Latest fleet news – Page 289
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MT ArticleG.S. Davies & Son puts drivers' interests first with new investment
Family-run distribution firm G.S. Davies & Son chose a comfortable spec for its latest Volvo FH Globetrotter, in the hope that it rewards its hard working drivers and attracts new talent.The 6x2 tractor unit has been fitted with leather upholstery, dual armrests on both seats and an adjustable steering wheel ...
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail counts £200m cost of industrial action but scales back redundancy plans
Strike action among staff at Royal Mail over pay and conditions has so far cost the business £200m, according to its owner.However, in a trading update it also said that the number of voluntary redundancies it needed to hit its targets would be “significantly lower” than the 5,000-6,000 it previously ...
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MT ArticleNikola moves into hydrogen production, distribution and refuelling with launch of new HYLA brand
As part of a launch event in Phoenix, Arizona, Nikola unveiled the hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 tractor unit for the US market and took the wraps of HYLA, the firms new hydrogen energy brand.
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MT ArticleCalifornian firm, Biagi Bros, places order for 15 Nikola Tre fuel cell trucks
Nikola continues to dominate the headlines this week as the manufacturer is expected to deliver 15 Nikola Tre fuel cell trucks to California-based logistics company Biagi Bros. The vehicles are expected to enter service by the end of Q4 2023. The FCEV trucks are scheduled to travel more than 100,000 ...
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MT ArticleUnderstanding the ‘carbon jargon’ of commercial vehicle and freight and what it means for your business
In March 2022, the British Business Bank conducted research amongst 1,000 smaller businesses to assess their understanding of the terms ‘net zero’, ‘carbon neutral’ and ‘carbon footprint’. The results showed that 74% do not understand how the terms apply to their businesses and more than half, 54%, stated that the ...
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MT ArticleTwelve Scottish businesses will receive a share of £560,000 to aid in the decarbonisation of heavy-duty vehicles
A second challenge request for Zero Emissions Heavy Duty Vehicles was recently completed by Transport Scotland and Scottish Enterprise under its Can Do Innovation Challenge framework to stimulate net zero transportation innovation.
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MT ArticleQuantron expands its Supervisory Board from three to seven members
Quantron AG has increased its Supervisory Board from three to seven members, with Klaus Schmitt chosen as the new Chairman. He succeeds Peter Haller, who will continue to serve on the board. Denis Muratov, Marc Niefer, and Marc-Peter Zander are the other newcomers. The addition of a diverse set of ...
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MT ArticleApprentice of the Year hat trick for Motus Scunthorpe technician
Newly graduated HGV technician, Joshua Barber (pictured) has scooped Motus Commercials' Apprentice of the Year for a record third time.The accolade comes only four months after Motus Commercials won the 2022 Motor Transport ‘Apprenticeship of the Year’ Award.Barber began his career with the firm in 2019, when he enrolled on ...
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MT ArticleDraintech Tankers switches to Mercedes-Benz Arocs from Marshall Truck & Van
Andover-based Draintech Tankers said it had been so impressed with the Mercedes-Benz Arocs it ordered from Marshall Truck & Van three three months ago that it has added another pair to its fleet.In the face of soaring demand from customers, director Robert Simpson said he resolved last year to take ...
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MT ArticleEurope's largest road transport conference is back!
Registration for the Microlise Transport Conference 2023 has opened, with the Coventry Building Society Arena once again playing host.Held on 17 May, the event is free to attend, designed with transport professionals in mind and offers the chance to network with like-minded industry peers.This year's delegates will also have access ...
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MT ArticleKBC Logistics orders 51 Krone trailers to support rapid expansion
Container logistics specialist KBC is taking delivery of 51 Box Liner FS10 skeletal trailers from Krone, growing its overall KBC/Krone fleet to 160.Founded in 2008, KBC transports ambient and chilled containerised goods from ports to regional distribution centres.It operates a fleet of more than 300 vehicles from four locations, with ...
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MT ArticleHGV training firm helps Bristol Waste plug the driver gap
HGV training specialist HGVC has been appointed by recycling, waste collection and street cleansing company Bristol Waste to train 30 new HGV drivers.Owned by the city council, Bristol Waste provides residential and commercial waste services.It employs over 800 people, operates 180 vehicles and makes 17 million scheduled collections of 160,000 ...
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MT ArticleDarcica Logistics turns deliveries green in Oxford
Palletways member Darcica Logistics has taken delivery of its first fully electric 3.5-tonne truck, allowing it to offer zero-emission deliveries and collections in Oxford.With the city's zero emission zone (ZEZ) set to expand, the Bicester-based business said its Maxus Luton edeliver 9, with a 900kg tail-lift, is the first EV ...
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MT ArticleDB Schenker announces 100 truck order for MAN eTrucks
Worldwide logistics business DB Schenker and MAN Truck & Bus have announced a deal which will see 100 new MAN eTrucks enter service by 2026, with first deliveries expected in 2024.
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MT ArticlePetit Forestier UK to launch flagship Dartford depot
Petit Forestier UK is set to open a flagship depot and vehicle maintenance unit in Dartford, Kent.The refrigeration vehicle rental specialist, which hires vans, trucks, trailers, and cold storage containers, will open the 8,000sq m site next to the Queen Elizabeth II crossing over the River Thames.This is the company’s ...
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MT ArticleFreight Carbon Zero exclusive interview – Asher Bennett, Founder and CEO, Tevva Motors
Tevva has recently secured whole vehicle type approval for its battery electric 7.5-tonne rigid truck – a major milestone in the development of the company. Andy Salter headed to the company’s Tilbury factory to interview company CEO and Founder Asher Bennett to find out more.
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MT ArticleHerd Group transfers ownership to employees
Commercial vehicle rental and fleet management company Herd Group has become employee-owned after transferring into an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).The Surrey-headquartered group, which provides and manages commercial vehicles within the rental and fleet management channels, said it has seen "significant year-on-year growth” since being founded in 2014 and now employs ...
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MT ArticleTopps Tiles inks deal with Descartes to streamline deliveries
Retailer Topps Tiles is optimising its fleet delivery capabilities with Descartes Systems Group’s cloud-based route planning and optimisation solution.The partnership will see Topps Tiles cut the average kilometres driven per delivery route by 2% and gain a better understanding of the potential impact of changes to its delivery strategies.The retailer ...
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MT ArticleVolta Trucks receives £75m first production orders for 2023 from 300 customers
Electric truck manufacturer Volta Trucks has secured the first 300 customer orders for the production and 2023 delivery of its 16-tonne Volta Truck.The 300 orders are part of the first tranche of series production Volta Zeros set to come off its production line in Steyr, Austria in early Q2 2023. ...
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MT ArticleGive van operators more time to meet ULEZ requirements, Logistics UK tells TfL
Logistics UK has renewed its call for mitigations for van operators that have ordered a compliant vehicle ahead of the expansion of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).The call follows new research from Auto Trader showing that van operators will struggle to buy suitably compliant vehicles in time for ...