distribution and retail
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Van News 23 Jan 2023Royal Mail hits electric vehicle milestone
Royal Mail has hit an EV milestone, adopting its 4,000th plug-in vehicle across its delivery and collection fleet.
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Latest News 9 Jan 2023Government cash to help SMEs develop greener freight solutions
A £7 million Government-backed fund is being targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to help them decarbonise freight.
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Truck News 13 Dec 2022DHL adds six electric trucks to its fleet
DHL Parcel UK has taken delivery of six fully electric 16-tonne Volvo trucks which will hit the road in London from January 2023
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Truck News 7 Dec 2022Delivery fleets ramp up recruitment to meet 2022 peak demand
Courier fleets have ramped up driver recruitment and expanded vehicle numbers to meet demand, which has increased by as much as 132% since the summer.
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People News 1 Dec 2022XPO hits milestone of 1,000 driver hires in 2022
XPO has surpassed its goal of hiring at least 1,000 truck drivers in the UK and Ireland in 2022, achieving the milestone in early November.
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Van News 29 Nov 2022M&H Carriers expands last-mile electric delivery fleet
M&H Carriers has expanded the reach of its last-mile electric delivery fleet in the Scottish Highlands.
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Latest News 8 Nov 2022MoDel availability on Apple platform a ‘game-changer’ for Elite
Elite delivers around 400-500 new vehicles per month to customers on behalf of dealer groups such as Ringways Motor Group and Autohorn Fleet Services.
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Latest News 27 Oct 2022CitySprint recruiting hundreds of drivers to meet seasonal demand
CitySprint has announced that it is looking for more than 600 couriers across the UK ahead of its busiest time of the year.
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Latest News 24 Oct 2022CitySprint buys Dorset’s Astral Couriers
CitySprint has acquired Astral Couriers, its second acquisition this year, after recently buying EcoSpeed, a Manchester-based same day courier company.
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Latest News 30 Sep 2022Van and truck traffic rise as car miles fall on pre-pandemic levels
Car traffic has increased by a third (32.9%) year-on-year, but is down on levels seen before the pandemic, according to new data released by the DfT.
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People News 22 Sep 2022
Yodel recruiting 4,000 new employees for festive period
A variety of roles are available, with the dramatic growth in e-commerce, feeding sustained demand for parcel delivery services.
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Latest News 15 Sep 2022Electric and autonomous shipping company announces expansion
Freight mobility technology company Einride, which provides digital, electric and autonomous shipping, has expanded into Germany.
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Latest News 7 Sep 2022Behavioural insight led insurance helps reduce delivery driver claims
Fleets of delivery drivers participating in Zego’s Risk Management Academy have seen a reduction of 22% in insurance claims.
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New Contracts 7 Sep 2022XPO Logistics awarded UK transport contract by Anglian Windows
XPO Logistics will serve as the primary UK transport partner for home improvements firm, Anglian Windows.
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Van News 6 Sep 2022Lyreco expands electric fleet
Lyreco, distributor of workplace products and services has invested £2.3m in the expansion of its electric fleet of vans.
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People News 5 Sep 2022Yodel’s longest working driver celebrates 45 years
Independent parcel carrier Yodel is celebrating the achievement of one of its drivers, as he marks his 45th anniversary at the company.
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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.
