Latest fleet news – Page 245
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Please hire our people: Tuffnells plea as 2,200 workers face redundancy
Tufnells Parcels Express is seeing a rapid response to its plea for logistics firms to take on some of its 2,200 staff, who are facing redundancy after the IDW carrier was forced to call in the administrators yesterday (12 June).As the company's 2,200 staff were told that the “majority” of ...
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MT ArticleTrucksters secures €33 million investment funding for electrification of long distance trucking
Volvo Group, Continental and the European Investment Bank are some of the companies funding the investment in Madrid-based transport company Trucksters, for the development of a long-distance electric truck relay system.
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MT ArticleTwo hard-working lads from Sheffield living the dream at Stanton Logistics
Chris McGinley, left, and Chris Allender set up Stanton Logistics in 2007Motor Transport gets asked to interview many successful transport firms but when an invite came to meet one of the founders of Stanton Logistics in Rotherham, south Yorkshire it was hard to turn down.“We are one of the best ...
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MT ArticlePallet-Track hits 30 million milestone
Pallet-Track has moved 30 million consignments, without losing a single pallet in the hub, the pallet network announced this week.The milestone consignment, which was handled at the network's central hub in Wolverhampton on Millfields Road, was sent to Hull-based plumbers’ merchants James Hargreaves and contained bathroom supplies.It was collected by ...
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MT ArticleLondon Mayor announces expansion of rapid charging points for electric vehicles
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has revealed plans to install over 80 new rapid charging points for electric vehicles (EVs) across the capital.
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks introduces the eActros 600, for long-haul transportation
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has announced that it will unveil the series version of its previous eActros LongHaul truck on October 10, 2023.
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MT ArticleTevva collaborates with ZF to develop regenerative braking system for electric trucks
British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing the development of the regenerative braking system on its 7.5-tonne battery-electric truck.
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MT ArticlePrometeon lands tyre deal with Collease Truck and Trailer Hire
Tyre manufacturer Prometeon Tyre Group has signed a new pay-as-you-go contract with Collease Truck and Trailer Hire to provide its entire fleet with tyres.Collease leases trucks and trailers from five sites at Manchester, Felixstowe, Southampton, Norwich and Basildon, supporting customers delivering into distribution depots across the UK.The Collease fleet of ...
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MT ArticleSuttons Tankers wins three-year extension with Nippon Gases
Suttons Tankers have been awarded a further three years on its Nippon Gases contract, beginning in September 2023.The bulk logistics provider has been dealing with Nippon Gases for over 20 years, transporting bulk CO2 across the UK to major blue-chip customers.Suttons pointed to the company's "strong focus" on customer service, ...
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Tuffnells calls in administrators as 2,200 staff brace for redundancy
More than 2,000 staff at Tuffnells Parcels Express are facing redundancy after the company called in the administrators today (12 June).As widely predicted over the weekend, Sheffield-based Tuffnells has appointed joint administrators Rick Harrison and Howard Smith of Interpath Advisory, and the company’s 2,200 staff at its 33 depots across ...
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MT ArticleBanish the nightmare of predicting and right-sizing peak warehouse space
It is now the time of year where many retailers and their supply chain partners will be starting to plan and secure their warehousing space and resource requirements for the big one – the ‘golden quarter’ and the Christmas peak.Predicting requirements seven or eight months ahead is always a nightmare, ...
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MT ArticleBuckinghamshire Council partners with Lunaz to electrify refuse trucks
In an effort to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable practices, Buckinghamshire Council has joined forces with Lunaz to convert its first bin lorry from diesel power to electric.
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MT ArticleSchneider National unveils electric charging depot for massive zero emission fleet
Schneider National, a provider of transportation, intermodal, and logistics services, has completed work on an electric charging depot at its South El Monte Intermodal Operations Centre in Southern California.
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MT ArticleVolta Trucks unveils Truck as a Service Hub in Tottenham, London
Volta Trucks has celebrated the official opening of its Truck as a Service Hub in Tottenham, London.
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MT ArticleMars Logistics and Trailer Dynamics sign Agreement for 500 eTrailers
Mars Logistics, a logistics company in Europe, has recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trailer Dynamics, a mover in trailer technology.
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MT ArticleDPD looks to cut fleet emissions with launch of EcoLab
DPD is looking to cut carbon emissions in transport, delivery and buildings with the help of its first EcoLab, which will work with innovative companies with sustainable solutions.The parcels giant is partnering with innovation specialist L Marks in the EcoLab which launches today (12 June). The two companies are calling ...
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MT ArticleVeterans into Logistics recruits John Harker MBE as general manager
Veterans into Logistics has appointed John Harker MBE as the charity's general manager as part of its drive to help veterans retrain for roles in the logistics industry.Harker brings 33 years of experience in the British Army to his new post, having served in Northern Ireland, Canada, Cyprus, Germany, Bosnia, ...
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MT ArticleExcitement mounts as the Motor Transport Awards 2023 shortlist is revealed
The eagerly-awaited shortlist for the 2023 Motor Transport Awards has been announced.There are 61 companies up for awards in the 19 categories with new faces joining some more familiar names.Multiple award winner DPD UK has made the cut in six categories including our two new awards for this year, Sustainable ...
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Tuffnells prepares to call in administrators
Parcel delivery firm Tuffnells Parcels Express has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators and is expected to formally announce administration on Monday (12 June).Law firm TLT LLP filed a notice of administration on behalf of Tuffnells on Friday (9 June). The Sheffield-based IDW carrier called its drivers back to ...
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HGV levy to start again on 1 August
The HGV levy, abandoned at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, is to be reintroduced from 1 August with a new emphasis on emissions, weight and time spent in the UK.The department for transport (DfT) said vehicles of 12 tonnes or more driving on motorways or A roads must pay ...