Industry News
Zenith takes delivery of 100 new Schmitz Cargobull trailers to support parcel clients
Fleet management firm Zenith has acquired 100 new Schmitz Cargobull S.KO Pace Smart semi-trailers to support its parcel customers in the UK.
Month: February 2022
Industry News
Retail sector upbeat on prospects of supply chain recovery
Confidence is high among retailers that 2022 will see supply chains return to pre-pandemic levels of normality, according to research by the Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG).
Industry News
Bridgestone develops new e-books offering tyre maintenance tips
Bridgestone is offering fleet operators free e-books with insights and tips on tyre maintenance and best practice.
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Pall-Ex opens Polish hub
Pall-Ex Poland has opened a new central hub in the city of Lodz, which it said would increase the network’s efficiency and supports its ambition to ramp up pallet volumes.
Industry News
Hauliers warned 2G phase-out could shut down their fleet tracking systems
Operators relying on older fleet tracking systems should consider upgrading their technology to avoid “major blackouts” as the UK’s mobile networks begin to phase out 2G, warned one service provider.
Industry News
Industry backs move to reduce consumption of single-use pallets
Construction firms are signing up to a charter committed to finding ways to reduce the consumption of single-use pallets.
Air quality
Move to add air pollution element to MOT test clears first hurdle
A bill to update the MOT test for all diesel vehicles to include an efficiency test for diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and help save lives from air pollution has passed its first reading.
Careers
Asset Alliance names new business development manager
Asset Alliance Group has hired Craig Wells (pictured) as its contract hire truck and trailer business development manager to support its growth and unlock new opportunities.
Careers
Life’s a Doddle for Black in new deputy chairman role
E-commerce tech provider Doddle has appointed Australia Post’s group chief operating officer, Bob Black (pictured), as its deputy chairman.
News
More hauliers join Earned Recognition scheme
Two haulage firms have become the latest to join the DVSA’s earned recognition (ER) scheme after upgrading their systems to keep track of maintenance and compliance information.