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ArticleAutumn Statement: Cut fuel duty to ease cost of living and boost economy, RHA urges Chancellor
Ahead of next Thursday’s Autumn Statement, the RHA is calling on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to introduce a fuel duty rebate for HGVs of at least 15p per litre to help bring down prices.The RHA is also urging the government to extend the Energy Bills Relief Scheme for a further six ...
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ArticleFormer MAN chief technology officer joins Volta Trucks as director
Volta Trucks has appointed Dr Karl Viktor Schaller, former MAN chief technology officer, to its board of directors, as it begins the production of its first full-electric Volta Zero prototype vehicles.Dr Schaller brings a wealth of experience to Volta Trucks, having held a number of executive and board positions in ...
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ASDA Christmas strikes averted as Wincanton drivers win pay rise
Wincanton HGV drivers on its Asda contract have accepted a 9.5% pay deal in a move which avoids the prospect of supply problems at ASDA supermarkets this Christmas.Over 80 HGV drivers employed by Wincanton on an outsourced contract and responsible for delivering food to ASDA’s regional distribution centres had ...
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Eddie Stobart fined £133,000 after Widnes staff exposed to asbestos
Logistics company Eddie Stobart has been fined £133,000 after staff were exposed to asbestos during excavation work carried out at its rail and container freight port in Widnes.An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were disturbed by the building work, putting staff at ...
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Van registrations "shackled" as supply shortages continue, warns SMMT
The UK’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -18.4% in October, as supply shortages continued to restrict global production and availability, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).Van registrations hit the lowest level for October since 2012, despite robust demand, falling -16.5% below the pre-pandemic five-year ...
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ArticleFurniture Village refreshes fleet with Asset Alliance
Retailer Furniture Village has extended its six-year relationship with Asset Alliance Group by refreshing part of its home delivery fleet with 15 MAN and eight DAF trucks.The 7.5 tonne DAF LF 180 and MAN TGL 7.190 vehicles, supplied on a five-year full-service contract hire agreement, will each make around 10 ...
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Freight 24 rolls Mandata TMS across subsidiaries as it plots further acquisitions
Freight 24 Logistics Group is rolling out Mandata GoPlus across its subsidiaries as part of wider plans to acquire more businesses, boost productivity and enhance customer service.The logistics company is installing the traffic management system across its four subdiaries, which include Derbyshire haulier JMDS, Pallet-Track member Keyes Transport in Chelmsford ...
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UK paving way on drone deliveries, new study reveals
The UK is leading the pack on the adoption of drone and autonomous vehicle technology but lags behind a number of European countries on other key metrics, according to a new study.The European Delivery Innovator Index, conducted by return loads platform Courier Exchange, analysed data on various metrics connecting the ...
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Parcelhub opens second Yorkshire depot in Leeds
Whistl subsidiary Parcelhub has opened a new depot in Leeds to meet growing demand from West Yorkshire-based e-commerce retailers for its parcel consolidation and multi-carrier services.The 11,000 sqft depot is located on the Confederation Park at Lowfields Road, close to the M621. Parcelhub has a second Yorkshire hub, located near ...
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Walkers Transport secures FORS Bronze
Palletways member Walkers Transport has gained a Bronze accreditation from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) for its sustained commitment to high quality fleet transport.FORS is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to drive up standards within fleet operations and demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels ...
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Loop Energy reports record fuel cell purchase orders in 2022
Hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Loop Energy has seen record purchase orders in the nine months to 30 September 2022, according to its latest financial results.Announcing its third quarter consolidated results this week, the company said it has exceeded its original purchase order guidance for 2022, notching up 61 purchase orders, ...
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ArticleFirst Hydrogen vehicles ready for maiden test run
First Hydrogen has announced that its first zero emission light commercial vehicles are in the final stages of development.The first of the company’s demonstrator vehicles completed hydrogen fuelling at 700-bar pressure at the ITM/MOTIVE site in Rainham, Essex this week.The location is close to the AVL facility in Basildon where ...
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ArticleDX launches first of eight new parcel depots as investment programme continues
DX has opened the first of eight new parcel depots due for launch during its current financial year ending 1 July 2023.Located on Paycocke Road in Basildon, Essex, it will support the continued expansion of the Group’s DX Express division, which manages the parcels operations.The site will primarily serve the ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...