Latest news – Page 290
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MT ArticleMotor Transport Top 100 2022 - Operators bounce back post covid
Sales and profits have been rising across the transport industry, but with inflation on the increase this is no time to be complacent
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MT ArticleDual-pressure hydrogen stations for buses and HGVs spread cost and encourage local take-up
A new model of hydrogen-powered double decker bus was rolled out in Aberdeen in 2021, following an £8.3m grant from the EU and Scottish Government. These buses have now travelled more than one million miles, preventing 1,700 tonnes of CO2 emissions being released into the atmosphere. This is a great ...
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MT ArticleEpisode 2 of the Freight Carbon Zero Podcast is live
We are live with our latest episode of the Freight Carbon Zero podcast - tracking the decarbonisation journey of the commercial vehicle and road freight sector. We cover the infrastructure panel discussion from the recent IAA Transportation 2022 featuring contributions from CV Charging Europe, Linde, bp and e-on where the ...
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MT ArticleOne man dead, another injured after stabbing at FedEx depot
FedEx has paid tribute to one of its employees who was stabbed to death in a shocking attack at its Rotherham warehouse on Wednesday morning (2 November).Emergency services were called to the depot in Hellaby at 9.39am to reports of a disturbance.Upon arrival, Philip Woodcock (pictured), 60, was found with ...
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MT ArticleTesco Distribution posts £103.2m profit
The transport and storage arm of Tesco has attributed its increase in revenue and profits to “good planning” and its relationship with suppliers.In its recently published set of accounts for the 52 weeks ending 26 February 2022, Tesco Distribution increased turnover by 8.8% to £2.1bn.Pre-tax profit rose by 16.5% to ...
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MT ArticleOne in five transport firms have 'run out of cash', new government data reveals
Almost a fifth of transport and storage businesses have no cash reserves left, raising concerns there could be another repeat of the City Link disaster on Christmas Eve 2014.Government figures showed that 19.2% of transport companies – almost one in five – admitted they had run out of cash last ...
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MT ArticleThe Algorithm People secures £2.2m funding package to drive growth
Route optimisation specialists The Algorithm People (TAP) said it had secured £2.2m of funding from investors, which will accelerate its scale-up plans and drive growth.This latest funding builds on last year’s announcement of a multi-million-dollar injection from tech investors and came as the company delivered 256% growth in annually recurring ...
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MT ArticleHaulier invests in Durite camera system to tackle 'crash-for-cash' insurance claims
A Hatfield-based aggregates company said it had been able to fight ‘crash-for-cash’ claims and drive down its insurance premiums after upgrading its vehicles’ camera systems.BP Mitchell Haulage Contractors moved from a six-channel to an eight-channel DVR system from Durite, which also included larger nine-inch monitors and side detection kits.It also ...
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MT ArticleZeem purchases 100 Nikola Tre battery electric trucks
Nikola Corporation has announced Zeem, the US-based electric vehicle rental and leasing company, has placed an order for 100 Nikola Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to join the company’s fleet, ensuring the immediate availability of heavy duty trucks for freight and logistics companies using Zeem’s all-inclusive EV depot fleet ...
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MT ArticleReynolds cuts diesel costs with refrigeration upgrade
Food service provider Reynolds is now operating five Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units fitted with Hultsteins Ecogen 2 refrigeration systems – and slashing diesel costs as a result.The family firm, which began as a greengrocer in Hackney in 1945, runs a fleet of 220 vehicles, comprising 30 vans and 190 HGVs, ...
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MT Article'Make food and pharmaceuticals critical industries,' Cold Chain Federation urges government
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has sought urgent reassurance from the government that food and pharmaceutical goods will be treated as critical industries not only through this winter, but also beyond.It has written to the Chancellor, plus newly appointed cabinet ministers, to confirm that the provision of support to the ...
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MT ArticleTrucksters hooks up with Krone for major trailer order
Trucksters has taken delivery of 20 new Krone trailers this week, with another 30 on order for the freight transport start-up.The Mega Liner trailers have a load volume of 100 m3 and contain technology designed for high speed stretches of freight transport.“At Krone we are known for supporting start-ups through ...
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MT ArticleGXO brewery drivers win pay rise of up to 12.5%
GXO lorry drivers delivering beer to pubs and bars on behalf of some of the biggest breweries in the UK have voted in favour of a pay deal that will see salaries rise by up to 12.5%.The decision to accept the one-year pay deal means strike action by 1,000 draymen, ...
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MT ArticleSolid-state batteries still 10 years away from mass production, says leading manufacturer
Mass production of solid state batteries, the much-awaited breakthrough development to unlock energy density and rapid charging improvements, are still at least a decade away accoring to StoreDot, a pioneer of extreme fast charging battery technology for electric vehicles. The company is urging global automotive manufacturers to consider interim technologies ...
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MT ArticleHaulier puts safety first with ultrasonic sensor technology
Heating and plumbing firm TG Lynes said it had given peace of mind to its drivers after investing in Brigade’s Sidescan Predict system for its HGVs to warn of potential hazards.The Enfield business said it was “constantly looking” for ways to make life easier for its staff and added that ...
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MT ArticleIndustry helps raise £230,000 for Transaid with cycle ride through Malawi
A five-day cycle ride through the searing heat of Malawi by a group of logistics professionals has helped raise more than £230,000 for international transport charity Transaid.Clive Brooks (pictured), MD of Palletline-owned ABE Ledbury, joined others from the industry to brave temperatures of over 30°C and take part in Cycle ...
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MT ArticleGXO renews Manchester Airport logistics contract
GXO’s long-standing partnership with Manchester Airport has been extended as it undergoes a £1bn transformation programme.Since 2006, GXO has been providing logistics services to retail, food and beverage vendors at the airport, helping them to deliver their services to millions of passengers each year.In that time, GXO has helped Manchester ...
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MT ArticleAsda helps fund HGV driver training for armed forces veterans
(From left) Ex-Royal Artillery Carl Smith (Asda Skelmersdale), Major Ian Battersby – Ex-Queens’ Lancashire Regiment, and Steven Eden (Asda Skelmersdale)Asda Logistic Services has donated £40,000 to a charity that trains armed forces veterans into new careers as HGV drivers.Veterans into Logistics (ViL) has an established partnership with Asda, which supports ...
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MT ArticleRising energy prices are deterring drivers from investing in electric vehicles.
A new survey has found the rising cost of energy bills is discouraging more than seven out of ten drivers from purchasing an electric vehicle.