Latest fleet news – Page 101
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MT ArticleRotom buys Kingsbury Pallets
Rotom Group has strengthened its position in the UK with the acquisition of Kingsbury Pallets.
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MT ArticleConcrete plans for Volumech as it announces new general manager
Volumetric mixer firm Volumech has appointed Steve Cartwright as its new general manager, following the six-year tenure of Brandon Hess.
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MT ArticleStruggling waste haulier sold to director’s son
Hampshire haulier PL Transport Logistics has been sold to its sole director’s son for £360,000 after it collapsed into administration.
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MT ArticleJarrolds’ move into transport gives customers end-to-end service
Norfolk’s Jarrolds Logistics is celebrating a year with The APC network after it acquired RDM Distribution in November 2023.
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MT ArticleCartwright Bros site sold for seven figure sum
A former industrial unit that belonged to Cartwright Bros (Haulage) has been sold for its asking price of £3.3m following a bidding process.
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MT ArticleMilence expands electric charging network with new Spanish hub
Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group, has announced plans to develop its first charging hub in Spain, located in the Zaragoza Logistics Platform (PlaZa).
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MT ArticleCampaign rolled out after Network Rail claims lorries strike bridges every six hours
A bridge in Cambridgeshire has become the most bashed in Britain after 18 HGVs struck the structure in the last year.
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MT ArticleVolvo FH Aero and Volvo FM top new truck safety chart with five-star ratings
A new truck safety rating, designed to cut fatalities across Europe, has awarded Volvo’s FH Aero 2025 and FM 2025 models the highest five-star safety rating, while Iveco’s S-WAY 2022 model earned the lowest score of the nine trucks tested, earning a “disappointing” one star.
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MT ArticleWorkplace violence can have a depressing effect on HGV drivers
Professor Sheena Johnson Reports suggest that work-related violence in the UK is rising. Professional drivers, in particular, are feeling the brunt of this shift. Their work is increasingly coming with a heightened level of risk, with drivers experiencing an above-average workplace violence rate, according to an HSE ...
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MT ArticleCall for nominations for 2025 Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards
The 2025 Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards event is open for nominations until 27 January next year, with the ceremony offering women in the sector the chance to win a range of accolades, including Industry Champion and the Woman of the Year Award.
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MT ArticleMTA Low Carbon winner JLP wants to take the high road to zero emissions
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) picked up the Motor Transport Low Carbon Award for the third time in the last seven years in 2024. Its winning entry stated: “As a responsible retailer we must reduce our consumption, find renewable alternatives, and look critically at our impact across our ...
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MT ArticleMPs call for government action to tackle rising levels of freight crime
MPs have launched a new report today (19 November) which highlights the rising threat of freight crime and calls for government action to roll out secure lorry parks across the UK’s road network.
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MT ArticleElectric Freightway trial battles bureaucratic obstacles to installing charging stations
Electric Freightway, one of four consortia taking part in a government-funded five year trial of net zero trucks, has revealed that despite launching around 18 electric trucks onto UK roads in the first year of the trial, with another 70 on order, it has yet to install any charging stations, ...
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MT ArticleDP World removes over six million road miles in major rail shift initiative
DP World has announced that its Modal Shift Programme at Southampton has eliminated 64,300 truck journeys from UK roads in its first year, significantly advancing sustainable freight transport.
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MT ArticleB&M Retail signs ten-year lease for major facility in Ellesmere Port
General retailer B&M has signed a ten-year lease with real estate investor Cain International for a major facility in Ellesmere Port, which will be used to manage the storage and distribution of inbound containers for the company.
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MT ArticleMercedes switches lanes: Six new fast-chargers mark German plant's electric transition
Mercedes-Benz has installed six new fast-charging stations for electric trucks at its Wörth plant, with the capability to add two more stations for future megawatt charging needs. The charging stations are positioned near where delivery vehicles enter the facility.
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MT ArticlePeak season UK parcel deliveries set to be highest in Europe this year
Parcel carriers will collectively distribute 1.29bn shipments across the UK between October and December 2024, 10.9% more than in the same period in 2023 and the highest volume in Europe, according to a study by FedEx.
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MT ArticleB&Q introduces electric delivery trucks to help reach 2040 net zero targets
B&Q, the UK’s leading home improvement retailer, has announced the addition of electric HGVs to its delivery fleet as part of its environmental sustainability initiatives.
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MT ArticleZenobe: the electrification integrator transforming fleet sustainability
There was a palpable buzz at the recent Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit, with everyone talking about Zenobe’s innovative powerskids and second-life battery opportunities. Laura Hailstone caught up with Ian Dennis, Zenobe’s Head of EV Fleet, to find out more about Zenobe’s offering.
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MT ArticleQuantron seeking rescue bid before year end
Quantron is pressing ahead with operations under insolvency proceedings with a core team of 40 employees remaining in place, as restructuring efforts and a search for investors aim to secure the company’s future by the end of 2024.