Latest fleet news – Page 243
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MT ArticleWebfleet launches trailer management tool for long haul operators
Fleet management solutions provider Webfleet has launched Webfleet Trailer which is designed to help long haul operators monitor the health of their trailer fleets.Webfleet Trailer operates by flagging trailer malfunctions and maintenance tasks, helping to cut trailer downtimes and extend the trailer’s life.The trailer management solution is fully integrated into ...
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MT ArticleYodel invests in 45 DAF XF tractors and 120 double decker trailers as demand grows
UK independent parcel carrier Yodel has announced a £14.5m investment in 45 brand new DAF 450 XF tractor units and 120 double decker trailers, as the company moves to meet growing customer demand and cut its fleet's carbon emissions.This latest fleet expansion comes just months after Yodel invested in 15 ...
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RHA works with Diabetes Safety Organisation to raise industry awareness
RHA has teamed up with the Diabetes Safety Organisation to raise awareness of the disease within the haulage industry.Diabetes Safety Organisation will speak at RHA regional briefings, host webinars and visit truck stops to educate drivers as part of the National Lorry Week campaign in October.The move follows a meeting ...
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks introduces more powerful batteries, expanding FE and FL range to 450km
Volvo Trucks has announced the launch of new and improved batteries for its medium-duty electric trucks, providing enhanced power and an extended range of up to 450 kilometers.
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Main UK truck manufacturer lagging "far behind" on decarbonisation, warns T&E report
DAF Trucks is lagging "far behind" its competitors in its transition to 100% zero-emission sales, according to a new global ranking compiled by environmental group Transport & Environment (T&E).DAF, whose trucks are made by Leyland in the UK, finishes near the bottom of the ranking as the only EU ...
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MT ArticleTrucks and freight in the spotlight at the Zemo Partnership annual conference
The Zemo Partnership held its 20th anniversary conference on Clean Air Day (June 15) at London City Hall, we were there to join the discussion.
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Supply chain heads struggling to achieve sustainability, research shows
New research from DHL Supply Chain and The Retail Hive reveals that retail supply chain leaders are facing challenges when it comes to understanding and achieving improved sustainability practices in the supply chain.The research was conducted by The Retail Hive and included one to one interviews and survey-based research with ...
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MT ArticleMaen Karne moves the earth with Mercedes-Benz Arocs from City West Commercials
Cornish operator Maen Karne has added its first Mercedes Benz 8x4 Arocs tipper to its fleet.The company which specialises in aggregates, concrete and bulk haulage, already has 13 Mercedes-Benz mixer chassis in its 300-strong fleet.Supplied by dealer City West Commercials, the new truck is an Arocs 3253K. It is powered ...
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DHL and Mars launch new warehouse at London Thames Gateway
DHL and Mars UK have opened a new warehouse at London Thames Gateway, which will increase the food manufacturer's warehousing capacity by over 50% and help it streamline the inbound and outbound distribution of its product portfolio, cutting the distance travelled by a million miles a year.The opening of the ...
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Howard Tenens Logistics boosts turnover in 2022 but subsidiary forced to close
Howard Tenens Logistics experienced mixed fortunes in 2022, boosting turnover by more than a quarter but being forced to close down its subsidiary Howard Tenens (West London), after it was hit by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.In its latest annual results to 30 September 2022, the company saw its ...
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MT ArticleXPO uses HVO to help cut Mazda supply chain emissions
XPO is working to cut Mazda UK's emissions by using HVO-powered trucks to make deliveries across the car manufacturer's parts distribution network.XPO's distribution fleet has 200 trucks running on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in the UK and Ireland. The fuel is produced from vegetable oil, tallow or used cooking oil. ...
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MT ArticleSuperior Freight wins "gamechanging" deals after securing management buyout
Superior Freight has landed "gamechanging" deals and is on a recruitment drive after completing a management buyout giving managing director Andrew Johns sole ownership.The Evesham-based haulier used a six-figure funding package, secured with HSBC, to fund the purchase of 80% of the shares from the company’s inactive shareholders.Announcing the MBO, ...
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Sisters admit defrauding SI&S Hastings Haulage of £1.2m
Two sisters have admitted defrauding Penrith-based haulier SI & S Hastings Haulage of £1.2m by falsely claiming the company owed them money for advertising.Joanne Palmer, 40, and Stephanie Palmer, 38, from Stockport, who also faced allegations of blackmail, had denied any wrongdoing but on the second day of their trial ...
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MT ArticleRoad Transport Expo wins Best UK Launch Event at AEO Excellence Awards
Road Transport Expo (RTX) is officially an award-winning event, after triumphing at last week’s Association of Event Organisers (AEO) Excellence Awards.RTX was crowned Best UK Launch Event for its 'all about the truck' summer debut at NAEC Stoneleigh in 2022.The AEO Awards, now in their 30th year, celebrate the achievements ...
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MT ArticleBreaking down zero emissions cost barriers with pay-as-you-go battery electric trucks
A battery electric truck (BET), pay-as-you-go leasing model has been launched by PragmaCharge in an effort to resolve current cost barriers for fleet operators.The tech firm said there was neither the infrastructure nor the clear pathways to support a transition to electric road freight and it claimed to be one ...
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MT ArticleWarrington haulier collapses after O-licence curtailed due to maintenance issues
Warrington-based haulier JPA Transport Services has entered administration, putting at risk around 24 jobs.The company, which held a standard international licence authorising up to 35 HGVs and nine trailers out of eight operating centres in the North West traffic area, appointed administrators from Leonard Curtis on 8 June.Its work involved ...
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Former Tuffnells staff seek legal advice over redundancy procedure
Tuffnells staff who worked at the parcel firm’s depot in Nuneaton have approached a law firm to find out if they can get compensation for the way their redundancy was handled.More than 2,000 jobs were lost at the Sheffield-based delivery firm when it collapsed into administration on Monday (12 June).Just ...
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MT ArticleLightweight Renault vans go into action with Volvo mobile technicians
Volvo Trucks has introduced a new specification for its Volvo Action Service (VAS) van fleet, designed to maximise payload capacity and help support its evolving powertrain portfolio.Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East is the launch customer, placing an order for 14 Renault Master 3.5-tonne vans, fitted out by ...
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SMUK to shine the spotlight on next-generation safety technology at Road Transport Expo
SMUK is hosting an insightful session at this year’s Road Transport Exo (RTX) Knowledge Zone that brings together a host of road safety experts.The ‘Gearing up for Change’ forum will explore the role technology plays in keeping HGVs compliant with an ever-tightening regime of safety regulations, as well as the ...
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MT ArticleSparrow Recovery makes heavy investment
Heavy vehicle recovery operator Sparrow Recovery has added a 120-tonne Renault Trucks C520 8x4 to its 35-strong mixed fleet.Supplied by Thompson Commercials, it joins a Renault Trucks T520 tractor unit under a low loader and four Renault Trucks Master roadside service vans.Fitted to a Falkom FAW 25000 ‘powerhouse’ wrecker recovery ...