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DVSA offices face safety inspection in flap over 'crumbly concrete'
The DVSA said it was in the process of identifying which of its buildings, including those used by the traffic commissioners, were affected by the presence of ‘crumbly concrete’.After more than 100 schools were told to shut just as the new school year was starting when reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete ...
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Police visit HGV drivers at Lymm Truckstop in bid to reduce vehicle and cargo crime
Cheshire Police descended on Lymm Truckstop this week to give crime prevention advice to HGV drivers and conducted targeted patrols to combat vehicle and cargo-related crime.Working with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS), officers spoke to lorry drivers and haulage firms to offer advice and tips on how to ...
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McGuinness toasts new Volvo order amid drive to slash emissions
Six new Volvo FH 500 6x2 tractor units have been delivered to McGuinness Haulage in Preston as part of efforts to reduce fuel consumption.Supplied by Thomas Hardie Commercials, the new trucks join the haulier’s 40-strong fleet, nine of which are now Volvos, as replacements for older models.Anthony McGuinness, transport manager ...
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MT ArticleOrange EV introduces electric terminal trucks for specialised yard operations
Orange EV, a leader in electric Class 8 yard trucks, has unveiled the HUSK-e Series terminal truck designed for efficient cargo transport within confined spaces like ports and rail yards.
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MT ArticleShell and Redos collaborate to expand charging infrastructure in Germany
Shell Germany and Redos Group, a retail real estate investor, are partnering to establish 57 new charging locations at various retail sites across Germany. Each location will feature up to eight DC charging points powered by 100 percent green electricity.
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MT ArticleSynthetic graphite emerges as challenger to China’s dominance in EV battery market
In an effort to challenge China’s graphite dominance in electric vehicle batteries, manufacturers are increasingly turning to synthetic graphite, with growing investments in the United States and Europe.
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Wren Kitchens names driver of the year after nationwide competition
Wren Kitchens' driver of the year competition saw a dozen of the retailer’s best drivers going head-to-head, with Gavin Swanson (pictured left with Wren transport and logistics director Lee Holmes) finally taking the coveted title for the second year running.Wojciech Wozniak, from Trafford Park, secured second place, with Bristol-based Luke ...
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XPO trials exoskeleton suits for warehouse workers to boost productivity
An exoskeleton suit that reduced tiredness in warehouse workers and boosts productivity by up to 20% has been successfully trialled by XPO.Hunic Exoskeleton technology is designed to help wearers with heavy lifting duties, ensuring their posture is correct to reduce the chance of injury.XPO said a trial of the exo-suits ...
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'Don't take food security for granted,' warns Cold Chain Federation
UK food security cannot be taken for granted in an increasingly chaotic world and central to this is the country's cold chain, according to the Cold Chain Federation (CCF).Speaking at Cold Chain Live 2023, a conference for the temperature-controlled storage and distribution sector, CCF president Paul Bennell said: “It is ...
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Mitchells of Mansfield uses Webfleet data to begin switch to electric
Mitchells of Mansfield has praised Bridgestone’s fleet management tool Webfleet after it supported the haulier’s transition to electric with the delivery of an 18-tonne Renault E Tech D Wide.Webfleet telematics data was used to confirm which of the Nottinghamshire pallet distributor’s trucks should be replaced and with which battery.MD Richard ...
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Aspöck UK wins King’s Award for Enterprise for new radar-based reversing aid
Truck trailer lighting firm Aspöck UK has received an inaugural King’s Award for Enterprise in the innovation category after developing the first radar-based reversing aid for commercial vehicles with automatic brake function.The brainchild of engineer Lee Rush and head of sales Mark Toghill, the Aspöck RADC has been in development ...
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ArrowXL in delivery deal with Electrolux
ArrowXL has won a contract to deliver to households across the UK on behalf of domestic appliance manufacturer Electrolux.Products will be handled by the home delivery specialist’s Worcester site and customers will benefit from a delivery on their nominated day of choice.The ArrowXL team will deliver the items to the ...
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Asset Alliance Group names new MD for finance and leasing
Asset Alliance Group said its MD of bus & coach, Michael Bycroft (pictured), had been promoted to the new position of MD for asset finance and leasing.He assumes responsibility for the strategic development of the group and will oversee the truck and trailer contract hire, leasing and finance sales divisions, ...
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Aggregates haulier hails Durite camera system
Liverpool-based aggregates specialist Kealshore said it was saving money after installing Durite camera systems across its 20-strong fleet.The firm specialises in pipe bedding, sand washing, groundworks supplies and site clearance and as its wagons spend a lot of time on construction sites it initially fitted the cameras as a visual ...
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MT ArticleANGI Energy Systems and Nikola Corporation forge a revolutionary partnership for hydrogen fueling
ANGI Energy Systems, known as ANGI, is set to play a role in supporting Nikola’s endeavor to establish the largest North American open network of commercial hydrogen refueling stations.
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MT ArticleIVECO and Shell collaborate on “On the Road to Net-Zero Emissions” BioLNG tour
Two industry leaders, IVECO and Shell, unite in a effort to showcase the environmental benefits of bioLNG in long-haul transportation.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks accelerates electric revolution with Ghent factory production
Volvo Trucks takes a leap toward eco-friendly transportation as it commences serial production of heavy battery electric trucks at its Ghent factory, expanding its electric truck production across Europe and the United States.
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'Pothole plague' triggered by dwindling repair funds, MPs claim
A multi-billion pound “pothole plague” has ravaged the country’s road network because funds for repairs are no longer ring-fenced by local authorities, according to MPs.The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Better Roads said that since 2021, when the government’s pothole action fund was incorporated into councils’ general block highway funding, ...
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck’s FUSO secures order for 900 next generation eCanters from Yamato Transport
Daimler Truck AG and its Japanese subsidiary, Mitsubishi Fuso Bus and Truck Corporation, have officially handed over the first FUSO Next Generation eCanter to Yamato Transport.
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MT ArticleVicinity Motor launches e-truck assembly plant in Washington State
Vicinity Motor has inaugurated its new facility in Ferndale, Washington, with an annual assembly capacity exceeding 7,000 low- and zero-emission vehicles. The commercial electric vehicle manufacturer anticipates that this new plant will help reduce its order backlog.