Latest fleet news – Page 757
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MT ArticleRange T yields impressive returns for Owens Group
Llanelli-based family-run Owens Group has taken on 20 new Renault Range T tractive units after achieving fuel returns of up to 9.3mpg in a long-term trial. The T460 6x2 tractors, supplied by Renault Truck Commercials on a three-year contract hire deal through BRS, join a 300-strong fleet and are being ...
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MT ArticleDrugs found in two-day search at parcels depot
Parcels firm UPS has said it can not comment further on an investigation into the discovery of more than £1.6m worth of cannabis (pictured), amphetamines and ecstasy at a parcels depot in Tamworth in December. Border Force officers discovered the drugs in 18 separate parcels during a search on 21 ...
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Safer lorry designs on show at London's Clocs event next month
You can now register to attend the fifth Clocs exhibtion being held on Wednesday 23 March at ExCel in London.The exhibition features the latest safer trucks from leading manufacturers designed with input from across the logistics industry to offer safer vehicles with improved direct vision suitable for use in an ...
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Trafalgar Transport to extend use of Jimmy Beam Down Light safety system
Cheshunt vehicle operator Trafalgar Transport plans to extend its use of the Jimmy Beam Down Light (JBDL) safety system, just a couple of weeks after taking delivery of its first trailer fitted with it.The firm, which runs seven artics on grocery distribution work, had the first downlights fitted to a ...
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ECO Stars collaboration helps JG Pears save costs and reduce carbon footprint
Animal by-product renderer JG Pears has slashed both costs and its carbon footprint since joining the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme.Following advice given on improving the efficiency of its fleet, the Nottingham business has seen insurance premiums drop by £80,000, mpg improve by around 10% and carbon impact lowered by ...
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MT ArticleMaritime Transport pledges support to military leavers by signing Corporate Covenant
Maritime Transport has signed the Corporate Covenant, the document businesses use to pledge support to the armed forces. Maritime MD John Williams signed to offer service leavers employment where possible, at its Felixstowe head office. The operator employs military leavers across the UK.Williams said: “As a business we are benefitting ...
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EU project BESTFACT launches city logistics best-practice handbook
EU project BESTFACT has published a report covering its four-year study on sustainable city logistics.The report, available to download for free, features 157 strategies and activities that promote efficient urban logistics in cities across Europe, including an analysis of 60 best-practice examples.These include a study of Gnewt Cargo’s low-emission last-mile ...
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MT ArticleReed Boardall secures approval for cold store expansion
Boroughbridge, Yorkshire food distribution firm Reed Boardall has been granted planning approval for a 110,000ft² extension to one of its cold stores.A spokeswoman for the company told Motortransport.co.uk the firm had no concrete plan to build the extension, but simply wanted to be ready to expand if necessary.“There are changes ...
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MT ArticleMenzies Distribution boosts parcels operation with Thistle Couriers acquisition
Menzies Distribution has bought its third company within a year with the acquisition of Aberdeen-based Thistle Couriers for an undisclosed sum. Traditionally an overnight media distributor, Menzies bought AJG Parcels and Oban Express last year in a bid to step-up its offering in the Scottish parcels market.The acquisition of Thistle, ...
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Brigade Electronics: road safety is key in the north as logistics activity expands
Brigade Electronics has said ensuring the safety of both HGV drivers and vulnerable road users will increasingly be a top priority for cities in the North of England as economic activity grows.The safety systems firm was speaking ahead of its participation in next month’s Freight in the City Spring Summit ...
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Daf excited about bringing urban logistics debate to the North
Daf is keen to see the debate about urban logistics move away from London to the North at next month’s Freight in the City Summit in Manchester.Phil Moon, marketing director at Daf UK, said: “The challenges in this area do differ from those in London with operators much more reliant ...
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Meachers Global Logistics hires first driver through new scheme
Meachers Global Logistics has hired the first driver to have passed a pilot scheme, which aims to tackle the driver shortage with free vocational training.The scheme was developed by a consortium of Hampshire-based hauliers, including Meachers; Harris Transport; Pentalver Transort; AFS Haulage; Steve Porter Transport and Williams Shipping, along with ...
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FTA Skills Summit to focus on apprentices
Apprentices will play a major part at the FTA’s Logistics Skills Summit that takes place next month, with a focus on the association’s apprentices currently conducting a three-year scheme at operator Gist.The Logistics Skills Summit, which takes place on 17 March at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena, also coincides with National Apprenticeship ...
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MT ArticleThrowing parcels is "unacceptable" says Yodel boss
Yodel executive chairman Dick Stead has described the footage of Yodel employees throwing parcels about in an undercover TV report as a disgrace after it aired on Channel 4. An episode of Dispatches on 1 February contained footage of hub workers throwing parcels, including some marked as fragile, as well ...
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MT ArticleAsda cements relationship with Scania with 253 new vehicles
Asda has taken delivery of 253 Scanias for its base, chilled and petroleum fleets – cementing a 23-year-old relationship between the retailer and manufacturer. The bulk of the order comprises Scania G410s, 93 of which are 6x2s with mid-lifts, and 68 4x2s.A further 38 4x2s and 17 6x2s with mid-lift ...
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MT ArticleDownload the Overview of the UK CV Industry report for free
The 2016 edition of the Overview of the UK Commercial Vehicle Industry report, produced on behalf of Texaco Lubricants, is now available to download for free.The sixth edition of this annual report will inform readers of the current composition of the UK commercial vehicle parc and those who operate within ...
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MT ArticleSpeed Welshpool extends Radnor Hills deal by two years
Logistics firm Speed Welshpool has extended its partnership with mineral water and soft drinks supplier Radnor Hills for another two years.Radnor Hills, which is looking to expand into the European market, said Speed Welshpool’s strong network, via its membership in Palletways, had helped seal the deal.Powys-based Speed Welshpool has worked ...
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TfL creates scheme to boost low-emission vehicle uptake
TfL has launched LoCity, a programme to help the freight sector make better use of low-emission vans and lorries.The five-year scheme aims to increase availability and uptake of cleaner goods vehicles and will bring together freight and fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers, fuel providers and the public sector.It will create environmental ...
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MT ArticleCM Downton's trailblazing apprenticeship
Last year industry players won their long-waged battle for a government-funded driver training apprenticeship. The Trailblazer pitch had been denied twice previously when the government said it didn’t think training a driver would stretch over the 12-month period needed to meet funding requirements.While the Trailblazer scheme was eventually approved, CM ...
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Advanced Supply Chain appoints former Eddie Stobart operations director as transport MD
Advanced Supply Chain has appointed former Eddie Stobart opertions director Peter Kelly as MD of its transport division.Kelly, who has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, will work across all five of the haulier's UK sites.Advanced Supply Chain chief executive Mike Danby said: “Peter is an important ...