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MT ArticleNew motorway services opens on the A1(M)
A new £17m MSA has opened on the A1(M) between Peterborough and Huntingdon.
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MT ArticleTransafe Logistics files intention to appoint administrator
Specialist transport firm Transafe Logistics in Grimsby has lodged papers in court declaring its intention to appoint an administrator.
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MT ArticleSchmitz Cargobull gets gong for quality of training
Schmitz Cargobull has won an award for its training quality – the second award the semi-trailer builder has won in a week.
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FCZ ArticleThe next charge: What’s happening in battery tech
Battery technology is developing rapidly, but is it evolving fast enough to meet the demands of the heavy-duty truck sector? Staffan Lundgren, senior advisor, propulsion and energy conversion technology at Volvo Trucks, takes a look at the promises, the pitfalls, and what it really means for fleet operators.
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MT ArticleAI-enhanced bin lifting system keeps wagon crews safe
Fleetclear has launched an AI-enhanced vehicle lift information system (VLIS) for bin wagons, which it said would reduce the risks of operating in the waste management industry.
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MT ArticleNew management team to drive growth at Barron Wood Distribution
Family-owned transport firm Barron Wood Distribution (BWD) has announced a new executive management team, with 10 new directors working alongside group MD Derek Lyon.
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FCZ ArticleUniserve spends on cleaner fleet vehicles
Uniserve has made a significant investment in LNG vehicles and longer semi-trailers (LSTs) as part of its commitment to sustainability.
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MT FleetsMT Fleet Data rankings
Based on the weekly O-licence updates issued by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner, the MT Fleet Data rankings provide you with the definitive list of O-licences within the UK haulage sector.
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FCZ ArticleeFREIGHT 2030 seeks the tipping point to start mass rollout of eHGVs
Freight Carbon Zero caught up with Michael Boxwell, Group CEO at Voltempo, the company heading up the eFREIGHT 2030 ZEHID consortium, to find out about progress and plans for this year and beyond.
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz operation taken over by CEO
MBNI Holdings, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van, has been taken over by its boss who joined the business 25 years ago.
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FCZ ArticleCertas eases the cost of fuel transitioning with HVO tank hire option
Certas Energy has launched an HVO fuel tank leasing initiative to help customers keep their costs down.
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FCZ ArticleSchmitz Cargobull’s refrigerated semi-trailer wins industry award
Schmitz Cargobull’s refrigerated box body semi-trailer, the S.KOe COOL, won the technological breakthrough – sustainable innovation award at the Cold Chain Federation’s (CCF) annual awards.
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FCZ ArticleAI with “PhD level intelligence” introduced to battery management platform
Battery business Electra said it was transforming battery management by introducing “PhD-level intelligence” into its proprietary algorithms, providing greater accuracy and predictive power.
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MT ArticleHGV driver wins £56,000 in damages following six-figure payout
A lorry driver working for Morrisons who was paid £110,000 after he was injured moving a pallet, has now been awarded an extra £56,000 by the recruitment agency who placed him.
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FCZ ArticleInteractive city offers glimpse of life in a decarbonised world
Renault Trucks has launched an immersive, 3D interactive town showcasing real-world decarbonised transport solutions in operation across Europe.
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MT ArticleMicrolise reports record financial performance in cyberattack year
Microlise Group said the exceptional costs associated with the cyber security attack it was subjected to last year are expected to be fully covered by its insurance.
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MT ArticleGrowing gap in perception of job between frontline workers and management
HGV drivers and warehouse workers report feeling overworked and undervalued – and their managers are failing to recognise the challenges they face, according to a new study.
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FCZ ArticleViability of battery electric trucks could be transformed by smarter interaction with the grid
‘If the wheels aren’t turning, she ain’t earning’ has been the mantra for hauliers through the decades. But using battery electric vehicles to provide services to the electricity grid could turn that on its head. Freight Carbon Zero in association with FTI Consulting and New Power Info held a roundtable ...
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MT ArticleFraikin takes control of government department’s fleet
Fraikin has won a contract to oversee the servicing, maintenance and compliance of over 1,700 vehicles for the department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra).
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MT ArticleAdministrator: cargo bike courier Zedify failed due to low volumes and high costs
Zero-emission, last-mile delivery service Zedify was unprofitable ever since the business first launched 10 years ago, according to its administrator.