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All Motor Transport articles in 2022 – Page 45
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ArticleMenzies extends windscreen repair deal with Belron
Menzies has signed a contract extension with vehicle windscreen repair and replacement firm Belron following a competitive tender process.As part of the new distribution contract, Menzies will deliver replacement automotive glass and materials to Belron’s network of Autoglass and Laddaw branches across the UK.The partnership began in 2018 and the ...
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ArticleIsuzu looks to double sales as expansion drive continues
Isuzu Truck UK (ITUK) has announced expansion ambitions for the remainder of 2022 as it celebrates its 25th year in the UK.The truck builder said Brexit had made its supply much more streamlined and vehicles now came fully assembled direct from Japan, which enabled it to quickly expand new truck ...
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ArticleDigiHaul unveils Ecosystem to support SMEs
Tech freight firm DigiHaul has launched a range of products to help small and mid-sized carriers access services that address cash flow, fuel prices and fleet shortages.Its DigiHaul Ecosystem is available to carrier partners and it said it provided operators with the resources they need to get through this turbulent ...
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ArticleGovernment funds driver training programme for military veterans
A charity that supports armed forces veterans in finding work in transport and logistics has received a £100,000 boost from the government.The grant has been provided to Veterans into Logistics (VIL), which gives bespoke training for former military personnel who want to pursue a career as HGV drivers.VIL said the ...
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ArticleEV 'dark hub' aims to solve London's last-mile delivery issues
Tech firm Port said it had empowered London’s last-mile industry to switch to electric after launching an EV hub – a group of electric vehicles locked and charged in dedicated docking stations.The ‘dark hub’ has been launched with parking firm Q-Park at its Leicester Square car park and enables couriers ...
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ArticleGlasgow named worst city for delivery problems in new poll
Daniel Defoe saw Glasgow as a city of contradictions and today polls still appear to bear that out, with its citizens the most likely to face lost or damaged parcels – after truckers named it their favourite delivery destination.Residents in Glasgow were found to be the most likely to be ...
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ArticleNew road freight survey offers chance to have your say on sector's future
An important road freight survey has been launched by the Department for Transport and National Highways to help inform future road scheme transport investment appraisal.After Covid-19, the departure of the UK from the European Union, and changing consumer buying patterns there is an increased awareness of the important role that ...
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ArticleD4 Drivers offers free health checks during truck park tour
Free driver health checks are being offered by D4 Drivers when the medical provider joins SNAP as part of a tour of truck parks this summer.The haulage payment expert said it wanted to celebrate HGV drivers for their efforts and recognise industry endeavours and so it is launching an official ...
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ArticleChereau signs deal with Sono Motors to offer solar powered refrigerated vehicles
Chereau has partnered with manufacturer Sono Motors to build solar powered refrigerated vehicles.It said the solution provides the vehicle’s refrigeration unit with an additional 9.8kW, saving up to 8,475 litres of fuel and reducing CO2 emissions by more than 22-tonnes a year for diesel-powered cooling units.Sono will equip the roof ...
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ArticleSector ripe for more M&A activity, business chiefs reveal
Investment remains a key priority for the UK logistics sector in 2022, and M&A activity levels remain high, despite the sector facing increasing challenges driven by labour costs, pricing and supply chain disruption.A survey of industry leaders found 65% of logistics businesses intend to make significant capital expenditure over the ...
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ArticleMAN TGX serves up dish of the day for Samworth Brothers
Leicestershire-based Samworth Brothers Supply Chain has taken delivery of its first batch of new generation MAN TGX trucks.The latest additions to the temperature-controlled distribution specialist’s fleet are both 26.470 6x2 tractors, featuring GM cabs. They have been supplied by MAN’s direct sales function, PDI and preparation was carried out by ...
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ArticleMidland Expressway recruits general manager to lead digital revamp of M6toll
Midland Expressway, the owner and operator of the M6toll, has appointed Michael Whelan (pictured) as general manager.He will oversee the implementation of a strategic ‘RoadAhead’ transformation programme, to deliver a world-class service to the 18 million drivers and businesses that use the motorway every year.A globally experienced expert on innovative ...
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ArticleRoad Transport Expo 2022: book yourself a 'Ride & Drive' at brand-new industry show
If you fancy getting behind the wheel of some of the latest trucks on the market, than make sure to book yourself a Ride & Drive experience at next week’s Road Transport Expo (RTX).A selection of vehicles from leading manufacturers Fuso, Iveco, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Renault Trucks, Scania, Tevva and Volvo ...
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ArticlePalletways’ Milton Keynes depot weathers pandemic to celebrate its second anniversary
Palletways’ Milton Keynes depot is celebrating two years in business having been launched just a week before the first lockdown in March 2020.Based in the Kiln Farm area of Milton Keynes, the business employs 35 people, in office and sales positions, as well as in the depot including forklift truck ...
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ArticleFleetcor hires new global EV solutions MD
Tom Rowlands has been recruited as MD of global EV solutions at Fleetcor.In what is a newly created role, Rowlands (pictured) will take over operational responsibility for Fleetcor’s EV product solutions globally, with current activity focused on the UK, Western Europe, and North America.Rowlands previously served as Fleetcor’s vice president ...
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ArticlePrimark to trial Clipper Logistics’ click and collect service
Clothing retail giant Primark is to launch a click and collect trial using Clipper’s Clicklink operation.The trial will run across Primark’s children’s range in around 25 stores in the North West of England and will launch towards the end of the year. It will give customers access to around twice ...
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ArticleInfinium Logistics seeks industrial sites after launching EV fleet charging real estate fund
Global logistics solutions provider Infinium Logistics has launched what it claims is the world’s first dedicated EV fleet charging real estate fund which aims to decarbonise and electrify the final mile sector.The launch will provide £500m of funding to invest in FleetHubs – a new sustainability-focused asset class which combines ...
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ArticleWincanton invites five innovation start-ups to join W2 Labs programme
Wincanton has revealed the five global start-ups that will take part in its 2022 W2 Labs programme.The five firms are French digital fulfilment company Find & Order, Polish business No Magic, Manchester-based Automedi, US company Navflex and Swiss start-up Pick8chip Technology.The five will be mentored by Wincanton’s senior leadership team, ...
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ArticleFashion logistics firm ASCG leases 35 new Evolution Renault trucks
Fashion retail logistics firm Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG) is taking delivery of 35 new Evolution Renault trucks.The 13-litre Renault T480s vehicles will make up 55% of ASCG’s fleet and have been supplied by Hexagon Leasing on contract lease.The company said it had chosen the model for its environmental credentials ...
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ArticleYodel delivers first profit in ten years helped by lockdown demand for food, wine and flowers
Yodel has delivered its first profit in 10 years after benefitting from the home shopping boom generated by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns.According to its latest annual results to 30 June 2021, revenue rose to £561.1m (2020: £430.3m) whilst pre-tax profit soared to £23.7m from pre-tax losses of £32.3m in the ...