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MT ArticleCTS Hire boosts diesel RCV fleet and rolls out trials of electric versions
Municipal vehicle hire company CTS Hire has purchased 10 new diesel-powered refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), as demand for electric powered RCVs continues to be weak.The company, which is celebrating its 30th year in business, has a fleet of over 2,000 vehicles of which 800 are diesel-powered RCVs and just five ...
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail kicks off transition to HVO for its HGV fleets
Royal Mail has launched a major strategy to cut its HGV fleet emissions by switching from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).The first sites transitioning to HVO are Sheffield mail centre, the Midlands Super Hub and Royal Mail’s Manchester vehicle operating centre, with another four locations set to follow in ...
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MT ArticleBroker launches service to help HGV drivers avoid prosecution under new Highway Code rules
Fleet transport insurance broker, McCarron Coates, has launched a service offering hauliers protection against the risk of prosecution under new HGV driving rules.The move follows changes to the Highway Code in 2022 establishing a hierarchy of road users, in which HGV drivers were deemed responsible for the safety of all ...
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MT ArticleRowlinson emblazons new trailers from Dawsongroup with special livery
Cheshire-based Rowlinson Packaging has emblazoned three trailers from Dawsongroup with a special livery for the company’s sustainable timber products.The livery on the three trailers appears as boards of timber stretching the length and height of the trailer, bearing the company’s logo and the strapline “Experts in sustainable timber packaging” in ...
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MT ArticleLloyd Fraser 3PL fixes 10-year lease on major warehouse at Magna Park and targets potential acquisitions
Lloyd Fraser 3PL has secured a 10-year lease on a 168,000sq ft warehouse in Magna Park, Lutterworth, as part of wider plans to build its warehousing capacity to 1.5m sq ft by the end of the year and grow the company through new acquisitions.The company’s drive into the 3pl sector ...
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MT ArticleFormula 1 and DHL introduce Biofueled trucks for European races in 2023
Formula 1 and its Official Logistics Partner, DHL, have announced the introduction of biofueled trucks for the European races of the 2023 season.
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MT ArticleRiverford tackles delivery driver range anxiety with Webfleet’s EV fleet management solution
Webfleet’s EV fleet management solution is helping delivery drivers at organic veg box company Riverford avoid EV range anxiety by managing the company’s routes more efficiently.The software is helping Riverford to track the location of the 65-strong fleet of delivery vans, as well as monitoring battery health, driving range and ...
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MT ArticlePepsiCo ramps up HVO use in bid to cut emissions by 2,650 tonnes a year
PepsiCo is increasing its use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) across its supply chain in a move which the company says will save 2,650 tonnes in greenhouse gas emissions annually.The strategy sees the transport of 240,000 tonnes of potatoes each year from PepsiCo’s farmers to its Leicester site - where ...
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MT ArticleWickes hails new Aquarius IT Asset Finance system
Wickes Building Supplies is using Aquarius IT’s recently launched Asset Finance system, which works in tandem with its Asset Maintenance software, to help it track costs and monitor fleet maintenance.Wickes’ fleet of over 250 vehicles is leased from a number of suppliers and whilst each vehicle has full repair and ...
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MT ArticleEU rules mandate charging stations every 120 km by 2028
The European Parliament has drafted new rules that mandate the installation of charging and refueling stations at regular intervals across the continent, aiming to make clean transportation more accessible and convenient for all.
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AFP calls for operators to support fleet manager apprenticeship bid
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is calling on operators to "put their money where their mouths are" and support its bid to launch a fleet manager apprenticeship.The call comes as the AFP struggles to find enough operators willing to join it in forming a Trailblazer group to create a ...
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MT ArticleCrisis Logistics acquires Pallet-Track member Action Express
Northampton-based Crisis Logistics is set for further growth after acquiring Pallet-Track member Action Express for an undisclosed sum.The acquisition will see Action Express retain its Brackmills Industrial Estate depot, with Crisis Logistics planning to invest in the site and its facilities as pallet and parcel volumes increase.Crisis Logistics has already ...
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MT ArticleSANY introduces fully electric eTRUCKS to Europe
The adoption of electromobility is gaining momentum, and SANY has presented its latest fully electric trucks as a viable solution for efficient construction site logistics. The iONTRON offers energy efficiency, extended range, and zero emissions, making them particularly suitable for deployment in European markets, especially in urban areas.
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MT ArticleHyzon Motors reaches milestone in production of 200kW single-stack fuel cell system
Hyzon Motors has announced a significant milestone in the production of its 200kW single-stack Fuel Cell System (FCS).
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MT ArticleBosch commences volume production of hydrogen fuel-cell power module
Bosch has initiated volume production of its fuel-cell power module, with Nikola Corporation serving as the pilot customer. This powertrain will be integrated into their Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck, which is scheduled to enter the North American market in the third quarter of 2023.
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MT ArticleNew EU proposal aims to accelerate electric truck adoption by increasing weight limits
In a bid to expedite the uptake of electric and hydrogen trucks, the European Union has put forth a new proposal to increase weight limits for zero-emission trucks.
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MT ArticleKingsbridge Auto Repair & Rescue orders new Fuso Canter as holiday traffic builds
Kingsbridge Auto Repair & Rescue in Devon has taken on a 7.5-tonne Fuso Canter truck to keep pace with the number of camper vans and mobile homes breaking down on the county’s roads.It specified a factory-built double cab with seating for a driver and up to six passengers. Specialist bodybuilder ...
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MT Article'Invest in the long-term future of our road network,' Logistics UK urges government
Logistics UK has told the government it needed to adopt a longer-term view when it came to road infrastructure projects, so that the industry can operate efficiently.Responding to a recent consultation about the future of England’s roads, the business group’s head of infrastructure policy, Jonathan Walker, said: “The challenges our ...
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MT ArticleSykes Seafood splashes out on new trucks and trailers after Ruskim buyout
Sykes Seafood has netted 46 DAF trucks and six Gray & Adams fridge semi-trailers to manage its rapidly growing business.The Cheshire-based frozen fish and seafood supplier refreshed its fleet with 40 LF rigids with Gray & Adams refrigerated bodies and six New Generation XF 480 tractor units.In addition, the company ...
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MT ArticleSunak urges youngters to join logistics sector after new data reveals only 10% would consider a role
The Prime Minister has hailed logistics as “mission critical to how we live our lives” and encouraged young people to consider a career in the sector.Speaking at a PM Connect town hall event hosted at Ikea’s new Wincanton-operated distribution centre in Dartford, PM Rishi Sunak said logistics professionals were “the ...