Latest fleet news – Page 174
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MT ArticleLenham’s zest for new electric FMs
Lenham Storage has added two Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units to its fleet and said it was impressed with their battery life.
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MT ArticleJail for thug who attacked trucker
A violent offender who punched an HGV driver to the ground in a road rage attack and left him with serious facial injuries has been jailed for a year.
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MT ArticleBP Pulse acquires Ashford truck stop
BP Pulse, the electric vehicle charging brand of BP, has recently acquired the freehold of Ashford International Truckstop in Kent, one of Europe’s largest truck stops. This acquisition is part of BP Pulse’s strategic initiative to establish a Europe-wide network of electric truck (EV) charging infrastructure.
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MT ArticleGXO’s cash offer for Wincanton recommended to shareholders
Wincanton’s directors have unanimously backed GXO’s takeover offer of £6.05 per share and have recommended shareholders vote in favour of the deal.
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MT ArticleXPO aims to enhance operations with TotalEnergies partnership
XPO has won a contract with TotalEnergies to provide inbound and outbound transportation of packaged lubricants to its UK customers.
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MT ArticleSwathes of Manchester to be covered in average speed cameras
Average speed cameras are being installed across Greater Manchester after almost 600 people lost their lives or were seriously injured in just two years.
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MT ArticleAsset Alliance takes on new chief technology officer
Asset Alliance Group has appointed a new chief technology officer, Amanda Figg (pictured), to support a programme of transformation across the business.
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MT ArticleEuropa celebrates first year in Dublin
Europa Road is celebrating its first anniversary in Dublin when it opened the doors to its first sales branch in the country.
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MT ArticleRHA recognised for its gender equity but transport still lagging behind
The RHA has been recognised by Women in Transport for its gender equity in the workplace.
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MT ArticleExtra cleans up at the Washroom Oscars
Extra MSA is feeling flushed with success after taking top spot for toilet cleanliness at the Loo of the Year awards.
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MT ArticleCost of living crisis is the catalyst for Bretts to diversify
Bretts Transport said it had taken steps to mitigate the impact of the cost of living crisis and was diversifying away from food distribution, after its pre-tax profits reduced last year.
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MT ArticlePromotion for Fleet Operations’ head of operations
Fleet management provider Fleet Operations has promoted its head of operations, David Forbes, to director level where he will now chair the senior leadership team.
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MT ArticlePhillips 66 contract renewal for Wincanton
Wincanton has renewed its longstanding agreement with energy company Phillips 66 to distribute fuel to Jet forecourts.
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MT ArticleNorth Rhine-Westphalia invests €20 million in hydrogen truck refueling stations expansion
The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, has allocated €20 million ($21.85 million) to five companies for the establishment of seven new hydrogen refuelling stations (HRSs) designated for trucks.
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MT ArticleMilence announces its first electric truck charging hub in France
Milence has announced its third public truck charging facility in Europe, this time in Heudebouville, within the logistics district south of Rouen, France. The hub occupies a strategic geographical position, positioned midway between Paris and Le Havre.
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MT ArticleFlexible Power Systems secures investment to launch electric fleet management platform
Flexible Power Systems (FPS) has successfully secured £2.7 million in external investment to propel the commercialisation of its electric vehicle (EV) and charger management platform, FPS Operate.
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MT ArticleThe future regulation of the European commercial vehicle industry
Late last year, the European Parliament and Council (EC) announced a provisional agreement on the Euro VII legislation, pending formal adoption. This legislation, a part of the EU’s roadmap towards “near-zero emission vehicles by 2035” under the broader European Green Deal, encompasses cars, vans, and heavy-duty vehicles within a single ...
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MT ArticleDB Schenker pioneers electric truck adoption in arctic conditions with Fuso eCanter
Two Fuso eCanter trucks have entered the DB Schenker fleet in Finland, where they operate daily in challenging weather conditions near the Arctic Circle. These 7.5-tonne battery-electric trucks are employed for last-mile deliveries in regions like Kuusamo and Oulu, facing deep snow and temperatures as low as -30degC between October ...
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MT ArticleGRS puts low-entry Econics out for London construction work
GRS Group has taken on a new batch of Mercedes-Benz trucks meaning it is now running the country’s biggest fleet of low-entry Econic tippers.