![Mercedes-Benz_eActros_600_(1)[1]](https://d2cohhpa0jt4tw.cloudfront.net/Pictures/274x183/8/2/0/17820_mercedesbenz_eactros_600_11_978080.jpg)
All Motor Transport articles in 2016 – Page 6
-
Article
Fors directors talk version four, Truck Excellence and direct vision at first national conference
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (Fors) held its first annual event at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham last week. Freight in the City caught up with directors John Hix and Steve Agg on the eve of the fourth version of the standard’s introduction.The new Fors standard has “raised the ...
-
Article
British Gypsum calls for 'next step' in HGV tractor-unit design to deliver better direct vision
British Gypsum has called on manufacturers to provide hauliers with tractor-unit designs that grant drivers improved visibility from their cabs.“We want to find someone to take the next step and give us improved visibility in a tractor unit, which is something we haven't seen yet,” said Brian Fisher, distribution manager ...
-
Article
Abbey Logistics Group adds former XPO finance director to its management team
Abbey Logistics Group has continued its recent hiring spree, with the appointment of former XPO man David Thomas as chief financial officer (CFO).Thomas was finance director for XPO’s UK supply chain business.He will sit on the Abbey group board and will oversee the finance, corporate development, risk and commercial legal ...
-
Article
Freight in the City looks at the delivery innovations featured at last week's expo
Commercial Motor group technical editor Colin Barnett headed to last week's Freight in the City Expo at Alexandra Palace to check out some of the latest technology on show to facilitate urban deliveries...There's nothing like a changing legislative landscape to encourage innovation, and there were plenty of examples of new ...
-
Article
AA says smart motorway fines should be reinvested to improve network's safety
The AA has told Motortransport.co.uk that speeding fines from smart motorways should be ring-fenced and used to improve safety on the controversial routes.The motoring organisation has backed calls for urgent safety improvements on smart motorways.It argues there are not enough refuge areas for motorists on stretches where all-lane running is ...
-
Article
British Gypsum working with subbies to help them reach Fors silver level
British Gypsum is to mandate that all subcontractors entering its customers’ sites hold Fors silver status within the next 12 months.The building materials manufacturer is a Clocs champion. It uses three Fors gold level lead-hauliers to manage its five sites – Ceva Logistics, DHL and John Jempson & Sons. However, ...
-
ArticleWincanton chief executive does not see consolidation trend in UK road transport
The chief executive of Wincanton does not expect a wave of consolidation in the UK road transport sector, arguing that recent high-profile acquisitions have been standalone deals rather than part of a trend.Colman told Motortransport.co.uk he thought M&A activity – such as XPO’s purchase of Norbert Dentressengle last year – ...
-
ArticleMaritime Transport orders thirty-five more Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks
Maritime Transport has ordered 35 Actros for its general fleet, having put 30 of the trucks on the road as part of a separate deal with Allport Cargo Services.Maritime revealed it had signed a contract with the international freight forwarder following a 12 month trial in July of this year.The ...
-
Article
Emoss showcases full electric rigid at expo
Dutch company Emoss took part in last week's Freight in the City Expo in London, displaying an MAN rigid converted to full electric operation.Last month the company said it intended to use the expo as a springboard into the UK market, which it turned its attention to following London’s plans ...
-
Article
Surrey Pallitz moves to larger premises nearer Gatwick
Logistics firm Surrey Pallitz is gunning for growth after moving to larger premises that are closer to Gatwick airport and its customer base. The Pall-Ex member has re-located from Hackbridge, Surrey to a secure 62-acre site on Hobbs Industrial Estate in Lingfield.The company said will benefit future growth by being ...
-
Article
Hicks Logistics leaving Fortec in favour of The Pallet Network
South Wales haulier Hicks Logistics is leaving Fortec to join The Pallet Network (TPN), and has begun running for the latter while it works its notice.Under the deal the firm has taken over the north Bristol, Avonmouth and South Gloucestershire areas from former TPN member David Hathaway Transport. David Hathaway ...
-
Article
DHL's Roe: 'Amazing' industry response in developing cleaner, safer, quieter delivery vehicles
DHL’s MD of transport Phil Roe has praised the industry’s “amazing” response to working towards achieving safer, cleaner and quieter delivery movements.Only two years ago, when DHL launched its urban concept truck at the Quiet Cities global summit, Roe said there was little on the market to help operators achieve ...
-
Article
Hauliers urged to respond to Ultra Low Emission Zone consultation
It is essential that hauliers take part in the current consultation over London’s ULEZ to make it work for them.Speaking at last week’s Freight in the Expo at Alexandra Palace, Lucinda Turner, acting director of TFL borough planning, said responses were crucial as TfL works through the details.“The consultation process ...
-
Article
Freight in the City talks to Daf Trucks about Direct Vision
Freight in the City (FitC) caught up with Phil Moon, marketing manager at Daf Trucks, at the expo to discuss London's proposed Direct Vision Standard and its potential implications for hauliers.FitC: On display you have a Daf CF low-height 8×4 rigid tipper fitted with a ClearView passenger door window, what ...
-
ArticleGefco to manage global PSA Peugeot Citroën supply chain under new €8bn deal
Gefco has signed an €8bn (£7.15bn) exclusivity deal with former parent company PSA Peugeot Citroën, which will see it manage the company’s entire global supply chain.The five-year deal will commence on 1 January 2017. Gefco will be responsible for organising the automotive giant’s entire supply chain, from sourcing components for ...
-
Article
Features list
To see the features list for Motor Transport 2020, click on the image below. (Alternatively, to download a copy of the image, right-click on the image below and select 'Save Link As' or 'Save Target As'.) CLICK TO VIEW FULL LIST
-
ArticleClocs sees surge in interest as it works to extend scope
Clocs has had a surge of interest in the last eight months that has seen it add 30% more champions, according to Derek Rees, SECBE, chief executive and project director of Clocs.The Work Related Road Risk (WRRR) standard launched in February 2013 now has more than 5,000 sites in its ...
-
Article
London Lorry Control Scheme review will take into account technological advances in HGV design
A wide-ranging review of the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS) will take into account technological advances in HGV designs when it decides whether exemptions should be considered.Following the first steering group meeting to discuss the scope of the review, council representatives agreed that the scheme’s effectiveness, as well as its ...
-
Article
Transport for Greater Manchester wants to hear about your delivery challenges
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has recently established a Freight Forum and opened an online survey to understand the issues facing operators in the city.The RHA and TfGM would like to know what operational issues are faced on a daily basis, the specific location of these issues and thoughts on ...
-
Article
LoCity releases new video to encourage 'eco-driving' from truck and van drivers
LoCity has released a new video encouraging commercial vehicle drivers to adopt an ‘eco-driving’ style to save on fuel costs, reduce emissions and minimise vehicle wear and tear.The video follows the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, welcoming this week’s High Court ruling that the government has broken the law by ...