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Home2018July

Month: July 2018

Industry News

Truck cartel compensation claims submitted to Competition Appeal Tribunal

July 31, 2018 Emma Shone

Two applications to represent the industry and seek compensation for vehicles bought while a truck cartel was in operation have been made to the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT).

Awards

Watch it now: Royal Mail Fleet win the Low Carbon Award

July 31, 2018 Peter Steele

Royal Mail Fleet had a successful Motor Transport Awards 2018, winning the Low Carbon Award. Watch them win on Motor Transport TV, sponsored by the RHA. Low Carbon Award, sponsored by Fraikin Winner: Royal Mail Fleet

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News

Tuffnells debuts new livery as it puts ten Mercedes-Benz Ategos into operation

July 30, 2018 Kylie Noble

Tuffnells has unveiled an update to its ‘Big green parcel machine’ livery on the side of 10 new Mercedes-Benz Atego it has put into service.

News

Connect Group brings in new CEO from America in bid to turn its fortunes around

July 30, 2018 Emma Shone

Connect Group has appointed the former CEO of an American logistics supplier as its new chief executive, after a troubling set of results for the group triggered the resignation of Mark Cashmore last month.

Awards

Watch McBurney Transport win Temperature Controlled Operator of the Year

July 30, 2018 Peter Steele

Temperature Controlled Operator of the Year went to McBurney Transport Group at the Motor Transport Awards, which took place on 4 July 2018. Watch them win on Motor Transport TV, sponsored by the RHA, Temperature Controlled Operator of the Year, sponsored by Enterprise Flex-E-Rent Winner: McBurney Transport Group

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Industry News

Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Act becomes law

July 27, 2018 Kylie Noble

New legislation on cross-border haulage has been given royal assent as the government makes preparations for the UK’s departure from the EU next year.

Premier Logistics
News

Premier Logistics on the brink of company voluntary arrangement

July 27, 2018

Struggling haulier Premier Logistics (UK) is set to enter a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) as it looks to restructure its finances in the face of a £5.7m shortfall to creditors, MT has learnt.

Awards

Watch MAN win Fleet Truck of the Year at the Motor Transport Awards 2018

July 27, 2018 Peter Steele

The MAN TGX was victorious at the Motor Transport Awards 2018, picking up the Fleet Truck of the Year Award. Watch them win on Motor Transport TV, sponsored by the RHA. Fleet Truck of the Year, sponsored by Chevron Lubricants Winner: MAN TGX

Waitrose CNG
News

Waitrose and CNG Fuels underway with major dedicated gas truck trial

July 27, 2018 Kylie Noble

Waitrose is taking part in a large-scale study of low-carbon alternatives to diesel, with close to 60 dedicated gas trucks part of the trial.

Lesley O'Brien, Freightlink
Careers

She’s RHA shifts focus from women to wider workplace diversity

July 26, 2018 Emma Shone

She’s RHA is widening its target audience with a new focus on inclusion and diversity rather than trying to attract just women to the transport industry.

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Spotlight

Further strike action planned at DHL Supply Chain Liverpool depot after talks break down

by Carol Millett in News

DHL Supply Chain is facing further strike action at its Liverpool depot this week after negotiations over pay and conditions collapsed.

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps freight operators understand market for alternative fuels

By Christopher Walton and Colin Barnett A Fuels in Action event at Kempton Park in Surrey last week (20 March) was the ...

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Shell opens second hydrogen fuel pump, but remains focused on full ‘mosaic’ of alternative fuels

By the end of 2018, Shell will have opened three new hydrogen refuelling pumps on sites around London.But the fuel giant says ...

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Electric vehicle uptake would improve with better distributor and operator collaboration

Improved collaboration between electric vehicle operators and electricity distributors will see a substantial increase of battery-powered vehicles on the roads of London, ...

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Electric vehicle uptake would improve

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