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MT ArticleRivian negotiates with Amazon to lift exclusivity clause amid lower-than-expected orders
Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) maker, is reportedly in talks with Amazon to lift the exclusivity clause in their agreement. The clause, which dates back to 2019, grants Amazon the exclusive right to purchase Rivian’s electric delivery vans until 2030. However, due to lower-than-expected orders, Rivian is seeking to sell ...
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MT ArticleEast Cambs council goes green with vegetable oil-powered fleet
Recycling lorries across East Cambridgeshire could soon be running on vegetable oil.East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) will buy 10 of the eco-friendly HGVs when a committee meeting is expected to green light the £2m funding on 27 March.If approved, then the new fleet is expected to take to the roads ...
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MT ArticleAdvice for working near overhead power lines published
Guidance outlining the ways to reduce risks when working in the vicinity of power lines has been produced by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).It said analysis of data from the last 10 years showed that electrocutions and electric shocks had increased “notably” since 2015.The IPAF said it hoped the ...
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MT ArticleDVSA launches Highway Code app
The DVSA has launched a new Highway Code app for road users to keep up to date with changes.The government agency said it had been designed for all road users and made it easier to keep informed about the rules of the road.The app, which is priced at £3.99, offers ...
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MT ArticleFishers cleans up with new fleet mix from Fraikin
Commercial laundry rental firm Fishers is using Fraikin to blanket its commercial vehicle fleet with a mixture of 7.5-tonne, 15-tonne and 18-tonne trucks previously supplied by another provider.The Scottish firm has also placed orders for another 18 15-tonne trucks, which will replace existing vehicles over the next 12 months.Lucy Renaut, ...
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MT ArticleDHL staff at Scottish Sainsbury's site ballot for strike action over 'anti-trade union practices'
DHL said it was disappointed strike action was on the cards at its Langlands Park depot in Scotland after Unite criticised Sainsbury’s decision to transfer cleaning staff to another firm that doesn’t recognise trade unions.Unite will launch a two-week ballot for industrial action on 22 March based on a move ...
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MT ArticleMotormax partners with Samsara to help hauliers with DVS and FORS
A partnership between fleet safety solutions provider Motormax and ‘Internet of Things’ data firm Samsara promises to help haulage operators comply with both the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and FORS.The alliance aims to help companies roll out an integrated, single platform, cloud-connected vehicle safety system and combines Motormax’s in-cab Safetymax ...
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MT ArticleRecovery Patrol of the Year winner given new Volvo FL
The new truck was handed over to Dan by Volvo’s director of new vehicle sales, Hannah BurgessThe AA presented a brand new Volvo FL with an ‘AA 3’ registration plate to its Recovery Patrol of the Year winner – Dan Tyrell at its Guilford depot.Supplied as part of a 118-strong ...
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MT ArticleHGVzero23: Logistics giants re-group to promote transition to cleaner fuels
Big names such as Stobart, XPO and Coca-Cola are once again teaming up to launch a cross-industry action group focusing on the decarbonisation of trucks: HGVzero23.After the success of HGVzero in 2022, the group will assemble this year to promote the transition to cleaner fuels.The action group brings together leading ...
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MT ArticleHyliko chooses Atawey for its first mobile hydrogen charging station in Paris
Fuel cell vehicle producer Hyliko, has signed its first hydrogen charging station rental contract with Atawey. The contract was signed at the Hyvolution exhibition, held in early February, and means fuelling supplier Atawey will provide a mobile hydrogen station in the Paris region in September 2023. The ...
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MT ArticleStruggling electric van builder Arrival secures $300 million funding lifeline from Westwood Capital
Arrival, the British electric vehicle (EV) developer, has received a $300 million injection from Westwood Capital, a move that could potentially give the company a lifeline to pull through the year.
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MT ArticleDon't miss out on our two new MT Awards categories - Sustainable Transport and New Talent Development
To make sure the Motor Transport Awards remain fresh and relevant, from time to time we introduce new categories or amend existing ones.For 2023 there are two new Awards - Sustainable Transport and New Talent Development.The Sustainable Transport Award, partnered with Vertellus, will be presesnted to the third party or ...
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MT ArticleFreight volumes in 2022 “well down” on pre-Brexit levels, Brittany Ferries reveals
Freight volumes on Brittany Ferries remained significantly down last year as the twin impact of Brexit and Covid-19 pandemic continued to take its toll.According to the latest figures from Brittany Ferries, freight volumes reached 167,711 units last year, 17% down on pre-Brexit and pre-Covid levels in 2018/19, which came in ...
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MT ArticleDesignwerk Technologies, a Swiss corporation, is increasing its market position in Europe with a Swedish expansion
Designwerk Technologies AG, a Swiss electromobility specialist, has expanded its market position in Europe by offering mobile fast chargers for commercial vehicles in Sweden through its new sales partner, Svensk Fordonsladdning. The mobile DC fast charging solutions from Designwerk provides fast and stable charging cycles with power ranging from 22 ...
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MT ArticleScania has deployed its own electric truck in logistics flow between Nykvarn and Södertälje
Scania has recently implemented an electric Scania truck in its inbound logistics flow between Nykvarn and Södertälje, marking one of Scania’s first electrified inbound transports in Europe.
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain Introduces UK’s First Fully Electric Volvo Heavy Duty Tractor Units
DHL Supply Chain has announced the introduction of the UK’s first fully electric Volvo heavy-duty tractor units. The four Volvo FM electric trucks are designed for high-capacity deliveries operating at 40 tonnes and directly replace diesel vehicles on a range of activities. Featuring Volvo’s largest 540kWh battery which provides 666hp, ...
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MT ArticleEmploy Recruit acquires Drivers Relief to expand reach in the South of England
Logistics recruitment specialist Employ Recruitment has acquired Andover-based Drivers Relief in a move aimed at strengthening its client base and coverage.Drivers Relief, which was launched in 1987, supplies clients in Andover, Amesbury and Salisbury with supply drivers. The family-run recruitment firm has a reputation for retaining both clients and drivers ...
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MT ArticleYodel announces new Coventry depot as it expands in Midlands area
Parcel carrier Yodel has opened its largest depot ever at a site in Longford, Coventry.The 135,000sq ft facility sits on over 6.5 acres of land and has the capacity to process and deliver up to 50,000 parcels per day at peak, a 28% increase in output on its Leamington Spa ...
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain adds four 40-tonne Volvo FM electric trucks to fleet in UK first
DHL Supply Chain has added four 40-tonne Volvo FM electric trucks to its fleet making it the first company to operate these fully electric trucks in the UK.The four trucks, which are replacing diesel vehicles, feature Volvo’s largest 540kWh battery which provides 666hp, giving the zero-emissions trucks a range of ...
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MT ArticleMitchells of Mansfield plugs in to green deliveries with electric Renault D truck
Mitchells of Mansfield has taken delivery of its first fully electric HGV after pledging to reduce its carbon footprint and forging a partnership with climate action organisation Ecologi.The Nottinghamshire-based Palletways UK member has already electrified its forklift truck fleet. The company said this week that the delivery of the electric ...