An electric truck charging station that will potentially save 1,500 tonnes of CO2 a year has gone live at Nissan Sunderland Plant. The project is a first in the UK automotive industry, establishing an electric, end-to-end supply chain that transports materials into the Nissan plant and delivers finished vehicles out…. Read more »
TIP’s new Trailer Refurbishment Centre offers a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to trailer fleet replacement
More than eight months on from acquiring the state-of-the-art trailer refurbishment centre in Stoke, TIP is providing a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to trailer replacement for transport operators. The unique 12.75-acre facility enables operators to extend the lifespan of their trailers, effectively giving them a ‘second life’. Moreover, the capability… Read more »
Angela Carus Joins Law Distribution As Managing Director
Haydock-based, family-owned Law Distribution has appointed Angela Carus as Managing Director, while former Managing Director, John Law, steps up to the role of Chairman. Working with a variety of business sectors, the company provides UK and European transportation, 350,000 square feet of ambient warehousing space, offers specialist bonded warehousing for… Read more »
Schmitz Cargobull Delivers 100th Trailer To Staplehurst Transits
Staplehurst Transits has hit a major milestone with the arrival of three new S.KO COOL reefers from Schmitz Cargobull: the 100th semi-trailer to wear the Blue Elephant logo in its fleet. Since 2010, Staplehurst Transits has placed an order with Schmitz Cargobull in each of the following 15 years,… Read more »
How Increased Truck Weights Could Change the Future of Fleet
U.S. federal law currently allows trucks to weigh up to 80,000 pounds, but raising this limit has been proposed to increase productivity. This topic is relevant now as policies are under review, and there is pressure from both sides of the argument. The Proposed Increases in Truck Weights The maximum… Read more »
HGV Driver Recruitment Needs A Jump-Start From Government, Says Logistics UK
The government’s latest employment data issued today (17 July) shows unemployment is at its highest level since June 2021 and has increased to 4.7% in the three months to May. The announcement comes as business group Logistics UK publishes the findings of its latest Skills and Employment Update and calls… Read more »
T Alun Jones cuts no corners with range-topping Volvo FH16 780
Welshpool-based operator T Alun Jones has invested in a high-specification Volvo FH16 780 6×2 tag axle Globetrotter XL tractor unit, replacing an FH16 750 Ailsa Edition truck in the customer’s hard-working fleet. Supplied by Jack Hulse, Fleet Sales Manager at Hartshorne Group, the new arrival will be paired… Read more »
DAF introduces chassis for car transport
DAF Trucks is expanding its vehicle programme with a series of special chassis for car transport. It features a low chassis height and is available as an XD, XF, XG and XG+. The additional availability of models with a lower or slanted roof makes it possible to load cars above… Read more »
Auto Windscreens renews contract with global brand Yusen Logistics
Auto Windscreens has agreed a renewed contract with global supply chain logistics company, Yusen Logistics (UK). The company will provide glass checks and windscreen replacement, repair and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems calibrations for Yusen’s UK fleet. Yusen Logistics’ UK headquarters is based in Northampton and it has 17 sites in… Read more »
Next-generation EV inverter manufacturing to create jobs in Bolton
Astemo, a global designer and manufacturer of automotive componentary, has unveiled plans to create and safeguard 200 automotive engineering and manufacturing roles at its facility in Bolton. The site will be the base for multiple new inverter production lines, to support the next-generation of electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, from April… Read more »
