Latest fleet news – Page 178
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MT ArticleHunt’s tracks down Carrier Transicold technology
Wholesaler Hunt’s Food Group has taken delivery of its first ever tractor fitted with Carrier Transicold’s Eco-Drive system to improve fleet sustainability and operational efficiency.
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MT ArticleChinese truck builder eyeing European manufacturing base
According to Reuters, Chinese electric heavy truck start-up Windrose is hatching plans to outsource manufacturing of its heavy duty trucks to automaking partners in Europe.
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MT ArticleUK hauliers donate trucks to Zambia
Aspiring truck drivers in Zambia will get the chance to be trained in HGVs supplied by the UK through the international transport charity Transaid.
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Fortec welcomes Davisoft Freight to the fold
Watford’s Davisoft Freight has become the latest member of the Fortec Distribution Network, providing coverage of the WD postcodes.
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MT ArticleNFI and Electrify America collaborate to launch DC Fast Charging Hub in California
NFI, a prominent North American third-party logistics provider, and Electrify America, the largest open DC fast-charging network in the US, have unveiled a new DC fast charging facility in Ontario, California. The inauguration took place on February 27, marking a significant milestone in advancing the electrification of drayage operations between ...
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MT ArticleLosses mount at Nikola as it reports $966 million net loss in 2023
More woes for the US hydrogen truck manufacturer Nikola, which has disclosed a net loss of $966 million for the fiscal year 2023, significantly surpassing its $784 million loss in 2022.
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MT ArticleCollaboration key to resolving abnormal load movement headaches, says RHA
The RHA said it had developed stronger relationships with police forces after it set up a working group to tackle problems around abnormal load movements.
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MT ArticleTop spec for Stuart Harvey with new Volvo FH order
Stuart Harvey Transport has brought on board another Volvo, this time a high spec FH 500 Globetrotter XL 6x2 tractor unit.
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MT ArticleBristol haulier John Dinham sold in pre-pack deal, saving 36 jobs
John Dinham Transport has been sold for £100,000 to a business whose director is also the boss at the beleaguered Bristol-based haulage firm, documents have revealed.
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MT ArticleNon-compliant vehicles in Sheffield’s CAZ fall by two-thirds
Sheffield’s clean air zone (CAZ) has reached its first anniversary with the number of non-compliant lorries, vans and buses falling by almost 66%, according to the council.
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MT ArticleWincanton bidding war hots up as GXO enters the fray
The battle to buy Wincanton has ramped up after GXO Logistics threw its hat in the ring with an offer worth more than £760m.
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MT ArticleLorry drivers caught watching films whilst driving on Wiltshire M4
A policing operation using an unmarked HGV has apprehended a number of lorry drivers who were caught watching films whilst at the wheel on the M4 in Wiltshire.
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MT ArticleBidding war for Wincanton on cards as GXO emerges as contender
A bidding war for Wincanton is on the cards after it emerged that GXO has thrown its hat into the ring, in a move which could usurp Ceva Logistics’ £802m offer.
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MT ArticleEuropa: ‘The market’s dropped but we’re seeing payback on our investments…’
Dionne Redpath, chief operating officer at Europa Worldwide Group, tells MT how shrewd investments in sales and IT are keeping the business on track for further growth
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MT ArticleWelch Group joins eFREIGHT 2030 consortium to help slash transport emissions
Welch Group has joined the eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, which has been selected to join the UK government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstration (ZEHID) programme.
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MT ArticleDX Group gears up for further growth after sale to HIG Capital
Delivery firm DX Group is opening a new depot in Carlisle and gearing up for further growth after its recent acquisition by US-based private equity giant HIG Capital.
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MT ArticleZero emission truck grant scheme launched in Ireland
The Irish Government has launched a new grant scheme to promote the sale of zero emission trucks, allowing buyers to offset the price increase of switching from diesel.
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MT ArticleTevva Trucks gears up for more ‘try before you buy’ days after 40 fleet operators attend inaugural event
British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has kicked off the first of its 2024 drive event days, with 40 prospective customers enjoying a day at Tevva London in Tilbury driving the only UK-made 7.5t battery-electric truck.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks UK & Ireland appoints Naomi Adams as chief financial officer
Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has appointed Naomi Adams as its new chief financial officer, based at the company’s head office in Warwick.
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MT ArticlePodfather helps Real Wrap Co manage fast-growing delivery business
Real Wrap Co is using fleet logistics software from Podfather to improve the management of its expanding delivery services.