Latest fleet news – Page 103
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MT ArticleVaculug Sustainability Forum hears about truck and tyre manufacturers’ journey toward net zero
Tyre retread specialist Vaculug held its fourth Sustainability Forum at the British Motor Museum in October, bringing together operators, suppliers and leading experts to discuss the UK’s road to net zero emissions. Sponsored by Hankook and Hireco and supported by Volvo, the event was co-ordinated by Glenn ...
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MT ArticleDelivery Solutions unveils new Deeside super depot to expand parcels operation
Welsh haulier Delivery Solutions (DelSol) has opened a new modern, purpose-built 21,000 sq. ft. site at Deeside Industrial Park in Flintshire, to expand its overnight parcel operations. The opening of the new, purpose-built site, follows strong growth for the business, which has recorded a 19% year-on-year increase in overnight parcel ...
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MT ArticleNew energy regulations could make majority of small box spaces “unlettable” by 2030, report warns
Industrial and logistics (I&L) space is on a “cliff edge”, with up to 85% of small to mid-box space in danger of becoming “unlettable” by 2030, due to planned updates to EPC regulations.
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MT ArticleFly By Nite tunes in with four new temperature-controlled trailers from Tiger
Entertainment industry transport specialist Fly By Nite has taken delivery of four temperature controlled trailers from Tiger Trailers, in a move aimed at expanding its services to touring orchestras.
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MT ArticleDFDS orders ten solar-powered TRUs from Sunswap after trial cuts costs and emissions
Road, rail and sea freight giant DFDS has ordered ten Sunswap Endurance transport refrigeration units (TRUs), which the clean tech company will manufacture in Leatherhead in Surrey.
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MT ArticleRAC trials HVO in seven recovery trucks in move to cut emissions
The RAC is trialling 100% renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as an alternative fuel to power its recovery trucks.
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MT ArticleGlencar completes two Grade A units in Rochdale to meet growing local demand
Construction company Glencar has completed two units of 87,000 sq ft and 116,500 sq ft for Wilson Bowden Developments in partnership with developer Cabot Properties, at Kingsway Business Park in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.
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MT ArticleCreate a UK logistics network to tackle roads congestion, Logistics UK tells government
Logistics UK is pressing the Treasury and the DfT to formally identify the UK’s Logistics Network and use this as the basis of a 30-year infrastructure strategy.
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MT ArticleLogistics firms making costly mistakes with warehouse automation, claims Linde vice president
Global logistics solutions provider Linde Material Handling has warned UK logistics companies not to rush into complex new warehouse automation plans that risk putting their businesses under financial pressure.
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MT ArticleKammac toasts partnership deal with Au Vodka
Third-party logistics provider Kammac has signed a new partnership deal with premium vodka brand Au Vodka, which will support the company’s expansion in the UK and beyond.
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MT ArticleMore than a third of vans fail MOT, new research reveals
More than a third of vans submitted for an MOT in the past year failed their initial test, with almost half failing on problems with lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, according to a study conducted by Select Van Leasing.
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MT ArticleAustralia commits $100 million to electrify heavy vehicles in Driving the Nation programme
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced substantial funding to support the transition of heavy vehicles to electric power.
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MT ArticleRAC initiates HVO fuel trial with Certas Energy for recovery truck fleet
The RAC has begun testing hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) supplieed by Certas Energy as an alternative fuel source for seven recovery trucks operating from its Walsall headquarters, as part of its carbon reduction strategy.
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MT ArticleWelch’s Transport and First Bus break new ground with truck charging at Leicester bus depot
In an industry first, Welch’s Transport has successfully trialed cross-sector charging infrastructure by powering its new Renault eTech T electric truck at First Bus’s Leicester depot. This pioneering collaboration marks the first time a freight operator has used a public transport depot’s charging facilities for an eHGV, demonstrating how shared ...
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MT ArticleDPD deploys autonomous robot Ottobot to deliver parcles to Milton Keynes residents
DPD has become the first UK parcel delivery company to deploy Ottobot, a fully autonomous parcels delivery and collection robot.
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MT ArticleDaimler's all-electric Rizon brand ships first trucks to Canada
Daimler Truck’s all-electric Rizon brand has made its first shipment of class 4-5 vehicles to Canada, with an initial 12 units arriving in British Columbia. The remaining 10 vehicles from the 22-unit order are scheduled to arrive later this month.
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MT ArticleLeyland Trucks pledges armed forces hiring commitment
Leyland Trucks has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, joining more than 11,000 organisations across the UK that pledge to support veterans, service leavers, and their families as they move into civilian employment.
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MT ArticleCPD Bodies refreshes brand and boosts management team after rapid growth surge
Commercial vehicle conversions specialist CPD has refreshed its branding and boosted its management team following strong growth which saw vehicle conversions almost double.
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MT ArticleVolvo outlines multi-technology strategy for supporting operators at Decarbonisation Summit
Last week, Volvo Trucks presented a comprehensive update on its decarbonisation strategy at the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit, outlining key advancements and strategic directions for achieving zero emissions road transport.
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MT ArticleHVS slims down operations while seeking additional funding
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the Glasgow-based start-up hydrogen truck builder, has been forced to reduce its operations while seeking to complete a crucial financing round, Freight Carbon Zero (FCZ) has learnt.