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Fuel rises tarnish Eddie Stobart performance
A quarter of the revenue increase at Eddie Stobart in the past year was down to the increasing cost of fuel being passed on to customers.
But the rise in rates did not off-set all cost pressures, and … more
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Two thirds of drivers have not done CPC training, says survey
A survey of agency LGV drivers has revealed that nearly two-thirds have yet to do any training to meet the 2014 deadline for mandatory CPC driver accreditation.
The poll of 1,000 drivers by … more
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UK facing looming driver shortage
The UK is facing a looming LGV driver shortage with the need to be CPC accredited by September 2014, and and a relatively old workforce, creating very real risks to recovery.
A new report from Skills … more
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Lorry road user charge should be scrapped, says RAC Foundation
Plans for a lorry road user charge (LRUC) should be abandoned and a system of road pricing for all vehicles introduced as tax revenue declines, according to the RAC Foundation.
The call comes just … more
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Businesses look to alternative-fuel fleets to offset price of oil
One-in-four businesses are considering introducing alternative-fuel vehicles to their fleets in an attempt to mitigate the rising cost of oil, according to new research from advisory firm Grant … more
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