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All Motor Transport articles in 2022 – Page 11
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ArticleEuropa Worldwide continues branch expansion
Europa Worldwide will open two new sales branches in Dublin and Gatwick in January, taking its investment in its European road freight sales network to £3m this year.The logistics operator said its branch expansion, off the back of opening sites at Cambridge, Liverpool and Cardiff earlier in the spring, will ...
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ArticlePepsiCo UK makes switch to HVO with Pollock (Scotrans)
PepsiCo UK is working with its transport partner Pollock (Scotrans) to replace diesel with hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) and power more than one million miles of HGV journeys.With an aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its UK supply chain by 1,200 tonnes each year, the food and drinks manufacturer ...
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ArticleTwo operators fined after driver is crushed to death while unloading steel gates
Two truck operators have been fined a total of £359,000 after an HGV driver was crushed to death beneath a pack of steel gates he was unloading from his flatbed trailer.Andrew Bailey-Machin, 41, suffered fatal injuries when the load fell three metres onto him in the incident at the premises ...
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ArticleLogistics companies thinking outside the box on flexible, low cost warehouse automation
With margins under pressure and labour in short supply, forward thinking logistics service providers are taking a new, radical approach to winning business using flexible automation.There is an emerging sea change in the traditional 3PL–client relationship around automation. Whereas a 3PL would normally win a contract first and then possibly ...
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ArticleHGVs running on hydrogen would need just seven refuelling stations, claims vehicle producer ahead of powertrain launch
As few as seven hydrogen refuelling stations are required to cover the majority of UK HGV movements, according to the Glasgow-based commercial vehicle developer HVS.Speaking ahead of the unveiling of a technology demonstrator (pictured) to showcase its fully functional hydrogen-electric powertrain next week, HVS head of sustainability and CSR, Daniel ...
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Malcolm Group sees profit leap by a fifth in 2021
Malcolm Group saw its turnover increase "substantially" in 2021 as the economy emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, with pre-tax profit surging by a fifth.However despite seeing activity levels boosted in the first six months of this year, compared to the same period in 2021, Malcolm Group’s operating margins remained ...
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Sun shines on Salvatori's renewable energy investment
Logistics specialist Salvatori Group has invested a six-figure sum in installing new solar panels at two depots, to help cut the group's emissions and generate renewable electricity.The Palletways member, which employs 150 people and has an operating licence for 115 trucks and 60 trailers, is investing in a solar photovoltaics ...
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ArticleCommercial drivers at risk of prison due to poor maintenance checks, report warns
Vehicle checking, cleaning and maintenanceOver a quarter of HGVs, LGVs and commercial cars failed vehicle enforcement checks between April to June this year, exposing commercial drivers and their employers to the risk of criminal charges.A recent investigation by TrackDays.co.uk looked at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) vehicle enforcement ...
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ArticleAutumn Statement: Cut fuel duty to ease cost of living and boost economy, RHA urges Chancellor
Ahead of next Thursday’s Autumn Statement, the RHA is calling on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to introduce a fuel duty rebate for HGVs of at least 15p per litre to help bring down prices.The RHA is also urging the government to extend the Energy Bills Relief Scheme for a further six ...
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ArticleFormer MAN chief technology officer joins Volta Trucks as director
Volta Trucks has appointed Dr Karl Viktor Schaller, former MAN chief technology officer, to its board of directors, as it begins the production of its first full-electric Volta Zero prototype vehicles.Dr Schaller brings a wealth of experience to Volta Trucks, having held a number of executive and board positions in ...
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ASDA Christmas strikes averted as Wincanton drivers win pay rise
Wincanton HGV drivers on its Asda contract have accepted a 9.5% pay deal in a move which avoids the prospect of supply problems at ASDA supermarkets this Christmas.Over 80 HGV drivers employed by Wincanton on an outsourced contract and responsible for delivering food to ASDA’s regional distribution centres had ...
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Eddie Stobart fined £133,000 after Widnes staff exposed to asbestos
Logistics company Eddie Stobart has been fined £133,000 after staff were exposed to asbestos during excavation work carried out at its rail and container freight port in Widnes.An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were disturbed by the building work, putting staff at ...
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Van registrations "shackled" as supply shortages continue, warns SMMT
The UK’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -18.4% in October, as supply shortages continued to restrict global production and availability, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).Van registrations hit the lowest level for October since 2012, despite robust demand, falling -16.5% below the pre-pandemic five-year ...
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ArticleFurniture Village refreshes fleet with Asset Alliance
Retailer Furniture Village has extended its six-year relationship with Asset Alliance Group by refreshing part of its home delivery fleet with 15 MAN and eight DAF trucks.The 7.5 tonne DAF LF 180 and MAN TGL 7.190 vehicles, supplied on a five-year full-service contract hire agreement, will each make around 10 ...
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Freight 24 rolls Mandata TMS across subsidiaries as it plots further acquisitions
Freight 24 Logistics Group is rolling out Mandata GoPlus across its subsidiaries as part of wider plans to acquire more businesses, boost productivity and enhance customer service.The logistics company is installing the traffic management system across its four subdiaries, which include Derbyshire haulier JMDS, Pallet-Track member Keyes Transport in Chelmsford ...
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UK paving way on drone deliveries, new study reveals
The UK is leading the pack on the adoption of drone and autonomous vehicle technology but lags behind a number of European countries on other key metrics, according to a new study.The European Delivery Innovator Index, conducted by return loads platform Courier Exchange, analysed data on various metrics connecting the ...
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Parcelhub opens second Yorkshire depot in Leeds
Whistl subsidiary Parcelhub has opened a new depot in Leeds to meet growing demand from West Yorkshire-based e-commerce retailers for its parcel consolidation and multi-carrier services.The 11,000 sqft depot is located on the Confederation Park at Lowfields Road, close to the M621. Parcelhub has a second Yorkshire hub, located near ...
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Walkers Transport secures FORS Bronze
Palletways member Walkers Transport has gained a Bronze accreditation from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) for its sustained commitment to high quality fleet transport.FORS is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to drive up standards within fleet operations and demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels ...
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Loop Energy reports record fuel cell purchase orders in 2022
Hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Loop Energy has seen record purchase orders in the nine months to 30 September 2022, according to its latest financial results.Announcing its third quarter consolidated results this week, the company said it has exceeded its original purchase order guidance for 2022, notching up 61 purchase orders, ...
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ArticleFirst Hydrogen vehicles ready for maiden test run
First Hydrogen has announced that its first zero emission light commercial vehicles are in the final stages of development.The first of the company’s demonstrator vehicles completed hydrogen fuelling at 700-bar pressure at the ITM/MOTIVE site in Rainham, Essex this week.The location is close to the AVL facility in Basildon where ...