needed aid to the humanitarian crisis in Eastern Europe and needs your help! 1/3
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Any
#hauliers
currently stuck at
#Manston
#operationStack
please send us photos of the conditions you're experiencing. We need evidence to present to government to ensure things improve for drivers. Thank you. press.office
@logistics
.org.uk
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@KDonohoe
@AshleyBlakeUK
@RachWilliamson0
Hi Ashley! We are working with
@CBItweets
to coordinate volunteers and offers of help. Please email supplyukraine
@logistics
.org.uk and we can help. Thank you so much!
Thank you
@KDonohoe
for the tag!
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.
@RailVaramis
– the UK’s first high-speed rail logistics company providing fast, zero-emission end-to-end logistics services – hosted an event at Birmingham International Station last week to show invited guests how it is delivering a new, fully electric rail service between…
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Our Head of Skills Policy
@sallygilson
was in the House of Commons today to give evidence on the Apprenticeship Levy and its impact on the logistics sector
@CommonsEd
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Shout out to
@sewateruk
for delivering supplies of water to drivers stuck in
#Kent
congestion; thank you very much.
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FTA National Policy Manager Chris Yarsley on BBC Breakfast this morning explaining challenges faced by logistics teams in extreme weather.
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We have signed an open letter to Transport Secretary
@grantshapps
, urging the Government to begin an immediate programme of rail electrification in order to meet Net Zero legal commitments.
Report:
#RailDecarb21
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@ABreakingWorld
@CBItweets
Hi Kinga - please email supplyukraine
@logistics
.org.uk and we'll try to assist you!
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Sally Gilson's at Think Logistics today for Steering Group meeting at the excellent Eddie Stobart Training Centre
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The UK government is setting up the UK-Ukraine transport partnership to help with Ukrainian reconstruction of road, rail, airport and port infrastructure.
Private organisations and companies can register their interest in providing their specialist skills, knowledge and... 1/2
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*Update*
Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of both EU Driver’s Hours rules and NI Domestic Hours – all sectors, carriage of goods by road.
Midnight Sunday until 22nd April.
Huge thanks to
@deptinfra
team who’ve engaged with us since early this morning.
@Freight_NI
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FTA calls for action after chainsaw threat to trucker in Calais - more protection is needed
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Ever wonder how a
#ship
is launched?
Anyone else nervous watching all of these or is it just us?
Video Credit : In The Know
#Shipping
#Logistics
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FTA’s Policy Manager for Northern Ireland, Seamus Leheny (
@Freight_NI
) giving evidence to the House of Commons Exiting the European Union Committee (
@CommonsEUexit
) today on the progress of the UK’s negotiations on EU withdrawal.
#Brexit
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We've turned our LinkedIn page into the
#FTABrexitHub
()
The hub will provide exclusive content for our LinkedIn followers, alerts from the world of Brexit and commentary from our industry-leading policy team on what it all means for
#logistics
.
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This will make the household shopping basket much more expensive, particularly in the early part of 2021 when we rely on imports for much of our fresh food.
“The actual cost of moving goods will also increase,” he continues, “if new vehicles, parts and tyres are
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Saturday night permit winners and losers show
#NoDeal
is no option for
#logistics
.
Click:
#ECMT
#Brexit
#LeadingForLogistics
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Government’s first response to the deepening driver shortage crisis is to get existing hard-working HGV drivers to work more. We need measures to unblock the bottleneck in testing new drivers and support new entrants with the (1/2)
We’re aware of a shortage of HGV drivers, so I'm announcing a temp extension of drivers' hours rules from Mon 12 July, giving flexibility to drivers & operators to make slightly longer journeys. We've ramped up the number of driving tests available & will consider other measures.
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We are calling for government to review its decision not to grant temporary work visas to
#EU
#HGV
drivers, in the wake of mounting pressure on the UK’s supply chain caused by a lack of available delivery personnel.
Full comment:
#LeadingForLogistics
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Amazing support for
#hauliers
stranded in Kent from this great charity - many many thanks
@Khalsa_Aid
This is how we spent our Christmas Eve until midnight !
We reached out to the truckers drivers with food on the
#M20
!
#OperationStack
#HAPPYCHRISTMAS
#MerryXmas
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Great to be visiting
@owensgroupuk
's new Cardiff Bay depot with Ian Jarman Logistics UK's Welsh Council Chair, and James Davies Chief Executive of Industry Wales.
#LeadingForLogistics
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A little smile to end the day.
Enjoy!
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FTA's James Hookham talks to
@BBCBreakfast
tomorrow about skills shortage & lack of women in the logistics industry
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Road freight operators looking to decarbonise the heavier end of their fleet now have another option open to them – the first hydrogen fuel cell-supported HGV to be manufactured, designed and produced in the UK.
Find out all details:
@TevvaTrucks
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As the popularity of cycling soars, your drivers will have noticed a lot more bicycles on the road. To help prevent collisions with vulnerable road users, we have joined forces with
@sustrans
to create Safe Urban Driving for HGV drivers:
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from the EU could have a significant effect on the price of all imported goods and could drive inflation up as a result.
“Everyday household items we import will become more expensive under World Trade Organisation tariffs,” writes Mr Wells, “some by 30% or more.
