Latest fleet news – Page 242
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MT ArticleArrowXL names new general manager for Wigan depot
ArrowXL has appointed Paul Robinson as its general manager in Wigan, as well as five additional sites in Newton Aycliffe, Lincoln, Doncaster, Newcastle and Scunthorpe.Robinson (pictured) previously worked for Morrisons as general manager of transport, where he was responsible for distribution and logistics across the North of England.The two-person home ...
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MT ArticleQuarter of Tuffnells staff taking legal action over redundancy, law firm reveals
Around a quarter of the workforce of collapsed parcel firm Tuffnells is taking legal action against their former employer over the way their redundancies were handled, according to a law firm.Aticus Law said the number of employees had risen rapidly and currently stood at 522 who had instructed solicitors to ...
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MT ArticleUnite ballots GXO staff at Croydon depot for strike action after colleagues are sacked
GXO has defended its decision to dismiss two members of staff at its Croydon depot after a union criticised it for using “draconian” measures.Strikes among beer delivery drivers, draymen and warehouse workers could now be on the cards after Unite said it was balloting 120 members for strike action.It comes ...
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MT ArticleOperators and suppliers voice concerns over Direct Vision Standard phase 2
TfL is due to introduce phase 2 of its Direct Vision Standard in October 2024 and its consultation on the amended standard closed on April 3. Just before the deadline Motor Transport in association with Brigade Electronics held a roundtable debate with TfL and a group of leading operators to ...
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MT ArticleSchmitz Cargobull charges to haulier’s rescue
Reid Freight Services said it was very impressed with Schmitz Cargobull after the trailer builder promised a quick turnaround for new assets and achieved it in less than four months.The Stoke haulage firm, which handles palletised goods in the UK and overseas, urgently needed two curtainsiders due to high demand ...
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MT ArticleMoody Logistics invests £30,000 on new safety systems
Moody Logistics has spent £30,000 on tail lift safety mechanisms and replaced 17 hand operated pump action warehouse pallet trucks with electric versions to make workloads easier and safer.The investment followed a review of its freight management procedures and involved sister firm Heathline Commercials installing the tail lift protection systems, ...
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MT ArticleDPD gives drivers portable powerbank to charge vans from home
DPD will provide drivers with a portable powerbank they can take home to charge their vans overnight and help avoid reliance on public charging infrastructure.The trial will take place at the parcel firm’s Bicester depot and allows staff to take home an OnCharge ZIR0 prototype charging system, which charges up ...
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MT ArticleGreen fleet switch drives record profit at Novuna Vehicle Solutions
Finance and fleet management firm Novuna Vehicle Solutions said it had overcome supply issues, stock problems and extended delivery times to provide a “record performance” in the last 12 months.It said it had helped group business Mitsubishi HC Capital UK deliver its highest pre-tax profit of £160.8m and cited its ...
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New project will use 'digital twins' to map transport industry's route to net-zero
A new study figuring out how to urgently decarbonise transport will employ the use of ‘digital twins’ for real-world systems that calculate how their performance can be improved.Digital twins are sophisticated computer simulations of physical objects, systems or processes and they could be crucial for shaping the future of a ...
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MT ArticleSofa so good for Sherborne Upholstery after new Volvo order
Chair and settee manufacturer Sherborne Upholstery is sitting pretty after taking delivery of two new Volvo FM 4x2 rigids, each fitted with a box body and tail lift.The Bradford-based company said it had chosen Volvo due to its reputation for fuel performance, driving efficiency and cab comfort.The trucks are the ...
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MT ArticleElement 2 partners with fuel card provider Radius to develop hydrogen refuelling network
Hydrogen infrastructure firm Element 2 said more than 100,000 commercial fleet operators will have access to fuel cell grade hydrogen after it partnered with fuel card provider Radius.It said they would work together to develop hydrogen refuelling solutions across the UK and customers would be able to make payments using ...
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MT ArticleLogistics UK names new finance director
Logistics UK has appointed Carmel Mulvey (pictured) as its new finance director.The business group said Mulvey has more than 25 years’ experience of senior finance across a range of sectors: “Having most recently worked as the finance director at a privately owned global manufacturing business in Kent, we are confident ...
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MT ArticleCEVA Logistics and Toyota Motor Europe collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell truck trial
CEVA Logistics and Toyota Motor Europe have joined forces to conduct a trial of a heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) truck.
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MT ArticleDMN Logistics buys JLL Vehicle Distribution in expansion drive
DMN Logistics has completed the acquisition of JLL Vehicle Distribution to boost its electric vehicle (EV) and transported vehicle logistics operation as it focuses on business growth and expansion in 2023.Alvechurch-based JLL Vehicle Distribution, established as a father and son business in 2010, offers boutique and EV transport operations for ...
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MT ArticlePalletline appoints commercial chief to help members boost business
Steve Thorpe has been appointed head of commercial at Palletline, with a brief to help members develop new business opportunities and support their existing customers. Thorpe joined Palletline in 2021 as a regional general manager covering the southeast of England after holding multiple positions within transport and logistics for ...
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Gregory Distribution Holdings battles through "hugely challenging year" to deliver improved profit
Despite a “hugely challenging year”, which saw Gregory Distribution Holdings forced to reduce its apprenticeship programme and run fewer vehicles in 2022, profit and turnover rose, aided by some high performing contracts and the integration of the Pollock businesses, the company has revealed.Greegory Distribution Holdings employs around 3,000 staff across ...
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Industry challenges and emerging trends to be explored at Road Transport Expo's Knowledge Zone
Industry challenges and emerging trends for the year ahead will be hotly debated on this year’s Road Transport Expo (RTX) Knowledge Zone stage.On Friday 30 June at 10am, a session called ‘State of the Industry 2023’ will provide insight into the business confidence of operators and their views on a ...
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MT ArticleTruck safety and DVS in the spotlight at the Road Transport Expo
London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and the wider issue of truck safety is to be a hot topic at next week’s Road Transport Expo (RTX).A panel discussion looking at the way operators are adapting to ever-tightening truck safety rules will take place on the RTX Knowledge Zone on Wednesday 28 ...
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Logistics traffic helps M6toll operator deliver first profit in 19 years
M6toll motorway operator Midlands Expressway has turned a profit for the first time since opening in 2003, partly aided by a rise in HGV and delivery vehicle volumes, following the end of the pandemic lockdowns.Midland Expressway operates the 27-mile M6toll motorway under a 53-year concession agreement with the government. Launched ...
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MT ArticleLinde Material Handling UK unveils demo theatre
Linde Material Handling (UK) has launched a purpose-built demonstration theatre which will be used to showcase its trucks and their capabilities.More than 40 customers and visitors attended the launch at Linde MH UK’s site in West Bromwich where they were treated to live demonstrations of the latest trucks and technology ...