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All Motor Transport articles in 2022 – Page 70
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ArticleFirst Hydrogen to open “several” UK fuelling sites and unveil zero-emission van
First Hydrogen, which is planning to launch a zero-emission, long-range hydrogen powered van this year, has launched First Hydrogen Energy, which will produce and distribute green hydrogen.The group is also planning to develop “several” 25 megawatt (MW) sites in the UK to provide green hydrogen to its customers.The newly launched ...
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ArticleRenault Trucks unveils E-Tech service to support customers' EV transition
Renault Trucks has launched E-Tech which offers 360 degree support for customers transitioning to electric vehicles.The move comes as the manufacturer reports expanding sales volumes of electric trucks with 249 delivered globally in 2021 and 613 ordered.The manufacturer plans for 50% of its global sales to be electric by 2030 ...
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ArticleMelanie Creedy appointed as Northgate’s new EV business development manager
Northgate Vehicle Hire has appointed Melanie Creedy (pictured) to the role of EV business development manager, as its fleet customers continue to make the shift away from diesel.Creedy brings more than eight years of fleet expertise to Northgate. She will operate on a national level and work closely with head ...
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ArticleOperators introduce heavy weekly surcharges to pass soaring fuel costs to customers
Leading operators have admitted they have been forced to pass on rapidly rising fuel costs to their customers by employing significant surcharges.The news comes in a week that has seen the steepest hike in fuel prices for 18 years, triggered largely by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.The latest average price of ...
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ArticlePall-Ex restructures group customer service as residential deliveries soar
A “significant” growth in residential deliveries has prompted a major restructuring at Pall-Ex Group to better serve its customers and ensure safe deliveries.The pallet network has merged the Pall-Ex and Fortec Distribution Network customer service teams and taken on four new staff.It is also permanently basing Pall-Ex customer service staff ...
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ArticleXPO to host second UK women drivers’ forum
XPO Logistics will host its second women drivers forum at its national distribution centre in Crick, Northamptonshire on 22 March as it strives to boost its women driver numbers.Announcing the event the company said that it encourages all women drivers in its UK and Ireland operations to attend the forum, ...
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ArticleIan Harnett becomes chairman of Tevva
Electric and hydrogen truck manufacturer Tevva Motors has appointed Ian Harnett (pictured) as chairman.Harnett first joined Tevva in August last year as non-executive director to support the company’s growth strategy to expand its fleet and market presence.He brings over 35 years of automotive experience to the company, having recently held ...
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ArticleGasrec promotes trio in restructure of operations division
Biomethane refuelling station operator Gasrec has promoted three of its staff into new positions created as part of a major restructuring of its operations division.Giles McLeod (pictured) takes on the role of process systems lead, Mike Evans has been appointed as maintenance manager and Andy Phillips is the new technical ...
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ArticleRising shortage of warehouse operatives calls for greater use of technology, report warns
Logistics firms need to invest in technology to deliver greater efficiencies in the face of a rising shortage of warehouse workers and ongoing supply chain challenges.The warning comes in a report by order management system specialist Mintsoft which found high numbers of warehouse vacancies across the country.The company found that ...
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ArticleGovernment data reveals “worrying lack” of younger HGV drivers as skills shortage remains “severe”, Driver Require report warns
The UK’s driver shortage is still at severe levels with a worrying lack of recruits in the under-30 age group, according to research by driver agency Driver Require.The research analysed the latest data from the Office of National Statistics’ Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the period October to December 2021.After ...
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ArticleAnchor Freight calls for international hauliers to help deliver aid to Ukraine
Ipswich firm Anchor Freight is calling on international hauliers to help them deliver aid donations to the Polish/Ukraine border.The company is using its warehouse in the town as a hub to receive donations, from both the public and from businesses, which will be forwarded to help people in need in ...
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ArticleWhistl’s Posthub lands host of top customers in first year
Whistl subsidiary Posthub has won over 150 blue chip customers since its launch a year ago, the company announced this week.Posthub, which specialises in helping customers plan and execute mail campaigns, has won deals with a range of companies including WWF, Crew Clothing, JoJo Maman Bébé, Harrods, NSPCC, Barnardo’s, Sightsavers, ...
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ArticlePalletline Logistics makes ninth acquisition
Palletline subsidiary Palletline Logistics has acquired the pallet distribution and warehousing elements of Palletline member Ningbo Palletised Distribution.This is Palletline Logistics' ninth acquisition since it was launched by Palletline in 2015.Other purchases by the directly owned member business include S&S Distribution, Mike Watson Transport, ABE Ledbury, Fast Forward Distribution, and ...
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ArticleLondon mayor announces ULEZ extension but smart charging scheme still "many years away"
The capital’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be expanded to cover all of Greater London in 2023, under plans unveiled by mayor Sadiq Khan.He also said the long-term and fairest way to solve pollution, carbon emissions and congestion will ultimately be smart road user charging, but he added that ...
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ArticleRHA demands help for hauliers as war in Ukraine sees fuel prices hit record high
The government must freeze fuel duty, delay the new rules affecting red diesel use and introduce an essential user rebate for HGV operators in response to soaring costs, according to the RHA.The business group said the war in Ukraine was forcing fuel costs ever higher and the effect threatened to ...
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ArticleParcel sector warned it would be hit hard by McColl's collapse as rescue talks continue
The parcel industry could experience collateral damage from any collapse of high-street chain McColl’s, due to it being the largest Post Office provider in the UK and host to hundreds of Amazon lockers, according to ParcelHero.The convenience store and newsagent said earlier this week it remained in discussions with its ...
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ArticleMoto the latest to offer help to Ukrainian HGV drivers
Moto has become the latest business to help Ukrainian HGV drivers in the UK by offering them free parking so that they can rest safely.Following on from the announcement by Carmarthenshire’s Owens Group that it was providing space for any Ukrainian drivers who needed to park up their HGVs in ...
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Article"Sector offers lots of opportunities for women to succeed," CSG transport controller insists
A Coventry-based transport controller is calling on women to recognise the career opportunities available to them in haulage, in support of International Women’s Day.Gemma Moyo said the transport industry offered varied and rewarding long-term job satisfaction and that increasing numbers of women were finding out the advantages of HGV driving ...
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ArticleTuffnells recruit is first from new government apprenticeship scheme
Tuffnells has signed the first ever candidate to the government’s Express Logistics Sortation Apprenticeship scheme, funded by the apprenticeship levy.Atique Khan (pictured) joined Tuffnells via the sector-based work academy programme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions.He will now start a 12-month course at West Thames College using course ...
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ArticleStriking HGV drivers on Heathrow catering contract offered 14% pay rise
HGV drivers working for Heathrow aviation catering firm DO & CO have suspended strike action while they vote on a 14% pay deal.Around 100 drivers were supposed to have gone out on strike today (4 March) and 5 March in a dispute over pay and employment conditions, but this is ...