Latest fleet news – Page 272
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MT ArticleEU provides funding for hydrogen and charging infrastructure across Europe
The European Union (EU) has pledged to provide €189 million to fund the construction of 2,000 new charging points and 63 hydrogen refuelling stations along the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) for cars, trucks and buses. The funding will support 26 projects across 12 EU member states, selected according to the ...
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MT ArticleRoger Warnes Transport seals new three-year deal with Prometeon Tyre Group
Norfolk-based bulk haulage specialist Roger Warnes Transport and Prometeon Tyre Group have renewed their partnership for another three years.The deal covers the entire 222‐strong Roger Warnes Transport fleet – consisting of 108 trucks and 114 trailers - on a fixed pence per kilometre (PPK) contract.The haulier, which clocks up an ...
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MT ArticleHGVzero23: Logistics giants re-group to promote transition to cleaner fuels
As orginally reported by our sister publication Motor Transport, big names such as Stobart, XPO and Coca-Cola are once again teaming up to launch a cross-industry action group focusing on the decarbonisation of trucks: HGVzero23.
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MT ArticleThe EU project EMPOWER has begun with the development of two zero emissions trucks
EMPOWER, a European research project, was recently launched. The AIT (Austrian Institute of Technology) will conduct research in a world-class collaboration over the next three years to produce two flexible, modular, and scalable emission-free heavy-duty vehicles weighing 40 tonnes or more. Both trucks are powered by an electric motor. Although ...
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks delivers its first heavy electric truck, the FE electric, to Africa
Volvo Trucks has delivered its first heavy electric truck to the refuse collection company Arma in Morocco, making it the first heavy battery-electric truck from a global manufacturer to be in commercial operation in Africa.
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MT ArticleRivian negotiates with Amazon to lift exclusivity clause amid lower-than-expected orders
Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) maker, is reportedly in talks with Amazon to lift the exclusivity clause in their agreement. The clause, which dates back to 2019, grants Amazon the exclusive right to purchase Rivian’s electric delivery vans until 2030. However, due to lower-than-expected orders, Rivian is seeking to sell ...
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MT ArticleStrikes off after Suckling tanker drivers agree pay deal
The Unite union said it had secured an “inflation-busting” pay deal for Suckling Transport tanker drivers in Grangemouth.Strike action among the dozen truckers, due to commence on 27 March, has now been cancelled after the union said they were set to receive a deal worth over £11,000 a year.Unite said ...
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MT ArticleEast Cambs council goes green with vegetable oil-powered fleet
Recycling lorries across East Cambridgeshire could soon be running on vegetable oil.East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) will buy 10 of the eco-friendly HGVs when a committee meeting is expected to green light the £2m funding on 27 March.If approved, then the new fleet is expected to take to the roads ...
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MT ArticleAdvice for working near overhead power lines published
Guidance outlining the ways to reduce risks when working in the vicinity of power lines has been produced by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).It said analysis of data from the last 10 years showed that electrocutions and electric shocks had increased “notably” since 2015.The IPAF said it hoped the ...
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MT ArticleDVSA launches Highway Code app
The DVSA has launched a new Highway Code app for road users to keep up to date with changes.The government agency said it had been designed for all road users and made it easier to keep informed about the rules of the road.The app, which is priced at £3.99, offers ...
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MT ArticleFishers cleans up with new fleet mix from Fraikin
Commercial laundry rental firm Fishers is using Fraikin to blanket its commercial vehicle fleet with a mixture of 7.5-tonne, 15-tonne and 18-tonne trucks previously supplied by another provider.The Scottish firm has also placed orders for another 18 15-tonne trucks, which will replace existing vehicles over the next 12 months.Lucy Renaut, ...
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MT ArticleDHL staff at Scottish Sainsbury's site ballot for strike action over 'anti-trade union practices'
DHL said it was disappointed strike action was on the cards at its Langlands Park depot in Scotland after Unite criticised Sainsbury’s decision to transfer cleaning staff to another firm that doesn’t recognise trade unions.Unite will launch a two-week ballot for industrial action on 22 March based on a move ...
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MT ArticleMotormax partners with Samsara to help hauliers with DVS and FORS
A partnership between fleet safety solutions provider Motormax and ‘Internet of Things’ data firm Samsara promises to help haulage operators comply with both the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and FORS.The alliance aims to help companies roll out an integrated, single platform, cloud-connected vehicle safety system and combines Motormax’s in-cab Safetymax ...
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MT ArticleRecovery Patrol of the Year winner given new Volvo FL
The new truck was handed over to Dan by Volvo’s director of new vehicle sales, Hannah BurgessThe AA presented a brand new Volvo FL with an ‘AA 3’ registration plate to its Recovery Patrol of the Year winner – Dan Tyrell at its Guilford depot.Supplied as part of a 118-strong ...
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MT ArticleHGVzero23: Logistics giants re-group to promote transition to cleaner fuels
Big names such as Stobart, XPO and Coca-Cola are once again teaming up to launch a cross-industry action group focusing on the decarbonisation of trucks: HGVzero23.After the success of HGVzero in 2022, the group will assemble this year to promote the transition to cleaner fuels.The action group brings together leading ...
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MT ArticleHyliko chooses Atawey for its first mobile hydrogen charging station in Paris
Fuel cell vehicle producer Hyliko, has signed its first hydrogen charging station rental contract with Atawey. The contract was signed at the Hyvolution exhibition, held in early February, and means fuelling supplier Atawey will provide a mobile hydrogen station in the Paris region in September 2023. The ...
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MT ArticleStruggling electric van builder Arrival secures $300 million funding lifeline from Westwood Capital
Arrival, the British electric vehicle (EV) developer, has received a $300 million injection from Westwood Capital, a move that could potentially give the company a lifeline to pull through the year.
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MT ArticleSpring Budget: Industry welcomes extension to fuel duty cut but slams weak net-zero strategy
Transport business groups have welcomed news in today's Spring Budget that the 5p-per-litre fuel duty cut originally introduced in March 2022 is to be retained for a further 12 months.However, there was widespread disappointment over the government's reluctance to help businesses with soaring energy bills or the switch to zero-carbon ...
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MT ArticleDon't miss out on our two new MT Awards categories - Sustainable Transport and New Talent Development
To make sure the Motor Transport Awards remain fresh and relevant, from time to time we introduce new categories or amend existing ones.For 2023 there are two new Awards - Sustainable Transport and New Talent Development.The Sustainable Transport Award, partnered with Vertellus, will be presesnted to the third party or ...
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MT ArticleHauliers absorb soaring costs with lowest prices in two years
The haulage price-per-mile has fallen nearly 2% year-on-year and 3% month-on-month, despite diesel prices rising 12% in the last year.Latest data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index showed the average price charged by haulage drivers and companies in February fell for the second consecutive month.The year-on-price was also down, ...