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MT ArticleRenault Trucks looks to scale up production of electric retrofitted trucks after winning road approval in France
Renault Trucks has become the first truck manufacturer in France to obtain approval to use an electric retrofitted vehicle, which will now begin to be trialled as part of Renault’s plans to scale up the technology. If the trial is a success the technology could cut the cost of electric ...
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MT ArticleEcon Engineering spreads festive joy with giant gritter jumper
Winter maintenance and highway vehicle manufacturer Econ Engineering has partnered with a local award-winning knitting group to create a giant Christmas jumper and hat for one of its iconic gritters.
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MT ArticleArrowXL extends home delivery contract with mattress provider Hypnia
Two-person home delivery specialist ArrowXL has extended its contract with mattress provider Hypnia to store and deliver hundreds of mattresses a month to customers nationwide.
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MT ArticleSix steps to EV heaven
The UK’s transition to electric vehicle (EV) fleets is accelerating due to stringent regulations and market demands. For a smooth shift, fleets need data-driven decarbonisation strategies that leverage telematics and operational insights. These plans ensure optimal vehicle selection, infrastructure design, and cost management. Key elements of a ...
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MT ArticleStobart firm looks to AI to address empty running
WS Transportation is harnessing the power of AI to cut empty running and make significant carbon savings after it entered into a partnership with digital freight marketplace HaulageHub.
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MT ArticleLineside Logistics warehouse staff at Dagenham plant in strike ballot
Around 150 warehouse workers employed by Lineside Logistics at Ford Dagenham are being balloted for strike action over the unacceptable state of the toilets on the site, according to their union.
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MT ArticlePublic charger for electric HGVs opens at truck stop
Shell said it was helping hauliers transition to a greener and more sustainable future after opening its first public eHGV charge point in Nottinghamshire.
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MT ArticleNo reference to freight in government’s vision for ‘joined up’ transport
The government’s vision for an integrated national transport strategy has been criticised as “deeply disappointing” by Logistics UK after it failed to make any mention of freight and the efficient movement of goods.
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MT ArticleHydrogen lorry manufacturer HVS served with winding-up action
A petition ordering that Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the Glasgow-based manufacturer of hydrogen trucks, is wound up and placed into liquidation has been lodged in court.
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MT ArticleHGV parts supplier builds presence after seven-figure investment
Aftermarket parts supplier Sampa UK & Ireland said it had secured a £1m funding package to boost its manufacturing capabilities.
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MT ArticleA Lockwood Group first after choosing Schmitz for semi-trailer delivery
Lockwood Group said it was keen to “try something new” after adding 50 Schmitz Cargobull S.CS fixed roof semi-trailers to its fleet.
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MT ArticleWincanton rolls out five-year partnership with Cormar Carpets
Wincanton has secured a five-year contract extension with UK manufacturer Cormar Carpets to manage its transport and warehousing.
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MT ArticleSuffolk firms count cost of Maersk pulling out of Felixstowe
Shipping giant Maersk’s decision to pull its larger vessels out of Felixstowe and begin using London Gateway instead has been described as “disappointing” by Suffolk businesses.
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MT ArticleXPO’s sustainability chief becomes VC of decarbonisation group
XPO’s head of sustainability, Dr Nicholas Head, has been named as vice chair of the sustainable logistics forum.
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MT ArticleLymers invests in new fleet vehicles
Derbyshire transport and storage firm Lymers Assist has spent over £1.1m on new Volvo tractor units and specialist trailers, including full steers.
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MT ArticleSkip operators in court for unpaid fines
Two waste haulage operators have been prosecuted by a Kent council this month after they failed to pay fines for unlicenced skips.
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MT ArticleZEV Mandate “not working” says government as it launches fast track consultation
A fast track consultation of the Zev Mandate, announced yesterday (26 November), could see the government row back on mandatory targets which currently require 70% of all new van sales and 80% of all new car sales to be electric by 2030. The government is under pressure to act after ...
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MT ArticleWelch Group uses new electric truck to support British Antarctic Survey
Just weeks after its launch onto UK roads, Welch Group’s 42-tonne Renault E-Tech truck has been transporting equipment for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) team, providing them with a net zero transport solution.
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MT ArticleKrone expands network to over 400 workshops in UK and Ireland
Trailer manufacturer Krone Trailer UK has expanded its network to over 400 workshops, supported by an “extensive” fleet of repair vans deployed across the UK and Ireland, the company has announced.
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MT ArticleWincanton shares decarbonisation progress and plan for 24 heavy eHGVs on the road by 2026
Wincanton, one of the UK’s leading logistics providers, is accelerating its journey towards decarbonisation, reporting early successes in an electric vehicle (EV) trial with IKEA and preparing to roll out 24 electric heavy trucks by 2026. Speaking at the Logistics UK Decarbonisation Conference, Sean Clifton, Fleet Director at Wincanton, framed ...