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All Motor Transport articles in 2022 – Page 10
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ArticleDPD test-drives Volta Zero prototype in engineering tests
Parcel delivery company DPD has completed a series of engineering tests with the full-electric Volta Zero, as part of wider beta trials for the new, 16-tonne vehicle.The design verification prototype was tested at the firm’s Hinckley Superhub in Leicestershire.DPD drivers, accompanied by Volta Trucks engineers and qualified drivers, went to ...
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ArticleHaulier AR Banks to expand fleet with Scania 500
Hampshire-based heavy haulage and lifting specialist AR Banks is set to expand its fleet after securing funding from Paragon Bank.The Southampton-based firm, which provides HIAB crane hire and lift services, has secured over £290,000 to acquire a Scania 500 8x2, equipped with a rear mount lorry loader.The new acquisition is ...
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ArticleFleetCheck donates software to support police spy truck operation
PC Mark Russell from Warwickshire Police pictured in the HGV used as part of Operation Tramline. Picture by Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures Ltd 07813022858 27/01/2021Sgt Carl Stafford from Warwickshire Police Force pictured with the HGV used as part of Operation Tramline. Picture by Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures Ltd 07813022858 27/01/2021FleetCheck is ...
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ArticleBIFA launches freight forwarding and logistics training module with Manpower
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has launched a programme called Freight Development Pathway in partnership with recruitment agency Manpower.The programme aims to identify, attract and train suitable candidates from outside of the sector for career opportunities with BIFA’s freight forwarding and logistics company membersThe Freight Development Pathway will give ...
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ArticlePalletforce boosts southern network with addition of two new members
EV Cargo’s Palletforce has added two new members to its express freight distribution network in the south of England.Local experts JMCL Freightways and Express Transport will take over selected SO and GU postcodes to help strengthen Palletforce’s network in the region.Based in Southampton, JMCL Freightways operates from a range of ...
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ArticleDavies Turner beats port delays and driver shortages with TES alliance
Independent freight forwarding and logistics company Davies Turner has forged an alliance with Transport Equipment Services (TES) which provides it with a dedicated HGV fleet to move containers to and from the ports of Felixstowe, London Gateway and Southampton.The company said this week that the partnership is providing the company ...
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ArticleMaritime takes on board 100 curtainsiders from Tiger Trailers
Felixstowe-based Maritime Transport has taken delivery of 100 curtainsiders from Tiger Trailers.The order is the company’s first with the Winsford-based manufacturer.The trailers feature a clearspan pillarless roof design, and come with specified components including two rear strap pouches, a specific load securing setup, TIR cord, toolbox, and SAF drum brake ...
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ArticleNew contract hire firm Vertellus to offer three-month EV trials
The men in charge: (l-r) Carlos Rodrigues, MD of Renault Trucks UK and Ireland; Nigel Baxter, MD of Vertellus; Nicholas Beatty, founder director at ZenobēA ground-breaking commercial vehicle contract hire company has been launched, offering HGV operators a three-month trial of its electric vehicles.Vertellus, which is owned by Renault Trucks ...
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ArticleCampeys of Selby invests in 19 DAF XG 550 tractor units
Fourth generation haulier Campeys of Selby has taken delivery of seven new generation DAF XG 450 tractor units, with 12 more scheduled to arrive before Christmas.Featuring FTG 6x2 mid lift axle configurations, the vehicles are being supplied by Ford & Slater with aftersales support from Pelican DAF in Normanton.Campseys said ...
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ArticlePall-Ex unveils new livery recognising commitment to armed forces
Pall-Ex has showcased a new livery to commemorate being awarded the Employer Recognition Scheme gold award by the Ministry of Defence, which recognises its commitment to the armed forces.It is the only pallet network to hold the accolade and reflects its continued work to support ex-military personnel via training, careers, ...
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ArticleUnite wins tanker drivers on Adsa and Euro Garages contracts 'ground-breaking' pay rises
Unite said it had agreed a “ground-breaking deal” that secured the jobs of tanker drivers employed on Asda and Euro Garages contracts.The union said industrial action was on the cards over a perceived threat to the drivers’ jobs, but following a vote among members, the employer had come to an ...
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ArticleHGV manufacturers slam plans to launch Euro-7 emissions standard
Truck makers have criticised new pollutant emission standards for HGVs proposed by the European Commission (EC) and said they risk slowing down the transition to zero-emission transport.The Euro-7 standards are currently due to be implemented in 2027 for heavy goods vehicles, but the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) said there ...
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ArticleLogistics UK makes new plea for cut in fuel duty
Logistics UK has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer urging him to cut fuel duty in next week’s budget, in order to provide hauliers with financial stability while they transition to cleaner alternatives.Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce tax rises and spending cuts totalling up to £60 billion ...
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ArticleMeachers joins new Solent net-zero scheme
Meachers Global Logistics has become a member of a new group called The Solent Cluster, a decarbonisation initiative that aims to cut CO2 emissions from industry, transport and households across the region.The company said it signed up at the group’s launch event alongside the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership, ExxonMobil and ...
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ArticleLiverpool port operators cancel further strike action after 9% pay rise
Strike action at the port of Liverpool has ended after a pay deal of 9% was struck with the Unite union.The port said an agreement had also been reached to implement a new pay structure for port operators and this, along with an increase to the night shift allowance, enhanced ...
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ArticleGovernment attempts to calm fears over strict new tachograph rules
The government has played down the cost and scale of fitting vans undertaking international work with smart tachographs, saying the number of affected vehicles is “very small”.From this year, vans with a maximum authorised mass of over 2.5 tonnes and up to 3.5 tonnes that are transporting goods for hire ...
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ArticleHexagon Leasing names new head of supply chain as flurry of appointments continues
Hexagon Leasing has appointed a new head of supply chain, Paul Johnson (pictured), who will support the business in managing the supply of new vehicles.Johnson was formerly fleet manager at Go Plant Fleet Services and started in his new role on 31 October.Alan Ellison, chief executive at Hexagon Leasing said: ...
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ArticleDPD to switch all diesel HGVs to renewable biofuel by end of next year
DPD has begun switching its entire diesel HGV fleet over to renewable and sustainable biofuel, with all vehicles running on Green D (Gd+) hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) by the end of 2023.Gd+ HVO is a renewable diesel replacement made to EN15940 standard. It is the lowest emission diesel replacement fuel ...
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ArticleEsken Renewables in Remembrance Day tribute
Biomass fuel supplier Esken Renewables has unveiled a new truck and trailer with Remembrance Day livery.With around 10% of its workforce being ex-armed services, the company said it wanted to do something special to recognise the huge contribution the armed forces have made to the UK.The new vehicle, which is ...
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ArticleHauliers hit out at Sturgeon over Scottish ferry disruption
Scotland’s first minister insisted the government is “absolutely committed” to delivering two new ferries for services to island communities, despite them being at least five years late and the building costs soaring.Giving evidence to the public audit committee, Nicola Sturgeon also denied that the awarding of the contract in 2015 ...