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Van thefts: March has the biggest vehicle c...

Feb 26, 2024Comments off

A new study by the van experts at Vanarama is warning van drivers to be vigilant against thefts, after seeing an 18% rise in stolen vans last year. Using an FOI to the DVLA, Vanarama revealed

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Multimodal Logistics selects Renault Trucks T480 High Turbo Compound

Multimodal Logistics selects Renault Trucks...

Feb 26, 2024Comments off

Felixstowe-based Multimodal Logistics has added five new T480 High Turbo Compound 6×2 tractor units to its fleet, the first for the container haulage operator. Supplied by Renault Truck Commercials, the T480 High TC was chosen for

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Timberpak is fitting Wheely-Safe technology across its fleet

Wheely-Safe solution offers Timberpak the f...

Feb 26, 2024Comments off

Recycling and reprocessing business Timberpak is fitting Wheely-Safe technology across its fleet of trucks and trailers to improve the efficiency and safety of its operations. The business is equipping its vehicles with the in-motion wheel loss

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More police forces join National Highways t...

Feb 23, 2024Comments off

A trial of new mobile technology which can automatically detect motorists who are not wearing a seatbelt or using mobile phones while driving is being extended with police across the country taking part. Ten police forces

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Ford Expands Electric Vehicle Test Laboratories At UK Headquarters

Ford expands electric vehicle test laborato...

Feb 23, 2024Comments off

Ford’s new Propulsion Development Laboratory at its UK HQ in Essex has been opened, underpinning the Dunton Campus’ research and development role in delivering Ford’s European electric vehicle plans. The £24 million facility was inaugurated by

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Lorries in snow

Broker urges HGV fleets to manage DQC renew...

Feb 23, 2024Comments off

Fleet transport specialist insurance broker, McCarron Coates, is urging HGV operators to plan in their approach to CPC renewals before this year’s 10 September 2024 deadline and put a better overall strategy in place with regard

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Busy London junction

London’s businesses need a Freight Co...

Feb 22, 2024Comments off

The next Mayor of London must appoint a dedicated Freight Commissioner if the capital’s businesses are to maximise their productivity and drive growth for the capital, according to business group Logistics UK. “Logistics is one of

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Electric truck on Westminster Bridge

Logistics UK’s new electric vehicle t...

Feb 22, 2024Comments off

Data from information provider Statista indicates the UK’s electric heavy goods vehicle market is predicted to see a 70% growth by 2026, with more than 2,100 battery-powered vehicles expected to be operational on the nation’s roads

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South Lincs Foodservice’s new Supra 1150 MT units and associated Eco-Drives are mounted to 18-tonne DAF CF rigids

South Lincs Foodservice combines Supra 1150...

Feb 22, 2024Comments off

South Lincs Foodservice has taken delivery of two new trucks equipped with Carrier Transicold Supra 1150 MT units and the company’s first-ever purchase of Eco-Drive systems. This combination allows the units to run via their diesel

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Delivery Mates cargo bikes

Delivery Mates announces strategic partners...

Feb 22, 2024Comments off

Delivery Mates, a leading provider of sustainable delivery solutions, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Yodel, one of the UK’s leading parcel carriers, to enhance and expand their delivery services in Glasgow. This collaboration