Latest fleet news – Page 264
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Sponsored contentEuropa opts for Microlise in ER bid
Europa Road has replaced several legacy systems in its 53 truck and 260 trailer domestic fleet with Microlise, which it said would boost efficiency and increase traceability.The telematics and fleet management solution also gives the company guides for suitable conditions, real-time telematics, driver scoring metrics, and a four-camera platform for ...
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Sponsored contentCumbria Logistics takes delivery of Renault rigids
Cumbria Logistics has added two new Renault D280 4x2 rigids to its fleet, which are now double-shifting for Hazchem, The Pallet Network and Pall-Ex.The vehicles were supplied to the palletised freight and hazardous goods specialist by Border Trucks and a third will be delivered later this year.Cumbria Logistics said they ...
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Sponsored contentPentalver doubled profits during pandemic, new results reveal
Newly published results for Pentalver Transport showed profits soared in 2021, despite a highly competitive environment and amid economic uncertainty.For the year ending 31 December 2021, the container haulier posted a pre-tax profit of £10.3m, more than doubling the previous year’s figure of £4.3m.Turnover also rose significantly to £83.7m in ...
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MT ArticleHaulier fined over fatal forklift truck incident
A Lancashire haulage company was prosecuted and fined £30,000 after a mechanic died while repairing a forklift truck.E. Jackson (Chatburn) in Clitheroe pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act when it appeared at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on 11 April.Joseph Robinson, 39, was working with a new ...
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MT ArticleGeotab opens UK research hub to help fleet operators switch to electric vehicles
Geotab senior vice president of Europe, Edward Kulperger (right) and Cllr Arif Hussain, mayor of High Wycombe, open the new research and innovation hubTelematics and data intelligence specialist Geotab has opened a new Innovation and Research Hub to support fleet operators in their transition to electric vehicles.Based in High Wycombe, ...
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MT ArticleSluggish start for EV fleet transition
Small and medium fleets are struggling to transition to electric vehicles, with 45% of fleet managers admitting they don’t have the time or expertise required to make the move.Research revealed that the rapid developments around EV implementation was placing these businesses under increasing pressure, despite 79% acknowledging it played a ...
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MT ArticleMB Trucks dealer Western Commercial announces decision to focus only on vans
Mercedes-Benz (MB) Trucks dealership Western Commercial is ending the service and parts franchise agreements it has with the manufacturer to concentrate solely on vans.In a letter to customers seen by motortransport.co.uk, Western said that it would stop providing MB servicing for HGVs at its four depots in Scotland by mutual ...
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MT ArticleHaulier targeted in suspected arson attack
Police in Runcorn are investigating what was described as a “deliberate” fire attack on a haulage firm on Monday night (10 April), which left five HGVs written off.Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service (CF&R) said it sent out two fire engines from Runcorn and one from Widnes to the premises in ...
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MT ArticleConcrete and quarry Earned Recognition module launched
The DVSA’s Earned Recognition (ER) scheme, rewarding operators who share their performance data to demonstrate they are meeting regulatory requirements, has been expanded into the concrete and quarry industry.The British Aggregates Association (BAA) worked with the enforcement agency to produce an ER module requiring operators to have the highest standards ...
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MT ArticleD.R Macleod transfer will help DFDS grow across Scotland
DFDS said its acquisition of Highlands haulier D.R Macleod would help it build on its strengths in Scotland and expand its business.The company commented after it was announced last week that an agreement had been reached to transfer the general haulage, refrigerated and specialist transport firm over to its control.DFDS ...
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MT ArticleTurners (Soham) acquires Lynn Star Distribution and Logistics
Norfolk-based Lynn Star Distribution & Logisics has been acquired by Turners (Soham), as part of its strategy for growth.Lynn Star was acquired by Royston and Penelope Dowen in 1988 before moving to its current base in Kings Lynn 25 years later.The company has a fleet of over 40 vehicles providing ...
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Lineside Logistics workers at Dagenham Ford plant ballot for strike action
Hauliers delivering to Dagenham Ford plant could face major delays as Lineside Logistics workers at the factory ballot for strike action.The ballot, which began this week and closes on 2 May, follows a breakdown in negotiations on pay between workers, represented by union Unite, and the management of Lineside Logistics.The ...
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MT ArticleSainsbury's launches major consolidation of logistics contracts
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has launched a major restructuring and consolidation of its logistics operations which will affect around 7,000 staff, the retailer announced today (12 April).The strategy will see 3,000 staff, who currently work for Sainsbury's, transfer to one of Sainbury's three logistics partners - DHL, Wincanton and GXO Logistics.Another ...
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Davies Turner scores hat trick of RoSPA Gold Awards
Davies Turner Group has achieved a Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award for the third year running.The freight forwarding and logistics group has received the award in recognition of the high standards of its health and safety performance during 2022.This latest RoSPA Gold Award adds to ...
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UKWA appoints Jon Garson to strengthen policy team
The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has strengthened its policy team with the appointment of Jon Garson as advisory board consultation manager.The UKWA policy team is tasked with engaging with government and other policy influencers to build awareness of the challenges facing the sector, promote the interests of the warehousing community ...
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MT ArticleDarcica Logistics cuts black plastic use on pallets
Darcica Logistics has received funding from the OxLEP Business Investment Fund to reduce the amount of black plastic used on its pallets, which will help it cut emissions and reduce the time it takes to wrap pallets.The Palletways member applied to OxLEP for funding for new pallet-wrapping equipment to enable ...
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Logistics UK hails DVSA's Vision to 2030
Logistics UK has welcomed DVSA’s Vision to 2030, which was published last week, alongside its Strategic Plan to 2025.The Vision to 2030 document sets out what DVSA plans to do to make transport safer, greener and healthier. The first task listed is for DVSA to spend this year continuing to ...
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XPO Logistics recruits Emmanuel Arnaud as operations director for Europe
XPO Logistics has appointed Emmanuel Arnaud as operations director for Europe with immediate effect as the logistics giant ramps up its growth strategy.Arnaud joins from GEFCO where he was chief executive of the company's road, air and sea freight, and customs and logistics operations.He will report to Luis Gomez, XPO’s ...
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RHA launches event to help hauliers future-proof their businesses
The RHA is launching ‘Forum For The Future’, which aims to provide road transport operators with the insight, knowledge and tools required for navigating the road ahead.Taking place on 21 September at The Vox in Birmingham, the event will cover a range of topics including sustainability, alternative fuels, rising costs, ...
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MT ArticleThe UK’s first all-electric concrete mixer completes successful trial for Tarmac
Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions provider, has successfully completed a three-month trial of commercial deliveries across Birmingham with its all-electric ready-mix concrete mixer.