Cambridgeshire-based Knowles Transport has welcomed its first vehicles from Renault Trucks onto its fleet. The new additions were supplied by Renault Truck Commercials and feature the Knowles Transport orange livery. Specifically, the operator opted for two two T440 6x2s. The…
The best Iveco retailer has been revealed at the company’s Dealer of the Year Awards. Meanwhile, the company has also celebrated the return of physical events with its dealer conference. The transport sector continues to face huge challenges from all…
A Logistics UK conference has been announced for June 2022. The in-person ‘Fleet Engineer’ event will take place at the British Motor Museum on 23 June 2022. One of the driving forces behind the return of the conference is the…
Mercedes-Benz is set to launch the third generation of its OM 471 later in 2022. As a result, trucks with the new engine are available to order now. The operators who indicate an interest will be taking delivery of the…
A contract hire agreement with Fraikin has been agreed by Sterling Furniture. The six-year full-service contract ensures the operator remains a long-term Fraikin customer. Specifically, the deal involves 12 new DAF rigids. Interestingly, each one has been fitted with connected…
Truck operator Stobart has announced it is to use science-based targets to reduce carbon emissions. As a result, the company becomes the first major UK logistics provider to use the system. In addition, the use of science-based targets pledges a…
The logistics business at W. H. Bowker has grown after the company acquired two Manchester-based firms. Specifically, it has bought James Nuttall (Transport) and its MOT testing centre, Queensway Commercials. The family-owned business is based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. As…
Iveco has signed an MoU with Enel X to develop e-mobility for commercial vehicles in Europe. The truck manufacturer will work with Enel X on a number of different areas of future transport. For example, the collaboration will look at…
A European consortium will look into autonomous vehicle options as part of a wider logistics-based project. The group will work under the name ATLAS-L4 (Automated Transport between Logistics centres on highways, Level 4). The selection of companies includes MAN, Knorr-Bremse, Leoni and Bosch. In…
It’s full steam ahead for the North Yorkshire Moors project following the delivery of two 20m-long bridge sections by Collett. The pieces delivered are part of the ‘Yorkshire’s Magnificent Journey’ initiative. Specifically, the £10 million project is designed to ensure…
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