Latest fleet news – Page 98
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MT ArticleIrish Freight Solutions partners with Whysup to champion mental health and wellbeing
Bolton-based haulier Irish Freight Solutions (IFS) is raising awareness of mental health and addiction by featuring the branding of mental health education specialist Whysup on one of its trailers.
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MT ArticleHydrogen training facility opens in Birmingham to upskill automotive workforce
South & City College Birmingham unveiled its new £1.5m cutting-edge hydrogen vehicle training centre, addressing the growing demand for skilled technicians in the transition to alternative fuels.
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MT ArticleAllied Bakeries boosts fleet with 36 Tiger Trailer rigids
Allied Bakeries has completed its first deal with Tiger Trailers with the addition of 36 Tiger rigids to its fleet.
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MT ArticleTraton Charging Solutions marks first year with key partnership and network growth
Traton Charging Solutions, a division of the Traton Group, has completed its first year of operations, expanding its charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles across Europe and establishing a strategic partnership with Hubject.
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MT ArticleDachser launches emission-free delivery zone in Cologne city centre
Logistics provider Dachser has established an entirely emission-free delivery zone in central Cologne, Germany using only battery-electric vehicles across eight postal code areas.
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MT ArticleSNAP adds more than 120 truck parking locations to European network
Digital parking payment provider SNAP has added more than 120 new truck parking locations across its European network.
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MT ArticleOperators using weekly pay structure losing out, new report warns
Businesses in the transportation and logistics industry that are clinging to weekly pay schedules are missing out on substantial cost savings, with potential reductions of up to 50% in payroll expenses, new research shows.
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MT ArticleT&M Plant Hire cuts device management costs by £250,000 a year
Transport and logistics company T&M Plant Hire has saved more than £250,000 per year and cut configuration time for its fleet of devices from 30 minutes to under five minutes by working with device management specialist SOTI.
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MT ArticleBMW Group France and Ceva Logistics launch electric vehicle distribution pilot
Ceva Logistics has begun delivering BMW and Mini vehicles in the Paris region using an all-electric car carrier.
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MT ArticleKLM Catering Services launches world’s first 100% electric catering trucks
KLM Catering Services (KCS) has introduced two fully electric and refrigerated catering trucks, marking a significant milestone in sustainable airport ground operations.
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MT ArticleCV production delivers best January to October performance in 16 years, SMMT reveals
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing delivered the strongest 10-month performance since 2008, despite a slight fall in October, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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MT ArticleRenault Trucks looks to scale up production of electric retrofitted trucks after winning road approval in France
Renault Trucks has become the first truck manufacturer in France to obtain approval to use an electric retrofitted vehicle, which will now begin to be trialled as part of Renault’s plans to scale up the technology. If the trial is a success the technology could cut the cost of electric ...
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MT ArticleEcon Engineering spreads festive joy with giant gritter jumper
Winter maintenance and highway vehicle manufacturer Econ Engineering has partnered with a local award-winning knitting group to create a giant Christmas jumper and hat for one of its iconic gritters.
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain acquires a controlling interest in e-fulfilment company Brandpath
DHL Supply Chain has acquired a controlling interest in global e-fulfilment and supply chain solutions company Brandpath Group, which counts Google, ShipBob, Localised, Truly, PRS and Jessops among its fulfilment customers.
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MT ArticleArrowXL extends home delivery contract with mattress provider Hypnia
Two-person home delivery specialist ArrowXL has extended its contract with mattress provider Hypnia to store and deliver hundreds of mattresses a month to customers nationwide.
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MT ArticleSix steps to EV heaven
The UK’s transition to electric vehicle (EV) fleets is accelerating due to stringent regulations and market demands. For a smooth shift, fleets need data-driven decarbonisation strategies that leverage telematics and operational insights. These plans ensure optimal vehicle selection, infrastructure design, and cost management. Key elements of a ...
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MT ArticleStobart firm looks to AI to address empty running
WS Transportation is harnessing the power of AI to cut empty running and make significant carbon savings after it entered into a partnership with digital freight marketplace HaulageHub.
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MT ArticleLineside Logistics warehouse staff at Dagenham plant in strike ballot
Around 150 warehouse workers employed by Lineside Logistics at Ford Dagenham are being balloted for strike action over the unacceptable state of the toilets on the site, according to their union.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK slams outgoing transport secretary as replacement is named
Heidi Alexander has replaced Louise Haigh as the new transport secretary.
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MT ArticlePublic charger for electric HGVs opens at truck stop
Shell said it was helping hauliers transition to a greener and more sustainable future after opening its first public eHGV charge point in Nottinghamshire.