More than 20% of respondents are taking conscious steps to protect themselves while they are out on their delivery routes. Although most are relying on common sense to stay safe – locking doors, being aware of surroundings, varying routines and keeping in touch with people – others are using some… Read more »
Volvo FH with I-Save hits the right notes for P Harper & Sons
P Harper & Sons has added a second Volvo FH with I-Save to its 18-strong fleet, having been impressed with the fuel figures returned by a similar vehicle ordered last year. The haulage firm, based in Huntingdon, took on its first Volvo for a decade in 2020, after hearing… Read more »
Bacton Transport chooses trucks from Ryder with collision cover
Suffolk-based Bacton Transport Services has taken delivery of 12 Mercedes-Benz Actros 2543 tractor units, all protected by a unique collision damage vehicle cover package provided by Ryder, a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle contract hire, rental, and maintenance services. Ryder’s size, flexibility and Collision Damage Reducer (CDR) product were… Read more »
Volta Trucks investigates manufacturing of the Volta Zero in Spain
Volta Trucks, the leading full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed that it is investigating the manufacture of the Volta Zero in Spain, having formally expressed an interest in the Decarbonisation Hub project within the former Nissan manufacturing facilities in Barcelona. Barcelona is one of several manufacturing options currently being investigated,… Read more »
Maritime’s fleet first to trial M6toll’s transformational ANPR tolling system
Maritime, one of the UK’s largest intermodal logistics operators, is to be the first business to trial the M6toll’s new transformational tolling system. The Felixstowe based company’s trucks will be the first vehicles to pay for their journeys on the M6toll via the new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) based… Read more »
Michelin seals new Effitires deal with Gregory Distribution
Gregory Distribution has renewed its Effitires contract with Michelin, citing the total cost of ownership and impressive product quality as key reasons behind extending the deal. Michelin has been the third-party logistics firm’s tyre manufacturer of choice since the 1990s. The new deal will see Michelin’s Services &… Read more »
TPN invests in bespoke training platform to enhance skills acquisition across its workforce
THE Pallet Network (TPN) has invested in e-learning platform HebeData, which it is populating with entirely bespoke content to complement the work of onsite trainers at all levels of the operation. Head of HR Lynn Statham says: “This is a substantial investment in the skills of our workforce and the… Read more »
Culina Group upgrades with fresh Schmitz Cargobull order
Food and drink logistics specialist, Culina Group, has expanded its UK fleet with 127 new trailers from Schmitz Cargobull for use across three of its major brands. The additions for Fowler Welch, Morgan McLernon and Warrens Group, join a 2,500-strong fleet and include a mix of box body semi-trailers… Read more »
New recruit Ross relishes the opportunity to drive Dealer sales for Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK
Having begun his commercial vehicle career with telematics specialist Daimler Fleetboard in the Middle East ten years ago, Ross Davies is back on ‘home turf’ and leading Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK’s District Management & Connectivity Sales Teams. In his last role, Ross was based at Daimler Truck AG’s regional centre… Read more »
Freight association welcomes further government support for apprentice recruitment
The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association that represents UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, says that it welcomes the news that the government is increasing incentive payments to companies that hire a new apprentice. Employers will now receive £3,000 for new apprentices of any age who join… Read more »
