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Widespread scepticism among fleet operators over government’s net zero goals
More than half of UK fleet operators think the government will not go ahead with their planned ban on fossil fuels, according to Teletrac Navman’s annual industry survey.
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Boughey helps place veterans into logistics
Boughey Distribution has announced it has partnered with Veterans into Logistics, a charity that helps place former members of the armed forces in jobs in haulage.
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First Hydrogen “thrilled” with feedback from trial of fuel cell-powered vehicle
First Hydrogen said trials of its fuel cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) with Wales & West Utilities (WWU) were now complete and the first-of-its-kind van had completed its highest-ever mileage of 2,000km.
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Life post-TNT, decarbonisation and heavy investment in Europe - a Q&A with FedEx
What did the TNT integration mean for FedEx? Has the acquisition of TNT boosted your European operations? What does the integrated TNT/FedEx European road network look like in terms of hubs, depots, fleet and staff? Our acquisition of TNT in 2016 gave us instant scale and scope ...
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DX reopens the doors in East Grinstead
DX has reopened its East Grinstead depot after winning new business and expanding its freight division.
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Liverpool Port basks in net zero plans
The country’s largest roof-mounted solar energy system is being installed at the Port of Liverpool, as it embarks on its net zero ambitions by 2040
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FedEx delivers increase in turnover and profits
FedEx Express UK saw turnover rise to £584.2m last year, as well as reporting a 39.3% increase in pre-tax profit.
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DAF dealer promises seamless EV transition after collaboration with software specialist
DAF customers should experience a smoother transition to electric trucks after dealership HTC Group partnered with software firm Flexible Power Systems (FPS).
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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.