All articles by Carol Millett – Page 13
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MT ArticleJuly heatwave sees spike in pothole breakdowns, AA reveals
New data from The AA and The Pothole Partnership has revealed a spike in pothole breakdowns during July, thanks to soaring temperatures.
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MT ArticleHere comes the new generation of younger, physically fit, digitally fluent HGV drivers, SNAP Driving Conversations reveals
A new generation of truck drivers is challenging long-held stereotypes, swapping office desks for dashboards, boardrooms for truck parks, and spreadsheets for freedom of the road, according to reseach by digital payment provider SNAP.
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MT ArticleGXO delivers “better than expected” performance in Q2 2025
Global contract logistics giant GXO Logistics Inc. delivered a record second quarter revenue of $3.3bn (£2.43bn), up 16% year-on-year, with organic revenue growth of 6%, the highest result in nine quarters, the company has revealed.
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FCZ ArticleDPD puts electric Terberg through its paces
Parcel delivery firm DPD has completed a successful test of the Terberg YT203-EV electric tug, carried out by DPD drivers at its giant Oldbury hub.
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MT ArticleGB trade with Northern Ireland tumbles after tougher post-Brexit rules kick in, Parcelhero report reveals
New government figures show a developing crisis in trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK, according to a report by international delivery expert Parcelhero.
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MT ArticleWincanton signs three-year fulfilment deal with Futon Company
Wincanton has secured a new three-year partnership with Futon Company, which has 24 stores across the UK and a growing online presence.
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FCZ ArticleYusen Logistics to deliver Nissan parts to Sunderland using electric trucks
Yusen Logistics, in partnership with Nissan and Volvo Trucks UK, is set to electrify its key inbound supply routes to Sunderland in a major trial under the UK’s Electric Freightway initiative.
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MT ArticleBradford haulage firm hits the road with fleet investment
A haulage business founded in Yorkshire has invested in nine new vehicles to meet growing demand for its services.
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MT ArticleAssociation of Fleet Professionals welcomes new drink-drive limit
The Association of Fleet Professionals has hailed government plans to introduce a lower drink-drive limit and mandatory eye tests for older drivers.
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FCZ ArticleDP World hails success of Project Jolt electric truck trial
DP World has successfully trialled three electric vehicles under the Project Jolt initiative, which it joined three months ago.
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FCZ ArticleBirmingham City University to develop AI to help UK road transport become greener
Researchers at Birmingham City University (BCU) have been awarded nearly £50,000 to develop AI-powered strategies that will make the UK’s transport systems both greener and more resilient to the impacts of climate change, the university has announced this week.
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FCZ ArticleFleets running electric vans over longer daily routes, new research shows
Fleets adopting electric vans are using them over longer daily routes, according to new research from Arval Mobility Observatory.
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MT ArticleJust Group invests £20m in M6 toll road
Institutional investor Just Group has pumped £20m into the M6 toll road, in the form of a 22-year loan to the Midland Motorways Group, despite traffic volumes continuing to fall on the route.
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FCZ ArticleHyroad Energy acquires bankrupt hydrogen truck manufacturer Nikola
US hydrogen-powered truck supplier Hyroad Energy has acquired 113 hydrogen fuel cell trucks, spare parts, the software platforms and IP assets from the Nikola Corporation bankruptcy auction.
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MT ArticleSapphire Vehicle Services launches recruitment drive for HGV technicians after opening new London depot
Sapphire Vehicle Services is on the hunt for HGV technicians after opening its new Charlton workshop, which provides inspection, maintenance and repair services for trucks and vans.
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MT ArticleUnipart clinches contract extension with Selco Builders Warehouse
Supply chain specialist Unipart has won a two-and-a-half-year contract extension with Selco Builders Warehouse, the UK-based trade-only builders’ merchant.
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MT ArticleJJX Logistics extends and revamps distressed load management service
West Midlands-based JJX Logistics has expanded and enhanced its distressed load management service to better support supply chains across the UK and Ireland.
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MT ArticleWilliams Shipping acquires GIF Transport and Logistics
Marine and logistics services provider Williams Shipping has announced the purchase of GIF Transport and Logistics and has also bought a new site in Dyce, Aberdeen, in a separate transaction.
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MT ArticleXPO and Amazon UK fleet numbers soar as Cemex’s fall, latest MT Fleet Data reveals
XPO Transport Solutions bolstered its fleet last week by another 239 lorries and 217 trailers, boosting total truck numbers to 3,537 and its trailer count to 5,044, according to the latest figures from MT Fleet Data.
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MT ArticleTransport and storage sector hit by 38,000 workplace injuries, new research reveals
New research has revealed that transport and storage workers are among the worst-affected by workplace injuries, with around one in 42 workers hurt each year.