London, February 28, 2022 – Urban infrastructure maintenance providers Oxford Direct Services (ODS) has teamed up with telematics specialist Webfleet Solutions to support a trailblazing fleet electrification project for Oxford City Council. ODS, which manages a fleet of over 300 vehicles to maintain the council’s housing stock, parks, highways, streets… Read more »
Innovation Automotive Confirms Industry Leading Logistics Partnership with BCA
Innovation Automotive has announced a logistics partnership with the UK’s largest automotive supply chain company, BCA BCA will manage Innovation Automotive’s vehicle processing, management and preparation at Royal Portbury Docks BCA will also handle vehicle transportation to ensure a seamless customer experience Order books for Innovation Automotive’s launch vehicle, the… Read more »
Lancashire-based logistics firm, Fagan & Whalley Ltd., expands operation with acquisition of Welsh logistics company, Alan R Jones & Sons Ltd.
The team at long-established logistics company, Fagan & Whalley Ltd., headquartered in Lancashire, is pleased to announce the expansion of the company’s operations with the acquisition of Newport, South Wales based logistics company, Alan R Jones & Sons Ltd. With a fleet of 170 vehicles and five operational sites across… Read more »
Europe’s No 1 Truckwash celebrates 55 years in business
Lymm Truckwash Ltd – the largest and oldest truck wash in Europe – is celebrating 55 years since it first opened in 1967 and will be hosting a Driver Day event to mark the occasion on Thursday 28th April. Lymm Truckwash washes more than 60,000 trucks a year for customers… Read more »
Wren kitchens opens strategic transport depot in South East England to reduce road miles and emissions
The new transport site in Rochester has major connectivity benefits to motorways such as the M25, M20 and M2 to reduce mileage and CO2 emissions for the kitchen retailer. This month, Wren Kitchens opens a southeast transport depot in Rochester to cater for increased demand and to further reduce emissions…. Read more »
UK Fuels Launches Money-Saving Fuel Card to Help Fleets Manage Rising Costs
Crewe, UK, 28 February 2022 – UK Fuels has launched a money-saving fuel card in response to rising fuel prices. The Fleetone card gives guaranteed discounts of up to 10 pence per litre on both diesel and unleaded fuel, providing a game-changing solution for fleets of all types and sizes…. Read more »
Allison Transmission specified for UK’s first hydrogen-powered refuse collection vehicle
ABERDEEN, UK – February 2022 – An Allison fully automatic transmission has been specified for the UK’s first refuse collection vehicle (RCV) with a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain. Aberdeen City Council’s decision to couple a 250 kW Hyzon electric motor to an Allison 3000 Series™ transmission in conjunction with a… Read more »
Zenith Trailer Rentals Acquires 100 New Schmitz Cargobull S.KO Pace Smart Semi-Trailers
Zenith Trailer Rentals has extended its fleet with Schmitz Cargobull’s new S.KO PACE SMART semi-trailers, acquiring 100 new assets to support parcel customers across the UK. The durability of the new semi-trailers was a major factor in Zenith Trailer Rentals’ choice, as well as the shorter lead times offered by… Read more »
Caledonian Logistics turns to BLS Truck & Van for 35 new Mercedes-Benz Actros
Caledonian Logistics opted for the best of both worlds with its latest fleet order, choosing Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks in rigid and tractor unit form. The Aberdeenshire-based company’s 35 new vehicles are being supplied by local Dealer BLS Truck & Van and are the subject of contract hire agreements with Mercedes-Benz… Read more »
Blakemans continues its transition to a full Volvo fleet with three new FH Globetrotter XL trucks
Sausage manufacturer James T Blakeman and Co. Ltd has taken delivery of three Volvo FH Globetrotter XL trucks having taken the decision to switch its entire distribution fleet to the Swedish manufacturer. The 6×2 tractor units join three existing FHs that were delivered in 2020, with the new models benefiting… Read more »
