All articles by Carol Millett – Page 20
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MT ArticleRED Corporate Driver Training launches new electric van training module
RED Corporate Driver Training has launched new e-LCV training module to help fleets transition from diesel to electric vans.
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MT ArticleDigital tool to monitor workshop technicians’ output launched by r2c
Software specialist r2c has launched a new online tool which logs commercial vehicle technicians’ hours against individual jobs, allowing workshops to assess the efficiency of employees, pinpoint where additional training may be needed and prevent jobs being under-estimated.
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MT ArticleKinaxia completes executive leadership team with HR director appointment
Kinaxia Logistics has appointed Kathryn Robinson as HR director, as part of a wider management team refresh, linked to the group’s drive for growth.
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MT ArticleGeopost to showcase Locker Robots in Paris at VivaTech 2025
International parcel delivery giant Geopost is returning to VivaTech 2025, which is being held in Paris this week, to present a new selection of smart, sustainable and customer-focused delivery solutions.
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MT ArticleBidcorp UK places major order with Carrier Transicold for 100 trucks with engineless Syberia units
Food distribution firm Bidcorp UK has placed its first major order with Carrier Transicold for more than 100 new rigid trucks equipped with engineless Syberia units, in a move aimed at boosting fleet efficiency and cutting carbon emissions.
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MT ArticleWebfleet and Dynamon team up to slash cost of fleet decarbonisation reports
Tech firms Dynamon and Webfleet have joined forces to deliver data-backed decarbonisation reports, which slash costs by up to 80% by removing the need for external consultants, the partnership announced this week.
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MT ArticlePrioritise food and pharmaceutical resilience amidst growing threats, CCF tells government
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has today issued an urgent open letter to Daniel Zeichner MP, Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs, calling for immediate action to establish a robust food and pharmaceutical resilience plan for the UK.
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MT ArticleFourwinds Garage blown away by Isuzu recovery truck reliability
Newquay-based Fourwinds Garage has taken delivery of three new Isuzu N75.190 recovery vehicles, in a move influenced by seven years of “consistent reliability” from its existing 7.5-tonners from the manufacturer.
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MT ArticleWincanton opens sixth mega warehouse at Hinkley Point C to meet peak construction demand
Wincanton is expanding its partnership with EDF Energy’s Hinkley Point C project with the launch today (9 June) of a new 314,658sq ft warehouse in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset.
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MT ArticleEvri to hire another 5,000 couriers after agreeing merger with DHL eCommerce UK
Evri is planning to hire 5,000 couriers in a major recruitment drive, launched just weeks after announcing its merger with DHL’s UK e-commerce arm.
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MT ArticleHenry Boot sells TWO45 in Skelmersdale to European developer
HBD, Henry Boot’s property investment and development arm, has completed the sale of TWO45 in Skelmersdale to an unidentified European real estate developer for a total of £9.5m.
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MT ArticleLogistics “unstoppable force” for economic growth, says roads minister
The UK logistics sector “lies at the heart of government’s plan for change” and is an “unstoppable force for economic growth”, according Lilian Greenwood, Minister for the Future of Roads, during her keynote address at Logistics UK’s inaugural annual conference, at the QEII Conference Centre in London today (4 June).
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MT ArticleLymm Truckwash granted planning permission for site expansion
Family-owned Lymm Truckwash has been granted permission to expand its facility by 50%, with the addition of two more wash bays.
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MT ArticleGeotab and Vitality launch platform that rewards safe driving
Connected vehicle solution specialist Geotab has teamed up with health and wellness expert Vitality to reward fleet drivers who set high safety standards.
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FCZ ArticleWincanton ramps up net zero drive with 24 new electric-powered HGVs
Wincanton has taken delivery of the first tranche of 24 new 40+ tonne electric-powered trucks today (4 June), marking a milestone in the group’s goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
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MT ArticleMay transport prices climb as haulage demand continues to grow, TEG Price Index reveals
May saw a further increase to the TEG Price Index, which rose 4.4 points (3.55%) to 128.2. Year-on-year the index also increased 4.4 points (3.55%), according to the latest report.
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MT ArticleDemand for night time deliveries set to increase, Palletline London predicts
Palletline London is preparing to reap the benefits of increased night time deliveries in London, as pedestrianisation initiatives in the capital gather momentum, general manager Ucal McLeod said this week.
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MT ArticleRHA welcomes launch of new abnormal load movement guidance
New national guidance to make the management of abnormal load movements across the UK more co-ordinated and efficent has been released today (3 June) by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), in collaboration with the Abnormal Loads Group (ALG).
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MT ArticleEuro Commercials expands into England with acquisition of City West Commercials
South Wales truck dealer Euro Commercials has officially completed the acquisition of City West Commercials, in a move which sees it expand its business across the Welsh border into the South West of England
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FCZ ArticleKuehne+Nagel UK and Milence demonstrate benefits of electric HGV fleet
Logistics firm Kuehne+Nagel and truck charging network specialist Milence have come together to demonstrate the advantages of electric road freight.