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Ashford International truckstop acquired by BP Pulse
The electric charging infrastructure arm of BP has acquired the freehold of Ashford International truckstop next to the M20 in Kent.
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The power of networks key to the future of Farrall’s Group
Matthew Farrall has been joint MD of Farrall’s Group since June 2019 and is the third generation to take charge of the family firm, which was founded in 1956 in Chester, joined the Transport Association (TA) in 1996 and was a founder member of Palletforce in 2001. ...
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Schmitz launches emissions-free box body semi-trailer for UK and Ireland customers
Schmitz Cargobull has launched an all-electric box body semi-trailer with e-axle generator in the UK, to help operators meet increasingly strict emissions regulations.
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Brighton bin wagons deliberately damaged with wires cut
Bin lorries in Brighton have been “deliberately vandalised” with wires cut so they can’t be used on collection rounds, according to the local council.
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Scotland’s Hayden Chilled to be wound up
Scottish food distribution company Hayden Chilled has presented a petition in court for a liquidator to be appointed to wind the business up.
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PO postcodes covered by new Palletforce member FGT
Bognor-based FGT has become the newest member of Palletforce, covering the PO postcodes around Fareham and Wickham.
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MOT certificates go digital in April
DVSA’s ambition to go paperless takes another step next month when it commences rolling out digital annual test certificates for HGVs.
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Lenham’s zest for new electric FMs
Lenham Storage has added two Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units to its fleet and said it was impressed with their battery life.
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Jail for thug who attacked trucker
A violent offender who punched an HGV driver to the ground in a road rage attack and left him with serious facial injuries has been jailed for a year.
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XPO aims to enhance operations with TotalEnergies partnership
XPO has won a contract with TotalEnergies to provide inbound and outbound transportation of packaged lubricants to its UK customers.
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Swathes of Manchester to be covered in average speed cameras
Average speed cameras are being installed across Greater Manchester after almost 600 people lost their lives or were seriously injured in just two years.
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Asset Alliance takes on new chief technology officer
Asset Alliance Group has appointed a new chief technology officer, Amanda Figg (pictured), to support a programme of transformation across the business.
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Europa celebrates first year in Dublin
Europa Road is celebrating its first anniversary in Dublin when it opened the doors to its first sales branch in the country.
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RHA recognised for its gender equity but transport still lagging behind
The RHA has been recognised by Women in Transport for its gender equity in the workplace.
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Extra cleans up at the Washroom Oscars
Extra MSA is feeling flushed with success after taking top spot for toilet cleanliness at the Loo of the Year awards.
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Cost of living crisis is the catalyst for Bretts to diversify
Bretts Transport said it had taken steps to mitigate the impact of the cost of living crisis and was diversifying away from food distribution, after its pre-tax profits reduced last year.
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Promotion for Fleet Operations’ head of operations
Fleet management provider Fleet Operations has promoted its head of operations, David Forbes, to director level where he will now chair the senior leadership team.
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Phillips 66 contract renewal for Wincanton
Wincanton has renewed its longstanding agreement with energy company Phillips 66 to distribute fuel to Jet forecourts.