Latest fleet news – Page 333
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FORS puts the emphasis on offside blind spots after research shows a third of collisions happen on the right side
New requirements for achieving accreditation in the Fleet Operator Recognition scheme (FORS), which puts renewed focus on eliminating blind spots, have been welcomed by Brigade Electronics.Effective from 1 July, the voluntary scheme’s updated standards places emphasis on the offside blind spot, as well as containing guidance for right hand drive ...
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Energy price support could be lifeline for many operators
The industry has welcomed moves by the government to ease energy bills for UK firms by effectively cutting them in half for six months.The scheme will fix wholesale gas and electricity prices for businesses from 1 October, shielding many from crippling costs and the possibility of going under.A parallel scheme, ...
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MT ArticleAmazon and Rhenus set to start Mercedes e-Actros truck testing in 2023
Amazon and Rhenus Transport announce they will be the first to start testing the electric-powered Mercedes e-Actros in 2023
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Palletline invests £6m to maintain market leadership
Palletline will roll out one of the most ambitious investment programmes in its history next year when it spends £6m on properties, new technologies and also its network.It said it had enjoyed “unprecedented success” over the last year, including a 19.4% increase in revenues and it now wanted to ensure ...
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Online retailer Charles Ted finds perfect partner in Panther
An online furniture retailer said its distribution needs turned into a “nightmare” after logistics firms repeatedly let it down before it found the perfect partner in Panther Logistics.Charles Ted said it had spent five years employing multiple logistics firms, but damaged goods, unfriendly delivery drivers and a lack of communication ...
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Yodel looks to recruit 4,000 extra staff ahead of autumn peak
Yodel is bolstering its ranks for what it expects to be a busy festive period with a call for 4,000 new staff.The delivery firm predicts it will handle over 200m parcels this year following the dramatic growth in e-commerce in recent years.Its latest recruitment drive offers positions for employed and ...
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MT ArticleWhistl expands Parcelhub into West Midlands
Whistl has expanded its subsidiary Parcelhub service into the West Midlands with the opening of a new depot in Smethwick, near West Bromwich.The 14,000sq ft facility is designed to offer SMEs and mid-market online retailers a regional and more personalised service.Whistl added that 14 jobs had been created with the ...
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MT ArticleLogistics sector encouraged to shout about noise-reduction efforts at the John Connell Awards
Freight operators are encouraged to enter this year's Noise Abatement Society (NAS) John Connell Awards to highlight efforts made in reducing the sound made by deliveries into urban or residential areas.The awards, often dubbed the “Noise Oscars”, are now in their 20th year and this year’s ceremony will be held ...
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Safety risk as roadworthiness plummets just three months after annual test
Haulage operators have been accused of ignoring road safety and posing “an immense risk” to the public after data showed the roadworthiness prohibition rate soared just three months after an MOT.The DVSA said its analysis of a large sample of commercial vehicle encounters showed that 10 times more prohibitions are ...
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MT ArticleEuropa recruits two new managers to lead growing customer service team network
Europa Road has appointed regional managers Mat Jobson and Stuart McKie to lead its newly launched dedicated customer service teams based within local branches.The two new recruits will oversee 11 dedicated customer service teams, made up of 120 staff, who are based in local sales branches.Their brief is to focus ...
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SAIC MAXUS makes electrifying debut at IAA Transportation 2022
SAIC MAXUS is showcasing its latest line-up of electric vehicles at the IAA Transportation 2022 Show in Hanover, Germany, this week as it continues its drive into the European EV market.The Chinese OEM is hoping to further boost sales of its range of EVs at the show, after landing a ...
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MT ArticleFirethorn Trust appoints Glencar to deliver major Barnsley 340 logistics development
Logistics real estate investor and developer Firethorn Trust has appointed UK construction company Glencar to deliver a 340,000 sq ft logistics unit at Gateway 36 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.Located just two minutes from junction 36 of the M1, the 24-acre development, known as Barnsley 340, will comprise of 320,000 sq ...
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MT ArticleAsset Alliance appoints Matthew Board to head up new capital investment division
Commercial vehicle specialist Asset Alliance Group has recruited finance specialist Matthew Board (pictured) to head up a newly launched team which will offer funding support for capital investments.The company said its newly launched general asset finance division will be led by Board and will provide competitive and flexible finance packages ...
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Loop Energy launches fuel cell system which will slash EV running costs
Hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Loop Energy is unveiling a landmark fuel cell system at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, Germany, today (20 September) which will slash the running cost of fuel cell powered trucks, bringing it on par with diesel costs.According to Loop Energy, the 120 kW fuel cell system, ...
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MT ArticleFUSO showcases Next Generation eCanter at IAA Transportation 2022
FUSO is showcasing its Next Generation eCanter at the IAA Transportation 2022 Show this week with a wider choice of wheelbases and weights.While the current electric truck was previously only available as a 7.49-tonner with a wheelbase of 3,400 millimetres, the OEM is now offering customers a choice of six ...
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DX took "insufficient" action on bribery allegations and "curtailed" investigation, internal report reveals
DX Group failed to take sufficient disciplinary action against employees who had offered a bribe for confidential competitor information and “curtailed” a probe into the bribery allegations, according to the findings of an internal investigation, published today (20 September).Launched by DX Group in November last year, it found evidence that ...
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MT ArticleTevva unveils 19-tonne hydrogen electric truck
Electric and hydrogen truck manufacturer Tevva has unveiled its 19-tonne hydrogen-electric truck at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, Germany.The company is showcasing its range of full-electric and hydrogen-electric medium-duty 7.5-tonne to 19-tonne trucks as it targets the European market.The OEM is accompanied by a portfolio of customers at the ...
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks to launch customer tests of hydrogen fuel cell trucks in 2025
Volvo Trucks is planning to roll out customer testing of its hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in 2025, the company announced this week.The trucks, which only emit water vapour, are currently undergoing intensive testing by Volvo Trucks and have an operational range comparable to diesel trucks of up to 1,000 ...
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MT ArticleMercedes Benz eActros LongHaul takes a bow at the IAA Transportation Show
Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaulMercedes Benz has revealed the concept prototype of its 40-tonne battery-electric eActros LongHaul truck at the IAA Transportation Show in Hanover, Germany this week.The eActros LongHaul has a range of around 500 km on a single battery charge. It is capable of megawatt charging and offers 1.2 million ...
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Aquarius gives update on serious tacho glitch as operators assess impact
Digital tachograph analysis and software firms are still scratching their heads about how to resolve a serious glitch that has been identified when remote downloading from some second generation units.After Aquarius sounded alarm bells at the start of the month about the problem that occurs when an expired company card ...