All Motor Transport articles in 2024 – Page 18
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MT ArticleHaulier launches legal fight against Home Office over £66,000 fine after six stowaways found in truck
The boss of a Northampton international haulage firm accredited with Border Force has criticised the Home Office after it was fined £66,000 when six stowaways got into one of its trucks.
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MT ArticleFedEx delivers increase in turnover and profits
FedEx Express UK saw turnover rise to £584.2m last year, as well as reporting a 39.3% increase in pre-tax profit.
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MT ArticleLiverpool Port basks in net zero plans
The country’s largest roof-mounted solar energy system is being installed at the Port of Liverpool, as it embarks on its net zero ambitions by 2040
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MT ArticleDX reopens the doors in East Grinstead
DX has reopened its East Grinstead depot after winning new business and expanding its freight division.
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MT ArticleDecarbonisation, resilience and heavy investment in Europe - a Q&A with FedEx EXpress Europe
Martin Gussinklo, senior vice president of the European road network, FedEx Express Europe, answers questions from MT.
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MT ArticleFirst Hydrogen “thrilled” with feedback from trial of fuel cell-powered vehicle
First Hydrogen said trials of its fuel cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) with Wales & West Utilities (WWU) were now complete and the first-of-its-kind van had completed its highest-ever mileage of 2,000km.
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MT ArticleBoughey helps place veterans into logistics
Boughey Distribution has announced it has partnered with Veterans into Logistics, a charity that helps place former members of the armed forces in jobs in haulage.
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MT ArticleWidespread scepticism among fleet operators over government’s net zero goals
More than half of UK fleet operators think the government will not go ahead with their planned ban on fossil fuels, according to Teletrac Navman’s annual industry survey.
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MT ArticleEssex haulage director disqualified for licence lending
The boss of an Essex-based international haulier has been disqualified for five years after presiding over “truly appalling” business practices that included running more trucks than legally allowed, tacho card lending and a huge amount of missing mileage.
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MT ArticleeActros demonstrates potential for heavy-duty shuttle transport
A successful trial of an electric truck in a heavy-duty shuttle scenario has taken place in Poland.
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MT ArticleMultimillion-pound investment in England’s roads
High risk roads in England will get new junctions, roundabouts and surfacing works in a £38m package aimed at boosting safety.
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MT ArticleScotland releases plan to decarbonise haulage
The Scottish government has published its plans for decarbonising the haulage industry, with the aim of transport firms having access to a wide range of zero emission trucks up to 44-tonnes by 2029.
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MT ArticleEnvironment Agency becomes first government body to sign up to earned recognition
The Environment Agency (EA) has become the first government agency to be accredited under the DVSA’s earned recognition (ER) scheme.
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MT ArticleJS Davidson the new name on the block after almost 30 years as Chiltern Cold Storage
Formerly Chiltern Cold Storage, JS Davidson rebranded in 2022 to highlight a change in ownership and emphasise that as well as being a frozen food storage business the firm is a full service provider covering ambient and chilled distribution.
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MT ArticleTrees for tyres helps DP World grow environmental credentials
DP World said it had planted more than 700 trees as part of a decarbonisation project with Goodyear contributing towards environmental sustainability.
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MT ArticleEuropa looks east to bolster freight services
Europa Road has struck a new partnership with Czech freight firm Raben Group, strengthening its services to and from Eastern Europe.
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MT ArticlePallet membership for Cross Country Carriers
Cross Country Carriers in Suffolk has joined the Pall-Ex and Fortec networks.