Latest fleet news – Page 198
-
MT ArticleTanker builder fined after double gas asphyxiation
Road tanker manufacturer Tasca Tankers has been fined £200,000 after two workers collapsed from exposure to argon gas while carrying out welding work.
-
MT ArticleRochdale Asda drivers call off strikes following pay deal
Strike action among Wincanton drivers on the Asda contract in Rochdale has been called off after an improved pay offer was put on the table.
-
MT ArticleNet zero – Emission Impossible?
At the recent Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit held in Birmingham, sponsored by Scania, BP and Optimize many of the complexities and challenges of achieving the target of Net Zero CO2 emissions by 2050 were highlighted and discussed in detail.
-
-
MT ArticleHexagon Purus collaborates with Ford Trucks for hydrogen fuel storage system in prototype
Hexagon Purus has entered into a partnership with Ford Trucks to supply a comprehensive hydrogen fuel storage system for the development of a hydrogen-powered truck prototype.
-
MT ArticleSymbio inaugurates “SymphonHY” Gigafactory in Lyon, France producing 16,000 hydrogen fuel cells annually
French fuel-cell manufacturer Symbio celebrated the official opening of its SymphonHY gigafactory in Lyon, France, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to produce 16,000 hydrogen fuel cells each year.
-
MT ArticleMagtec secures major order for electric trucks from ETRUX
Magtec, a UK-based designer, manufacturer, and integrator of drive systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, has announced a multimillion-pound order for a fleet of electric trucks. The substantial order comes from commercial vehicle specialist ETRUX, which has selected Magtec’s MEV75, a 7.5-tonne electric truck approved for use in the UK.
-
MT ArticleElectric truck with H2 range extender successfully completes tests
In Germany, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University has reported successful test results for its prototype electric truck featuring a hydrogen fuel cell range extender.
-
MT ArticleQuantron and Hylane collaborate with the launch of new hydrogen fuel cell five-tonner
Quantron is continuing its collaboration with Hylane, launching a new 5.0t hydrogen fuel cell powered truck for the the German market.
-
MT ArticleScania’s new biogas engines offer 5% fuel savings for long-haul operations
Scania has introduced a new line of biogas engines that not only promise a 5% reduction in fuel consumption but also cater to the demands of long-haul operations.
-
MT ArticleBJS Haulage starts electric truck trial in collaboration with Renault Truck Commercials and Vertellus
BJS Haulage has commenced a trial to assess the viability of electric vehicles within its operations, employing a 19-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide. Facilitated by Renault Truck Commercials and Vertellus, the commercial vehicle contract hire company, the electric truck will operate from BJS Haulage’s West Midlands Hub at Steelpark ...
-
MT ArticleNew trucks at Bywater seal growth plans
Dover-based Bywater Transport has brought in five new trucks as part of a substantial fleet investment to give the business increased capacity as it looks to boost its long-term growth.
-
MT ArticleKinaxia takes on CNG trucks in journey to net zero
Kinaxia Logistics’ ambitions to become net zero now include taking delivery of its first tractor units powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).
-
MT ArticleSuttons smooths the way in Kier road deal
Infrastructure firm Kier Highways has praised Suttons Tankers for delivering four million litres of bitumen emulsion this year and helping to improve the nation’s crumbling road network.
-
MT ArticleS&S clears space as Christmas bargain hike looms
S&S Distribution said it had freed up space in its warehouses in anticipation of a surge in volumes as shoppers look to bag bargains in the run-up to Christmas.
-
MT ArticleChristmas is cancelled for too many hauliers already struggling with low volumes
Increasing cost pressures are reaching breaking point for many hauliers. Our members say things are getting even tougher as the economy struggles and firms go bust.
-
MT ArticleCarrier Transicold continues serving beer maker Timothy Taylor’s
West Yorkshire brewer Timothy Taylor’s has taken delivery of two new temperature-controlled trailers to help transport its beers to customers across the UK.
-
MT ArticleDP World breaks ground on £15m HGV driver services
Construction on a new driver welfare facility at Southampton port has begun, where truckers will have access to bathrooms, showers and a restaurant.
-
MT ArticleSDC continues to design and build trailers that deliver exactly what the customer needs
SDC Trailers was established 45 years ago by welder and fabricator Seamus McCloy in a tin shed small unit beside his house in the village of Bellaghy, Northern Ireland.
-
MT ArticleGovernment proposes to relax domestic Driver CPC requirements
The DfT is planning to split the Driver CPC into two, with a new National qualification (N-DCPC) for drivers working only within the UK, and an International version (I-DCPC) for drivers also doing international journeys.