Latest fleet news – Page 277
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MT ArticleJohn Petch hails new Bridgestone tech for major cost savings
John Petch Transport said it had increased its profitability by 10% after it introduced fleet management software that provided the North Yorkshire firm with better insights into critical events.The company said it rolled out Bridgestone’s Webfleet solution with Mantis cameras across its 25-strong fleet of HGVs and the technology provided ...
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MT ArticleDawsongroup opens Hull branch
Independent rental, leasing and contract hire specialist, Dawsongroup truck and trailer, has opened a depot in Hull to support operators working in and around the busy east coast port. This brings its number of branches across the UK to 24.The new site will operate in tandem with the nationwide company’s ...
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks is expanding its line of e-trucks for the construction industry
Volvo Trucks has developed a range of heavy-duty electric trucks for the construction industry: the FM and FMX. The new vehicles provide lower noise levels and zero exhaust emissions on and around urban construction sites, making them suitable for short distances and repetitive processes. Volvo FMX The ...
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MT ArticleTevva and Ecobat join forces for sustainable battery Management solutions
Tevva has announced a strategic partnership with EcoBat, the global leader in battery recycling, for the management of its lithium-ion batteries. The collaboration will begin with a 12-month pilot phase for first-life battery management, with the potential to expand into additional energy storage and recycling solutions. In the unlikely event ...
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MT ArticleVolta Trucks to open new Truck as a Service Hubs in Germany and Spain, expanding its network
Volta trucks is expanding its Truck as a Service (TaaS) Hub network in Europe with two new sites confirmed in Duisburg, Germany and Madrid, Spain. Both locations will offer comprehensive customer support, training, maintenance, and servicing to the trucks operating in those markets, with the Hubs scheduled to open soon.
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MT ArticleHyzon Motors and Hyliion partner to develop a heavy-duty fuel cell vehicle
Hyzon Motors, a global supplier of hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, has announced a collaboration with Hyliion, a leading provider of electrified powertrain solutions, to jointly develop a heavy-duty fuel cell vehicle. The partnership aims to accelerate the transition towards reducing carbon emissions in heavy-duty mobility, aligning ...
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MT ArticleScania prove electric trucks have no limits as they deploy temporary charging stations in Swedish ski town
Swedish truck manufacturer Scania is taking steps to promote sustainable transportation with electric trucks in the country. During the winter holiday weeks of 13 February to 10 March, Scania will use electric trucks to distribute goods to shops, restaurants, and cafes in the Swedish mountain town of Åre. However, the ...
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MT ArticleNissan uses battery electric trucks for new vehicle delivery in Los Angeles
Nissan has taken a significant step towards achieving carbon neutrality by using Nikola and Kenworth battery electric vehicles (BEV) to transport new vehicles from the Port of Los Angeles to dealerships in the Los Angeles region. The BEV trucks are part of a proof-of-concept project, which aims to understand more ...
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MT ArticleXPO trials 'industry-first' rail service to slash CO2 emissions
XPO is trialling an overnight rail service for volumes destined for Scotland from its shared user pallet network in a move expected to be faster and with significantly less environmental impact.The company said customers in the midlands who ship to Scotland could reduce the greenhouse gas emission of a pallet ...
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MT ArticleUPN welcomes Nu Vision Logistics
(From left) Kevin Nightingale, regional director at UPN; Jon Thorpe, director; Paul Thorpe, director; Simon Marston-Revill, general manager, NU Vision LogisticsFamily-run Nuneaton haulier Nu Vision Logistics has joined the United Pallet Network (UPN).The company, which specialises in pallet distribution, courier services, warehouse storage and event transport, started work for the ...
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MT ArticleVolta takes Truck as a Service network further afield
Volta Trucks has expanded its Truck as a Service (TaaS) hub network in Europe, with new sites confirmed in Duisburg, Germany and Madrid, Spain.Both locations will offer customer support, training, maintenance, and servicing to the trucks operating in those markets, with the hubs scheduled to open soon.Read moreVolta Trucks receives ...
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MT ArticleFirst Hydrogen launches light vehicle trials to highlight cost savings
First Hydrogen is now undertaking mileage accumulation and vehicle evaluation to optimise the efficiency of its zero-emission light commercial vehicles ahead of their deployment by the end of March.It said that based on vehicle weight, battery size and powertrain energy consumption, its two demonstrator vehicles have an expected range of ...
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MT ArticleRoads made from grass cuttings part of government's £30m decarbonisation plan
Roads made from grass cuttings and ‘carbon-capturing’ cement are two of the projects awarded a share of £30m by the government for tackling the long-term decarbonisation of highways.Seven projects across the UK have been awarded the funding and include an idea for asphalt to be made from green waste.One involving ...
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MT ArticleNew survey reveals fleet operators' top three concerns
The spiralling price of fuel, lingering disruption caused by the pandemic and supply chain pressures have, perhaps unsurprisingly, been revealed as fleet operators’ top three concerns, according to a survey.The study of 1,800 global fleet firms by Teletrac Navman found fuel conversion to cleaner alternatives remained a key challenge; with ...
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MT ArticleParty products giant invests £8m in latest warehouse robotics technology
Party products supplier Wonder has invested £8m in an automated warehouse robotic system, able to pick around 35,000 stock keeping units (SKUs) and helping in its aim to become a £500m business by 2026.The Milton Keynes firm built the Autostore system within its existing 100,000sq ft distribution centre and it ...
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MT ArticleBurgoynes launches employee ownership trust to share profits
Herefordshire’s Burgoynes has made all of its staff beneficiaries of an employee ownership trust in order to secure the firm’s future.The family-owned logistics specialist and Pallet-Track member has become one of just a handful of hauliers to introduce such a scheme, which ensures the company’s longevity and prevents the business ...
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MT ArticleTransport sector guarded over new Northern Ireland trade proposal
The industry has broadly welcomed the new deal struck between the UK and EU for goods travelling to Northern Ireland – the so-called Windsor Framework – but cautioned that it must not now become bogged down in political ideology.The new deal, reforming the controversial Protocol, is intended to end checks ...
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MT ArticleBoughey Distribution hails team after sites are given top marks by inspectors
Boughey Distribution has been awarded three ‘AA’ grades in the BRCGS Storage and Distribution standard for its sites in Wardle, Crewe and a Co-Pack facility also in Wardle.The haulier said it was the third consecutive audit that its Crewe warehouse achieved the highest grade possible and its Wardle facility received ...
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MT ArticlePalletways promotes from within for new depot manager roles
Palletways has appointed two new depot managers (pictured) for its Cardiff location.Matt Carter, previously sales manager in Bristol, has been promoted to depot manager commercial for Cardiff and new face Sharon Askey becomes depot manager operations.Palletways said both appointments bring a wealth of industry experience with them and they will ...
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MT ArticleTrans European Port Services rebrands
Hull-based export supply chain specialist Trans European Port Services (TEPS) has rebranded and overhauled its website.It said the newly updated website and online platform offered a user-friendly experience that guides prospective and existing clients through lean management strategies, supply chain practices and processes.It now also provides details about how it ...