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One Nexus snaps up sales training firm Commercial Truck Training
Tech solution provider One Nexus has boosted its dealer support services with the acquisition of US dealership training provider Commercial Truck Training (CTT).
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With a 90-year history behind it, Knowles looks to a bright future
A family 3PL with a 90-year history, Cambridgeshire-based Knowles Logistics recently rebranded from Knowles Transport to reflect the broadened range of services the business now offers.
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Rightcharge joins forces with Mercedes Benz Vans to offer cheaper charging
Electric vehicle charging software company Rightcharge is collaborating with Mercedes Benz Vans UK to help cut the cost to business owners of operating and charging their electric vans.
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Gregory Group sets 2038 net zero target
Logistics firm Gregory Group has pledged to be fully net zero by 2038.
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Microlise unveils Driver of the Year shortlist
The shortlist for one of the UK’s most prestigious commercial driving awards has been revealed today (5 March).
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DHL eCommerce appoints Stuart Hill as new UK chief executive
DHL eCommerce has appointed Stuart Hill as its chief executive for the UK.
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Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate takes delivery of first refrigerated electric vehicles
Prohire’s sustainable vehicle hire and alternative fuels division, ProGreen, has delivered Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate’s first refrigerated electric vehicles.
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Pall-Ex launches streamlined European distribution service
Pall-Ex Group has launched a new streamlined European distribution service aimed at minimising the stress of transporting goods across the EU, by offering businesses a seamless solution for freight clearance.
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Geopost revenue stymied in 2023 by impact of Ukraine War, inflation and energy crisis
DPD parent company Geopost saw revenues remain flat in 2023, as the impact of the war in Ukraine, energy price rises, and inflation took their toll on global demand.
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Spring Budget: Industry braces as Chancellor scrutinises fuel duty and VED
As the haulage industry braces itself for the Spring Budget, which will be announced on Wednesday (6 March), fuel duty and VED are key policies that could be in the sights of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
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Fraikin strengthens management team with two key appointments
Commercial fleet and mobility services provider Fraikin has strengthened its management team at its UK headquarters in Coventry, appointing Simon Buckley (pictured) as commercial pricing manager and Sam Jones as senior relationship manager.
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Harris Group strengthens leadership team as part of long-term business strategy
Automotive distributor and retailer Harris Group has launched a major restructuring of the business and appointed a new senior management team, under the leadership of chief executive Denise Harris.
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Pledge and Smart Freight Centre deliver ten-point guide to decarbonising supply chains
Software firm Pledge and Smart Freight Centre (SFC) have brought together logistics leaders to map out key actions to reduce emissions and help meet Scope 3 emissions targets.
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Isuzu Truck dealership Armstrong Vehicle Centre invests £150,000 in new Carlisle showroom
Armstrong Vehicle Centre, one of Isuzu Truck UK’s northern dealerships, has invested more than £150,000 opening a new showroom in Carlisle, as part of wider growth plans.
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‘Turnaround’ at MAN sees CEO Vlaskamp rewarded with five-year contract extension
MAN Truck & Bus chief executive Alexander Vlaskamp (pictured) has had his contract extended by another five years, after “turning MAN around”, Traton Group has announced. The manufacturer said his contract will be lengthened to November 2029 ”ahead of schedule”. Vlaskamp has been in charge of Traton’s MAN Truck ...
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Electric HGV charging infrastructure here before the summer
A government-funded project to roll out electric HGV infrastructure across the country is expecting sign-off from landowners and network operators this month, with charging depots expected to be installed shortly.
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Truckstops get multi-million pound makeover in second tranche of funding
A further £16.5m is being spent on improving lorry parking facilities and increasing spaces for HGVs across England, the department for transport (DfT) has announced.
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AssetGo adds drivers’ hour compliance module to vehicle maintenance platform
Fleet management software developer AssetGo has launched a significant new development to its platform, combining vehicle maintenance and tachograph analysis into a single, easy to use system.