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Torsten Schreck to lead MAN Truck & Bus TopUsed UK division
Torsten Schreck has been appointed director of the UK division of MAN TopUsed, the international used vehicle brand of MAN Truck & Bus SE.Schreck succeeds Chris Sharp who is taking up the position of general manager of MAN sales and support at MAN Truck & Bus in Australia.Torsten joined MAN ...
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"Bullying" bankers accused of dragging Lloyd Fraser into "unnecessary" administration
Lloyd Fraser Group and its parent company Barbican Capital have slammed Close Brothers and Close Invoice Finance for triggering the administration of the milk and fashion haulier in a move it claims was “wholly unnecessary” and the result of “bullying” and “spiteful” tactics.Birmingham-based Lloyd Fraser Group was placed into administration ...
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MT ArticleUS allocates $48 million for advancing liquid hydrogen technology
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has granted $48 million to fund 16 research and development projects aimed at advancing hydrogen technology. The primary focus of these projects is to enhance the storage and refueling of liquid hydrogen, with a specific emphasis on its application in vehicles.
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MT ArticleWawa partners with Penske for electric truck trials
Convenience store chain Wawa has announced its entry into the realm of electric trucks, in partnership with Penske, marking a significant step towards sustainable transportation. Thesix-month pilot programme aims to explore the potential of electric trucks in its fleet, while simultaneously expanding its electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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MT ArticleFernride secures $50 million to advance autonomous electric trucking innovation
German autonomous electric trucking pioneer Fernride raises an additional $19 million in funding, propelling its Series A round to $50 million, as it continues to revolutionise yard trucking operations and tackle driver shortages in the industry.
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MT ArticleZF introduces new electrified trailer solution at NUFAM, German commercial vehicle trade show
ZF has taken the wraps off its electrified trailer solution, offering the potential to reduce fuel consumption, lower CO2 emissions, and enhance road freight efficiency. The technology integrates ZF’s AxTrax 2 electric axle and a modular battery system.
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Halfords wins Yodel tyre deal
Yodel has awarded a five-year tyre deal to Halfords Commercial Fleet Services.Yodel senior category buyer Holly Jones said: “We are pleased to have agreed this new tyre management contract with Halfords. It will ensure that Yodel will receive best in class tyre management from Halfords Commercial Fleet Services.”Greg Ward, commercial ...
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South Coast Logistics chooses Volvo for fleet expansion
South Coast Logistics has taken delivery of five new Volvo FM 460 6x2 tractor units to help with its expansion plans.The vehicles join an 85-strong fleet and will operate primarily in the south of Ireland, typically across the province of Munster, working on bulk ADR assignments.Damien Healy, director at South ...
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Haulier slams Welcome Break-operated motorway service area after parked truck is ransacked
A Sheffield Haulage firm has vowed never to park at Warwick Services again after 13 pallets of high value sportswear was stolen out of one of its lorries in the middle of the night.Hallam Express said it was “outrageous” that the Welcome Break-operated motorway service area admitted there was no ...
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Fleet Operations recruits commercial director
Fleet Operations, a provider of outsourced fleet management services, has appointed Doug Hyett (pictured) to the newly created role of commercial director.It said Hyett would oversee the commercial development of the business, growing its UK customer base while driving cost-efficiency savings for fleets on their net zero journeys.Read moreFleet Operations ...
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Robotics and automation improve warehouse productivity, new data confirms
Consultancy SCALA said there was now clear evidence of the benefits that can be achieved through warehouse automation and robotics after two-thirds of users reported greater productivity.The supply chain and logistics consultancy undertook research with manufacturers, retailers and 3PLs across a range of sectors and found 35% had invested between ...
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MT ArticleEU project aims to streamline development of affordable light electric vehicles
Unlocking the potential for affordable and eco-friendly light electric vehicles through the EU’s GIANTS project, which aims to streamline production and foster innovation in urban transportation
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MT ArticleNikola Corporation appoints Mary Chan as chief operating officer
Nikola Corporation has appointed Mary Chan as its new Chief Operating Officer. With a track record spanning technology and transportation, Chan’s appointment signals the company’s dedication to streamlining operations and achieving engineering and manufacturing excellence in pursuit of a sustainable, zero-emissions future.
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MT ArticleRenault Trucks unveils all-electric lineup for waste and recycling operations at RWM Expo 2023
Renault Trucks showcased its latest all-electric models designed for waste and recycling tasks at the Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM) 2023.
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MT ArticleQuantron AG receives 16 million Euro order for 38 battery-electric trucks from HAMA trucks
Quantron AG has secured an order from HAMA Trucks in Augsburg, Germany, for a fleet of 38 battery-electric heavy commercial vehicles, totaling €16 million. The initial delivery is anticipated by the end of this year.
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Gasrec signs raft of new biomethane contracts with wholesalers and terminals
Gasrec said it was preparing for “considerable expansion” and had signed several new deals with wholesalers and terminals to ensure a constant supply of biomethane to operators.The bio-LNG supplier said it had reported a record sales spike earlier this year and it expected the trend to continue as more gas-powered ...
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Bradford council hails CAZ rollout a success
Bradford’s clean air zone (CAZ) has seen a significant improvement in air quality levels, according to the council, with some of the lowest NO2 levels monitored since records began.Since September 2022, non-compliant HGVs have been charged £50 a day to enter the West Yorkshire city and grants worth more than ...
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DHL invests in Irish biomethane plant to help cut Tesco transport emissions
DHL Supply Chain has invested €80m (£70m) in a biomethane production facility in Cork in order to begin operating HGVs in Ireland on the renewable gas.The new facility will provide fuel for up to 150 trucks, resulting in an annual carbon reduction of 15,000 tonnes.As part of a shared commitment ...
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Staples Vegetables goes green with electric fridges
Pioneering reefer maker Sunswap will supply Staples Vegetables with all of its new solar and battery-powered transport refrigeration units (TRUs).Following a 12-day trial in July, the TRUs will now be used to transport brassica crops from the Staples HQ in Lincolnshire.By replacing the emission from a traditional diesel TRU, Sunswap’s ...
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Same-day delivery is now what the people want
The appetite for same-day deliveries among online shoppers is on the increase, which is threatening to leave retailers slow to react far behind, ParcelHero has warned.Its research into delivery options showed 58% of consumers now believe same-day deliveries are important, up from 56% in 2022 and just 33% in 2020.In ...