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All Motor Transport articles in 2022 – Page 5
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ArticleCo-op food delivery robots roll into Leeds
Co-op’s bid to provide sustainable methods of delivery using autonomous robots has reached Leeds, with 20,000 residents able to make use of the novel service.Following a roll-out in Bedford earlier this year, the food store group has once again teamed up with Starship Technologies, as well as Leeds City Council, ...
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ArticleRising diesel prices prompts surge in fuel theft
Scores of reported fuel thefts from HGVs has prompted Suffolk police to urge hauliers to protect their assets.The force said that between 1 August and 18 November there were 30 incidents reported to police where lorries had large volumes of diesel syphoned from their tanks.The majority of the thefts took ...
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HGV driver steals thousands of pounds of red diesel from Turners (Soham) to heat family home
An agency lorry driver who stole thousands of pounds in red diesel to heat his family home while working for haulage firm Turners (Soham) has been sentenced to a 26-week suspended prison term.Carlisle Magistrates’ Court heard that Jason Randall, a 47-year-old lorry driver from New Zealand, had regularly siphoned off ...
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ArticleHived inks deal with Asos for sustainable deliveries across Greater London
Delivery start-up Hived has sealed a partnership deal with fashion retailer Asos to fulfil its same-day delivery orders in Greater London.The delivery company, which was launched in 2021, operates an electric fleet of vans, cars and bikes, offering same-day, next-day and two-day shipping options to all of Greater London. It ...
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M20 closures announced as Operation Brock activated ahead of Christmas
HGV drivers are being warned that the M20 will be closed overnight for four nights this week in preparation for the activation of the Operation Brock contraflow system, which is being rolled out to prevent delays to and from Dover during Christmas peak traffic.National Highways has announced that parts of ...
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ArticleLogistics UK recruits new head of trade and devolution
Logistics UK has appointed Nichola Mallon, former minister for infrastructure in the Northern Ireland Assembly as head of trade and devolved policy.Mallon replaces Seamus Leheny, who left the role earlier this month to become chief executive of the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA).In her new post Mallon brings over 14 ...
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ArticlePD Ports launches new container service between Portugal and Teesport
PD Ports’ dedicated road haulage fleet is benefitting from a new dedicated short sea container service from Spain and Portugal into Teesport.The Kristin Schepers, a vessel capable of carrying 800 containers, arrived at Teesport on Tuesday last week (29 November) after a four-day sailing from Aveiro in Portugal to discharge ...
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ArticleShortage of vehicle engineers and technicians the new recruitment challenge, warns F&W
Rising competition for vehicle engineers and technicians is the new recruitment challenge for the haulage industry, Fagan & Whalley (F&W) warned this week.Speaking to MT following the publication of its latest annual results, Sam Fagan, the family firm’s business and strategy director, said a shortage of skilled vehicle engineers and ...
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Ital Logistics sees management buy out
Manchester-based freight forwarder and ADR transport specialist Ital Logistics has undergone a management buyout.The deal sees the management team buy a 75% shareholding in the business for an undisclosed sum.The sale to Ital Holdings Management sees the transfer of a 75% stake in Ital Holdings (UK), which consists of both ...
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ArticleVolta Trucks announces first Volta Zero with Truck-as-a-Service charging infrastructure deployment to Heppner
Volta Trucks has announced the first full-electric Volta Zero with Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) charging infrastructure deployment to Heppner, a provider of transport and logistics solutions and an independent leader in international shipping from and to France.Heppner’s pre-order with deposit will see 16 full-electric Volta Zeros run from the company’s depots in ...
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ArticleGovernment backs hydrogen HGV project with £15m investment into HVS
Hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle manufacturer, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), has today (2 December) announced a £15m grant from the government’s Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) as part of a wider funding package to support zero emission transport.HVS was awarded APC funding following a successful entry into its competition for developing automotive technologies ...
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ArticleJames Hall & Co takes delivery of first electric refrigerated trailer
James Hall & Co's transport and logistics department has taken delivery of the company's first fully electric refrigerated trailer as part of plans to cut emissions and beat the demands of the increasing number of city centre clean air zones.The Lancashire-based family firm, which operates as a primary wholesaler to ...
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DSV nets logistics deal with Gymshark
DSV has signed a logistics and transport partnership deal with sportswear firm Gymshark to provide international multimodal transport solutions for the retailer's fitness wear, apparel and accessories. Under the partnership DSV will help Gymshark meet growing international sales and complex supply chain requirements, as well as play a key role ...
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ArticleOPX Logistics cuts emissions with new Thermo King refrigeration units
Swindon-based OPX Logistics has added ten refrigeration units to its fleet in a move aimed at cutting its emissions and helping it acheive its aim of eventually becoming net zero.The ten Thermo King SLXi refrigeration unit systems, which were supplied by Marshall Fleet Solutions, have been fitted to newly purchased ...
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ArticleDachser makes two key hires as it drives into the UK market
Dachser UK has announced two new appointments designed to strengthen its position in the UK and Irish markets. Mark Cosgrove (pictured) joins the company from DB Schenker UK and Ireland, where he was head of commercial land transport within the UK and Ireland. Previous to that he spent 25 years ...
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ArticleOperators face mandatory laden brake testing from next January, DVSA warns
The majority of trucks and trailers will have to be fully laden for their annual test from January 2023 onwards to ensure the vehicle's braking performance can be properly tested, the DVSA warned today (1 December).As part of the annual test, DVSA will be carrying out brake tests using ...
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Industry paying "far more" in apprenticeship levy than it gets back, Trailblazer Group tells government review
The logistics and transport industry has received just £250m in apprenticeship funding despite paying £860m into the apprenticeship levy since its launch in April 2017, according to research by the industry's apprenticeship Trailblazer Group.The disparity has prompted the Trailblazer Group - which liaises with government on the creation ...
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ArticleCreditors of collapsed events haulier to receive payout
The administrator of a Herts-based TV and film transport company said creditors would now receive some of their money back after it was able to sell off plant and machinery for more money than expected.Mentmore Investments entered administration in April this year and part of the business, Green Clover, provided ...
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ArticleRecord breaker - Moody Logistics apprentice fast tracks to Class 1 HGV licence
A driver apprentice at Moody Logistics in Cramlington has set a record by gaining his Class 1 HGV licence in just three months.Steven Cartwright (pictured) joined Moody Logistics in-house apprenticeship programme in August and progressed so well he passed his test at the first attempt.However, the 28-year-old was possibly able ...
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ArticleXPO reaches 2022 driver milestone with 1,000th recruit
XPO has hit its target of hiring 1,000 HGV drivers in 2022 as it seeks to reduce its reliance on subcontractors.The milestone was achieved earlier this month and since then, the logistics firm has continued to take on more new drivers in the UK and Ireland despite the industry-wide skills ...