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FTA member
@McLarenF1
sign a four year deal with
@VolvoTrucksUK
to provide essential transport solutions & logistics
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Honoured to have been shortlisted as Trade Association of the year
@TAForum
awards - for our work
#leadingforlogistics
. Congratulations to
@AwardingBodies
& all the other winners.
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FTA’s James Hookham addressing the House of Lords EU Internal Market Sub-Committee (
@LordsEUCom
) on the difficulties and challenges for road haulage preparing for
#Brexit
.
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This attached letter has been provided to FTA for onward distribution to drivers, and to distribution centres by Public Health England.
There is no public health reason to deny access to toilet facilities to freight drivers.
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Huge congratulations to all those who have worked round the clock @
#ManstonAirport
and thanks in particular to the Army for supplying Christmas meals to the stranded lorry drivers; it really is hugely appreciated.
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From then to now... We bid a fond farewell to Chris Welsh MBE who is leaving the FTA today after 36 years of service.
Thank you for all you have done for us. Enjoy your next chapter!
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also subject to tariffs. This is more than ‘turbulence’, as suggested by Mr Gove last week, and logistics businesses, operating on 2% margins, cannot afford to take on these costs.”
Another concern for logistics operators will be
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Pleased to see that
@George_Osborne
has recognised the
#drivercrisis
by investigating funding support for hgv driver training
#Budget2015
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Big congratulations to
@AntonovCompany
who are the sole members of the 'Air Freight Operator of the Year' Category at this year's
@newsfromFTA
Logistics Awards!
Click:
#FTAawards18
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Logistics UK reaction to government decision to reject our call for temporary visas for EU HGV drivers.
Alex Veitch, General Manager of Public Policy at Logistics UK, comments:
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Retail movement system - friction free movement of goods for retail distribution centres, destined for NI retail centres.
There are things that can be put in place for NI but not agreed yet.
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Ben Garratt, Deputy Director - Public Affairs took part in a fascinating visit to the
@SiemensMobility
eHighway near Hamburg, a partnership trialling an electric solution for HGVs with
@justingmoss
@ScaniaGroup
@VDIVDE_IT
logistics operator Bode & the German government, also with…
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@mrjamesob
@mrjamesob
thank you for the retweet and if there's anything else we can do to assist you looking into the issue further down the line please do feel free to get in touch.
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obtaining access to the EU market if the talks remain unresolved, as without a deal, UK logistics operators will also be restricted by the number of lorry access permits available to enter the EU.
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Deputy CEO of FTA, James Hookham's response to the announcement of a
#NoConfidenceVote
in Prime Minister
#TheresaMay
.
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Just two days to go until the
#FutureLogistics18
Conference & Expo at
@WECevents
!
Massive thank you to our sponsors
@TransportGroup
,
@Tevva_EV
&
@Bott_Ltd
and supporters
@multimodal
&
@ciltuk
.
Click:
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#BrexitConf19
, Economics Editor for the BBC
@faisalislam
talks to our Policy Manager for Northern Ireland,
@Freight_NI
about... You guessed it,
#Brexit
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Many thanks to
@POFerriesFR8
for announcing they will be running tomorrow to help clear the backlog of vehicles from Dover. Your support really means a lot to the drivers trying to get home.
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A ‘managed no deal’ is not an acceptable
#Brexit
deal.
Full statement from
@newsfromfta
Deputy Chief Executive, James Hookham - .
#StandingUpForLogistics
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Yesterday's
#budget2020
announcement on
#fuelduty
freeze is another win for the hard work of the
@fairfueluk
team, which
@newsfromfta
is proud to be part of.
#leadingforlogistics
Thanks to the following brilliants for securing a 10th consecutive freeze in
#fuelduty
@halfon4harlowMP
54
@Conservatives
MPs
@QuentinWillson
@HowardCCox
@DMcWilliams_UK
of
@Cebr_uk
1.7m supporters
134k petitioners
25k
@hmtreasury
emailers
@RHANews
@newsfromfta
@ExpressGilo
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We are looking forward to welcoming FTA members to our
#freight
councils in
#TunbridgeWells
,
#Durham
and
#London
next week.
Want to join us and your industry peers to help shape
#logistics
?
Click: for more information and to book your place.
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We are delighted to share that our Discover Logistics Careers event has received the support of
@grantshapps
and
@transportgovuk
!
Are you looking to join the sector? Find an event near YOU: 1/2
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FTA &
@FairFuelUK
pressing Govt to cut fuel duty ahead of tomorrow's Budget - public agrees 75% tax is too high
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More than 1,400 HGV drivers will be forced to spend the night sleeping in their cabs tonight, due to a chronic lack of safe and secure parking spaces for their vehicles.
Read more in
@UKHaulier
-
#LeadingForLogistics
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We are relieved to hear the UK/France border will soon be open.Testing procedures need to be stood up fast to ensure drivers can be processed & get home for Christmas safely. Backlog will take time to clear so hauliers should wait for further news before travelling to
#Kent
.
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The winner of the Most Innovative Product of the Year, sponsored by
@apollotyres
is
@solartrailar
! Very well done to the team.
#FTAawards18
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A lot of change coming for drivers and haulage firms travelling to
#EU
- knowledge about different countries and systems will be required - a big change for process and operations for drivers.
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Such an informative session from Head of Enforcement Delivery
@DVSAgovuk
on how they are cracking down on non-compliant operators using tools such as ANPR to keep roads safe for everyone
#TM19
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