Latest fleet news – Page 154
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MT ArticleGive hauliers more time to prepare for London’s new Direct Vision Standard, RHA pleads
RHA is calling on Transport for London (TfL) to give hauliers a grace period of at least 12 months to upgrade their trucks to meet the new, tougher Direct Vision Standard criteria, due to be implented in October this year.
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MT ArticleSpeedy Freight ramps up expansion drive with launch of first US office
Same day courier service Speedy Freight is opening its first office in the USA, in Dallas, Texas, following year-on-year “outstanding” growth.
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MT ArticleSchmitz Cargobull appoints David O’Connor as regional sales manager in Ireland
Trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull has strenghtened its team in Ireland with the appointment of David O’Connor as regional sales manager.
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MT ArticleSCALA appoints Chris Clowes to lead expansion drive in Europe as demand grows
Global logistics consultancy SCALA is driving for growth in Europe after experiencing an influx of enquiries from European businesses in recent months, as global supply chain instability continues to impact retailers, manufacturers and 3PLs.
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MT ArticleWattEV opens world’s largest solar-powered truck charging depot in Bakersfield
WattEV has inaugurated its fourth electric truck charging depot in Bakersfield, California.
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MT ArticlePlug Power announces new Class 6 fuel cell electric truck for US middle-mile deliveries
Plug Power has unveiled its latest development: the integration of a Class 6 medium-duty fuel cell electric truck. This vehicle combines a commercial Class 6 chassis-cab with Plug’s advanced ProGen fuel cell technology and a well-established electric propulsion system
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MT ArticleDP World and Einride announce major deployment of electric, autonomous freight vehicles in the Middle East
DP World and Einride have announced a partnership to deploy the largest fleet of electric and autonomous freight vehicles in the Middle East. This collaboration will take place at Jebel Ali Port, Dubai, the 10th busiest port in the world, and will involve the full implementation of Einride’s technology.
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MT ArticleVolvo Group and Daimler Truck plan joint venture for software-defined vehicle platform
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck aim to lead the transition to software-defined heavy-duty commercial vehicles to improve customer efficiency and experience.The companies plan to establish a joint venture to develop a software-defined vehicle operating platform, integrating both software and hardware, to enable distinct digital vehicle features. The proposed joint venture ...
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MT ArticleMilence continues European charging roll-out with two new German hubs
The roll-out of the Milence European charging network continues with the announcement it is entering the German market with the construction of two new charging hubs. These hubs, located north and south of Leipzig, are set to open in the second half of 2024.
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MT ArticleNHS Wales collaborates with Magtec to pilot battery-powered HGVs for sustainable transport
Magtec, along with subcontractors Dynamon and UK Power Networks, have spearheaded a project aimed at encouraging the integration of zero-emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in the transportation sector. The collaboration developed a predictive tool to aid fleet managers in transitioning to electric vehicles, focusing on manufacturing and certifying 10 battery-powered ...
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MT ArticleTevva Motors files for insolvency amidst search for new investors
British electric truck manufacturer Tevva Motors has filed for the appointment of an insolvency administrator in an effort to secure time to find new investors while under creditor protection.
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MT ArticleTesla Semi unladen weights revealed
Tesla’s Senior Manager for Semi truck engineering, Dan Priestley, has been on stage at the ACT Expo 2024 in Las Vegas, one of the most influential clean transportation events in the world, to give a technical update on the new Class 8 long-haul truck from Tesla and reveals unladen weight ...
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MT ArticleProject spotlight: Tees Valley Hydrogen Vehicle Ecosystem (HYVE) DfT-funded truck trial
We recently partnered with Novuna Vehicle Solutions to host a fleet roundtable briefing on a new fuel cell truck trial in the Tees Valley. This, and other hydrogen fuel cell vehicle trials will be crucial in the industry’s understanding and learnings about the application of hydrogen to the UK commercial ...
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MT ArticleMaritime Transport signs exclusive agreement for Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange
Maritime Transport has inked an exclusive deal with Tritax Symmetry to develop, lease, and operate its planned £750m Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI).
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MT ArticlePolice use unmarked HGV to crack down on more than 120 rule-breaking drivers
Lincolnshire police using an unmarked HGV stopped more than 100 vehicles during a week-long operation on the A1 near Grantham this month.
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MT ArticleNAO report reveals soaring cost of Britain’s delayed post-Brexit border controls
Repeated delays to Britain’s trade border controls have resulted in wasteful government spending, according to a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO).
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MT ArticleStrike plans escalate at GXO Feltham amid dispute over “alarmingly low pay”
HGV drivers and warehouse workers’ plans to strike at GXO’s Feltham site in West London have been escalated from 15 to 22 days and will also now include warehouse workers’ weekend shifts, union Unite has announced.
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MT ArticleKammac boosts senior leadership team
Third-party logistics (3PL) provider Kammac is strengthening its senior leadership team as the business continues to focus on growth, following its acquisition by the Elanders Group last year.
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MT ArticleOnly one in four think it is safe to make hands-free calls while driving, research shows
Research from Startline Motor Finance has revealed that just one in four think it is safe to make hands-free calls while driving, while another 36% do not make hands free calls because of the risk and 22% believe other drivers concentrate less when they are on the phone.
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MT ArticleDigital platform helps Kinaxia boost workplace safety
Kinaxia Logistics has seen a 94% reduction in lost time incidents and a 75% fall in the number of recorded incidents and accidents since introducing SafetyCulture, a digital reporting system.