Latest fleet news – Page 352
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MT ArticleStop fixating on the cost of electric trucks, Scania tells hauliers
Scania has urged fleet operators looking to switch to electric trucks not to be distracted by the cost of the vehicles and focus instead on their aims, objectives and ambitions as a business.Speaking during a presentation at Road Transport Expo at NAEC Stoneleigh, Scania head of transformation, Karima Haji (pictured), ...
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MT ArticleTransport and logistics sector 'third most prepared' for cyber event, survey finds
Transport and distribution has been ranked third for cyber preparedness, with almost four out of five businesses in the sector having a dedicated cyber security role, according to a survey.The research from Hiscox found 65% of transport companies have cyber insurance and almost half (48%) prioritising the review of their ...
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MT ArticleDX reveals revenue increase and new depot plans but 2021 audit still not completed
DX Group said revenue for the year ending 2 July 2022 would be 11% ahead of last year, with its overall performance expected to be significantly ahead of management targets.In a trading update, the parcel courier and logistics company said turnover was expected to be £425m for the financial year ...
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail strikes to begin this month as job cut row intensifies
Disruption to Royal Mail parcel and letter deliveries now looks inevitable after the Unite union said strike action among managers will start later this month.The trade union said 2,400 frontline delivery managers will work to rule on 15-19 July, followed by a series of strikes between 20-22 July, in an ...
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MT ArticleParcels to pallets – a new but lasting trend?
As the e-commerce boom continues, Palletways says a growing number of parcel companies are looking to diversify into palletised haulage. MT hears why the transition can offer a lucrative new revenue streamThe UK saw a big jump in e-commerce, both B2C and B2B, during the pandemic as stores and businesses ...
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MT ArticleTevva inks fuel cell supply deal with Loop Energy as demand for its hydrogen electric truck surges
Tevva Motors has signed a deal which will see Canadian firm Loop Energy supply £9.9m of fuel cell systems in the first year as the manufacturer prepares to meet surging demand for its hydrogen electric trucks in 2023.The two-year agreement with Loop Energy includes delivery commitments worth over £9.9m for ...
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MT ArticleThomas Olsson joins Pallet-Track as chief technical officer
Wolverhampton pallet network Pallet-Track has announced the appointment of IT professional Thomas Olsson (pictured) as its new chief technical officer.Swedish-born Olsson joins the Wolverhampton-based firm from Palletways, where he has worked for nearly 20 years.Olsson will report directly to chief executive Caroline Green. His brief is to focus on the ...
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MT ArticleDHL to spend £482m on fleet upgrade, Coventry superhub and ten new depots
DHL is set to invest £482m across its UK e-commerce operation, DHL Parcel UK, the company announced this week.The investment follows a 40% volume uplift since the start of 2020 and soaring demand for its e-commerce and B2B services, DHL said.An initial £64m will be invested in upgrading the company’s ...
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MT ArticleGrade A warehouse in Nottinghamshire wins planning approval
Rula Developments has won detailed planning consent for a new 190,000sq ft high specification warehouse unit at Junction 28 of the M1 motorway near Huthwaite in Nottinghamshire.The proposed warehouse unit, which will be built speculatively, is situated on the established Fulwood Industrial Estate and will be built to high specification ...
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MT ArticleDAF CF Electric tames Europe’s most challenging mountain pass
A DAF CF Electric with a 26-tonne GCW became the first wholly electric truck to conquer Austria’s highest mountain pass
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MT ArticleFirst Hydrogen seeks government funding to launch two green hydrogen refuelling centres
Energy and automotive brand First Hydrogen is bidding for government funding for two green hydrogen production projects in Carrington, Greater Manchester and the Thames Estuary.The company is seeking funding via the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund (NZHF).The £240m programme, which is funded by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy ...
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MT ArticleTurners (Soham) swoops for MKT Logistics as expansion drive continues
Turners (Soham) has acquired a 100% shareholding in MKT Logistics.The deal includes all subsidiary companies - Matthew Kibble Transport, Shakespeare Transport and Fullforce Logistics.MKT Logistics runs a fleet of approximately 90 trucks and operates in both the Pallet-Track and Palletforce networks.Matthew Kibble Transport is a shareholder member of Pallet-Track and ...
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MT Article25.25m, 60-tonne GVW combinations could significantly boost fleet efficiency and remove road miles, says Hazcomp MD
News that government is looking for operators willing to trial longer heavier vehicles (LHVs) up to 25.25m in length and at 60 tonnes gross vehicle weight (GVW) has sparked a wider debate about what sort of combinations might be permitted.At Road Transport Expo's Business & Technology stage, Hazcomp MD Kevin ...
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MT ArticleSoaring diesel price makes time right to invest in alternative fuels, industry panel tells hauliers
Leading operators have hailed the benefits of investing in alternatively fuelled trucks, saying soaring diesel prices mean now is the right time for others to follow suit.Speaking during a panel discussion at Road Transport Expo at NAEC Stoneleigh, Geoff Tomlinson, MD of Cardiff-based freight forwarder FSEW, said media reports of ...
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MT ArticleGovernment launches Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) to reduce accidents
A specialised team of crash inspectors that will look at how and why incidents occur on the roads has been created by the government.The Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) will investigate themes in the causes of collisions and also provide insights into how self-driving and EVs can be rolled out ...
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Man who watched TV while driving truck down M4 among 87 offenders listed by police in road safety clampdown
Police have described as “shocking” and “extremely selfish” the actions of an HGV driver they caught watching TV while driving down the M4 last week (1 July).Officers from the roads policing unit in Wiltshire identified 87 offences in just four days after using an unmarked HGV to spot drivers flouting ...
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MT ArticleCommercial vehicle manufacturers report best May figures in 10 years as export market surges
CV production in the UK rose by 26.5% latest figures showed, with manufacturers recording their best May performance for a decade.The SMMT said 7,900 new trucks and vans, as well as buses, coaches and taxis, left the factory lines during the month, continuing a strong start to 2022 with five ...
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MT ArticleGregory Distribution Holdings sees profit flatline in 2021 in face of driver shortages and wage inflation
Gregory Distribution Holdings saw a “turbulent” year in 2021 as it battled the impact of the driver shortage crisis and wage inflation which hit the profitability of its pallet network operations.The family-owned firm, which is a member of both Palletways and Palletline, operates a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles and ...
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MT ArticleMenzies Distribution seals major extension deal with packaging giant
Menzies Distribution has won a multi-year extension to its long-running distribution contract with aluminium packaging company Ball Beverage Packaging UK, aided by its commitment to help the company cut emissions by adding 30 new longer semi-trailers to its fleet.The company provides aluminium packaging for customers in the beverage, personal care, ...
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MT ArticleUK firms to take on 163,000 electric vehicles this year, study reveals
UK businesses are set to adopt more than 163,000 electric vehicles (EVs) this year as part of a major £13.6bn investment in fleet electrification, according to a new study by Centrica Business Solutions.The increase this year will see over a third (35%) more business operate EVs on the road by ...