Latest fleet news – Page 255
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MT ArticleTransport minister pledges freight transport will not be forgotten on road to net zero
The “centrality of freight” to the UK economy is “sometimes forgotten in politics”, transport minister Jesse Norman MP admitted this week.Addressing the Logistics UK Future Logistics conference at ITT Hub in Farnborough on 11 May, Norman, who has been responsible for decarbonisation and technology at the DfT since October 2022, ...
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MT ArticleDenholm Environmental chooses Renault Trucks for fleet upgrade
Denholm Environmental has taken on a Renault Trucks T480 High 6x2 and two T440 6x2s in order to cope with the often hostile and challenging environments in which it works.The trucks will be based out of its Grangemouth and Invergordon sites and will predominantly be utilised for tanker haulage and ...
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MT ArticleDAF Trucks UK names new boss as Laurence Drake steps down
DAF Trucks in the UK has appointed a new MD after Laurence Drake announced he was departing the manufacturer.David Kiss (pictured), currently sales director for PACCAR Parts Europe, will step into the role following Drake’s surprise decision to pursue a career away from the company.In his new position, Kiss will ...
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MT ArticlePML strengthens senior team
Logistics and supply chain provider PML has made two new appointments, a finance director and sales manager, to help support its growth plans.FD Philip Booth (pictured) brings more than 30 years’ experience of the finance control environment working for various SMEs and as an FCMA qualified accountant with an MBA ...
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MT ArticleDHL HGV drivers at Crick site join Unite
HGV drivers employed at DHL’s Crick site in Northampton have gained union recognition after the supply chain firm entered into an agreement with Unite.Around 45 drivers at the DIDC2 site in Celtic Way are employed to deliver cans produced by Ardagh to brewers in the UK, as well as a ...
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MT ArticleRoad Transport Expo shortlisted for events industry 'excellence' awards
Road Transport Expo (RTX) has received external recognition for the success of its debut show last year by being named a finalist at the prestigious Association of Events Organisers (AEO) Excellence Awards for the Best Launch Event.The awards category recognises the professionalism, commitment and teamwork involved in creating a brand-new ...
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Sainsbury’s first fully electric fleet charges out of Nine Elms
Sainsbury’s is now delivering to customers relying on its Nine Elms London superstore using a fully electric fleetThe delivery fleet is made up of 12 vans with both the vehicle and fridge units powered by electricity, with zero emissions of carbon, dust, dirt, soot or smoke.The new vans also operate ...
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MT ArticleWincanton agrees decade-long partnership with Tata Chemicals Europe
Wincanton has signed a 10-year contract with Tata Chemicals Europe (TCE), which includes managing a new 185,000 sq ft warehouse at British Salt’s site in Middlewich.The facility will be completed in the late summer and in autumn 2023 Wincanton will also start handling the logistics and distribution of TCE’s palletised, ...
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks unveils refrigerated eActros
Britain’s first fridge-bodied eActros electric truck has taken to the roads after Mercedes-Benz Trucks teamed up with Solomon Commercials.The 19-tonne eActros made its debut at the ITT Hub event in Farnborough on 9 May. A fully operational vehicle, it will now be offered for live demonstrations to operators across the ...
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MT ArticleGovernment urged to help hauliers transition to EV technology
Unless the government steps in and helps the haulage sector decarbonise then its net zero plans will fail, according to Logistics UK.It said a lack of fiscal support and an inadequate public charging network was stopping hauliers from investing in EV technology.The business group said its members that use public ...
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MT ArticleNationwide Platforms sets high standards with sector’s first electric trucks
Nationwide Platforms has put two Volvo FM Electric 4x2s out to work, in what is thought to be a first for the UK’s powered access sector.
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MT ArticleFraikin quick to solve Astley’s vehicle needs
Signage firm Astley praised Fraikin for its speed in sourcing four new 3.5-tonne vans after other companies said it could take a year and a half for the delivery.Paul Tierney, installation manager at Astley, said: “We’re well aware of the current challenges in vehicle supply, but it still came as ...
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MT ArticleIveco-Nikola European joint venture ends with Iveco taking full ownership of the company
Iveco Group and Nikola Corporation have agreed to go their separate ways as the Italian truck builders buys out Nikola from the European joint venture company.
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MT ArticleScottish haulier rewards Asset Alliance sales manager by naming truck after her
Grangemouth’s XS Transport has named one of its new generation DAF XG 530 tractor units after Asset Alliance Group’s Kerry Anne Grogan as a mark of gratitude for her customer service.It is one of five new DAFs the Stirlingshire haulier has taken delivery of as part of a fleet renewal ...
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MT Article‘Our zero-carbon HGV plan will rely on commercial partnerships,’ roads minister reveals
Roads minister Richard Holden has rejected claims that urgent government action is needed to help operators transition to zero-emission HGV fleets and insisted the commercial sector will partner with the DfT on developing a charging infrastructure.
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MT ArticleELB invites potential truckers to get in the driving seat
ELB Partners in Croydon is on the hunt for its next HGV recruit after launching its 2023 driver training scheme.It is currently accepting applications for its HGV scheme, which will see the successful applicant train to become a fully qualified professional driver over the course of the year, starting with ...
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MT ArticleDennis Eagle has appointed long-serving board member Keith Day as Managing Director
Dennis Eagle the leading waste and recycling vehicle manufacturer in the UK, has announced the appointment of Keith Day as its new Managing Director.
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MT ArticleThorntons Recycling to deploy zero-emissions electric refuse collection vehicle in Dublin
Thorntons Recycling, an Irish waste management company, has announced the introduction of a zero-emissions, all-electric refuse collection vehicle (eRCV) to its fleet.
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MT ArticleElectra launches 12.5-Tonne eCargo electric waste vehicle platform
Electra Commercial Vehicles, a zero-emissions Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) based in Lancashire, has launched an all-new 12.5-tonne eCargo electric waste vehicle platform.
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MT ArticleHolman and BT Group sign 'biggest fleet management deal in history'
Holman has taken over the contract for BT Group’s 37,000 commercial vehicles.The deal includes all of BT’s light commercials, large commercials and specialist vehicles, HGVs, plant and ancillary equipment.The majority of the fleet resides in the Openreach unit delivering full-fibre broadband across the UK.The initial seven-year contract includes service, maintenance ...