Latest fleet news – Page 110
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MT ArticleChargePoint introduces low-cost EV charger for fleets
Charging systems manufacturer ChargePoint Holdings has introduced a new Level 2 commercial electric vehicle charger priced at $699. The CPF50 charger is designed to provide a lower-cost entry point for businesses looking to electrify their fleets.
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MT ArticleScunthorpe haulier files notice of intention to appoint administrator
Scunthorpe-based Intake Transport, which offers general haulage, heavy haulage and warehousing, has filed notice of its intention to appoint an administrator, in an attempt to save the business from liquidation.
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MT ArticleMAN delivers first 40-tonne electric truck to customer Dräxlmaier
MAN Truck & Bus has commenced delivery of its fully electric heavy-duty truck, marking a significant step in the company’s transition to electric vehicles. The first 40-tonne electric truck was delivered to automotive supplier DRÄXLMAIER Group in Leipzig.
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MT ArticleGreen hydrogen partnership unveiled: Lhyfe to fuel KEYOU’s converted truck fleet in Germany
French green hydrogen producer Lhyfe and hydrogen truck retrofitter KEYOU have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on hydrogen mobility projects in Germany, beginning in the Baden-Württemberg region.
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MT ArticleBMW Leipzig deploys electric trucks for battery production, slashing 9 tonnes of CO2 annually
BMW Group Plant Leipzig has deployed two electric trucks to transport components between its logistics centre and high-voltage battery production facilities. The trucks are expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 9 tonnes annually compared to diesel alternatives.
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz receives major electric truck order from Dutch logistics firm
Dutch logistics provider Simon Loos has placed an order for 75 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks, expanding their electric fleet to 135 vehicles. The order was finalised at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover last month.
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MT Article“Excellent service” sees Kinaxia land two year contract extension with Eurocell
Kinaxia Logistics has sealed a two-year extension to its multimillion-pound contract with uPVC manufacturer and distributor Eurocell, after delivering a high level of service.
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MT ArticleLogistics must be at the heart of any successful industrial strategy, Logistics UK warns government
Logistics UK is calling on the government to prioritise the logistics sector as a key foundation to economic growth, following the publication of the new government’s industrial strategy, which fails to list logistics in its list of eight growth-driving sectors.
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MT ArticleTwo fifths of truck drivers suffer from depression, research reveals
Two-fifths of truck drivers are suffering from depression, with many citing isolation and long hours as key contributors to mental health challenges, acccoring to new research.
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MT ArticleArrowXL flying high on Trustpilot reviews
The reviews are in – all 160,000 of them – and the majority show high customer satisfaction with ArrowXL’s service, according to the two-person home delivery firm.
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MT ArticleCurbs on levy funding will hit specialist logistics roles
Plans to restrict levy funding of level 7 apprenticeships – equivalent to a master’s degree – have been branded a major blow to logistics employers requiring skilled employees.
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MT ArticleFake HGV reflective tape comes under industry spotlight
Operators are being warned to avoid counterfeit conspicuity tapes flooding the market, which pose a serious risk to road users and could result in legal action.
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MT ArticleRHA: fuel duty increase could push hauliers to the wall
The current fuel duty freeze must be maintained or many more businesses in the haulage sector will not survive the rising costs, according to the RHA.
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MT ArticleDPD delivers ‘strong’ revenues amid rising costs
DPD Group saw a slight reduction in revenues last year, amid the cost of living crisis and soaring inflation.
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MT ArticleDHL warehouse blaze linked to Russian terrorism
A fire at a DHL warehouse this summer is now being investigated by counter terrorism officers at the Metropolitan police after suspected Russian involvement.
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MT ArticleYodel looks east for parcel volume expansion
Yodel said its international logistics had been expanded to deliver 50 million additional parcels for Chinese firms.
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MT ArticleMAN hails ‘electric era’ with first eTGX delivery
MAN said it had reached a milestone after it delivered its first electric heavy-duty HGV, 100 years after it presented its first diesel truck.
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MT ArticleAE Chilled snapped up for £100,000
The pre-pack sale of AE Chilled in August, caused largely by the collapse of its key customer UK Salads, cost £100,000, its administrator has revealed.
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MT ArticleAlliance Automotive partners with training firm to upskill vehicle technicians
Autotech Training has entered into partnership with CV parts distributor Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) to supply garages with a range of training courses and upskill its network.
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MT ArticleH. Parkinson’s demise linked to dilapidations dispute
The company had been trading for more than 60 years.