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MT ArticleXPO gears up for 43rd Tour de France using fleet running on HVO
XPO has once again been selected to be the official transport partner for the Tour de France in 2023, marking the 43rd consecutive year it has provided logistics support to the world famous race.More than 70 XPO drivers have begun transporting and positioning 690 tons of equipment, including barriers, podiums, ...
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MT ArticleHaulier hit with heavy fine after HGV driver is fatally electrocuted
Scottish haulage firm Andrew Black has been fined £150,000 after one of its HGV drivers was fatally electrocuted by overhead power lines.The company, which operates out of North Berwick, pleaded guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court to failing to ensure there were suitable controls in place for work carried out near ...
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MT ArticleJohn Hackling bounces back to enjoy surge in pre-tax profits
John Hackling (Transport) saw its profits soar to £1.5m last year following a dip in 2021.The Cheltenham-based warehouse, distribution, hazchem and Palletline haulier also increased revenues by 5.6% to £19.7m in the period ending 30 September 2022.Almost all of the increase came from its storage and handling work, which saw ...
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MT ArticleEuropa pledges action on greenhouse gas emissions
Tom Jenkins, Europa central services directorEuropa Worldwide Group said it had taken the next step towards future-proofing its operations and becoming net zero after beginning a partnership with emissions management platform Pledge.It said that by leveraging Pledge’s technology and expertise, Europa’s customers could better manage their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).Europa ...
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MT ArticleDVSA chief backs plans to address TCs' function
The DVSA’s chief executive told an influential group of MPs it would be working with the government on proposals to address the current role of the traffic commissioners.A recent review into the function of the TCs made 12 recommendations, including replacing them with one independent tribunal body, overhauling the current ...
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MT ArticleMack launches medium-duty MD electric model
US truck manufacturer Mack has announced its medium-duty Mack MD Electric is now available for order, marking the company’s second foray into the battery-electric vehicle market. The MD Electric is the manufacturer’s first electric model in the medium-duty segment and is designed for US vehicle classes 6 and 7.
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MT ArticleEV infrastructure company Kempower plans expansion with new production facility in Finland
Finnish EV infrastructure specialist, Kempower, has announced its plans to open a new production facility in Lahti. The company has signed a letter of intent for the lease of a premises covering approximately 10,000sq-m, with the option to expand in the future.
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MT ArticleQuantron strengthens management team with new CFO and expanded roles
Clean tech enterprise, Quantron AG, specialising in sustainable passenger and goods transport, has announced the appointment of Beate Reimann as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the expansion of its management team with two additional international members. This strategic decision aims to enhance the company’s expertise in finance, personnel development, and energy, while positioning itself for global growth plans.
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MT ArticleIVECO eDaily sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for heaviest weight towed by an electric van
IVECO’s electric van, the eDaily, has achieved the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the ‘Heaviest weight towed by an electric van’. This standard production electric vehicle successfully towed an astonishing 153.58 tonnes, surpassing records set by all-wheel drive electric cars.
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MT ArticleSchmitz Cargobull’s electric reefer semi-trailer obtains type approval
German trailer manufacturer, Schmitz Cargobull, has achieved a significant milestone as its electric reefer semi-trailer, the S.KOe COOL, receives official type approval. This makes Schmitz Cargobull the first trailer maker to include the electric generator axle of the S.KOe COOL in its overall vehicle type approval.
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MT ArticleIveco Group and Shell collaborate to drive decarbonisation in road transport
Iveco Group has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the transition to zero-emission mobility in collaboration with Shell. The two companies previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at jointly developing low-carbon and highly efficient energy solutions.
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MT Article'Plan now for new customs rules,' HMRC warns hauliers
Operators involved in exporting goods have been warned to use the summer to get to grips with the government’s new customs declaration process, before its introduction in November.HMRC delayed the introduction of the new customs declaration service (CDS) in October last year after accepting there was not enough time for ...
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MT ArticleJBS Haulage opts for Volvo amid spike in business
Kent’s JBS Haulage Contractors has added a new Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter XL to its fleet to help the company keep up with customer demand.The general haulier operates HGVs from several different manufacturers but it said it chose Volvo this time due to the driving performance of the FH, plus ...
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MT ArticleFergusons Transport reports 2022 profit surge after "very challenging two years"
Fergusons Transport has hailed its “very satisfactory” trading figures and thanked its staff for their exceptional work that got the Cramlington business through the pandemic.The haulage and warehousing company saw turnover increase by 17.3% to £24.5m in the year ending 30 September 2022.Pre-tax profit also rose significantly to £477,000 from ...
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MT ArticlePalletforce welcomes JAD Trans Scotland
JAD Trans Scotland has become the latest member of Palletforce north of the border, strengthening its presence in a challenging area for pallet networks.The 23-year-old Airdrie-based haulier will cover EH postcodes and the move marks its first forays into pallet network membership.JAD was founded at the turn of the century ...
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MT ArticleNew poll reveals most Brits think autonomous HGVs are a bad idea
Self-driving HGVs may well have the potential to revolutionise freight haulage and make the roads safer but more than half of the public oppose the technology, according to a survey of 2,000 Brits.The study found 55% of UK adults hate the idea of autonomous freight vehicles and only a sixth ...
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MT ArticleAll's well at Wincanton after major new e-fulfilment deal
Wincanton has been selected as the dedicated supply chain partner for wellbeing brand NEOM Organics.The three-year contract builds on the logistics giant’s growing health, beauty and wellbeing retail efulfilment portfolio, which includes Molton Brown, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Sephora and Huda Beauty and makes use of Wincanton’s fleet of autonomous mobile ...
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MT ArticleSwitch to zero carbon fuels has stalled, Asset Alliance sector report reveals
Most operators have no plans to decarbonise their fleets over the next three years and half of those surveyed don’t expect this to change after 2026, according to a new study.Asset Alliance Group’s state of the sector report, produced in association with Motor Transport and Commercial Motor, found little progress ...
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MT ArticleAggregate Industries partners with Simon Gibson Transport and Lomas Distribution on new cement tanker training
Aggregate Industries and its Lafarge Cement business have partnered with hauliers Simon Gibson Transport and Lomas Distribution to produce a new training package.The move aims to address what they say is a significant industry gap for cement tanker driver training.The new Cement Drivers Skills Qualification (CDSQ) has received CPC accreditation ...
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MT ArticleHargreaves UK Services rubber stamps deal with Prometeon Tyre Group
(From left) Neal Sowerby, Hargreaves UK Services operations director, with Prometeon business development manager, Jamie CourtnageMixed fleet waste operator Hargreaves UK Services has signed a pence-per-kilometre (PPK) contract with Prometeon Tyre Group for their Bulk Logistics Division.The deal covers the Durham-based firm's extensive fleet of walking floor and tipper artics, ...