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ArticleScania goes low with L-series urban cab
Scania has completed its Next Generation line-up with the launch of the low entry L-series cab, designed for urban operations where direct vision is essential.The launch of the Scania L-series low-entry cab completed the line up of Next Generation trucks and, together with the new P-series and G-series introduced last ...
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Wincanton to install MiX Telematics in 1,800 vehicles after six-month trial
Wincanton is to install MiX telematics in 1,800 of its vehicles as part of an ongoing safety programme. The operator has signed a three-year contract with MiX off the back of its WinSafe programme, headed up by Wincanton's group fleet director Carl Hanson.The contract was signed after a six-month trial ...
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Britvic returning to Eddie Stobart just over a year after Wincanton switch
Soft drinks manufacturer Britvic is switching its entire UK transport requirement back to Eddie Stobart, just over a year after signing up Wincanton to deliver as part of a five-year deal, MT can reveal.News last year that Wincanton had been appointed from 1 April marked the apparent end of Britvic’s ...
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ArticleScania 410hp gas engine will be available for 6x2
Scania's 13-litre gas engine rated up to 410hp will be available in a 6x2 tractor at some point. The high output engine can currently only be fitted under a G or R-series rigid or 4x2 tractor cab.Running on CNG or LNG it offers up to 15% reduction in CO2 emissions ...
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ArticleMotor Transport Awards 2018: Operational and Compliance Excellence Award shortlist
Hermes, Moran Logistics and Whirlpool UK Appliances are all shortlisted for the Operational and Compliance Excellence Award, sponsored by Eddie Stobart Logistics at the 2018 Motor Transport Awards.The Motor Transport Awards 2018 take place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 4 July. Operational and Compliance Excellence Award (sponsored ...
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CLEAN AIR ROADSHOW
Clean Air Zone Roadshow: Leeds3 July, Elland Road Stadium, Leeds9-1pmLeeds City Council is consulting on plans to introduce a Clean Air Zone by the end of 2019, which will see HGVs needing to meet Euro-6 emissions standards to enter the city without paying a daily fee.This free, half-day event is ...
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Canute Group bids farewell to operations director Gary Sharp
Canute Group has confirmed that its operations director Gary Sharp has retired.Sharp joined the firm in 2013 and according to the company’s website had responsibility for all logistical operations.In a statement to staff, Canute MD Noel Marshall, said: “It is with regret that Gary Sharp has decided to retire from ...
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Share your views on how Brexit will affect logistics in the North East
The North East Freight Partnership wants to hear operator views on the impact Brexit will have on the logistics sector in the North East.It has put a call out to industry to take part in the following short survey:“Brexit has the potential to present challenges and opportunities for the freight ...
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ArticleTeletrac Navman develops combined dashcam and telematics safety system
Teletrac Navman UK has developed a new Driver Safety Analytics Module that combines dashcam technology with telematics data.The new technology forms part of the telematics firm's existing Director system and provides fleet managers with the information they need to reduce road risk and ensure safe driving practices across their fleets.It ...
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UPS to trial 35 all-electric Arrival trucks in London and Paris
UPS is to trial 35 electric trucks across London and Paris, which will be built by UK technology firm Arrival.The logistics company has been working on a number of prototypes of different sizes with Arrival since 2016, with the first of these expected to be deployed by the end of ...
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ArticleKnights of Old back on track after battling through challenging year
Knights of Old has come out fighting after landing a major new contract and vowing to overcome a difficult period that saw it record a “substantial” operating loss of £2.7m.The Kettering-based group’s latest accounts for the year to 31 May 2017 reveal a bruising period in which it restructured its ...
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ArticleTransport Manager Northern Ireland 2018
Taking place on 24 May 2018 at Culloden Estate & Spa, Belfast, FTA's Transport Manager Northern Ireland conference is packed with industry leading speakers and the very latest information, guidance and best practice advice surrounding legislation and enforcement changes.FTA's Transport Manager Northern Ireland conference is packed with industry leading speakers ...
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Palletways promotes Rob Gittins to leadership of Palletways UK
Palletways Group has promoted its UK sales and commercial director Rob Gittins to the role of UK MD.Gittins has taken over from Dave Walmsley, who became MD of building materials company SIG in March.Gittins joined Palletways in September 2007 as UK sales director with responsibility for driving the growth of ...
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Mark Vale appointed president of UPS UK, Ireland and Nordics
Mark Vale has been appointed as the new president of UPS UK, Ireland and Nordics to lead a key growth region for the postal giant.He will be responsible for all UPS operations in seven countries and more than 11,000 employees.“We are investing in our network in Europe, including the UK, ...
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ArticleVal Shawcross retires as London's deputy mayor for transport with Heidi Alexander replacing her
London deputy mayor for transport Val Shawcross is retiring, it was announced today, after 18 years at the Greater London Authority. She will be replaced by Labour MP Heidi Alexander (pictured, right).Mayor Sadiq Khan said: “I want to thank Val (pictured centre) for the exceptional service she has given to ...
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DPD pledges to pay real living wage to drivers as it details new Driver Code
DPD has promised to pay all its drivers the real living wage, after concluding its employment review and releasing more detail about its Driver Code.The real living wage is currently set at £8.75 across the UK and £10.20 in London for those 18 and older. This compares with the National ...
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ArticleB&Q to open new 375,000ft² DC in Swindon
B&Q is to open a new 375,000ft² DC adjacent to its existing warehouse in Swindon.The company said that the new facility, which will employ 100 people when it opens next February, will maximise product availability for its in-store and digital customers.Tim Crighton, group logistics property manager at B&Q’s parent company ...
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DX Group secures nearly £5m for its turnaround plan
Embattled DX Group's turnaround plans have been backed by investors, who have approved the issuing of new shares amounting to £4.76m of fundraising for the firm.The fundraising, which remains subject to shareholder approval, would fund the transformation and growth plans from the group's new leadership team.DX said that if approved, ...