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MT ArticleDesire to be leading liquid haulier sees Wilson of Kendal snap up A&F Grant
Liquid transport specialist Wilson of Kendal has acquired Ballindalloch-based A&F Grant in a bid to strengthen its operation.
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MT ArticleSkills investment will be needed to future-proof supply chains
Alongside a number of RHA colleagues, I attended the Labour Party conference this week. It provided a unique opportunity for us to engage with decision-makers on behalf of our members and to highlight the criticality of our sector to the nation’s economy. Throughout the main speeches and the various fringe ...
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MT ArticleDPD unveils fourth location for autonomous robot deliveries
Parcel giant DPD has confirmed plans to launch autonomous robot deliveries in Lincoln as part of a nationwide roll-out that could see up to 30 UK depots operating them in their locality.
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MT ArticleNexus Rental bolsters leadership team
B2B vehicle and plant hire firm Nexus has announced the appointments of Gerry McCaig (left) as chief operating officer and Stuart Miles (right) as chief revenue officer.
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MT ArticleGrowth and Skills Levy to replace Apprenticeship Levy
The government has announced a new Growth and Skills Levy which will replace the existing Apprenticeship Levy and include new foundation apprenticeships.
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MT ArticleHGVC expands Skills Bootcamps programme with fully funded courses
HGV training specialist HGVC has extended its Skills Bootcamps training programme with the addition of courses entirely funded by the government.
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MT ArticleFraikin in £35m rental fleet investment
Commercial fleet and mobility services provider, Fraikin, is investing £35m in 400 new vehicles, including HGVs, to support its national short-term rental fleet.
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MT ArticleLogistics sector in ‘remarkable recovery’, new study suggests
The UK logistics sector has seen a ‘remarkable recovery’, as confidence for the future bounces back following near record lows in 2023.
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MT ArticleAmazon’s return to the office will benefit logistics sector, says marketing expert
Online retail giant Amazon’s decision to make its staff return to the office is a positive development for UK logistics, according to marketing experts Full Mix Marketing.
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MT ArticleHGV drivers call for more SNAP services across Europe, TruckPark Tour survey reveals
A survey based on SNAP’s third annual TruckPark Tour ound that 80% of drivers surveyed used its payment method for their parking.
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MT ArticleScotland unveils critical locations for zero-emission HGV charging infrastructure
A new report commissioned by Transport Scotland has identified key locations for charging infrastructure to support the transition to zero-emission Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) across Scotland.
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MT ArticleZeroMission appoints Alan Crowley as chief technology officer
EV commercial fleet software specialist ZeroMission has strengthened its senior executive team with the appointment of Alan Crowley as chief technology officer (CTO).
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MT ArticleHooper Haulage defies Covid-19 baptism of fire to celebrate fifth anniversary and surging volumes
A Lincolnshire haulage firm established by a husband-and-wife team just months before the Covid-19 pandemic struck is celebrating five years in business and a huge surge in growth.
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MT ArticleSteyr Automotive and SuperPanther join forces to develop electric heavy trucks by end of 2025
At IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover last week, Steyr Automotive and SuperPanther announced a partnership to develop electric trucks, with production planned to begin at Steyr Automotive by the end of 2025.
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MT ArticleProblems with pre-retail logistics proving costly for suppliers, Advanced Supply Chain study reveals
Half of the businesses supplying retailers are failing to meet supplier terms and conditions, leading to financial penalties and lost business, according to new research from retail logistics company Advanced Supply Chain (ASC).
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MT ArticleMagtec reveals hybrid electric systems for military and disaster response vehicles
Magtec, a UK-based designer, manufacturer, and integrator of drive systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, is developing hybrid electric drive systems for military logistics support vehicles. The company has presented its technology at the Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems event in London this week.
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MT ArticleMunich Electrification reveals customised battery management systems for eActros
German EV battery manufacturer Munich Electrification has announced that it is providing Battery Management Systems (BMS) for Daimler Truck’s eActros 300/400.
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MT ArticleH2Accelerate urges EU to ramp up support for roll out of hydrogen trucks and refuelling stations
Hydrogen power pressure group H2Accelerate is calling on the EU to help fund the roll out of hydrogen refuelling stations and hydrogen trucks to ensure the industry can meet the EU’s HGV CO2 targets by 2030.
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck North America adds first EV for its aftermarket parts delivery in Arizona
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has introduced a battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia into its aftermarket operations in Arizona. The vehicle is being operated by the manufacturer’s logistics partner J.B. Hunt Transport to deliver aftermarket parts from DTNA’s parts distribution centre in Phoenix to multiple dealers.
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MT ArticleMicrolise offers 60-day free trial of AI Distraction camera
Microlise is offering operators a 60-day free trial of its Clearvision AI Distraction camera, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect when drivers are distracted and to issue a warning.