Latest fleet news – Page 16
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MT ArticleYusen Africa launches in Nairobi
Yusen Logistics and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) have launched Yusen Africa, marking the start of operations in the continent’s east region.
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MT Article‘Madness’: Former senior traffic commissioner urges U-turn on Met CV unit closure decision
A decision by the Metropolitan police to abolish its commercial vehicle unit is “a huge mistake” and plays into the hands of cowboy operators, according to the former senior traffic commissioner.
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MT ArticleNormal service resumes for Evri after cargo bike firm applies brakes
Evri has assured customers and clients that delivery schedules are back on track after its cycling courier partner Pedal & Post closed down “without notice” last month.
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MT ArticleNew data reveals which operators are growing their fleet numbers
Gist and Translux International saw the biggest increase in fleet truck numbers over the last month, but the total number specified on operator licences has fallen by almost 1,000 following the Christmas peak.
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MT ArticleDriver welfare discussed at parliamentary event
The health and wellbeing of lorry drivers topped the agenda at a parliamentary reception hosted by the RHA this week.
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MT ArticleFagan & Whalley rides out financial cost of Welsh haulier purchase
A £1m impairment charge connected to Fagan & Whalley’s acquisition of Alan R Jones & Sons plunged the Lancashire transport firm into the red last year, but its MD said profitability had now returned.
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MT ArticleBunzl gets fleet makeover thanks to TIP Group
Specialist provider of ‘goods not for resale’ Bunzl Retail Supplies turned to TIP Group for a major fleet upgrade, with a large number of trucks and trailers entering into service.
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MT ArticleCampaign highlights dangers of overtaking HGVs
Motorists are being urged not to linger around lorries while attempting to overtake them and be aware of their limited field of vision, as part of a campaign to cut collisions.
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MT ArticleGXO toasts 10-year extension to Greene King deal
GXO Logistics and Greene King have extended their long-standing partnership for another 10 years, strengthening a relationship that spans more than two decades.
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MT ArticleShake-up at Motus as CEO retires
Motus Group UK chief executive Rob Truscott has announced his retirement after eight years in the role and will be replaced by Matt Lawrenson, currently MD of Motus Commercials.
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MT ArticleLaw Distribution kick-starts full artic fleet renewal
Law Distribution has signed a deal with Volvo distributor Thomas Hardie Commercials to renew its entire fleet of artic vehicles.
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MT ArticlePalletline opens doors to logistics leaders of tomorrow
Palletline is once again opening its doors to the logistics leaders of tomorrow, welcoming students and staff from Warwick University’s Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) to its hub for an inside look at its operations.
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MT ArticleDo the maths: Apprenticeships can pay more than a degree, says Logistics UK
Apprenticeships can often offer much higher pay levels than a degree and hold the key to driving economic growth, according to Logistics UK, which is calling for the education system to help plug the skills gap by putting a much greater focus on apprenticeships rather than prioritising university degrees.
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MT ArticleLorry driver jailed for over four years for causing death of “amazing” husband and father
A lorry driver who had been using a built-in touch screen when his truck smashed into a stationary vehicle, causing fatal injuries to the driver, has been jailed for over four years.
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MT ArticleChinese e-commerce giant JD.com launches JoyExpress final mile delivery service in UK
Chinese online retail behemoth JD.com has launched JoyExpress, its dedicated express delivery service, which will operate in the UK and across Europe.
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MT ArticleMBD Logistics Limited has licence revoked in “clear message” to haulage industry
Bolton-based MDB Logistics Limited has had its licence revoked by the Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England, in a ruling aimed at sending “a clear message to the wider industry.”
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MT ArticlePD Ports plays key role in delivering 220 containers of solar panels across North East
PD Ports has successfully delivered 220 containers of solar panels and over 300 containers of lithium cubes to a range of major energy projects, including solar farms, across the North East of England.
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MT ArticleFedEx joins forces with Advent to acquire majority stake in Yodel owner InPost
InPost has confirmed that a consortium led by FedEx and private equity group Advent has forged a €7.8bn (£6.8bn) deal to buy a majority stake in the business.
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MT ArticleSkills gap threatens UK’s switch to electric vehicles, warns Logistics UK
The lack of electric vehicle technicians, highlighted by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) this week, will inhibit the uptake of cleaner electric vehicles as operators will not have the confidence their fleets will be maintained, Logistics UK is warning.
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MT ArticleEU gives nod to multiple entry visas for UK truck drivers travelling to Europe
The RHA has welcomed EU proposals to introduce multiple entry visas for UK truck drivers who travel to Europe.