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First Electric Trucks Delivered As Part Of Electric Freightway

Electrification is a massive unknown for hauliers, which is why making that first step shows both determination and a genuine desire to help tackle the climate emergency. A.F. Blakemore & Son. The family-owned retail and wholesale business, that is…

Pall-Ex Group Transforms Scottish Delivery Standards

Leicestershire, United Kingdom, [14th May 2024] With long-distance journeys, severe weather conditions and remote locations outside the central belt, Scotland has long had a reputation as a challenging region for palletised freight distribution. In res…

Journalist hired to probe Teesworks leaves Yorkshire Post

An investigative journalist hired by a regional daily to probe potential corruption following a spat with local Tories is leaving the title.
Leigh Jones, pictured, was taken on by the Yorkshire Post last May[1] with a brief to examine environmental an…

Optimising Fleet Lifecycles: When To Upgrade Your Vans

Managing a fleet of vans is vital for small business owners aiming to keep overheads low and productivity high. Upgrading your vans at the opportune moment can significantly bolster your business, reducing costs and enhancing operational eff…

What are the new road, rail and airport plans for Lisbon?

The Council of Ministers decided, on 14 May, that the new airport would be built at Campo de Tiro de Alcochete, while Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (AHD), in Lisbon would continue to operate and increase its capacity until the Aeroporto Luís de Camões is …

Premiere at IFAT: MAN significantly expands eTruck portfolio

MAN Truck & Bus is significantly expanding the eTruck portfolio for its customers. The number of configurable eTruck variants has risen to over one million from the three customer combinations previously defined. The new chassis versions of the eTG…

Scotch Corner lorry crash driver arrested after drugs test

The driver of a lorry which overturned on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire was arrested after failing a roadside drugs test for cannabis, police have said.The man, 42, from Merseyside, was freed by emergency crews following the crash on Wednesday on the no…