Latest fleet news – Page 239
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MT ArticleIveco Group and Shell collaborate to drive decarbonisation in road transport
Iveco Group has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the transition to zero-emission mobility in collaboration with Shell. The two companies previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at jointly developing low-carbon and highly efficient energy solutions.
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MT Article'Plan now for new customs rules,' HMRC warns hauliers
Operators involved in exporting goods have been warned to use the summer to get to grips with the government’s new customs declaration process, before its introduction in November.HMRC delayed the introduction of the new customs declaration service (CDS) in October last year after accepting there was not enough time for ...
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MT ArticleJBS Haulage opts for Volvo amid spike in business
Kent’s JBS Haulage Contractors has added a new Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter XL to its fleet to help the company keep up with customer demand.The general haulier operates HGVs from several different manufacturers but it said it chose Volvo this time due to the driving performance of the FH, plus ...
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MT ArticleFergusons Transport reports 2022 profit surge after "very challenging two years"
Fergusons Transport has hailed its “very satisfactory” trading figures and thanked its staff for their exceptional work that got the Cramlington business through the pandemic.The haulage and warehousing company saw turnover increase by 17.3% to £24.5m in the year ending 30 September 2022.Pre-tax profit also rose significantly to £477,000 from ...
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MT ArticlePalletforce welcomes JAD Trans Scotland
JAD Trans Scotland has become the latest member of Palletforce north of the border, strengthening its presence in a challenging area for pallet networks.The 23-year-old Airdrie-based haulier will cover EH postcodes and the move marks its first forays into pallet network membership.JAD was founded at the turn of the century ...
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MT ArticleNew poll reveals most Brits think autonomous HGVs are a bad idea
Self-driving HGVs may well have the potential to revolutionise freight haulage and make the roads safer but more than half of the public oppose the technology, according to a survey of 2,000 Brits.The study found 55% of UK adults hate the idea of autonomous freight vehicles and only a sixth ...
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MT ArticleEddie Stobart employee who was made redundant while pregnant awarded £10,000 in compensation
An Eddie Stobart employee who was made redundant while pregnant has been awarded £10,000 in compensation following a tribunal. Caitlin Graham worked as a planner for the haulage firm at its Newhouse depot in Scotland, however her role was put at risk of redundancy following a reorganisation. ...
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MT ArticleAll's well at Wincanton after major new e-fulfilment deal
Wincanton has been selected as the dedicated supply chain partner for wellbeing brand NEOM Organics.The three-year contract builds on the logistics giant’s growing health, beauty and wellbeing retail efulfilment portfolio, which includes Molton Brown, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Sephora and Huda Beauty and makes use of Wincanton’s fleet of autonomous mobile ...
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MT ArticleSwitch to zero carbon fuels has stalled, Asset Alliance sector report reveals
Most operators have no plans to decarbonise their fleets over the next three years and half of those surveyed don’t expect this to change after 2026, according to a new study.Asset Alliance Group’s state of the sector report, produced in association with Motor Transport and Commercial Motor, found little progress ...
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MT ArticleAggregate Industries partners with Simon Gibson Transport and Lomas Distribution on new cement tanker training
Aggregate Industries and its Lafarge Cement business have partnered with hauliers Simon Gibson Transport and Lomas Distribution to produce a new training package.The move aims to address what they say is a significant industry gap for cement tanker driver training.The new Cement Drivers Skills Qualification (CDSQ) has received CPC accreditation ...
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MT ArticleHargreaves UK Services rubber stamps deal with Prometeon Tyre Group
(From left) Neal Sowerby, Hargreaves UK Services operations director, with Prometeon business development manager, Jamie CourtnageMixed fleet waste operator Hargreaves UK Services has signed a pence-per-kilometre (PPK) contract with Prometeon Tyre Group for their Bulk Logistics Division.The deal covers the Durham-based firm's extensive fleet of walking floor and tipper artics, ...
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MT ArticleQuantron initiates funding round to expand into the North American market
Quantron, a German company specialising in electrifying road freight transport, has launched a B-financing round to target investors in the United States and Canada. The company aims to secure an equity investment ranging from €200 to 250 million, along with growth financing of €100 million.
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MT ArticleAlready more than 500 order enquiries: MAN to launch electric truck for long-distance transport in 2024
MAN has announced plans to commence production of its electric long-haul truck in 2024. This development has already generated customer interest, with more than 500 order enquiries received.
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MT ArticleKnowles Transport introduces electric truck for zero-emission deliveries
Fenland transport company, Knowles Transport, has become one of the early adopters in the UK to introduce an electric truck with zero-emission delivery capability.
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MT ArticleHVS urges introduction of ‘Pay-as-you-Pollute’ policies to accelerate zero-emission commercial vehicle transition
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), a UK-based innovator in zero-emission commercial vehicles, is calling for the implementation of a ‘pay-as-you-pollute’ carbon-based pricing scheme on fossil-fuelled heavy vehicles to drive a faster transition to clean technology.
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MT ArticleMAN Energy solutions and Shell forge strategic partnership to advance decarbonisation solutions
MAN Energy Solutions and Shell have formed a strategic partnership aimed at driving decarbonisation solutions and facilitating the transition to net-zero emissions. The collaboration, outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), seeks to leverage the respective competencies and technologies of the two companies to achieve their climate goals and support ...
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MT ArticlePositive reception for next generation FUSO eCanter at Road Transport Expo
The recently unveiled Next Generation FUSO eCanter electric light truck received a warm reception at the Road Transport Expo held in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. The event showcased the latest model, which comes with enhanced power, efficiency, and an extended range compared to its predecessor.
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MT ArticleAir liquide and Iveco Group unveil Europe’s first high-pressure hydrogen station for long-haul trucks
Air Liquide and Iveco Group have jointly opened Europe’s first high-pressure hydrogen station for long-haul trucks, marking a significant milestone in their commitment to developing hydrogen mobility on the continent.
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MT ArticleCCC marks UK as failing on its low-carbon trajectory, calls for measures on zero-carbon freight
The UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) has slammed the government over its slow progress towards its commitments and said it has to take action both to speed up progress towards its legal targets and to regain its international leadership role. It said “Our confidence in the UK meeting its goals from 2030 onwards is now markedly less than a year ago”.
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Delay in government low carbon fuels strategy is putting off private investment
A delay in the publication of a government report into how the logistics industry can navigate its transition to a greener economy is preventing private sector investment, according to Logistics UK.It said the low carbon fuels (LCFs) strategy is now six months late and this, along with concerns over the ...