Latest fleet news – Page 3
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MT ArticleIceland Food’s star delivery drivers rewarded with thousands of pounds in prizes
Iceland Foods has launched a rewards programme which has seen its delivery drivers win over £34,000 in prizes for driving more safely, saving fuel and providing excellent customer service.
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MT ArticleCEVA secures contract renewal with Ocado Retail
Third-party logistics provider CEVA Logistics has renewed its contract with Ocado Retail, which will see CEVA continue to operate as a national consolidation centre for the online supermarket retailer.
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MT ArticleHauliers slam government policies as more transport firms collapse
Transport firms are calling for action following the closure of two more family-run hauliers hit by rising fuel costs, regulatory demands, driver shortages and a stuttering economy.
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MT ArticleMeachers lands ten year extension with Carnival UK to support P&O Cruises
Meachers Global Logistics has secured a ten-year contract renewal with cruise company Carnival UK to support P&O Cruises, extending a partnership of more than 25 years.
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MT ArticleUK Truck & Plant bought by Wheels in Motion in pre-pack sale
UK Truck and Plant, which specialised in truck repairs and body builds, has been sold to motor repair firm Wheels in Motion, after calling in the administrators earlier this month, following the loss of a major contract.
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MT ArticleTruck and van drivers offered training to help save lives following road collisions
National Highways has launched a free training course for truck and van drivers who may find themselves among the first on the scene following a road traffic collision.
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MT ArticleHSE warns operators to ensure workyard safety after waste management worker crushed by excavator
A Hampshire waste management company has been prosecuted by the HSE after a man had both legs amputated when he was crushed by a 15-tonne excavator operating in the same workyard.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK: women’s workwear is not “wokewear”
Over two-thirds (70%) of women in operational roles have been forced to use ill-fitting workwear, according to research by workwear supplier Blåkläde.
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MT ArticleLogistics operator AmWorld boosts UK reach with acquisition of courier Crossflight
White glove logistics specialist AmWorld Group has expanded its UK transport and fulfilment capability with the acquisition of Berkshire-based carrier Crossflight.
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MT ArticleCounty Durham haulier expands partnership with Pallet-Track to drive growth
A family-run logistics business in County Durham is accelerating its growth plans after expanding its partnership with Pallet-Track and widening its delivery footprint.
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MT ArticleKnowles strengthens fleet with DAF deliveries
Knowles Logistics has added a DAF LF Electric truck to its fleet, along with six new tractor units.
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MT ArticleAI search reshapes online visibility beyond SEO budgets
AI-powered search is disrupting two decades of SEO dominance, allowing specialist operators with genuine expertise to compete for visibility against national competitors—regardless of marketing budget. But businesses that fail to adapt may lose enquiries without knowing why.
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MT ArticleJust 10 weeks to go until start of smart tacho rules for vans
Fleet operators are being reminded that vans undertaking international journeys for hire and reward work must have tachographs fitted from July.
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail publishes £500m plan to improve deliveries
Royal Mail will deliver second class post every other weekday and scrap the service on Saturdays as part of a £500m plan to address late deliveries.
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MT ArticleSteel tariffs set to hike vehicle costs, manufacturers warn
A decision to double tariffs on steel imports and halve quotas within weeks will severely disrupt manufacturers’ supply chains and “decimate” vehicle orders, according to trailer builders.
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MT ArticleRHA demands fuel duty rebate for commercial vehicle operators
The Road Haulage Association is demanding urgent government intervention with an Essential User Rebate scheme for commercial vehicles, as operators struggle with fuel costs that have risen over 40% due to global events.
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MT ArticleUniversal Tankers opens new Avonmouth depot as it doubles down on growth
Yorkshire-based waste management provider Universal Tankers has opened a new operational depot in Avonmouth, Bristol, this week, as part of its strategy to double revenue within the next three to five years.
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MT ArticleASA bans misleading HGV training ads after complaint from J Coates Services
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld complaints against three HGV training providers, following a challenge brought by J Coates HGV Services, ruling that a range of marketing claims were misleading or unsubstantiated.
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MT ArticleReed Boardall seals fleet safety partnership with SM UK
Boroughbridge-based Reed Boardall has forged a new partnership with Leeds vehicle safety tech firm SM UK, which will see the haulier’s new fleet of Volvo trucks equipped with the latest in fleet safety technology.
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MT ArticleStrong as steel: Sheffield haulier forges ahead
A Sheffield transport company formed just after the Second World War that grew with the city’s mighty steel industry is now celebrating its 80th year in business.