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Intercounty Truck and Van to launch £2m Dunstable dealership and create 30 new jobs
Mercedes-Benz dealership Intercounty Truck & Van is investing £2m into launching a new service and parts site in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, which will create 30 new jobs.
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BVRLA EV report card says ‘could do better’
The sixth annual ‘Road to zero’ report from vehicle rental association the BVRLA painted a gloomy picture of the progress toward zero-emission commercial vehicles, though it said the “future looks brighter” for electric trucks as a result of the government-funded ‘Zero emission HGV and infrastructure demonstrator’ (Zehid) programme.
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Hauliers could get more time to prepare for London’s stricter Direct Vision Standard, council papers reveal
Hauliers could be granted an extra three months to prepare for Transport for London’s new, stricter Direct Vision Standard, according to papers published by London Councils’ transport and environment committee, ahead of a meeting this week.
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New roads minister Lilian Greenwood faces “considerable” local roads funding gap, AIA warns
DCPC regs reform put before Parliament Source: Shutterstock 23/5/24
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Carousel Logistics buys Logik Logistics International to boost European services
Sittingbourne-based Carousel Logistics, which is part of the Danish group DANX Carousel, has acquired Logik Logistics International, which specialises in time-critical, scheduled, and round the clock, on-demand logistics solutions.
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DSV trials HVO fuel in London
DSV has transferred its entire final mile fleet in London over to HVO fuel as part of a programme of sustainability initiatives.
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New MD at West Pennine Trucks
Scania dealer West Pennine Trucks has appointed Richard Gilliland to be its new MD.
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Palletways “well positioned” to continue growth
Palletways generated revenues of £349.1m in the period ending 31 December 2023, new figures showed.
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Stobart fund created to back green projects
Stobart has set up a fund to support projects that tackle climate change and protect the environment.
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Traffic Commissioner appointed for the North West
A new traffic commissioner has been appointed for the North West traffic area following the retirement of Gerallt Evans.
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Former Cartwright Bros (Haulage) site up for sale
The main depot belonging to Cartwright Bros is on the market for sale with a £3.3m price tag.
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Mercedes-Benz showcases range ability of its eActros 600
A battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros tractor unit has demonstrated its readiness for UK work by completing a five-day, 1,400-mile journey around the country.
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Michelin moves fleet over to HVO fuel
Michelin said it would reduce CO2 emissions by 30% across its Stoke-based logistics fleet this year after securing 400,000 litres of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to replace diesel.
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Royal Mail delivers carbon savings with grounding of flights
Royal Mail will send more mail by road and cut the number of domestic flights it operates to minimise carbon emissions and boost reliability for customers.
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XPO HQ certified carbon neutral for second year
XPO said it had achieved carbon neutrality at its Crick distribution hub for the second year running.
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Autoglass trains hundreds of technicians to repair electric vehicle windscreens
Vehicle glass repair and replacement specialist Autoglass is rolling out new electric vehicle (EV) training for all its technicians in response to the increasing number of electric vehicles on the roads, with 400 already gaining accreditation since its launch in January.