Latest fleet news – Page 156
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MT ArticleCampaign launched to eliminate HGV bridge strikes
A freight skills consultancy is encouraging hauliers to join its campaign to prevent bridge strikes and will use Road Transport Expo (RTX) as its launch pad.
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MT ArticleFull membership at Palletline after it gets rid of subbies
Palletline said it had achieved full membership across the UK and Ireland and eliminated the use of subcontractors in its network.
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MT ArticleCompanies urged to move quickly to prepare for DVS changes
Operators are being warned to prepare for changes to London’s direct vision standard (DVS) later this year, or face fines with no upper limit.
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MT ArticleTimber hauliers in Scotland to get £2m transport boost
Scottish timber hauliers are to benefit from £800,000 in funds to improve fragile rural roads, create passing places and build short routes to take freight away from people’s homes.
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MT ArticleEpping Council appoints maintenance provider after bringing waste services back in-house
Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) has appointed Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) to carry out maintenance of its waste and recycling fleet after the local authority brought the services back in-house.
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MT ArticleLorry driver jailed after killing horse on M1
An HGV driver has been jailed after he caused a collision on the M1 which led to a horse being killed.
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MT ArticleKnowles deploys three more electric FMs for Princes work
Knowles Logistics has replaced three more diesel trucks with Volvo FM Electric tractor units to be used on its food and drink group Princes contract.
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MT ArticleCarefoot Group closes down subsidiary Walter Carefoot and Sons (Transport)
Preston-based construction, haulage and property group Carefoot has closed its transport division, in a move which follows a fall in the company’s turnover and profit last year.
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MT ArticleWincanton inks five-year warehousing and transport deal with Imetec
Wincanton has signed a new five-year contract with heating technology products specialists Imetec, which trades in the UK as Dreamland and Bellissima Italia.
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MT ArticleMAN boosts its eTruck portfolio
MAN Truck & Bus is significantly expanding its eTruck portfolio for its customers.
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain lands warehousing contract with Chinese car brands Omoda and Jaecoo UK
DHL Supply Chain has been appointed by Omoda and Jaecoo UK in a new multi-year warehousing contract ahead of their UK debut. Both brands are built by one of China’s largest car manufacturers, Chery Automobile Co.
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MT ArticleZero-emission trial of Sunswap Endurance dazzles MRCT
Sunswap’s zero-emission solar-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU) delivers the same level of performance as a traditional diesel powered unit, according to data from a recent trial.
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MT ArticleGive drivers Highway Code refresher or risk disaster, broker warns fleet operators
Fleet broking insurance specialist, McCarron Coates, is warning fleet operators to check their drivers have updated themselves on the rules of the 2022 Highway Code.
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Operators invited to free Direct Vision Standard Roadshow
Operators are invited to attend a free-of-charge roadshow providing need-to-know information for fleets looking to comply with TfL’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) Progressive Safe System, which comes into force in October. This interactive event, hosted by Motor Transport and Brigade Electronics, will allow you to learn from the experts, ask ...
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MT ArticleTransport and storage sector driving economic recovery, latest ONS data reveals
The transport and storage sector’s strong performance is playing a key role in helping the UK come out of recession, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck unveils autonomous eCascadia technology demonstrator truck
Daimler Truck has introduced the autonomous Freightliner eCascadia technology demonstrator. This innovative truck integrates battery electric drive and integrated autonomous driving for the first time in Daimler Truck’s history.
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MT ArticleZepp.solutions secures €3 million investment to scale operational capabilities in hydrogen fuel cell industry
Zepp.solution has recently secured a €3 million investment, marking its first external capital injection since its establishment in 2017. This funding, sourced from the Rotterdam Energy Transition Fund and a private investor within the Rotterdam tech community, aims to bolster the company’s operational capabilities to meet the increasing market demands.
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MT ArticleTG Lynes takes Tevva for London deliveries
TG Lynes has announced the addition of a 7.5-tonne electric truck to its fleet. This move positions TG Lynes as one of the first businesses in London to operate such a vehicle, furthering its commitment to sustainable transport.