Latest fleet news – Page 262
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MT ArticleUsing sheep transporter to carry cattle lands haulier with £6,500 legal bill
A livestock haulier in Dorset has been found guilty of causing 35 calves unnecessary suffering after he packed them into a trailer designed for sheep and transported them on a two-hour journey.Weymouth Magistrates’ Court heard how haulier John Pritchard collected the group of calves from a farm near Sherborne in ...
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Brexit effect still hampering efforts to bring in foreign workers to plug skills gaps
There has been a “huge” increase in the number of enquiries from haulage and warehousing firms desperately trying to employ foreign workers amid a host of skills shortages in the UK, according to a law firm.In the aftermath of Brexit, companies began applying for special licences in order to take ...
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Should operators within DVSA Earned Recognition only have to test vehicles every two years?
Proposals for altering HGV testing intervals for Earned Recognition operators are now being explored by the government.The DfT has asked the industry for feedback on whether ER operators should enjoy longer test intervals or to reduce the test content for these compliant firms. This includes the idea of extending vehicle ...
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MT ArticleShareholder model puts Palletline in strong position to invest in the future
Palletline was the first pallet network to be established in the UK and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022. It was also a year in which the business reached new heights with record volumes.The company’s recent announcement of a substantial programme of investment has been designed to ensure Palletline has ...
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MT ArticleCV Show debut for the new HVS hydrogen fuel cell truck
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), has used the CV Show to unveil its new heavy duty hydrogen-electric 40-tonne truck. HVS tractor units will be built on an all-new chassis, designed in-house around the hydrogen powertrain, which consists of pressurised hydrogen cylinders, fuel cells, an energy storage system and electrified rear axle. ...
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MT ArticlePure Hydrogen will unveil Australia’s first hydrogen fuel cell tractor unit at Brisbane Truck Show
The Taurus, Australia’s first hydrogen fuel cell tractor unti, will make its premiere on May 18 at the Brisbane Truck Show thanks to Pure Hydrogen, an Australian hydrogen technology business.
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MT ArticleScania and Northvolt develop a battery cell that can power trucks for 1.5 million kilometers
The creation of a lithium-ion battery cell by Scania and Northvolt is expected to enable heavy electric vehicles to travel 1.5 million kilometres with the same battery pack.
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MT ArticleDesignwerk Technologies AG introduces new LFP battery technology for electric trucks
Designwerk Technologies AG, the Swiss electromobility specialist, has announced the use of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells to power an electric truck starting next year. The LFP technology is the latest addition to Designwerk’s portfolio, and it will be used to supply energy to the all-electric HIGH CAB Semi ...
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MT ArticleHexagon Purus signs multi-year lithium-ion battery supply agreement with Panasonic
Hexagon Purus Systems USA LLC, a subsidiary of Hexagon Purus ASA, a leading manufacturer of zero-emission mobility and infrastructure solutions, has signed a multi-year agreement with Panasonic Energy Co. for the supply of lithium-ion battery cells.
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Barriers to decarbonising HGV fleets risk supply chain "horror show", RHA warns government
HGV operators are facing “massive” barriers to decarbonising their fleets, which could result in a supply chain “horror show”, RHA warned this week.The association is calling for the government to urgently provide a clear net zero road map which sets out incentives for hauliers to make the transition; gives clear ...
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MT ArticleElectric freight mobility firm Einride expands into UK with Pepsico deal
Swedish freight mobility firm Einride is expanding into the UK after signing a deal to deploy its connected electric trucks between PepsiCo's Walkers manufacturing sites in Leicester and Coventry. Over the three-year partnership, the truck fleet, powered by Einride’s intelligent Saga platform, will cover more than 750,000 miles, cutting the ...
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DVSA urges operators to read updated Road Worthiness Guide
DVSA is calling on operators to read its updated Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness, which includes a range of new information on how operators must ensure their fleets are fit for the road.The newly updated guide, published today (19 April) provides the industry with best practice advice on operator and driver ...
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MT ArticleFortec member Brocklehurst Transport joins Pall-Ex network
Brocklehurst Transport, which has been a member of Fortec since 2007, has strengthened its ties to the Pall-Ex Group by becoming a shareholder member of the Pall-Ex network.The moves sees the Dewsbury-based haulage company extend its pallet network services to a wider customer base and expand its offering across the ...
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MT ArticleMaxus unveils its latest electric van as it continues drive into UK market
Chinese vehicle manufacturer Maxus has unveiled the e-DELIVER 7 - its latest all-electric van - as it continues its drive into the UK electric van market.This new addition to the Maxus eDELIVER range lands at mid-point, bridging the gap between the smaller eDELIVER 3 and the larger eDELIVER 9.The eDELIVER ...
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Wincanton secures five year deal to manage Halfords transport operations
Wincanton has won a new five-year contract with cycle and car accessories retailer Halfords to manage its entire transport operations for UK and Ireland.Under the contract, Wincanton will transport over 63.5 million items per year from the retailer’s three distribution centres to its network of nearly 400 stores across the ...
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MT ArticleEinride makes UK market entry with Walkers crisps
Einride is entering the UK market with a 3-year deal with Walkers crisps, part of Pepsico, to trial its business model between Leicester and Coventry with plans to expand across the country.
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MT ArticleVolta starts full series production of the all-electric Volta Zero
Volta Trucks, the new all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced the start of production of its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero at ithe Steyr Automotive factory, in Steyr, Austria.
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MT ArticleWalmart teams up with Cummins and Chevron to debut first 15-litre natural gas engine
The first 15-litre compressed natural gas (CNG) engine on North American roads, Walmart, Cummins, and Chevron are taking steps towards their goal of zero-emissions transportation.
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MT ArticleDB Schenker provides logistics support to Siemens in UK first
Logistics firm DB Schenker has sealed a deal with electrical manufacturing giant Siemens to provide production logistics support for its oldest UK manufacturing site.The deal marks the first time DB Schenker has been chosen to operate warehouse facilities for a Siemens site in the UK.Under the terms of the contract ...
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MT ArticleWren Kitchens teams up with Webfleet to boost fuel efficiency
Wren Kitchens' fleet has extended its miles-per-gallon efficiency by nearly 8% since installing fleet management solution Webfleet with Paragon routing and scheduling software.The Lincolnshire-based retailer now runs Webfleet, which is Bridgestone's fleet management solution, in 154 trucks delivering kitchen units to customers across the UK, and a further 98 vans ...