Latest fleet news – Page 216
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Asset Alliance Group names new MD for finance and leasing
Asset Alliance Group said its MD of bus & coach, Michael Bycroft (pictured), had been promoted to the new position of MD for asset finance and leasing.He assumes responsibility for the strategic development of the group and will oversee the truck and trailer contract hire, leasing and finance sales divisions, ...
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Aggregates haulier hails Durite camera system
Liverpool-based aggregates specialist Kealshore said it was saving money after installing Durite camera systems across its 20-strong fleet.The firm specialises in pipe bedding, sand washing, groundworks supplies and site clearance and as its wagons spend a lot of time on construction sites it initially fitted the cameras as a visual ...
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MT ArticleANGI Energy Systems and Nikola Corporation forge a revolutionary partnership for hydrogen fueling
ANGI Energy Systems, known as ANGI, is set to play a role in supporting Nikola’s endeavor to establish the largest North American open network of commercial hydrogen refueling stations.
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MT ArticleIVECO and Shell collaborate on “On the Road to Net-Zero Emissions” BioLNG tour
Two industry leaders, IVECO and Shell, unite in a effort to showcase the environmental benefits of bioLNG in long-haul transportation.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks accelerates electric revolution with Ghent factory production
Volvo Trucks takes a leap toward eco-friendly transportation as it commences serial production of heavy battery electric trucks at its Ghent factory, expanding its electric truck production across Europe and the United States.
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'Pothole plague' triggered by dwindling repair funds, MPs claim
A multi-billion pound “pothole plague” has ravaged the country’s road network because funds for repairs are no longer ring-fenced by local authorities, according to MPs.The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Better Roads said that since 2021, when the government’s pothole action fund was incorporated into councils’ general block highway funding, ...
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck’s FUSO secures order for 900 next generation eCanters from Yamato Transport
Daimler Truck AG and its Japanese subsidiary, Mitsubishi Fuso Bus and Truck Corporation, have officially handed over the first FUSO Next Generation eCanter to Yamato Transport.
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MT ArticleVicinity Motor launches e-truck assembly plant in Washington State
Vicinity Motor has inaugurated its new facility in Ferndale, Washington, with an annual assembly capacity exceeding 7,000 low- and zero-emission vehicles. The commercial electric vehicle manufacturer anticipates that this new plant will help reduce its order backlog.
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Stuart Godman replaces Caroline Green as Pallet-Track CEO
Pallet-Track has appointed parcels expert Stuart Godman (pictured) as its new chief executive, bringing with him more than 30 years of logistics sector knowledge.Godman replaces Caroline Green who is stepping down after two and a half years in the role.Pallet-Track said his primary focus will be to deliver growth for ...
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"I wouldn't want to be the last person standing with a whole fleet of diesel trucks..."
Saul Resnick, chief executive of DHL Supply Chain UK and Ireland, discusses the company's latest financial results, its 'multi-faceted' approach to reducing emissions and why he's critical of fleet operators still reluctant to join the industry's journey to net zero Q: What’s your strategy to cut emissions? And are ...
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Holman boosts service network to more than 2,000 outlets
Leasing and fleet management provide Holman has rolled out a major expansion of its service, maintenance and repair network over the past year, which has seen it triple in size.This strategic initiative has taken Holman’s network from around 500 locations to over 2,000 which the company said has enabled it ...
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RHA welcomes Cambridge council decision to scrap congestion charge
Cambridge City Council’s decision to scrap plans for a congestion charge, which would have seen HGVs charged £50 a day to enter the city, has been welcomed by the RHA.The plans have been abandoned after concerns were raised by business groups and politicians about the impact of a proposed peak ...
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Four new DAF CF tipper grabs help Valley Water Services slash downtime
Water engineering firm Valley Water Services has seen downtime fall and efficiency rise after purchasing four DAF CF 450 tipper grabs from MV Commercial.The Caerphilly company, which works on utilities and construction contracts in South Wales, turned to the MV Commercial for the first time after experiencing time-consuming and costly ...
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Pall-Ex launches CPC Training Academy
Freight distributor Pall-Ex Group has launched an in-house Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training course for both its members and UK HGV drivers in general.The RTITB approved course, which is being held at Pall-Ex's central Leicestershire base, as well as online for groups of up to 16 people, is ...
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C&D South West hails success of Kickstart candidate Bailey Wright
Somerset-based road haulage firm C&D South West is celebrating the success of its Kickstart scheme trainee Bailey Wright who has achieved a distinction under the programme.Wright (pictured) gained a distinction on his end point assessment (EPA) for his customer service practitioner apprenticeship, as well as completing functional skills in Maths ...
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Faun Trackway chooses Mercedes Benz Arocs to showcase its technology
Anglesey-based manufacturer FAUN Trackway has taken delivery of a specially-built eight-wheeler Mercedes Benz Arocs to help showcase its ground stabilisation technology to international audiences looking for solutions to negotiating challenging terrain.Supplied by local dealer Star Truck & Van, the vehicle is fitted with hookloading equipment by Hiab UK and has ...
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Warehouse yards to see "significant" rise in autonomous trucks, ABI research reveals
The need to bring distribution yards up to speed with warehouse and transport digitalization is driving the adoption of autonomous yard trucks and AI-enabled cameras, to help track, allocate, and optimize assets. According to a study by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, the installed base of articial intelligence (AI)-enabled ...
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Richard Chamberlain appointed as SAIC Maxus UK and Ireland country manager
Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) has appointed Richard Chamberlain as SAIC Maxus country manager for the UK and Ireland.Chinese manufacturer SAIC said Chamberlain's appointment comes at a time of "sustained growth" for the Maxus brand, which is distributed by Harris Group across right hand drive Europe.Chamberlain joins SAIC from Stellantis ...
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Co-packing contract wins see Kinaxia treble cleanrooms at Trafford Park
A welter of new co-packing contracts has seen Kinaxia Logistics treble the size of its cleanroom facilities at its site in Trafford Park, Greater Manchester.The company has created two additional cleanrooms after securing a number of new co-packing contracts, including additional business with a major beverage company and has also ...
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MT ArticleMilk & More achieves £2 million annual savings with EV fleet transition
Online grocery and milk delivery company Milk & More has achieved significant cost savings of £2 million annually by making a transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and implementing Geotab solutions.