distribution and retail
-
Latest News 25 Aug 2021Fleet briefs: Latest from Maxus, ZF Services and Solomon Commercials
LEVL have partnered with Maxus to include Intelligence Onboard in every new Maxus electric vehicle (EV).
-
Truck News 24 Aug 2021DfT considers 48-tonne trucks as longer lorries move a step closer
Longer lorries could hit UK roads from as early as next year after the Government gave the green light to the introduction of longer-semi trailers (LSTs).
-
Truck News 23 Aug 2021Driver shortage: Trade groups urge Government to grant EU work visas
Logistics UK and the British Retail Consortium is urging the Government to reconsider its decision not to grant temporary work visas to drivers from the EU.
-
Latest News 23 Aug 2021Ford launches last mile service after successful Hermes trials
Ford will be rolling out its last mile delivery initiative to fleet operators following a successful trial with Hermes in London.
-
Latest News 6 Aug 2021CitySprint bought by DPD to develop same-day delivery business
Same-day delivery company CitySprint has been bought by DPD UK, subject to regulatory clearance, for an undisclosed sum.
-
Van News 4 Aug 2021M&H Carriers electrifies distribution fleet
Scottish distribution firm, M&H Carriers has begun to electrify its Highland delivery fleet.
-
Latest News 4 Aug 2021Fleets invited to apply for share of £400,000 eCargo bike fund
The new funding round has been announced by the Energy Saving Trust and the Department for Transport (DfT).
-
Van News 3 Aug 2021Lyreco begins electrifying its fleet with the Renault Master E-Tech
Lyreco has chosen the Renault Master E-Tech to start transitioning vehicles operated by its UK business to an all-electric delivery fleet.
-
Latest News 28 Jul 2021
Fleet briefs: CitySprint recruitment drive and Scania technician celebrates 50 years
The latest industry news from CitySprint, Fleetmaxx Solutions, Maxus, TruTac, GMP Drivercare and Ctrack.
-
Truck News 19 Jul 2021Renault Trucks supplies new fleet for Flanagan Flooring
Flanagan Flooring has purchased its first Renault Trucks vehicles as part of a fleet renewal and expansion exercise.
-
Truck News 12 Jul 2021Oilfast expands tanker fleet with new Volvo FEs
Scottish fuel distribution company Oilfast has expanded its fleet with five new Volvo FE 6x2 Rigid Tankers.
-
Van News 7 Jul 2021Lookers Glasgow secures VW van deal with Menzies Distribution
Lookers Volkswagen Van Centre in Glasgow has secured a contract to supply more than 100 new Volkswagen Crafter panel vans to Menzies Distribution.
-
Latest News 7 Jul 2021Fleet briefs: Latest from Mercedes-Benz Vans, Ringway Jacobs and Goodyear
Mercedes-Benz Dealer Rossetts Commercials opens a new trade part distribution centre and Ringway Jacobs adopts a new video-enabled lone worker service.
-
Van News 5 Jul 2021Shortlist announced for Logistics UK’s Van Driver of the Year 2021
Logistics UK has announced the shortlist for its Van Driver of the Year Award 2021.
-
Latest News 5 Jul 2021ETB reduces accidents and fleet costs with Webfleet
ETB (Exhausts, Tyres and Batteries) has reduced its accident rate by 40% and is set for insurance savings of up to £30,000.
-
Van News 22 Jun 2021Durability of Ford E-Transit tested before it joins fleets
The new electric Ford E-Transit has undergone a punishing testing regime to replicate a lifetime of fleet use, ahead of going on sale next year.
-
Van News 21 Jun 2021Ford and Hermes conduct self-driving delivery van trials
Ford has announced a new self-driving vehicle research programme to help businesses gain an understanding of how autonomous vehicles can benefit operations.
-
Van News 11 Jun 2021Royal Mail commits to 3,000 more electric vans
Royal Mail will introduce 3,000 more electric vans to its fleet, a tenfold rise on the 300 plug-in vehicles it currently operates.
-
Latest News 10 Jun 2021Menzies acquires JBT Distribution
Menzies Distribution has acquired logistics and supply chain services business JBT Distribution, extending its network coverage with the addition of 200 vehicles and six operating sites.
-
Van News 9 Jun 2021Maxus to supply 750 electric vans to DPD UK
DPD UK will double its fleet of electric vehicles after ordering 750 fully electric commercial vehicles from Maxus.
