Haulage

04 Mar

DFDS in Gothenburg has just been supplied with 20 new electric trucks from Volvo

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

Today, Volvo Trucks is delivering the first batch of their electric heavy truck fleet to DFDS in Gothenburg, Sweden. This order for 125 battery-electric trucks marks one of company’s biggest ever and some will be used on routes from the nearby assembly plant. With this notable transition towards sustainability, it is hoped that both companies are paving a greener future for transportation logistic solutions as well as emissions reduction goals.

21 Feb

Haulage, Transport Manager Resources

Operators and ‘HIAB’-type cranes on lorries – know your responsibilities

August 15, 2024
By Martin Fryer

In a recent blog published by the DVSA – there has been a focus on lorry mounted cranes and compliance

20 Feb

Haulage, Insights, Women

Women Aged 20-29 Achieve Highest HGV Pass Rates Research Reveals

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

Women in Britain are gaining ground when it comes to taking HGV tests, according to new research from Pallet-Track. The pallet network’s analysis of Department for Transport (DfT) data shows that female drivers aged 20-29 had the highest Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) practical pass rate in 2021-2022 at 67.9 per cent, compared to 63 per cent of men.

20 Feb

Haulage

CEMEX has received the first heavy-duty FMX electric concrete mixer from Volvo Trucks

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

Volvo Trucks has supplied CEMEX with its first fully electric, zero-emission heavy-duty concrete mixer – the Volvo FMX Electric. This battery-electric truck is part of an ongoing global collaboration between the two companies to develop and scale emissions-free transport for the demanding construction industry.

13 Feb

Haulage

€1 million for earthquake victims donated by MAN

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

MAN Truck & Bus is donating one million euros as emergency aid for the victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. In addition, the Volkswagen Group is also donating one million euros on behalf of its brands for emergency aid in the affected countries.

13 Feb

Freight, Haulage

Freight Association (BIFA) urges members to consider recruiting apprentices

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

During National Apprenticeship Week 2023, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is calling on freight forwarding and logistics companies to consider recruiting apprentices.

13 Jan

Haulage, News, Transport Manager Resources

Civil Engineering Firm Fined £4.4m After Loaded Truck Hits Overhead Power Lines

August 15, 2024
By Martin Fryer

Civil engineering firm Kier has been fined more than £4m after its staff twice struck overhead powerlines while working on the M6 motorway

01 Jan

Distribution, Freight, Future, Haulage, Insights, Logistics

What challenges will the haulage industry face in 2023?

August 15, 2024
By Martin Fryer

2022 presented itself as another highly challenging year for the UK road haulage network. Record high fuel prices added further crippling costs to the already beleaguered industry that was recovering from Covid and Brexit restrictions.

27 Nov

Haulage

Up to £100 million boost to improve HGV roadside facilities

August 15, 2024
By Russell Field

Lorry drivers will benefit from improved and safer rest areas and roadside facilities thanks to up to £100 million investment from industry and government, the Roads Minister Richard Holden has announced.

23 Nov

Future, Haulage, Insights, News

Fleets Face 23% Hike In Fuel Duty From March 2023

August 15, 2024
By Martin Fryer

Having faced unprecedented rises in fuel costs during the last ten months, fleets have been warned they government may be plotting to increase fuel duty by 23% at the spring budget.

DFDS in Gothenburg has just been supplied with 20 new electric trucks from Volvo

Operators and ‘HIAB’-type cranes on lorries – know your responsibilities

Women Aged 20-29 Achieve Highest HGV Pass Rates Research Reveals

CEMEX has received the first heavy-duty FMX electric concrete mixer from Volvo Trucks

€1 million for earthquake victims donated by MAN

Freight Association (BIFA) urges members to consider recruiting apprentices

Civil Engineering Firm Fined £4.4m After Loaded Truck Hits Overhead Power Lines

What challenges will the haulage industry face in 2023?

Up to £100 million boost to improve HGV roadside facilities

Fleets Face 23% Hike In Fuel Duty From March 2023

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