Latest fleet news – Page 166
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MT ArticleWelch’s Transport announces leadership change as haulier toasts 90 years in business
Welch’s Transport celebrates its 90th anniversary this year and it has used the milestone to announce a new MD – Jim Welch’s son Chris.
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MT ArticleRHA keeps up dialogue with TfL over DVS changes
The RHA said it was continuing to engage with Transport for London (TfL) about issues surrounding the direct vision standard’s forthcoming changes, despite pre-election rules being in place.
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MT ArticleEU Parliament votes to adopt new CO2 emission reduction targets for trucks
EU rules on CO2 emission targets for trucks has edged closer to law with the Parliament voting to adopt the new measures. Regulations now go forward to Council of Ministers for formal ratification.
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MT ArticleWoody’s expresses satisfaction with Asset Alliance’s truck supplies
Scotland’s Woody’s Express Parcels has taken delivery of eight new DAFs and MANs from Asset Alliance Group in order to help it manage new contracts.
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MT ArticleL&M Transport (UK)’s demise prompted by pandemic’s impact
Immingham’s L&M Transport (UK) had traded successfully for more than 13 years before falling victim to the Covid pandemic, according to a creditor’s report.
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MT ArticleElectra enters the upcycling business with launch of Electra Exchange
As part of its relocation to a new UK facility in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, Electra has announced it will be offering a new service to upcycle internal combustion engined vehicles to battery electric.
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MT ArticleUnipart sees revenue leap to over £1bn in 2023
Supply chain solutions giant Unipart saw a “strong year of growth” in 2023, delivering a record £1bn in turnover, the company announced this week.
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MT ArticleCC & RJ Emerson joins growing list of hauliers in administration
Leicestershire firm CC & RJ Emerson has called in the administrators, adding to the growing list of UK hauliers falling by the wayside.
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MT ArticleMaritime lands major deal as operator of WMI strategic rail freight interchange
Maritime Transport has won a major contract to become the long-term operator of the West Midlands Interchange’s strategic rail freight interchange (SRFI) on the West Coast Mainline.
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MT ArticleVoith establishes Voith HySTech GmbH for hydrogen storage systems
Voith Group has announced the establishment of Voith HySTech at its Garching site in Germany. The new company aims to bolster Voith’s presence in the burgeoning hydrogen technologies market, with a specific focus on hydrogen storage systems tailored for heavy-duty vehicles.
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MT ArticleIndian start-up Tresa Motors lands 1,000 electric truck order from JFK Transporters
Tresa Motors, an Indian commercial vehicle startup focused on medium and heavy-duty electric trucks, has secured a significant pre-order for 1,000 electric trucks from JFK Transporters, a leading logistics company in India.
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MT ArticleMAN adds hydrogen internal combustion to its carbon zero vehicle line-up
MAN has announced it is introducing a small series of hydrogen combustion engine trucks into uits line-up. The company plans to deliver approximately 200 units to customers in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland, and selected non-European countries by 2025.
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MT ArticleCATL and Yutong unveil long-life battery for commercial vehicles
Chinese battery maker CATL and vehicle builder Yutong are set to introduce a new commercial vehicle battery with a promised 15 year, 1.5 million kilometre life.
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MT ArticleKempower launches megawatt charging system in Europe to drive electrification of heavy-duty vehicles
Kempower has introduced its Megawatt Charging System to Europe, aimed at addressing the challenges of electrifying heavy-duty vehicles to align with the EU’s decarbonisation objectives.
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MT ArticleSany Group introduces hydrogen-powered heavy trucks for sustainable transport in China
Sany has unveiled it will be including hydrogen fuel cell heavy trucks in its line-up, along with plans to develop hydrogen production and storage facilities in China.
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MT ArticleSMMT recognised as one of Britain’s top workplaces with Investors in People Gold award
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has been recognised as one of Britain’s best places to work after gaining Gold accreditation from Investors in People (IIP), the international benchmark for workplace standards and people management.
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MT ArticleScala to make artificial intelligence the centre of its 21st annual supply chain debate
Global logistics consultancy Scala has announced its 21st annual debate, which will focus on the impact of artifical intelligence on the supply chain.
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MT ArticleAscott Transport adds new warehouse to portfolio as demand grows
Ascott Transport Limited (ATL) has opened a new warehouse at its Midlands hub in Foston, Derbyshire, as part of a major eight-figure investment project aimed at meeting demand from its growing client base.
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MT ArticleYorkshire haulier James Wilby Logistics lands FORS Gold accreditation
International haulier James Wilby Logistics has been awarded the coveted Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Gold award.
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MT ArticleWhite Logistics partners with HVS to trial hydrogen-fuel cell trucks
Worcestershire-based haulier White Logistics is preparing to trial a number of hydrogen fuelled trucks supplied by hydrogen fuel cell truck manufacturer Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS).