Latest fleet news – Page 295
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MT ArticleXPO and Lakeland collaborate to deliver record distribution, sustainability and efficiency results
As orginally published in our sister publication Motor Transport, XPO’s distribution partnership with retailer Lakeland has delivered record results in the first six months of 2022, following a review which saw the introduction of a hybrid distribution solution and shared capacity. Under the partnership the logistics giant distributes stock to ...
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MT ArticleHyzon Motors, Chevron & Raven SR unite on Hydrogen Production in N. California
Hyzon Motors Inc., Raven SR Inc., a renewable fuels company, and Chevron New Energies, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., have announced a collaboration to commercialise operations of a green waste-to-hydrogen production facility in Richmond that will supply hydrogen fuel to Northern California transportation markets. Raven SR S1 LLC, a ...
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MT ArticleFlagship Partners teams up with Convey Technology
Training provider Flagship Partners and driver and vehicle compliance specialist Convey Technology have forged a new partnership which gives Flagship’s customers access to Convey’s driver and manager compliance platform.The partnership gives drivers and managers access to key reports and information via a single platform for all their compliance needs.They can ...
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MT ArticleGovernment cut to Energy Bill Relief Scheme will hit hauliers hard, warns RHA
The RHA has slammed the government’s decision to cut support to businesses through the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) which it says will hit hauliers hard.The criticism follows Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s announcement yesterday (9 January) that the government’s energy bills support for all businesses will be cut from March onward.The ...
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MT ArticleMotus Commercials brings in EfficiencyIT to transform its communication platform
Commercial vehicle dealer group Motus Commercials has signed up tech specialist Efficiency IT to improve and modernise its communication platform.The project will see EfficiencyIT deploy 8x8 Inc’s Unified Communications platform to improve customer service and retention rates, and drive operational and cost efficiencies across both Motus Commercials and Motus Vehicle ...
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MT ArticleSSO Logistics on recruitment drive after seeing rapid growth as Pallet-Track member
Liverpool-based haulier SSO Logistics has created 16 new jobs since joining Pallet-Track in 2021 and is set to hire another 20 staff this year.The company said that its Pallet-Track membership has enabled it to land a number of new deals by standardising its nationwide corporate service and providing customers with ...
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MT ArticleXPO and Lakeland collaborate to deliver record distribution, sustainability and efficiency results
XPO’s distribution partnership with retailer Lakeland has delivered record results in the first six months of 2022, following a review which saw the introduction of a hybrid distribution solution and shared capacity.Under the partnership the logistics giant distributes stock to more than 60 kitchenware and houseware store locations for the ...
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz Unimog gains traction in Scotland as AM Agri joins dealer network
Agricultural specialist AM Agri (Alan Mackay Machinery) has been appointed as Mercedes-Benz Truck UK’s new Unimog dealer in Scotland.The Forfar-based company, which also operates from a second branch in Aberdeen, is adding the Unimog 4x4 to its portfolio of farm equipment brands.The company, which is jointly owned and managed by ...
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MT ArticleCampeys of Selby adds six Iveco S-Way bio-CNG trucks to fleet
As orginally reported in out sister publication Motor Transport, North Yorkshire haulier Campeys of Selby has boosted its non-fossil fuel fleet to over 10% with the addition of six new Iveco S-WAY 6x2 biomethane (bio-CNG) tractor units. The new additions take Campeys’ non-fossil fuel fleet to 12 vehicles, and are ...
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MT ArticleGovernment looks to prevent Channel Port delays by holding trucks in off-road virtual queues
Government plans could see HGV drivers heading to Dover and Folkestone ports held in off-road, virtual queues, in Kent and beyond, to prevent the 20-mile long queues to the Channel Ports seen last year.The DfT is putting out a tender for a specialist supplier to look at the feasibility of ...
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MT ArticleMoran Logistics expands its fleet with 15 Scania CNG-powered trucks
Moran Logistics have taken delivery of 15 new Scania CNG trucks at its headquarters in Castle Donnington, Leicestershire.The new trucks, supplied by Keltruck Scania, are part of the company’s wider strategy to cut its carbon emissions.Moran Logistics specialises in the delivery of chilled, ambient or frozen food products from production ...
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MT ArticlePalletways’ six owned depots celebrate Bronze FORS accreditation
Palletway’s six owned depots across the UK in Birmingham, Bristol, Milton Keynes, London, Cardiff and Edinburgh have met the bronze level requirements of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) for another year.The pallet network said the accreditation for the six depots emphasises Palletways’ ongoing commitment to fleet and driver safety, ...
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MT ArticleCampeys of Selby adds six Iveco S-Way bio-CNG trucks to fleet
North Yorkshire haulier Campeys of Selby has boosted its non-fossil fuel fleet to over 10% with the addition of six new Iveco S-WAY 6x2 biomethane (bio-CNG) tractor units.The new additions take Campeys’ non-fossil fuel fleet to 12 vehicles, and are part of the company’s strategy to transition to a net ...
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MT ArticleTitan and Electra collaborate to develop a zero-emission electric airport refueller
Titan Aviation and Electra Commercial Vehicles have collaborated to develop the Titan-eRR20, a cutting-edge 100% electric refueller aimed to minimise airport greenhouse gas emissions. This zero-emission refuelling vehicle will be sent to and used at an airport in Ireland.
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MT ArticleThe Volvo Group and Pilot Company collaborate to build charging network in North America
The Volvo Group and Pilot Co. have signed a letter of Intent to establish a nationwide public charging network to assist the expansion of battery-electric Volvo VNR Electric trucks.
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MT Articlebp finalises acquisition of Archaea Energy
bp has finalised its acquisition of Archaea Energy Inc., a leading provider of renewable natural gas (RNG), marking a significant step forward in the expansion of bp’s strategic bioenergy sector. bp finalises acquisition of Archaea Energy “We see enormous opportunity to grow our bioenergy business by bringing ...
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MT ArticleThe first of GP Joules 5,000 hydrogen trucks to hit German roads this year
Renewable energy specialist, GP Joule, based in Germany’s northernmost state of Schleswig-Holstein, has revealed plans to deploy 5,000 hydrogen trucks around the country, with the first vehicles hitting the road mid year. GP Joule intends to finish rolling out all 5,000 vehicles, supplied by start-up carbon zero truck produced Clean ...
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MT ArticleBirmingham student wins sponsorship from RHA Benevolent Fund to study for logistics degree at Aston University
Birmingham student Wen Shao has been awarded a sponsorship to study a four-year Transport and Logistics degree at Aston University, funded by the RHA’s Benevolent Fund.Wen Shao (pictured left with RHA Benevolent Fund chairman Jim French) won the sponsorship after interviewing for the award in November.The RHA said this week ...
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MT ArticleDP World Southampton container terminal delivers 55% cut in net carbon emissions in 2022
DP World’s container terminal at Southampton delivered a record 55% reduction in net carbon emissions from its fleet and installations in 2022, the global supply chain logistics group has revealed.The cut in carbon emissions was aided by Southampton becoming the first UK port to eliminate fossil diesel from its operations ...
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MT ArticlePalletforce recruits former Pall-Ex director Chris Dennigan to strengthen partnership with members
Palletforce has recruited former Pall-Ex network development director Chris Dennigan to its senior management team.Dennigan (pictured) takes on the newly created role of member relations director, with a brief to strengthen the network’s partnership with its members.He will work closely with the existing Palletforce membership, while also identifying and securing ...