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Industry news – Page 51
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Safety risk as roadworthiness plummets just three months after annual test
Haulage operators have been accused of ignoring road safety and posing “an immense risk” to the public after data showed the roadworthiness prohibition rate soared just three months after an MOT.The DVSA said its analysis of a large sample of commercial vehicle encounters showed that 10 times more prohibitions are ...
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ArticleFirethorn Trust appoints Glencar to deliver major Barnsley 340 logistics development
Logistics real estate investor and developer Firethorn Trust has appointed UK construction company Glencar to deliver a 340,000 sq ft logistics unit at Gateway 36 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.Located just two minutes from junction 36 of the M1, the 24-acre development, known as Barnsley 340, will comprise of 320,000 sq ...
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ArticleFUSO showcases Next Generation eCanter at IAA Transportation 2022
FUSO is showcasing its Next Generation eCanter at the IAA Transportation 2022 Show this week with a wider choice of wheelbases and weights.While the current electric truck was previously only available as a 7.49-tonner with a wheelbase of 3,400 millimetres, the OEM is now offering customers a choice of six ...
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ArticleTevva unveils 19-tonne hydrogen electric truck
Electric and hydrogen truck manufacturer Tevva has unveiled its 19-tonne hydrogen-electric truck at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, Germany.The company is showcasing its range of full-electric and hydrogen-electric medium-duty 7.5-tonne to 19-tonne trucks as it targets the European market.The OEM is accompanied by a portfolio of customers at the ...
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ArticleVolvo Trucks to launch customer tests of hydrogen fuel cell trucks in 2025
Volvo Trucks is planning to roll out customer testing of its hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in 2025, the company announced this week.The trucks, which only emit water vapour, are currently undergoing intensive testing by Volvo Trucks and have an operational range comparable to diesel trucks of up to 1,000 ...
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ArticleMercedes Benz eActros LongHaul takes a bow at the IAA Transportation Show
Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaulMercedes Benz has revealed the concept prototype of its 40-tonne battery-electric eActros LongHaul truck at the IAA Transportation Show in Hanover, Germany this week.The eActros LongHaul has a range of around 500 km on a single battery charge. It is capable of megawatt charging and offers 1.2 million ...
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ArticleTransaid fundraisers 'amazed and delighted' after Scottish hauliers donate more than £100,000 at charity dinner
Haulage firms in Scotland helped raise more than £100,000 for charity this week at the inaugural Scottish Transaid Dinner.In total, £105,110.50 was raised at the Bothwell Bridge Hotel near Hamilton, thanks to sponsorship and donations from the industry, ticket sales and the live and silent auctions.Florence Bearman, Transaid head of ...
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ArticleSoftware firm Mandata buys Eureka Information Systems
Mandata has completed the acquisition of transport and logistics software firm Eureka Information Systems.Founded 10 years ago by Eddie Doyle and Damien Power, Eureka is one of Ireland’s fastest-growing suppliers of software to the logistics industry.The company has over 200 customers who rely on Eureka’s systems to run their transport ...
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ArticleNew year will be one of most challenging ever, operators warned
An unprecedented winter of high fuel costs, driver shortages and the looming threat of a global recession means 2023 could be one of the most challenging years ever for fleet managers, according to a study.Fuel price remains the number one challenge according to risk management software Solera Holdings, with 75% ...
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ArticleWebfleet to feature new products and solutions at IAA Transportation
Webfleet will showcase its modular solutions at the IAA Transportation exhibition in Hannover next week.It said for the first time it would be exhibiting together with parent company Bridgestone where it will be launching its Fleetcare solution.Read more Bridgestone offers SMEs new maintenance packageWebfleet will also use the event ...
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ArticleBridgestone offers SMEs new maintenance package
Bridgestone has launched a premium tyre and vehicle maintenance option for small and medium sized fleets, which it claimed would maximise their efficiency.Fleetcare Go Plan is described as an integrated offering, composed of premium Bridgestone tyres, vehicle maintenance and an intelligent interface powered by Webfleet telematics.Bridgestone said its new product ...
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ArticleNew plan to solve Rest & Be Thankful landslides branded 'a nonsense' by campaigners
An announcement by Transport Scotland that it has appointed an engineering firm to design a solution to a dangerous section of the A83 has been sharply criticised by campaigners, who have described it as 'a nonsense'.The Rest & Be Thankful Campaign (RBTC) said if the Highlands road on the Kintyre ...
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ArticleScania and MAN to sell Russian assets
Traton divisions Scania and MAN Truck & Bus are to sell their Russian assets.The move comes after both MAN and Scania pulled out of Russia in March this year, in line with other Western companies, as part of sanctions imposed on Russia in protest at its invasion of Ukraine.Traton said ...
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Container hauliers face another eight day strike at Felixstowe Port as talks fail
Another eight day strike at Felixstowe Port is on the cards this month, after workers rejected management’s attempt to impose a pay deal.The second eight day strike, announced by Unite, follows the refusal of Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company to improve its pay offer and its imposition of a 7% ...
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ArticleNew MT research explores HGV repair and maintenance strategies
Brand-new research from Motor Transport and sister title Commercial Motor has been released to look at operator fleet servicing trends, as the industry looks to recover from the disruption of Covid-19.The recently published ‘Hot Topic: Repair, Maintenance & Digital Compliance’ report surveyed nearly 300 operators of all sizes to get ...
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ArticleGray & Adams reaches finals in Make UK Manufacturing Awards
Gray & Adams has been selected as a finalist in the Make UK Manufacturing Awards in the Developing Young Talent category.The Make UK Awards celebrate manufacturing excellence and its previous winners include Sony UK, BAE Systems and Kimberly-Clark.Gray & Adams said this week it is “delighted” to be recognised as ...
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ArticleNorthern Ireland border checks could be slashed to a “couple of lorries a day”, says EU
Post-Brexit checks on goods crossing the Irish Sea into Northern Ireland may be reduced to a “couple of lorries a day” according to the European Union’s Brexit chief, Maroš Šefčovič.The move is seen as an olive branch which has been offered by the EU in order to get the UK ...
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ArticleRoad transport prices reach new highs for 2022, despite falling fuel prices
Road transport prices have risen for the sixth consecutive month, against a backdrop of runaway inflation and potential recession, according to the latest TEG price index data.The average price-per-mile for UK haulage vehicles rose by one point this month, to 117.8 points in August, after showing signs of falling midway ...
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Transport industry pays its respects to late Queen Elizabeth II
The industry has been paying its respects to Queen Elizabeth II who died yesterday.Royal Mail group said it joined with people across the United Kingdom and around the world in mourning her death.“We extend our deepest condolences to His Majesty and to all members of the Royal Family,” it added.The ...
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ArticlePolice arrest 34 as Animal Rebellion targets trucks delivering milk to dairies
Shutterstock/William BartonPolice have arrested 34 individuals following a protest at a Müller Dairy site in Worcestershire which saw animal rights activists glue themselves to lorries.The Animal Rebellion protest began early on Sunday morning (4 September) with activists targeting Arla’s Aylesbury site, before they switched targets and started protesting at depots ...