Day: 15 August 2019

Consumer interest in cannabidiol “CBD” is growing fast and there are a wide range of products available online, in health food shops, supermarkets and even at service stations. Praised for its health and wellbeing properties, it is estimated that there are 1.3m users of CBD within the UK. CBD is commonly recognised as a natural go-to for pain relief, sleep disorders and anxiety.

The popularity of CBD has risen rapidly, in part driven by the ‘recommended by a friend’ effect. However, not all CBD products are legal and this puts some lorry drivers at risk of failing a drugs test.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is illegal within the UK and is a schedule 1 controlled drug under the MDR 2001 and can be found present in some CBD oils.

Bud & Tender, a leading UK cannabis supplement company, is urging drivers to check that the CBD oil they consume contains 0mg of THC and that this can be substantiated by independent lab reports. The London Evening Standard recently highlighted Bud & Tender Filter Pure CBD Cannabis Oil as being one of the best CBD Oils in the UK because of taste, effectiveness and trust due to independent lab reports being available on the company’s website proving THC was non-detectable.

Charles Clowes Co-Founder of Bud & Tender told us that, ‘’only the other week at an event the team informed an HGV driver who was suffering from back pain that the CBD oil he was using contained 20mg of THC and that he was at risk of failing a drugs test. Greater awareness is needed, because if one HGV driver is using CBD oil that contains THC there will be others.’’

DHL Supply Chain has announced a significant fleet investment in the UK. The investment, worth £90 million, will put over 1,000 new vehicles into service in the UK during 2019. The investment includes tractor units, as well as specialised rigids and multi temperature-controlled vehicles. All vehicles will be equipped with the latest safety features, including cameras, Microlise telematics and the latest engine technology.

Ian Clough, Managing Director, Network Logistics and Transport, UK & Ireland, DHL Supply Chain said: “Not only are we investing in our infrastructure to support our growth, but to signal our confidence in the contract logistics market in the UK. These vehicles are equipped with the latest technology to ensure they have the best possible efficiency and safety features, allowing us to deliver best in class solutions for our customers.”

The new fleet will serve a range of DHL’s customers, and will enhance the performance and support the growth of a number of the networks. According to research conducted on behalf of DHL among transport decision makers, ground transportation is moving away from its traditional role as a commodity towards becoming a business differentiator; 71% believe it is a strategic component of their business, and 75% agree that investment in this area will directly support growth. As a result, third party logistics providers are expected to offer an increased range of value-added services to customers, something this new fleet will help support.

The investment in new technology reflects DHL’s commitment to ensuring that its fleet is best in class and offers the highest possible levels of service to its supply chain customers. As part of DHL’s ongoing efforts to improve its sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of its operations, a number of the vehicles will run on liquefied natural gas.