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DVSA urges operators to read updated Road Worthiness Guide
DVSA is calling on operators to read its updated Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness, which includes a range of new information on how operators must ensure their fleets are fit for the road.The newly updated guide, published today (19 April) provides the industry with best practice advice on operator and driver ...
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MT ArticleFortec member Brocklehurst Transport joins Pall-Ex network
Brocklehurst Transport, which has been a member of Fortec since 2007, has strengthened its ties to the Pall-Ex Group by becoming a shareholder member of the Pall-Ex network.The moves sees the Dewsbury-based haulage company extend its pallet network services to a wider customer base and expand its offering across the ...
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MT ArticleMaxus unveils its latest electric van as it continues drive into UK market
Chinese vehicle manufacturer Maxus has unveiled the e-DELIVER 7 - its latest all-electric van - as it continues its drive into the UK electric van market.This new addition to the Maxus eDELIVER range lands at mid-point, bridging the gap between the smaller eDELIVER 3 and the larger eDELIVER 9.The eDELIVER ...
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Wincanton secures five year deal to manage Halfords transport operations
Wincanton has won a new five-year contract with cycle and car accessories retailer Halfords to manage its entire transport operations for UK and Ireland.Under the contract, Wincanton will transport over 63.5 million items per year from the retailer’s three distribution centres to its network of nearly 400 stores across the ...
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MT ArticleEinride makes UK market entry with Walkers crisps
Einride is entering the UK market with a 3-year deal with Walkers crisps, part of Pepsico, to trial its business model between Leicester and Coventry with plans to expand across the country.
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MT ArticleVolta starts full series production of the all-electric Volta Zero
Volta Trucks, the new all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced the start of production of its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero at ithe Steyr Automotive factory, in Steyr, Austria.
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MT ArticleWalmart teams up with Cummins and Chevron to debut first 15-litre natural gas engine
The first 15-litre compressed natural gas (CNG) engine on North American roads, Walmart, Cummins, and Chevron are taking steps towards their goal of zero-emissions transportation.
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MT ArticleDB Schenker provides logistics support to Siemens in UK first
Logistics firm DB Schenker has sealed a deal with electrical manufacturing giant Siemens to provide production logistics support for its oldest UK manufacturing site.The deal marks the first time DB Schenker has been chosen to operate warehouse facilities for a Siemens site in the UK.Under the terms of the contract ...
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MT ArticleWren Kitchens teams up with Webfleet to boost fuel efficiency
Wren Kitchens' fleet has extended its miles-per-gallon efficiency by nearly 8% since installing fleet management solution Webfleet with Paragon routing and scheduling software.The Lincolnshire-based retailer now runs Webfleet, which is Bridgestone's fleet management solution, in 154 trucks delivering kitchen units to customers across the UK, and a further 98 vans ...
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MT ArticleA Davies Transport creates new jobs after joining Pallet-Track
Wakefield-based A Davies Transport is creating three new jobs as a result of becoming a shareholder member of Pallet-Track.The family-run company, which was established by managing director Andy Davies with just one truck in 2007, now operates a fleet of 38 vehicles and 60 trailers, and employs a team of ...
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MT ArticleNew security device to prevent catalytic converter thefts launches in UK
US firm CATrak has launched a new device to prevent catalytic converter theft which alerts the owner when a theft is in progress.Developed in the US by CATrak Technologies, the system has been launched in the UK where thefts of catalytic converters from commercial vehicles are reported to be ten ...
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MT ArticleXPO seals multi-year partnership deal with retailer Christy England
XPO has won a multi-year contract for end-to-end management of luxury bed and bath linen retailer Christy England's supply chain for all channels in the UK and Ireland.The two companies collaborated on designing a customised supply chain solution that integrates inbound product transport from multiple manufacturing locations, storage at XPO’s ...
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MT ArticleLoblaw turns to Freightliner for its first battery electric truck
Loblaw, a Canadian retailer, has introduced its first heavy-duty fully electric truck in its efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
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MT ArticleZF’s CeTrax Lite electric drive enters series production
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has announced that its new CeTrax lite electric central drive has entered series production, marking a significant milestone in the company’s “Next Generation Mobility” strategy and commitment to decarbonisation of the industry.
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MT ArticleNikola announces retirement of three board members at 2023 annual meeting
Nikola Corporation has announced that Gerrit Marx, Lynn Forester de Rothschild and Mark Russell are retiring from Nikola’s Board of Directors at this year’s annual meeting to be held on June 7, 2023.
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MT ArticleEnova introduces initiative to promote mobile charging stations and emission-free building equipment in Norway
Enova has unveiled two programmes aimed at reducing emissions in the construction industry. These initiatives are designed to promote the adoption of emission-free construction machinery and mobile charging stations to power them, as part of efforts to address climate change and promote sustainable practices in the construction sector.
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MT ArticleIndia plans $2 billion incentive scheme to promote green hydrogen fuel production
India plans to give green hydrogen fuel producers incentives worth at least 10% of their costs under a $2 billion scheme set to begin before the end of June, a top government official said.
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MT ArticleSuttons International recruits commercial director in drive for global growth
Suttons International have appointed Jonathan Mackie to the role of commercial director, as part of the business’ growth strategy.Mackie will be responsible for the development and implementation of the business’ commercial strategy to enable growth with new and existing customers across all the regions Suttons International operates in.Suttons International is ...
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MT ArticleCalifornia ports become green investment hotspot with surge in electric truck charging stations
As orginally reported by Reuters, California is set to phase out heavy-duty diesel trucks that haul containers to ships and warehouses by 2035.
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Zero-emission HGV market "shackled" by lack of infrastructure and national plan, SMMT warns
The UK's zero emission HGV market is "shackled" by the absence of a charging infrastructure, the lack of a national roll-out plan and the absence of effective incentives for operators, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) warned today (18 April).The SMMT said that unless the the UK government ...