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Multimodal Logistics selects Renault Trucks T480 High Turbo Compound
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…
Wheely-Safe solution offers Timberpak the full package
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.…
More police forces join National Highways trial of new safety cameras
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…
Ford expands electric vehicle test laboratories at UK headquarters
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…
Broker urges HGV fleets to manage DQC renewals
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…
London’s businesses need a Freight Commissioner
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…
Logistics UK’s new electric vehicle training courses
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…
South Lincs Foodservice combines Supra 1150 MT Units with Eco-Drive
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…
Delivery Mates announces strategic partnership with Yodel
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,…
General Election issues: Potholes, Fuel Duty, 80mph!
More than a fifth (21%) of British drivers will prioritise motoring-related issues in the upcoming general election according to the latest research from Autocar, the essential…
Net zero economies – can we really wean ourselves off oil?
The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on our industry’s evolution. Only a few years ago, we were discussing the…
Wincanton and Zeus unveil exclusive freight technology deal
Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner for UK business, has reached an exclusive agreement with Zeus, one of the fastest growing logistic-tech innovators in Europe,…
Road Transport Expo is back this summer
Registration is now open for this summer’s unmissable Road Transport Expo 2024 (RTX) – the tradeshow extravaganza with a dedicated “all about the truck” focus.…
The all-new Seres 3 to electrify UK showrooms this Spring
IA Electric Vehicles, the UK’s only multi-brand EV distributor, has confirmed that the all-new Seres 3 will arrive into UK showrooms this spring, with an…
The future of V2G charging and the opportunities for fleets
Vehicle-to-Grid technology is growing in interest, with over 1.5K searches a month, as Octopus Energy officially launches the UK’s first V2G tariff for EV drivers.…
AccessXL expands tail-lift range as PALFINGER comes on board
AccessXL, part of XL Global Group and a leader in the design and manufacture of hydraulic lifts for commercial vehicles, is delighted to announce a…