Latest news – Page 114
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MT ArticleEvri orders 139 Tiger Trailers with birthday branding
Evri has ordered 139 twin-axle van trailers from Tiger, branded in the parcel company’s 50th anniversary livery.
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MT ArticleOptimize and Qargo collaboration promises AI-powered efficiency gains
Optimize has partnered with software firm Qargo and integrated its AI-based algorithms into the transport management system to help customers reduce costs and boost productivity.
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MT ArticleUS agricultural firm Soli Organic introduces first battery-electric truck in its fleet
Soli Organic, an indoor agriculture company, has announced the addition of a battery-electric truck to its fleet. The company is working with Penske Truck Leasing to deploy a Freightliner eCascadia vehicle at its Virginia-based logistics hub.
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MT ArticleTevva assets going under the hammer as time runs out for rescue bid
The Joint Administrator’s proposal notice for Tevva Motors has been published on Companies House shedding further light on the company’s demise, the failed bid to find a buyer and the plans for the final liquidation of the assets including vehicles, batteries and the manufacturing equipment at the company’s Tilbury factory.
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MT ArticleCommercial director recruited for Asset Alliance
Asset Alliance Group has appointed Andrew Morley to be its commercial director within its commercial vehicle division, having previously held the same position at Petit Forestier.
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MT ArticleFelixstowe Port to review its booking system
The RHA said the port of Felixstowe had agreed to review its controversial container booking system (CBS), which hauliers said was introduced without consultation with them.
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MT ArticleHazchem’s new picture service gives customers increased confidence
The Hazchem Network has introduced a photo-on-delivery service for customers following an update of its hub system.
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MT ArticleDHL Express opens environmentally friendly service centre
DHL Express has opened a new service centre near Cambridge which is powered 100% by renewable energy.
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MT ArticleSteady trading for Archbold Logistics in 2023
Financial figures published for Archbold Logistics showed that trading at the Greater Manchester business remained virtually unchanged from the previous year, against a backdrop of increasing costs.
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MT ArticleDrivers question safety of autonomous HGVs
Truck drivers have raised concerns about the safety of driverless HGVs, with unpredictable weather, navigating rural roads and other motorists chief among their worries.
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MT ArticleCollege course aims to spark interest in EV technician roles
A new two-day accredited course for HGV technicians teaching them the knowledge and skills to work on electric and hybrid lorries is being rolled out at two colleges in England.
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MT ArticleStobart bolsters SLT with two new appointments
Stobart said it had strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a new retail director and operations director.
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MT ArticleBowker aims for zero with integrated camera and fleet management system
Bowker Transport is relying on an integrated Webfleet fleet management and VisionTrack camera system across its 225 HGVs to boost driver safety and reduce fuel use.
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MT ArticleNew HGV registrations increased in Q2
HGV registrations increased by 2.6% in Q2, reversing a decline seen in the first quarter of the year according to new figures.
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MT ArticleTIP Group supports Howdens with major refurb of its trailers in sustainability drive
TIP Group is helping Howdens Joinery as it embarks on a major project to refurbish half of its 800-strong trailer fleet in a move that will save significant amounts of CO2 emissions.
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MT ArticleHGV simulator gives public chance to handle life at the wheel
The public will get a taste of what it’s like to drive an HGV at a Midlands truckstop this month, when a driving simulator is used to demonstrate the difficulties of being a professional driver.
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MT ArticleAdministrator confirms H. Parkinson Haulage has closed down
The administrator handling the affairs of Preston transport company H. Parkinson Haulage said the business had closed down and it was now supporting staff with their redundancy claims.
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MT ArticleDon’t increase fuel duty, Logistics UK warns government
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been urged not to raise fuel duty this autumn as she mulls over how to plug a fiscal black hole.
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MT ArticleTC's office in Leeds changing in September
The traffic commissioner’s office in Leeds is changing premises next month and operators are being informed to update their correspondence address.
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MT ArticleEcon’s exclusive partnership with Exactrak helps keep roads clear this winter
Gritter builder Econ Engineering has signed a deal with tracking systems provider Exactrak for its winter maintenance vehicles.