Latest fleet news – Page 498
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MT ArticleCustoms software hitch throws Northern Ireland Brexit plan into more confusion
A customs software provider for freight forwarders has told the government there is "a totally unacceptable level of risk" in mandating its Customs Declaration Service (CDS) for shipments to and out of Northern Ireland.In a letter to HMRC, Agency Sector Management (ASM) explained that the original plan for CDS migration ...
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MT ArticleYusen Logistics continues UK expansion with new Milton Keynes hub
Yusen Logistics has begun operations from its new site in Bradville, Milton Keynes.The facility stores and distributes both white and brown goods, providing additional customer space requirements for Brexit and peak activities to support the business growth of its existing customers.White Goods and consumer electronics require specific types of space, ...
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MT ArticleDawsongroup Finance wins £15m Christmas leasing deal with supermarket chain
Dawsongroup Finance has won a major leasing contract worth £15m to supply trucks and trailers to an unnamed supermarket chain, allowing it to expand its delivery capacity over the Christmas period.The Ringwood-based company is looking to assist logistics and material handling companies prepare for what it expects to be an ...
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MT ArticleWhistl expands warehousing in Rushden and Northampton
Whistl has taken leases on 450,000sq ft of warehouse space to meet the growing demand for its fulfilment and contact centres.The company has taken 300,000sq ft at Belkin House, Express Business Park, expanding its existing Rushden fulfilment capability and is opening its fifth fulfilment centre, located in Unit 3 Northampton ...
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MT Article"Fix gaps in Brexit guidance to avoid delays and shortages," industry urges government
Logistics UK has renewed its appeal to government to provide the clarity and systems hauliers require to ensure trade continues flowing after the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020.Speaking to the House of Commons Select Committee on the Future Relationship with the EU today (11 November), Elizabeth de ...
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MT ArticleNikola and owner Trevor Milton hit with grand jury subpoenas amid fraud allegations
Electric and hydrogen truck start-up Nikola and owner Trevor Milton have been issued with grand jury subpoenas from the US attorney’s office amid allegations of fraud.Milton resigned from his role as chief executitve of Nikola in September after a report from hedge fund firm Hindenburg Research claimed the company's success ...
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MT ArticleShell to sponsor carbon-cutting fleet manager training programme at Smart Freight Centre
Shell is partnering with the Smart Freight Centre to sponsor its smart transport manager training (STMT) module.The online programme aims to educate fleet managers on how to reduce carbon emissions, increase efficiencies and cut costs throughout their entire supply chain.The programme covers five modules over a four-hour online course. The ...
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MT ArticleDecision to halt HGV driver tests will disrupt peak season, industry warns
The Logistics Skills Network (LSN) has slammed the DVSA’s decision to suspend HGV driver testing and training during the government’s latest four-week lockdown in England, which began last week.The LSN, whose members train around 40% of all HGV drivers each year, is warning that the decision will add thousands more ...
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MT ArticleIveco On launched to help customers better navigate manufacturer’s services
Iveco has launched new software to help customers get the best out of its expanding range of services.Iveco On groups together the brand’s extensive portfolio of services with the aim of improving customers’ vehicle uptime and fleet efficiency and productivity, whilst reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) and ensuring driver’s ...
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MT ArticlePeak season threatened by trailer “drought”, warn manufacturers and dealers
Trailer manufacturers and dealers are warning of a “trailer drought” in the UK ahead of the Black Friday and Christmas peaks, with prices for second hand trailers reaching unprecedented levels.Industry experts say the shortage is driven by the recent demise of trailer manufacturer The Cartwright Group, the ongoing uncertainty caused ...
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MT ArticleWH Malcolm braces for financial impact of pandemic in 2020
WH Malcolm saw pre-tax profits rise by more than half last year but warned that the Covid-19 pandemic will have an adverse impact on the company’s performance this year, despite a strong performance from its logistics division in the food and drink sector during lockdown.Reporting its annual results to 31 ...
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MT ArticleMeachers Global Logistics inks five-year partnership with Toob
Meachers Global Logistics has signed a five-year agreement with broadband provider Toob to act as its national distribution centre across the south of England.As part of the deal, Meachers has extended its warehouse, logistics and transport facilities over an additional half an acre at Solent Gateway in Marchwood.Toob is investing ...
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MT ArticleHaulier John Mackirdy boosts fleet with Carrier Transicold Vector refrigeration unit
Bute-based haulier John Mackirdy has taken delivery of a new Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 MT multi-temperature refrigeration unit as part of wider plans to increase fleet efficiency and improve business sustainability.The new 13.6-metre double deck, which is mounted to the company’s first ever double-deck trailer, is manufactured by Gray ...
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MT ArticleOperators could be allowed longer semi-trailers after successful trial
Longer semi-trailers (LSTs) could become a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads as the government moves to bring to an early end a trial of over 2,600 LSTs following positive results.LSTs, which are two metres longer than conventional heavy goods vehicles, can carry two more rows of pallets or three more ...
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MT ArticlePrometeon lands contract extension as Mitchell & Webber’s fleet tyre partner
Prometeon Tyre Group UK has been awarded a 12-month contract extension as Mitchell & Webber’s fleet tyre partner.This latest contract extension between south-west-based fuel distributor Mitchell & Webber and Prometeon, covers the supply of tyres for all vehicles in the Mitchell & Webber fleet, which includes more than 50 trucks ...
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MT ArticleList of most-struck bridges revealed as Network Rail calls for HGV drivers to take more care
Network Rail has released a list of the most battered bridges in Britain in a bid to raise HGV driver awareness ahead of the Black Friday and Christmas rush.The list reveals that the Watling Street bridge on the A5 in Hinckley, Leicestershire, has the unenviable title of Britain’s most-bashed bridge ...
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MT ArticlePalletforce pledges long-term support to food aid charities
EV Cargo’s Palletforce has pledged its supply chain expertise and financial support to charities FareShare and the Trussell Trust after being inspired by their work and efforts to redistribute food during the Covid-19 pandemic.During the pandemic, Palletforce and its members have played a key role in distributing food and grocery ...
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MT ArticleHermes takes on space at Panattoni Park in Nottingham as online shopping boom continues to drive growth
From left: John Proctor (director of FHP Property Consultants); councillor Tim Hallam; councillor Janet Patrick (mayor of Broxtowe); Milan Radulovic MBE (leader of Broxtowe Borough Council); Ryan Dawson (interim head of planning and economic developments) and Simon Jenkins (development director for Panattoni)Hermes has leased a commercial unit at Panattoni Park ...
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MT ArticleVW extends reach into US truck market in $3.7bn Traton-Navistar deal
VW has extended its reach into the US truck manufacturing market after signing off on a $3.7bn deal for its heavy-truck unit Traton to acquire Navistar International.Navistar, the maker of International branded trucks, is a major player in North America.The deal will allow Traton, which makes Scania and MAN vehicles, ...
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MT ArticleUp to 70% of HGVs bound for EU won't meet new customs rules, National Audit Office claims
The public spending watchdog has criticised the government for failing to prepare for Brexit and said between 40% and 70% of laden HGVs travelling to the EU will not be ready for Customs requirements.In a report into the country’s preparedness for the end of the transition period, the National Audit ...