Latest fleet news – Page 149
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MT ArticlePolitical party leaders pressed to reveal plans for logistics
The leaders of the three main political parties have been urged to address roadside facilities, haulage skills investment and better collaboration with the sector, by the RHA.
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MT ArticleKinaxia responds to changing market with on-demand warehousing service
Kinaxia has launched a flexible storage initiative for customers requiring warehouse solutions quickly without the constraints of a long-term contract.
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Amazon investigating doorstep theft claim caught on camera
Parcel delivery giant Amazon said it was investigating an incident in which a doorbell camera appeared to capture the moment a courier dropped off a parcel and then take a package left by a postman earlier that day.
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MT ArticleCartwright Bros reduces the stress with home sauna solution
Cartwright Bros is helping homes enjoy saunas after providing a truck-mounted forklift service for Finnish spa specialist Finnmark Sauna.
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MT ArticleExpect Distribution joins eFreight 2030 consortium as founding member
Expect Distribution has joined the eFreight 2030 Consortium as a founding member, a new initiative working with the UK Government to decarbonise the haulage industry through a zero-emission Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and infrastructure demonstrator program.
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MT ArticleMilence Announces Third Charging Hub in Åstorp, Sweden
Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP, and the Volvo Group, has announced the establishment of its third charging hub in Sweden, located in Åstorp. Milence is dedicated to promoting a fossil-free future for road transport by developing a large-scale public electric charging network across Europe for ...
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MT ArticleGreenPower Unveils the EV Star ReeferX: A New All-Electric Refrigerated Medium-Duty Truck
GreenPower Motor Company Inc has introduced the EV Star ReeferX, a new all-electric refrigerated medium-duty delivery truck. The EV Star ReeferX is now available for orders.
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MT ArticleNew government must work quickly on ‘net-zero road map’, say transport bodies
As orginally reported by our sister publication Motor Transport, A “net-zero road map” should be the top priority for any newly-elected government, the RHA and Logistics UK have claimed, amid fears that the phase-out date for diesel HGVs is unworkable.
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MT ArticleHVS secures agreement to supply 30 fuel cell trucks to explore plant & transport solutions
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the UK’s first hydrogen fuel cell truck original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has signed a partnership agreement with Explore Plant & Transport Solutions (Explore) to supply 30 hydrogen electric tractor units for Explore’s fleet.
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MT ArticleKempower inaugurates new EV charger manufacturing facility in Durham, North Carolina
Kempower has officially opened its new EV charger manufacturing facility in North Carolina. This plant aims to serve electric vehicle drivers and fleet owners in the United States and Canada.
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MT ArticleVolvo FH Electric takes the prize at ITOY trophy handover during RTX
As orignally reported on Commercial Motor, Volvo Trucks UK and Ireland MD Christian Coolsaet was officially handed the International Truck of the Year (IToY) trophy in front of the award-winning FH Electric.
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MT ArticleVerdict reached: Law loves DAF Electric
Family-run Law Distribution said its new DAF LF Electric has exceeded expectations after the Haydock firm initially delayed introducing the new technology into its fleet.
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MT ArticleFrom rugby player to pallets: former fullback joins IPP
Pallet pooler IPP has recruited a former professional rugby player to be a senior leader and bring stability as well as help grow the business.
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MT ArticleWork on £12m Wolverhampton warehouse to commence this month
The green light has been given to construction of a 100,000 sq ft distribution warehouse on an industrial estate close to the M54.
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MT ArticleIveco and Foton announce collaboration on vehicle technology and market development
Iveco and Foton, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential collaboration in electric vehicles and components, as well as joint business opportunities in Europe and South America.
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MT ArticleNew Freeports offer an opportunity to improve facilities
We know that there are not enough secure parking facilities in the UK. Estimates show that there is a deficit of around 11,000 spaces every night but herein lies one of the problems. No government, whether that be HM government centrally or devolved, can say with any degree of certainty ...
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MT ArticleArrowXL targets new procurement manager
ArrowXL has appointed Ian Pearson to be its new procurement manager.
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MT ArticleMulti-million pound investment to make Pallet-Track “sector disruptors”
Pallet-Track is making the biggest ever investment in its IT systems and tracking technology, which it said would drive growth for the network and shareholder members.
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MT ArticleFM Electric powers through Capital’s streets for LondonEnergy
LondonEnergy has taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric 6x2 tractor unit to collect unrecyclable waste from its transfer station in Islington.
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MT ArticleIrn-Bru manufacturer to close delivery operation this month
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr said it will close its service delivering drinks directly to shops, putting at risk around 100 jobs.