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TfL speeds up bulk DVS grace period applications but hauliers say it is “not enough” to prevent major delays
TfL has announced this week it will fast track hauliers’ bulk applications for Direct Vision Standard grace period permits - but only for those applying for more than 100 trucks, leaving smaller hauliers facing a much lengthier process, which they warn is creating a major bottleneck.
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Halfords to slash CO2 emissions with sustainable tyre vans
Following a two-year trial, Halfords is launching 20 innovative vehicles into its mobile tyre fitting fleet which are designed to slash fuel consumption and emissions by operating with lithium-powered equipment.
Kerry Logistics UK recruits Colin Eeles as business development director as it expands into UK market
Kerry Logistics has appointed Colin Eeles as the new business development director of its UK unit, as part of its drive to expand its UK customer base across verticals.
Iveco to integrate what3words into Iveco S-Way by 2025
Truck manufacturer Iveco has sealed a partnership deal with what3words which will see the tech company’s location technology integrated into the heavy-duty Iveco S-Way and Daily light commercial vehicle range by the end of 2024.
Halfords to slash CO2 emissions with sustainable tyre vans
Kerry Logistics UK recruits Colin Eeles as business development director as it expands into UK market
Iveco to integrate what3words into Iveco S-Way by 2025
Trans Global Projects appoints Ben Taylor as general manager
Fox Brothers acquired by US private equity firm Stellex
TfL speeds up bulk DVS grace period applications but hauliers say it is “not enough” to prevent major delays
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Halfords to slash CO2 emissions with sustainable tyre vans
Following a two-year trial, Halfords is launching 20 innovative vehicles into its mobile tyre fitting fleet which are designed to slash fuel consumption and emissions by operating with lithium-powered equipment.
Kerry Logistics UK recruits Colin Eeles as business development director as it expands into UK market
Kerry Logistics has appointed Colin Eeles as the new business development director of its UK unit, as part of its drive to expand its UK customer base across verticals.
Trans Global Projects appoints Ben Taylor as general manager
International project logistics management company Trans Global Projects (TGP) has appointed Ben Taylor as general manager of its UK business.
Fox Brothers acquired by US private equity firm Stellex
Private equity firm Stellex Capital Management has acquired Blackpool-based haulier Fox Brothers Holdings Group in a move which will see chief executive Paul Fox remain at the helm.
Teletrac powers up its support for Readypower
Plant equipment and civil engineering firm Readypower has handed its entire fleet management needs to Teletrac Navman.
Alton-based PL Transport Logistics moves to appoint administrator
A Hampshire haulage firm has entered administration following a breach in the terms of its company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
XPO cuts admin complexities of international transport
XPO said it had simplified customers’ freight shipments to countries throughout Europe by consolidating processes and reducing intermediaries.
Deutsche Bahn steams ahead with DB Schenker sale
German rail group Deutsche Bahn (DB) has agreed to sell its logistics arm DB Schenker to Danish company DSV in a €14.3bn (£12bn) deal.
DPD under starter’s orders with Army Cycling sponsorship
DPD has become the headline sponsor for Army Cycling, an organisation that encourages soldiers to take to two wheels and keep fit.
Profits plummet at Rhenus Logistics as demand drops for warehousing
A fall in demand for warehousing space led a 24% reduction in turnover for Rhenus Logistics last year, with its profits plunging into the red.
Administration watch
Alton-based PL Transport Logistics moves to appoint administrator
A Hampshire haulage firm has entered administration following a breach in the terms of its company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
S. L. Transport in administration
Wiltshire haulage firm S. L. Transport (UK) has called in the administrators after more than 30 years of trading.
Prevent insolvency by knowing the warning signs
Business insolvency is a multi-faceted issue driven by a range of concerns, from a lack of meaningful management information to a bad corporate culture. These problems need scrutinising closely to understand the leading drivers of a fleet operators’ insolvency. Doing so can offer a chance of recovery, providing liquidation isn’t ...
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Iveco to integrate what3words into Iveco S-Way by 2025
Truck manufacturer Iveco has sealed a partnership deal with what3words which will see the tech company’s location technology integrated into the heavy-duty Iveco S-Way and Daily light commercial vehicle range by the end of 2024.
TfL speeds up bulk DVS grace period applications but hauliers say it is “not enough” to prevent major delays
TfL has announced this week it will fast track hauliers’ bulk applications for Direct Vision Standard grace period permits - but only for those applying for more than 100 trucks, leaving smaller hauliers facing a much lengthier process, which they warn is creating a major bottleneck.
China leaving Europe behind on commercial electric vehicle uptake, Bloomberg NEF report reveals
While the UK is the second highest European market for sales of electric medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles, with over 600 sold in the first half of 2024, this pales in comparison to China, which takes the lion’s share of global sales, new research reveals.
Two seconds from crash: report into HGV tanker near miss
A train was just two seconds away from hitting a tanker in Shropshire after a signaller used controls that circumvented safeguards, an investigation found.
