Latest fleet news – Page 143
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MT ArticleUniversal Tankers expands services with acquisition of wet waste business
Liquid waste disposal specialists Universal Tankers has bought Penrith-based H & E Trotter in a move designed to broaden its services in the north of England.
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MT ArticleMaxi delivers revenue boost amid tough trading conditions
Maxi Caledonian, the group holding company for its haulage, construction and warehousing businesses, has increased revenues by 14%, despite trading within an “extremely difficult commercial environment”.
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MT ArticleNew group formed to boost academic engagement with industry
A new group to strengthen the links between academia and the automotive industry has been launched.
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MT ArticleSecuring battery cell supply 'as crucial as sourcing steel in the 1940s'
The country urgently needs to acquire a security of supply for battery cells to ensure it can meet “massive power demands” as the world transitions to electric power, according to the UK’s centre of electrification and clean energy.
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MT ArticleRHA demands freeze on fuel duty and HGV levy suspension to protect businesses
The next government must commit to freezing fuel duty and suspending the HGV levy to protect the industry and prevent more hauliers collapsing, according to the RHA.
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MT ArticleWincanton deploys hi-tech automation solution
Wincanton is expecting a fivefold increase in pick and presentation rates at its Northampton warehouse after introducing a new modular automation solution.
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MT ArticleTelematics a solution for a greener future at heavy payload haulier
Foodservice equipment haulier Keith Elkington Transport is relying on telematics to cut its carbon footprint after ruling out electric vehicles due to the weight of its freight.
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MT ArticleArrowXL unveils carrier management platform
ArrowXL has launched a new carrier management platform which it said would deliver cost efficiencies and flexibility for its clients.
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MT ArticleTapfreight turned on to Schmitz trailers
Chemical transport specialists Tapfreight has taken delivery of 11 new Schmitz Cargobull trailers, replacing units from a rival manufacturer.
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MT ArticleFORS launches decarbonisation training module
A new training module giving fleet managers an understanding of how to decarbonise their HGVs has been unveiled by FORS.
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MT Article“Business as usual” as Rivus HGV changes name back to Pullman
Rivus HGV, the sister company to Rivus Fleet Solutions (RFS) that collapsed into administration last week, has reverted to using the Pullman brand name.
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MT ArticleGregory goes electric with Volvo FE order
Gregory Group has taken on six Volvo FE Electric 4x2 curtainsiders following a “thorough trial” which demonstrated their suitability for urban deliveries.
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MT ArticleCzech billionaire offers to buy Royal Mail staff shares
Royal Mail staff shareholders are being asked to sell their stock to Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský as his company begins lobbying investors to accept his offer to buy the postal firm.
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MT ArticleNext government must address ZEV targets, warns FleetCheck
The zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, requiring vans to produce no emissions by 2035, needs rethinking by the next government amid flatlining sales, according to FleetCheck.
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MT ArticleHW Coates sees profits and turnover increase
HW Coates saw revenue and profits increase last year thanks to it operating in growing markets, the chemicals haulier said.
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MT ArticleDachser offers customers direct line to Milan
Dachser has launched a direct daily service from the UK to Italy.
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MT ArticleWhy developing electric trucks has become a risky business
The road to zero emissions for those currently operating in the logistics supply chain is paved with a multiplicity of product offerings from a worldwide manufacturing base. Unfortunately, many of the emerging EV commercial vehicle suppliers have failed, or run into difficulties, for a variety of reasons.
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MT ArticleMore female drivers obtaining HGV licences compared with PCV licences
More new female HGV drivers are joining the industry than their counterparts in the bus and coach sector, figures have revealed.