Latest news – Page 119
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MT Article‘SMEs are in a massive hole over electric but the approach is too blinkered’
Chris Clowes, executive director of global logistics consultancy, SCALA, considers the ways other countries are tackling HGV fleet decarbonisation, and the lessons operators can learn from a domestic market still claiming record numbers of casualties
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MT ArticleHampshire family firm Trio Logistics joins Pallet-Track
Family-run Hampshire haulier Trio Logistics has become the latest shareholder member of the Pallet-Track network.
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MT ArticleGovernment spending cuts will hamper sector’s ability to kickstart economic growth, Logistics UK warns
Government cuts in infrastructure spending announced today (29 July) will limit the ability of the logistics sector to kick-start economic growth, industry group Logistics UKis warning.
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MT ArticleFleet operators get to test drive Renault Trucks E-Tech T tractor units at ZEHID partner day
Renault Trucks has marked the arrival of its first E-Tech T tractor units by hosting a partner day for participants in the £200m Zero Emission Heavy Goods Vehicles and Infrastructure Demonstration (ZEHID) programme.
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MT ArticleTevva Motors prepares for asset auction as rescue bid collapses
The future looks bleak for UK zero emission truck start-up Tevva Motors, as hope of securing a buyer for the business and assets of the company fails and majority of staff are layed off.
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MT ArticleXPO Logistics and Daimler Truck UK Milton Keynes site achieves carbon neutral status
XPO’s partner site with Daimler Truck UK in Willen, Milton Keynes, has been awarded carbon neutral status.
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MT Article“Epidemic” of van driver speeding must be tackled, warns training body
Van driver speeding is at epidemic proportions, creating a major safety and cost issue that needs to be addressed by the new government, RED Corporate Driver Training said this week.
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MT ArticleDelivering the roadmap to net zero transport for the new government
The general election and the return of a Labour government to Westminster on 4 July seems a long time ago already. While the ambition to tackle climate change has returned, the fundamental question remains: How to navigate to deliver net zero transport and foster growth?
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MT ArticleEvri creates 9,000 new jobs to meet growing delivery demand
Parcel delivery giant Evri is on the hunt for 8,000 additional couriers, alongside 1,000 warehouse and other supporting roles this year, ahead of the peak delivery season.
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MT ArticleAutomotive logistics specialists Bespoke Handling and G Transport launch joint venture
Automotive logistics specialists Bespoke Handling and G Transport have set up a joint venture which aims to boost its vehicle delivery services to both companies’ clients.
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MT ArticleMartin Brower Australia introduces first electric delivery truck to fleet
Martin Brower, a supply chain provider for McDonald’s, added its first electric delivery truck to its Australian fleet. The Volvo FL electric refrigerated truck will serve McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Sydney metropolitan area.
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MT ArticleDisqualification for dangerous driving truck driver
An HGV driver who dangerously drove his vehicle on the M11 and M25 with a crane on the back and then obstructed a police officer has been banned from the roads.
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MT ArticleNetwork partnership brings charge point power to Greater Manchester
Electric van drivers in Greater Manchester now have access to hundreds more charge points following an agreement between networks Be.EV and Paua.
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MT ArticleKids taught about lorry blind spots
School pupils were given a lesson in HGV blind spots by police earlier this month, in order that they stay safe during the holidays.
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MT ArticleNew Continental Eco 5 tyre ushers in “simplified” truck range
Continental said it was overhauling its tyre line up for general haulage work and offering customers a more simplified range.
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail to add 2,100 electric vans to fleet
Royal Mail will add more than 2,000 electric vans to its fleet over the next year as it continues with its ambition to be net zero by 2040.
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MT ArticleIsuzus on the menu at food firm Essential Trading
Foods distributor Essential Trading Co-operative has taken delivery of the first of five new Isuzu trucks, citing their versatility and reliability.
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MT ArticleRHA launches ‘Blueprint for delivery’ to forge closer ties with government
The RHA has launched a new document setting out the essential role of road haulage, van and coach businesses and their importance as key drivers and enablers of economic growth.
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MT ArticleFairfax Meadow calls on ProGreen to drive London sustainability plan
Foodservice specialist Fairfax Meadow has taken delivery of its first electric vehicles from ProGreen, the sustainable vehicle hire and alternative fuels division of Prohire. Delivered as the catering butcher celebrates its 50th anniversary, the two Ford e-Transit refrigerated vans will operate within London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), delivering meat ...