All Motor Transport articles in 2023 – Page 25

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FleetCheck app helps drivers avoid bridge strikes

2023-04-17T14:23:00Z

A new feature designed to help stop commercial vehicle drivers being involved in bridge strikes.has been added to FleetCheck’s Vehicle Inspection App.The feature tells drivers they are currently using a high vehicle whenever they carry out a scheduled vehicle inspection, providing a regular reminder.Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet ...
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Redundancy threat as Nestlé restructures logistics operations

2023-04-17T15:55:00Z

Logistics workers at Nestlé's warehouse in York are facing the threat of redundancy as the food manufacturer restructures its UK and Ireland logistics operations.Nestlé is reorganising operations at its logistics warehouse CF2 in York, which will see the facility moving to a full pallet operation, requiring fewer staff.Nestlé has ...
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Micro-logistics hub launches in Pimlico to provide zero-emission deliveries

2023-04-17T16:29:00Z

A six-month trial of a new micro-logistics hub in Pimlico has been launched today (17th April) which aims to improve air quality by cutting the number of trucks and vans delivering parcels to offices and residents’ homes in Central London.Westminster City Council, in partnership with Cross River Partnership (CRP), is ...
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Zero-emission HGV market "shackled" by lack of infrastructure and national plan, SMMT warns

2023-04-18T10:07:00Z

The UK's zero emission HGV market is "shackled" by the absence of a charging infrastructure, the lack of a national roll-out plan and the absence of effective incentives for operators, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) warned today (18 April).The SMMT said that unless the the UK government ...
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Suttons International recruits commercial director in drive for global growth

2023-04-18T10:27:00Z

Suttons International have appointed Jonathan Mackie to the role of commercial director, as part of the business’ growth strategy.Mackie will be responsible for the development and implementation of the business’ commercial strategy to enable growth with new and existing customers across all the regions Suttons International operates in.Suttons International is ...
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XPO seals multi-year partnership deal with retailer Christy England

2023-04-18T11:33:00Z

XPO has won a multi-year contract for end-to-end management of luxury bed and bath linen retailer Christy England's supply chain for all channels in the UK and Ireland.The two companies collaborated on designing a customised supply chain solution that integrates inbound product transport from multiple manufacturing locations, storage at XPO’s ...
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New security device to prevent catalytic converter thefts launches in UK

2023-04-18T11:49:00Z

US firm CATrak has launched a new device to prevent catalytic converter theft which alerts the owner when a theft is in progress.Developed in the US by CATrak Technologies, the system has been launched in the UK where thefts of catalytic converters from commercial vehicles are reported to be ten ...
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A Davies Transport creates new jobs after joining Pallet-Track

2023-04-18T12:08:00Z

Wakefield-based A Davies Transport is creating three new jobs as a result of becoming a shareholder member of Pallet-Track.The family-run company, which was established by managing director Andy Davies with just one truck in 2007, now operates a fleet of 38 vehicles and 60 trailers, and employs a team of ...
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Wren Kitchens teams up with Webfleet to boost fuel efficiency

2023-04-18T13:41:00Z

Wren Kitchens' fleet has extended its miles-per-gallon efficiency by nearly 8% since installing fleet management solution Webfleet with Paragon routing and scheduling software.The Lincolnshire-based retailer now runs Webfleet, which is Bridgestone's fleet management solution, in 154 trucks delivering kitchen units to customers across the UK, and a further 98 vans ...
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DB Schenker provides logistics support to Siemens in UK first

2023-04-18T14:23:00Z

Logistics firm DB Schenker has sealed a deal with electrical manufacturing giant Siemens to provide production logistics support for its oldest UK manufacturing site.The deal marks the first time DB Schenker has been chosen to operate warehouse facilities for a Siemens site in the UK.Under the terms of the contract ...
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Wincanton secures five year deal to manage Halfords transport operations

2023-04-19T09:06:00Z

Wincanton has won a new five-year contract with cycle and car accessories retailer Halfords to manage its entire transport operations for UK and Ireland.Under the contract, Wincanton will transport over 63.5 million items per year from the retailer’s three distribution centres to its network of nearly 400 stores across the ...
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Maxus unveils its latest electric van as it continues drive into UK market

2023-04-19T09:50:00Z

Chinese vehicle manufacturer Maxus has unveiled the e-DELIVER 7 - its latest all-electric van - as it continues its drive into the UK electric van market.This new addition to the Maxus eDELIVER range lands at mid-point, bridging the gap between the smaller eDELIVER 3 and the larger eDELIVER 9.The eDELIVER ...
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Fortec member Brocklehurst Transport joins Pall-Ex network

2023-04-19T10:33:00Z

Brocklehurst Transport, which has been a member of Fortec since 2007, has strengthened its ties to the Pall-Ex Group by becoming a shareholder member of the Pall-Ex network.The moves sees the Dewsbury-based haulage company extend its pallet network services to a wider customer base and expand its offering across the ...
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DVSA urges operators to read updated Road Worthiness Guide

2023-04-19T10:56:00Z

DVSA is calling on operators to read its updated Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness, which includes a range of new information on how operators must ensure their fleets are fit for the road.The newly updated guide, published today (19 April) provides the industry with best practice advice on operator and driver ...
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Electric freight mobility firm Einride expands into UK with Pepsico deal

2023-04-19T12:23:00Z

Swedish freight mobility firm Einride is expanding into the UK after signing a deal to deploy its connected electric trucks between PepsiCo's Walkers manufacturing sites in Leicester and Coventry. Over the three-year partnership, the truck fleet, powered by Einride’s intelligent Saga platform, will cover more than 750,000 miles, cutting the ...
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Barriers to decarbonising HGV fleets risk supply chain "horror show", RHA warns government

2023-04-19T12:31:00Z

HGV operators are facing “massive” barriers to decarbonising their fleets, which could result in a supply chain “horror show”, RHA warned this week.The association is calling for the government to urgently provide a clear net zero road map which sets out incentives for hauliers to make the transition; gives clear ...
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Shareholder model puts Palletline in strong position to invest in the future

2023-04-20T09:30:00Z

Palletline was the first pallet network to be established in the UK and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022. It was also a year in which the business reached new heights with record volumes.The company’s recent announcement of a substantial programme of investment has been designed to ensure Palletline has ...
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Should operators within DVSA Earned Recognition only have to test vehicles every two years?

2023-04-20T10:10:00Z

Proposals for altering HGV testing intervals for Earned Recognition operators are now being explored by the government.The DfT has asked the industry for feedback on whether ER operators should enjoy longer test intervals or to reduce the test content for these compliant firms. This includes the idea of extending vehicle ...
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Brexit effect still hampering efforts to bring in foreign workers to plug skills gaps

2023-04-20T10:57:00Z

There has been a “huge” increase in the number of enquiries from haulage and warehousing firms desperately trying to employ foreign workers amid a host of skills shortages in the UK, according to a law firm.In the aftermath of Brexit, companies began applying for special licences in order to take ...
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Using sheep transporter to carry cattle lands haulier with £6,500 legal bill

2023-04-20T14:24:00Z

A livestock haulier in Dorset has been found guilty of causing 35 calves unnecessary suffering after he packed them into a trailer designed for sheep and transported them on a two-hour journey.Weymouth Magistrates’ Court heard how haulier John Pritchard collected the group of calves from a farm near Sherborne in ...