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Truckstops get multi-million pound makeover in second tranche of funding

Posted on 4th March 2024 at 18:13

Truckstops get multi-million pound makeover in second tranche of funding

A further £16.5m is being spent on improving lorry parking facilities and increasing spaces for HGVs across England, the department for transport (DfT) has announced.

Roads minister Guy Opperman said 38 truckstops will be upgraded with new showers and restaurants, as well as better lighting and secure fencing so drivers can feel safer and sleep with greater peace of mind.

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https://motortransport.co.uk/truckstops-get-multi-million-pound-makeover-in-second-tranche-of-funding/18181.article

HAULIERS CALL FOR BETTER FACILITIES "CHANGE IS OVERDUE"

Posted on 6th September 2023 at 17:10

HAULIERS CALL FOR BETTER FACILITIES "CHANGE IS OVERDUE"

Drivers told the RHA of the grim reality of roadside facility standards during a visit to a local truck stop and called for nationwide improvements.

The drivers who spoke to the RHA noted a lack value for the money paid due to limited food options, typically fast-food chains, or sandwiches, leaving drivers with a low sense of morale.

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https://www.rha.uk.net/Media/News-Blogs-and-Press-Releases/News-Updates/Detail/articleid/1592

DP WORLD INVESTS £15M FOR SOUTHAMPTON DRIVERS

Posted on 7th February 2023 at 08:37

DP WORLD INVESTS £15M FOR SOUTHAMPTON DRIVERS

DP World has agreed to lease a 7,500 sq. m site next to its Southampton container terminal to develop state of the art facilities for lorry drivers, as the leading provider of smart logistics solutions continues its major investment programme in the UK.

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/dp-world-invests-gbp15m-for-southampton-drivers?utm_source=feedotter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FO-02-05-2023&utm_content=httpswwwmultimodalorgukarticledpworldinvestsgbp15mforsouthamptondrivers

GOVERNMENT MINISTER SUPPORTS RHA DRIVE FOR BETTER TRUCK STOPS

Posted on 30th January 2023 at 11:53

GOVERNMENT MINISTER SUPPORTS RHA DRIVE FOR BETTER TRUCK STOPS

Roads Minister, Richard Holden joined Transport Focus, the RHA and Logistics UK at an event to highlight delivering truck stop improvements for lorry drivers.

Transport Focus has been surveying drivers on what they want from their rest stops. Secure parking with good toilet and washing facilities as well as food provision were the top responses.

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https://www.rha.uk.net/news/news-blogs-and-press-releases/news-updates/detail/government-minister-supports-rha-drive-for-better-truck-stops

Investing in new equipment

Posted on 9th January 2023 at 19:17

Investing in new equipment

As part of our growth and development strategy, we are constantly investing in new equipment to both refresh and grow our fleet. We recently added 3 new vehicles to our fleet, increasing capacity for our customers as well as adding more modern, fuel-efficient vehicles to the fleet.

The new vehicles arrived with driver comforts such as Sat-Nav, fridges, microwaves and tv connections, to ensure our drivers have all the necessary comforts whilst they work hard to deliver for our customers.

With more equipment due to arrive throughout 2023, we will continue to invest in order to provide the best working environment for our staff, as well as improving and developing our service offerings to our great customers.

To find out more about how we can help with all your haulage and logistics requirements, please contact a member of our team who will be more than happy to help.

GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO IMPROVE TRUCK STOPS IS WELCOME – BUT NEW FACILITIES ARE VITAL

Posted on 30th November 2022 at 09:55

GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO IMPROVE TRUCK STOPS IS WELCOME – BUT NEW FACILITIES ARE VITAL

The RHA has welcomed the Government’s announcement that they’re opening a match funding grant scheme to improve HGV driver facilities.

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https://www.rha.uk.net/news/news-blogs-and-press-releases/news-updates/detail/government-funding-to-improve-truck-stops-is-welcome-but-new-facilities-are-vital

UK haulage shortages hit McDonald’s, Nando’s and other leading firms

Posted on 24th August 2021 at 17:55

UK haulage shortages hit McDonald’s, Nando’s and other leading firms

Fast-food giant McDonald’s has joined a growing list of companies forced to cut parts of their services or operations in the UK due to shortages of stock caused by the country’s lorry driver crisis, which is adding to stock problems caused by blockages in intercontinental supply chains.

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https://www.lloydsloadinglist.com/freight-directory/news/UK-haulage-shortages-hit-McDonald%E2%80%99s-Nando%E2%80%99s-and-other-leading-firms/79752.htm#.YSUjA45KiUk

Driver shortages ‘pushing UK logistics towards unprecedented crisis’

Posted on 12th July 2021 at 10:39

Driver shortages ‘pushing UK logistics towards unprecedented crisis’

Road freight groups call for urgent measures including EU drivers to qualify for a UK work visa under the UK Shortage Occupations List.

UK national road freight network operator Pall-Ex Group has joined other leading logistics businesses to highlight “the growing crisis” faced by the UK road freight sector due to “crippling HGV driver shortages”, calling for a number of measures by the UK government to urgently to help alleviate the crisis.

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https://www.lloydsloadinglist.com/freight-directory/news/Driver-shortages-%E2%80%98pushing-UK-logistics-towards-unprecedented-crisis%E2%80%99/79474.htm#.YOwLcehKiUk

UK extends driver hours relaxation due to haulier shortage

Posted on 8th July 2021 at 15:18

UK extends driver hours relaxation due to haulier shortage

Business group Logistics UK has reacted with dismay to yesterday’s announcement of the continued relaxation of drivers’ hours legislation until 8 August 2021, which governs the length of time HGV drivers are legally expected to work.

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https://www.lloydsloadinglist.com/freight-directory/news/UK-extends-driver-hours-relaxation-due-to-haulier-shortage/79459.htm?cl=article_3&elqTrack=true&mc_cid=c2f78038dc&mc_eid=bb81110dd5#.YOcGtehKiUk

Truck driver shortages to worsen significantly

Posted on 3rd June 2021 at 16:17

Truck driver shortages to worsen significantly

Truck driver shortages are expected to worsen significantly this year, a leading trade body has warned.

The penury is expected to increase by over a quarter on 2020 levels in almost all of the 23 countries included in a recent global survey of road transport firms conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU).

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https://www.lloydsloadinglist.com/freight-directory/news/Truck-driver-shortages-to-worsen-significantly/79223.htm#.YLjw8vlKiUk

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Posts tagged “HGV Drivers”

Truckstops get multi-million pound makeover in second tranche of funding

HAULIERS CALL FOR BETTER FACILITIES "CHANGE IS OVERDUE"

DP WORLD INVESTS £15M FOR SOUTHAMPTON DRIVERS

GOVERNMENT MINISTER SUPPORTS RHA DRIVE FOR BETTER TRUCK STOPS

Investing in new equipment

GOVERNMENT FUNDING TO IMPROVE TRUCK STOPS IS WELCOME – BUT NEW FACILITIES ARE VITAL

UK haulage shortages hit McDonald’s, Nando’s and other leading firms

Driver shortages ‘pushing UK logistics towards unprecedented crisis’

UK extends driver hours relaxation due to haulier shortage

Truck driver shortages to worsen significantly

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