distribution and retail
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Truck News 15 Aug 2022DMN Logistics expands fleet of transporters
DMN Logistics is expanding its fleet of transporters to meet the growing demand for the movement of electric vehicles (EVs).
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Van News 15 Aug 2022Citroen provides electric vans to Big Issue Group
Big Issue Group has added 16 electric Citroen vans to its distribution fleet, as part of a new three-year partnership between the two brands.
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Truck News 12 Aug 2022Ree Automotive unveils P7-B electric delivery truck
Ree Automotive has unveiled the P7-B, an electric rigid truck for the delivery market that will enter a trial phase with fleets later this year.
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Truck News 12 Aug 2022Tesco fleet gains 18t electric refrigerated trucks
Tesco is expanding its zero-emission fleet with new 18-tonne refrigerated trucks.
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People News 8 Aug 2022Yodel team manager celebrates more than 30 years at the company
Max Butler, lead team manager at Yodel’s Truro depot, is celebrating more than 30 years of service with the independent parcel carrier.
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Van News 28 Jul 2022Consolidated deliveries trial cuts CO2 and vehicle journeys
The sustainable delivery trial involves Ford Pro, City of London Corporation and DHL Supply Chain.
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Van News 18 Jul 2022CitySprint recruiting new couriers as demand increases
CitySprint is recruiting 550 additional couriers across the UK, with the business focussing primarily on those with small and large vans.
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Latest News 5 Jul 2022DPD to launch autonomous delivery robots
DPD is to start autonomous robot deliveries in two Milton Keynes neighbourhoods, as part of a trial with Cartken.
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Latest News 27 Jun 2022Last mile vehicle ‘dark hub’ opens in London
Electric last mile delivery vehicles can now be hired from a new ‘dark hub’ in Leicester Square, London, by couriers and delivery firms.
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Latest News 20 Jun 2022Anglia UK acquires independent haulage provider
Anglia UK has acquired Chris Huxtable Vehicle Collection & Delivery to expand its vehicle logistics division.
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Truck News 13 Jun 2022DHL replacing 20 diesel trucks on M&S fleet with bio-LNG tractor units
DHL Supply Chain is introducing 20 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) trucks into its M&S fleet, replacing 20 diesel trucks.
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Latest News 7 Jun 2022Whistl begins electric vehicle rollout
Whistl has begun the rollout of electric vehicles within its fleet following a strategic review of its future transport needs.
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Latest News 7 Jun 2022
CitySprint acquires Manchester-based courier business EcoSpeed
CitySprint - part of DPDgroup - has announced its acquisition of EcoSpeed, the Manchester-based same day courier company.
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Latest News 6 Jun 2022Logistics one of the fastest growing areas of employment in UK
Logistics is one of the fastest growing areas of employment in the UK, according to a study by Frontier Economics.
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Latest News 26 May 2022Commercial Fleet: This week’s need to know news
The top five stories featured this week include the latest on DPD's EV strategy, two firms fined after driver injured and Maxus reveals electric pick-up truck.
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Latest News 26 May 2022
DPD provides all-electric delivery service to 10 towns and cities
Delivery firm DPD is now providing an all-electric delivery service to 10 UK towns and cities and is aiming for 30 all-electric locations by the end of 2023.
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Latest News 17 May 2022Yodel partners with Certas Energy to fuel shunter fleet with HVO
Yodel is working with Certas Energy to use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative to diesel to fuel its fleet of shunters.
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New Contracts 16 May 2022
Whistl announces £12m fleet investment programme
Whistl has announced a £12 million investment fleet expansion and renewal programme over the next 12 months.
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Van News 4 May 2022DPD expands EV fleet with 1,000 Ford E-Transits
DPD is expanding its fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) to more than 2,500, with the purchase of 1,000 Ford E-Transits.
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Truck News 8 Apr 2022Average haulage and courier price-per-mile up 12% year-on-year
New industry index data reveals March’s average haulage and courier price-per-mile was up 12% year-on-year.
