KPMG has released its Net Zero Readiness Report providing an overview of the situation in 24 countries. It finds that despite a worldwide tripling of EV sales, the level of growth in the sector varies […]
The government’s longer semi-trailer (LST) trial has been extended by three months while discussions to reduce burdensome regulations continue, according to the RHA. The trial was due to end on 30 November but it will […]
DAF TRUCKS is ‘right behind’ the announcement of funding from the UK Government and Innovate UK for the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator programme. DAF XD Electric and XF Electric tractor units will form […]
SCOTLAND’S trunk roads will be serviced by a fully refreshed fleet of gritters this winter. With new network management contracts in place for the north west and north east units, it means the entire gritter […]
TRANSPORT Minister Mark Harper was shown the JCB Pothole Pro during a visit to the company’s Derbyshire engine plant and saw how the machine repairs a pothole in less than eight minutes – four times […]
Menzies Distribution is taking part in a UK trial of trucks that are part-fuelled with HVO, which has been launched by its client Ball Beverage Packaging in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP). The twelve-month […]
NEW analysis by SNAP shows that the increased demand for online deliveries and a lack of new drivers has created a ‘tipping point’ with not enough qualified drivers to cope with current haulage demands. Data […]
Belgium-based Sitra Group has acquired Abbey Logistics for an undisclosed sum, in a move which sees a major consolidation of the food logistics sector, writes Carol Millett. Sitra Group employs approximately 1,150 people across 11 […]
TOTALKARE has announced a partnership with Hunter Engineering Company, a manufacturer of wheel alignment and balancing technology, establishing Totalkare as a distributor of Hunter’s equipment in the UK. At the heart of this partnership is […]
Carnegie Fuels has taken delivery of six Fruehauf tippers after being impressed by the build quality of two trailers it bought from the manufacturer. The Brechin-based fuel distributor and haulier said the new stepframe Smoothsider […]
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