Latest fleet news – Page 171
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MT ArticleHexagon takes steps to protect itself from cyber attacks
Hexagon Leasing said it had achieved the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Cyber Essentials accreditation, a government-backed scheme supporting firms to protect themselves.
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MT ArticleNikola Opens first HYLA hydrogen refueling station for Class 8 trucks
Nikola Corporation celebrated the grand opening of its first HYLA high-pressure modular refueling station in Southern California, marking a significant step in establishing a comprehensive hydrogen refueling network for Class 8 trucks.
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MT ArticleEinride launches North America’s largest electric freight charging site in Los Angeles
Einride has unveiled its first US Einride Smartcharger Station in Lynwood, California. Featuring 65 chargers with the capacity to charge up to 200 vehicles daily, this site stands as the largest operational charging site for electric heavy-duty freight in North America so far.
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MT ArticleABB E-mobility and MAN showcase megawatt charging for trucks
ABB E-mobility and MAN have successfully demonstrated the potential of megawatt charging for electric trucks with the premiere of their Megawatt Charging System (MCS). This demonstration, which took place at MAN’s development centre in Munich, marked the first public showcasing of the MCS technology in Germany.
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MT ArticleHVS releases details of its hydrogen fuel cell truck’s test track debut
The development of the HVS hydrogen fuel cell truck continues with the company releasing details showing its second test vehicle, X2.0, successfully completing its first trailer pull on the Millbrook test track.
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MT ArticleSerco upcycles bin lorries in push for clean waste collections
Serco is piloting electric waste recycling wagons in Hampshire after two of its diesel fleet were ‘upcycled’ to cleaner versions.
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MT ArticleA dedicated logistics minister would boost industry confidence
We talk a lot about collaboration at the RHA. Indeed, it’s one of the six defined values that our staff decided we should live by as a trade association, and we proudly hold ourselves to that standing commitment. Taking the lead from your members and working with them on tackling ...
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MT ArticleReinventing the wheel? Freight transport left behind in creativity stakes
It takes creativity to keep a business going in tough times – hauliers know this more than most, yet the transport industry is ranked second from bottom in a list of sectors prepared to invest in people’s imagination.
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MT ArticleGXO likely to swallow Wincanton’s operations and brand…
It’s been interesting to see the Wincanton acquisition unfold in recent weeks. Following GXO’s offer, CMA CGM have not increased theirs, leaving just one on the table. The prospect of GXO buying Wincanton is a very different proposition compared to that of CMA CGM’s offer. With CMA CGM, Wincanton’s customers ...
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MT ArticleGovernment announces successful bidders of North East hydrogen transport hub
Plans in the North East to trial the first 19-tonne rigid truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells is one of a group of projects awarded government funds to transform road transport. QUANTRON_QHM_FCEV_AERO (002)[69827]
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MT ArticleWork begins on Sittingbourne logistics site
Two “high quality” net zero logistics units measuring 645,000sq ft are being built four miles away from the M2 in Sittingbourne.
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MT ArticleErith Haulage Company builds on turnover and profit increase
Profits and turnover at Erith Haulage increased last year despite it operating in a “challenging” environment.
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MT ArticleWeaver Transport takes on new T520 Highs
Bulk powder tanker specialist Weaver Transport has added three Renault T520 High 6x2 pusher tractor units to its fleet.
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MT ArticleXPO seeks neurodiversity champions to drive inclusivity
XPO is offering training to ‘neurodiversity champions’ as part of a commitment to encouraging an inclusive environment.
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MT ArticleRespect your drivers and you’ll reap the benefits
With employee engagement having become a real buzz phrase over recent years, its importance cannot be underestimated. David Heath, head of fuels at Suttons Tankers explains how having an engaged workforce boosts productivity, increases loyalty and ultimately leads to satisfied employees which, in turn, results in improved performance and better ...
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MT ArticleWincanton builds on its relationship with materials supplier Jewson
Wincanton has extended its contract with Jewson to undertake deliveries of materials to the builders’ merchant’s branches from its automated eFulfilment facility.
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MT Article‘Energy reservoirs’ the answer to Volvo Trucks’ charging challenge
Two Volvo truck dealerships are using an innovative energy storage system to provide the power to charge electric HGVs, after discovering their infrastructure did not have the required import capacity.
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MT ArticleIndustry’s best drivers celebrated at Microlise awards
Co-op’s Fraser Macalister has been crowned Microlise Group’s ‘overall driver of the year’ at its 2024 awards ceremony.
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MT ArticlePallet membership for Cross Country Carriers
Cross Country Carriers in Suffolk has joined the Pall-Ex and Fortec networks.