News
Iveco Daily gas-powered vans join Veolia street cleaning fleet in London
Iveco has supplied three Daily Natural Power vans to waste management company Veolia that will carry specialist equipment for removing graffiti.
Year: 2018
Cycle safety
Mercedes-Benz adds 12-speed PowerShift gearbox to UK Econic lineup
Mercedes-Benz has made its Econic more attractive to general haulage operations with the addition of a 12-speed gearbox, with Travis Perkins taking delivery of the first 10 UK equipped examples. The low-entry vehicle has previously only been available with an automatic six-speed Allison transmission gearbox. This Allison option, according to Mercedes, remains the most comfortable […]
Industry News
Plan to transform HGV Road User Levy into additional green tax on hauliers draws fire
Government plans to evolve the current HGV Road User Levy into a green tax have raised the hackles of the freight industry.
News
CS Ellis enjoys year of growth as investment in team and business pays off
A fresh, young leadership team and a commitment to promoting from within are starting to pay dividends at family haulage firm CS Ellis.
Congestion
DfT preparing for national roll out of lane rental scheme to cut congestion
The government is now considering the national roll out of a lane rental scheme, which could see councils charge utility companies up to £2,500 a day for carrying out roadworks at peak times. The decision follows the successful piloting of the lane rental scheme by Kent County Council and TfL, which reported significant cuts in […]
Industry News
Volvo Cars owner Geely Holding to become largest AB Volvo shareholder
The Chinese owner of Volvo Cars is to buy 8.2% of AB Volvo, manufacturer of Volvo trucks, which will make it the Swedish manufacturer’s largest individual shareholder.
Awards
MT Awards 2017 winner profile Temperature Controlled Operator of the Year sponsored by Enterprise Flex-E-Rent
Temperature-controlled storage and distribution firm McCulla (Ireland) serves the UK, Ireland and the continent and secured this year’s award for its flexible, innovative performance.
Air quality
What effect will a low emission zone in Glasgow have on hauliers?
A low emission zone (LEZ) in Glasgow targeting HGVs is a punitive measure that will have a serious effect on fleets running into the city centre, according to hauliers. […]
Industry News
Motor Transport’s Power Players – the people shaping the logistics world
Welcome to the 2018 Motor Transport Power Players, the editorial team’s take on who will be the key influencers – including some of those who are up and coming in the industry rather than the established names – on the transport and logistics industry this year.