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ArticleNatural gas - the future of long distance haulage?
In my archive, I have a Commercial Motor road test cutting, unusually with an accompanying video, dated 15 December 1996. It is of a back-to-back road test of two identically laden ERF EC12s belonging to BOC Distribution, carried out by Toby Clark, then vehicles editor and me, then engineering editor.One ...
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ArticleRyder supplies 100 new DAF Euro-6 tractor units to Marshalls
Ryder has delivered 100 new DAF XF480 Euro-6 tractor units with Space cabs to stone and concrete manufacturer Marshalls.The new vehicles will be used within Marshalls’ nationwide distribution operation to deliver its products to builders' merchants and other customers, including landscaping businesses and construction companies.The order takes Ryder’s share of ...
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ArticleHaulier has licence revoked over "appalling" test record
A Leicestershire haulier has had its licence revoked after failing to demonstrate financial standing and racking up an “appalling” test history.Welldone Logistics ran nine HGVs and four trailers from two depots in Coalville and Swadlincote, but it applied to increase this to 22 and 30 in 2019, despite a lack ...
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ArticleNew telematics tool shows operators where to electrify fleets
Telematics firm Teletrac Navman has launched a web-based automated AI tool, aimed at supporting fleet operators with the move to electric vehicles.The EV Readiness Tool integrates with the company's fleet management and tracking platforms and analyses telematics data to provide operators with detailed recommendations of where electric vehicles could be ...
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ArticleDX Group expands depot network with new Burnley site
Delivery firm DX has opened a new depot near Burnley as part of continuing plans to expand its freight division.The 21,000sq ft depot at Altham Industrial Estate, Accrington, increases the division’s footprint in the North West, providing additional capacity for further growth.It also allows DX to enhance service levels to ...
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ArticleLast chance to oppose government plans to put road safety onus on HGV drivers, RHA warns
Time is running out for HGV drivers and operators to oppose government plans to make lorry drivers legally liable in the event of a collision, the RHA warned this week.The association is calling on the industry to respond to a consultation document on proposed changes to the Highway Code, before ...
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ArticleIsuzu Truck UK adds Northampton dealership to expanding network
(Left-to-right) RHCV dealer point manager Thomas Judd with RHCV sales executive Jim McNeil and RHCV commercial director Paul PearsonIsuzu Truck UK has added Northampton-based RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) to its dealer base.The move follows the recent appointment of two new full dealerships in Scotland and two more in the east ...
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ArticleWoodside Haulage doubles fleet of Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders
County Antrim operator Woodside Haulage has acquired 20 new fixed roof Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders to transport goods between the UK and Ireland.The move doubles Woodside's fleet of Schmitz Cargobull trailers, which are used to transport a variety of goods including retail, FMCG, construction, packaging and recycling to manufacturers, retailers and ...
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ArticleMarshall Fleet Solutions launches 2020 apprenticeship programme
Marshall Fleet Solutions (MFS) has expanded its 2020 apprenticeship programme.Ten new people are set to join the scheme, working at their local MFS regional depots around the UK, as part of a three-year development programme.The Cambridgeshire-based firm will now have 15 engineering apprentices employed on a full-time basis within the ...
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ArticleTransport manager disqualified after lying about job role
A transport manager has been disqualified for two years after a traffic commissioner found she had lied about her role within several haulage firms.Scotland’s TC Claire Gilmore said Andrea Gardner had provided her office with misleading information regarding her employment and the hours she worked as a transport manager.Gary Smith, ...
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ArticleWebfleet offers operators chance to cut fleet emissions and help re-green African drylands
Operators can cut their CO2 emissions and help re-green arid drylands in Africa under an initiative launched this week by Webfleet Solutions and charity JustDiggit.The Green Your Fleet platform allows customers to estimate their annual CO2 emissions based on their fleet size and vehicle types.It then calculates the amount required ...
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ArticleArrowXL Worcester hub fire casts long shadow over 2019 pre-tax profits
The effects of a major fire that destroyed ArrowXL’s Worcester hub in 2017 are continuing to reverberate through the business, with the company reporting a 92% fall in pre-tax profits last year.In its latest annual results to 30 June 2019 the Yodel sister company, which specialises in two-man delivery and ...
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ArticleBath clean air zone will heavily disrupt local supply chain, major haulage firm claims
A local haulier has warned Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) council that its decison to launch a clean air zone (CAZ) in the city will significantly lengthen HGV journey times as drivers seek out alternative routes to avoid being charged.The scheme is due to launch next March and imposes ...
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ArticleFraikin launches three-year apprenticeship scheme for HGV technicians
Fraikin has launched a heavy vehicle apprenticeship programme to develop the next generation of HGV technicians.The three-year, Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship standard is designed to expand Fraikin’s engineering capabilities and it said it would recruit a new intake of apprentices every two years.The company said apprentices will join the ...
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ArticleDVLA accused of passing fleet data to parking enforcement firms
An Essex haulier that successfully faced down a parking firm’s threats of court action has written to the DVLA seeking clarification as to whether it is supplying private businesses with its fleet vehicle information.KBC Logistics said it had complained to the licensing agency for “misuse of keeper data” as it ...
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ArticleCEVA Logistics increases profits despite 10% slide in turnover
CEVA Logistics saw its turnover fall by 10% last year due to the non-renewal of existing contracts.However, figures published for the year ending 31 December 2019 showed that the logistics company increased pre-tax profits by £7.7m to almost £10m.Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose to £21.8m from ...
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Article"Work with us to improve HGV facilities," government urges industry
The government has encouraged the industry to respond to plans to overhaul the country’s outdated planning system and explain how “high quality” lorry parking facilities should be provided.In a response to a petition demanding that councils are forced to include “safe and secure HGV parking with refreshment and washing facilities ...
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ArticleArrowXL signs deal to deliver JTX Fitness equipment
ArrowXL has been chosen to handle deliveries of JTX Fitness gym equipment to households across the UK amid a boom in home fitness.The delivery firm, which specialises in two-person delivery, will receive in bound stock from Felixstowe and provide warehousing at its Enfield depot, before delivering equipment such as cross ...
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ArticlePandemic halts trials of autonomous HGV platoons
Trials on British roads involving platoons of autonomous HGVs have been put on hold due to the ongoing pandemic.The consortium behind the investigations into the use of the technology said off-road trials and “extensive safety testing and driver training” had been completed, but Covid-19 had affected the programme and on-road ...
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ArticleAsset Alliance Group opens Yorkshire depot
Asset Alliance Group has opened a two-acre depot near Leeds hosting a range of stock for leasing, contract hire and rental purposes.It said demand for vehicles continued to grow despite the current climate and the new location close to the M62 and M621 helped long-standing customers in Yorkshire and had ...