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MT Article‘Business down the pan’: PT Hire in administration
Truck hire company PT Hire has entered administration, with insolvency experts citing “mechanical issues” with its fleet as a primary reason for its collapse.
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MT ArticleWidespread ignorance about careless or inconsiderate driving offence
The vast majority of people are unaware HGV drivers can be punished more severely than others for careless driving, or that you can face a prison sentence for the offence, research has revealed.
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MT ArticleRoads to hell: M42 and A12 voted worst in England
The M42 has been voted the worst motorway in England, thanks to an abundance of roadworks, poor road quality and reduced speed limits “for no apparent reason”.
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MT ArticleResource planning software for the transport industry: no longer just for the big boys
Operators and suppliers in the transport and distribution industry are fast becoming aware of the benefits associated with using an efficient enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, but they can be forgiven for not fully understanding how to select a solution that best fits their business model. In ...
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MT ArticleEvri’s ambition to become most accessible courier after partnership with disability charity
Evri has rolled out a range of doorstep improvements to help people living with a condition or impairment and require more time to reach the door or struggle to accept a delivery.
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MT ArticleMack Defense to present MD6 electric truck at US army exhibition
Mack Defense will showcase its MD6 Electric truck at the upcoming Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., from 14-16 October. The presentation of the electric vehicle highlights the military’s growing interest in electric vehicle technologies for logistics and combat operations.
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MT ArticleIndian vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland begins delivery of electric trucks to Billion Electric
Ashok Leyland, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer and flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has commenced the delivery of its electric trucks to e-mobility platform provider, Billion Electric Mobility, part of Group BillionE. The vehicles signed off include the AVTR 55T Electric, BOSS 19T Electric, and BOSS 14T Electric trucks. ...
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MT ArticleMental health in haulage must be addressed
A “silent epidemic” of depression and mental health problems among HGV drivers must be tackled if the industry is to keep the economy ticking over, according to digital marketplace SNAP.
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MT ArticlePet food giant begins hydrogen truck deliveries in California with Nikola's Class 8 semi
Nestlé Purina PetCare has initiated its first zero-tailpipe-emission delivery service using a hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck in California. The company, working with The Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) and Nikola Corporation, is using the vehicle to transport products between three Californian cities of Stockton, Maricopa, and Modesto.
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MT ArticleFlooring distributor ADL adds two Volvo FM electric trucks to fleet in sustainability push
Alliance Flooring Distribution (ADL) has expanded its vehicle fleet with two Volvo FM Electric trucks and a Volvo FH Aero 460 tractor unit, adding to two electric trucks acquired earlier this year. The vehicles will operate from the company’s Worcester distribution center, which features various environmental initiatives including solar panels ...
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MT ArticleFergusons spies calmer trading conditions after rates rampage
Fergusons Transport said increasing interest charges and rising inflation took their toll on the business last year, after pre-tax profits fell by almost two-thirds to £172,000.
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MT ArticleHauliers not protecting themselves from climate change impact
More companies in transport and storage were affected by flooding in the last year than any other sector and yet only a fraction have assessed the risks of climate change to their business, according to new figures.
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MT ArticlePowers introduced for TCs to regulate autonomous trucks
Laws have been put in place so that the traffic commissioners are able to regulate the use of autonomous HGVs in the future.
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MT ArticleBorder biometric checks delayed again
Reports that the introduction of the European entry and exit system (EES) has been delayed again beyond next month is “good news for business”, according to Logistics UK.
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MT ArticleRenault’s E-Tech T makes UK debut: eFREIGHT 2030 and Welch’s Transport lead the charge
A 42-tonne electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) has been delivered to Welch’s Transport in Cambridgeshire, marking the first deployment in the UK government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) Programme. The vehicle, a Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4x2, will operate from Welch’s Transport’s Duxford site for regional distribution and ...
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MT ArticleSchmitz Cargobull recruits first network training and support manager for UK & Ireland business
Schmitz Cargobull has appointed David Darrington to the newly created role of network training and support manager UK & Ireland.
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MT ArticleZeus inks freight management partnership with Apollo Tyres
Freight management specialist Zeus has signed a partnership with Apollo Tyres to streamline the tyre manufacturer’s global supply chain with its freight management solution Zeus Command AI.
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MT Article Leyland Trucks ramps up a gear to raise almost £15,000 for local causes
Leyland Trucks colleagues joined forces with multiple co-sponsors and the Lancashire community to raise almost £15,000 through a series of fun, family-friendly, competitive sporting events, held this summer.
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MT ArticleConstruction sector slump pushes R Swain into the red in 2023
Kent-based haulier R Swain fell into the red in 2023, thanks to a downturn in the construction sector and spiralling costs, but has returned to profitabilty this year through cutting costs and seeking new business, the company has revealed
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MT ArticleGovernment gives green light to £100m Immingham freight terminal scheme
Transport secretary Louise Haigh has given the go-ahead to Associated British Ports’ (ABP’s) application to build a £100m freight terminal at the Port of Immingham in North Lincolnshire.