Transport and Logistics Network
It has been quite a year for the road transport industry with GXO outbidding Ceva to take over Wincanton and the Barclay family divesting themselves of Yodel. Not only that, at the time of writing, Royal Mail is awaiting approval for its £3.6 billion t…
Back at the IAA Transportation 2022 exhibition, German Tier 1 automotive supplier Mahle presented the Super Continuous Torque[1] (SCT) motor, an electric machine capable of running continuously at 90% of its peak power. It was an impressive little work…
A food delivery lorry crashed off the M5 and through a fence, coming to rest in a field alongside the motorway. Eyewitnesses have said paramedics are at the scene of the crash, which has taken place just off the northbound carriageway between junctions…
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Several terrible accidents involving heavy vehicles in Australia have once again placed the spotlight on the industry and why we can – and must – do more.
An appalling few months on our roads
Here’s how seriou…
One of the most significant developments in forklift truck safety technology turned 25 in 2024.
Toyota’s System of Active Stability (SAS) was launched in 1999 as a unique solution to the problem of trucks rolling or tipping over, which are among the mo…
Battery-electric trucks are the best option to reduce emissions from road freight transport, and market forces are working in their favour, according to a report[1] by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW[2]) in collaboration with the Techni…
A family-run haulage company with over three generations of industry experience, the Monex Group is a UK-based transportation group which provides specialist logistics support across a range of industry sectors. As of today, the group includes: Monex L…
We spend a week working a battery-powered Volvo FM Electric – and the results might just surprise you!
We were let loose with a battery-powered Volvo FM Electric tractor unit for a full week by the trusting souls at Volvo Trucks UK headquarters at Warw…
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ITV Granada’s Tim Scott spoke to 12-year-old Alfie Simcox about his latest charity calendar
A young truck enthusiast is raising money towards helping lorry drivers’ mental health, with a charity photo calendar.
12-year-old Alfie…
Oxford-based Smith & Sons (Bletchington) has returned to Volvo Trucks for a new batch of FMX tippers, following the impressive fuel economy the customer has witnessed in similar vehicles delivered in 2022.
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