Manchester’s ‘non-charging’ clean air plan to be submitted
Greater Manchester is putting the finishing touches to its clean air plan (CAP) – and it still intends not to charge any vehicle on its roads.
Next warehouse logistics called into question following tribunal ruling
Retailer Next warned that the viability of its warehouse operations had been left in doubt following an employment tribunal ruling that found it should pay thousands of shop staff the same as its warehouse workers.
Trimble announces major revamp of CoPilot commercial vehicle navigation
Tech giant Trimble has announced a major refesh of the user interface and trip planning functionalities of its in-cab commercial vehicle navigation tool.
Thousands more secure parking spaces needed to stop freight crime epidemic
HGV drivers believe freight-related crime is increasing with the majority of fuel or asset thefts taking place in the second half of the year, according to new research.
Northern Ireland Assembly calls for government action to ease border restrictions between NI and GB
The Northern Ireland Assembly came together in a rare moment of concensus this week to call on the UK government to resolve outstanding trade issues between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Bridgestone launches Webfleet AI Assistant at IAA Transportation 2024
Bridgestone’s fleet management solution Webfleet is debuting its new AI Assistant at IAA Transportation 2024, which uses artificial intelligence to allow operators to interact with their fleet data.
Interviews
A New Era for renewable fuel supplies dawns in Essex
The use of renewable fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to cut carbon emissions from diesel trucks now rather than waiting for battery electric vehicles to develop into a more practical solution is becoming increasingly popular.
‘SMEs are in a massive hole over electric but the approach is too blinkered’
Chris Clowes, executive director of global logistics consultancy, SCALA, considers the ways other countries are tackling HGV fleet decarbonisation, and the lessons operators can learn from a domestic market still claiming record numbers of casualties
Battery electric nothing new for Bradshaw Electric Vehicles
Battery electric vehicles are sometimes regarded as new-fangled devices but they were first seen on the roads of Europe in the 1890s and in the 1960s the UK had the world’s largest fleet of BEVs in the days when electric milk floats were a common sight on every street. Today ...
Renault Trucks shows that electric trucks can do the job at only a 5% price premium
Renault Trucks has been on its battery electric vehicle (BEV) industrial manufacturing journey for four years now and recently held a series of open days at its electric demo centre based at its axle plant in Saint-Priest near Lyon to give an update on progress.
The APC still flying the flag for independent couriers 30 years on
The APC was founded 30 years ago as The Alternative Parcels Company and still has an unusual ownership model in the parcels world, in that it is owned by its 103 independent, entrepreneurial delivery-and-collection couriers.
‘There are ways round the cost of buying electric but hydrogen’s a non-starter…’
John Granby, director of e-Truck and e-Van at EO Charging, has worked in the automotive sector for over 25 years, including spells with Scania and MAN Truck & Bus. Prior to joining EO in 2021, he led the development of Tevva’s hydrogen electric trucks across the UK. Here he tells ...
Battery electric vehicles need to focus on upstream as well as tailpipe emissions
Head of sustainability for most operators is a relatively new job description, and Dr Nicholas Head who covers that role for XPO UK & Ireland has indeed only been doing the job for just over two years.
X2 (UK) pushes sustainable, efficient logistics practice to the forefront
Formed in 2003 as a 4PL transport network to handle full trailer loads, X2 (UK) now employs 20 people at its Hinckley HQ and has recently become a silver sponsor of Generation Logistics, the industry-led campaign to promote career opportunities in the transport and logistics sector.
Decarbonisation
Teletrac powers up its support for Readypower
Plant equipment and civil engineering firm Readypower has handed its entire fleet management needs to Teletrac Navman.
DPD under starter’s orders with Army Cycling sponsorship
DPD has become the headline sponsor for Army Cycling, an organisation that encourages soldiers to take to two wheels and keep fit.
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The arrival of the recently launched eActros 600 tractor unit.
The arrival of the recently launched eActros 600 tractor unit means Mercedes-Benz Trucks now offers a comprehensive line-up of battery electric vehicles to hauliers in the UK – but that’s not all.
RHA Membership for operators, professionals and businesses
You don’t have to be an operator of vehicles to join the RHA. Their membership is open to individuals, professionals and businesses operating in the sector and offers a wide range of exclusive benefits.
SPONSORED: Durite Ltd joins Safe Fleet
Durite, the UK’s leading brand in Vehicle Safety, Lighting and Auto Electrical parts for commercial vehicles and general automotive aftermarket, has been acquired by Safe Fleet, a global leader in fleet safety solutions headquartered in Belton, Missouri, USA.
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MOTOR TRANSPORT TOP 100 2023
It’s been a difficult year for the road transport industry, but our annual survey of company performance highlights the professionalism and tenacity of operators in facing up to the challenges.
Palletways welcomes Foulger Transport and Transol Logistics into the fold
Foulger Transport and Transol Logistics have joined the Palletways pallet network.
Foulger Transport opts for Mercedes-Benz Actros
Norfolk haulier Foulger Transport has taken delivery of seven new Euro-5 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks. The units join its 100-plus strong, predominantly Daf, fleet.
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