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Tech firm Geotab and insurance specialist Vitality launch platform that rewards safe driving

3 days ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

Connected vehicle solution specialist Geotab has teamed up with health and wellness expert Vitality to reward fleet drivers who set high safety standards. The new venture aims to reduce risk and support better road safety, bringing together telematics data with behavioural science to give UK fleets access to an all-in-one behaviour change platform which uses Vitality’s science-backed toolkit to incentivise and reward driver excellence.
Supply chain giant Wincanton ramps up net zero drive with 24 new electric-powered trucks

3 days ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

Wincanton has taken delivery of the first tranche of 24 new 40+ tonne electric-powered trucks today (4 June), marking a milestone in the group’s goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040. The trucks, supplied by DAF Trucks, Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks, will hit the nation’s roads this summer. The new vehicles, which will be able to operate at more than 40 tonnes, are expected to reduce Wincanton’s CO2 emissions by 2,400 tonnes per year.
May transport prices climb as haulage demand continues to grow, TEG Price Index reveals

3 days ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

May saw a further increase to the TEG Price Index, which rose 4.4 points (3.55%) to 128.2. Year-on-year the index also increased 4.4 points (3.55%), according to the latest report. Compared to May 2024, haulage rose 9.1 points (7.63%) year-on-year. Meanwhile, the courier price index rose 4.1 points (3.31%) in May to reach 128.0. This was slightly behind the overall index. Year-on-year growth was static with the courier index in May 2024 also standing at 128 points.
Lymm Truckwash granted planning permission for site expansion

3 days ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

Family-owned Lymm Truckwash has been granted permission to expand its facility by 50%, with the addition of two more wash bays. This will increase its capacity to six commercial vehicle washes and reduce queuing times at the site, which the company claims will make it the largest truckwash in Europe. Work on the expansion is scheduled to begin in early 2026, with the new bays expected to be fully operational by autumn of that year.
Logistics “unstoppable force” for economic growth, says roads minister

3 days ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

The UK logistics sector “lies at the heart of government’s plan for change” and is an “unstoppable force for economic growth”, according Lilian Greenwood, Minister for the Future of Roads, during her keynote address at Logistics UK’s inaugural annual conference, at the QEII Conference Centre in London today (4 June).
Kuehne+Nagel UK and Milence demonstrate benefits of electric HGV fleet

4 days ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

Logistics firm Kuehne+Nagel and truck charging network specialist Milence have come together to demonstrate the advantages of electric road freight. Kuehne+Nagel’s new electric HGVs are using Milence’s first UK charging hub, located in Immingham, as they collect loads from the Able Humber Port. Charging currently takes around one to 2.5 hours for a full charge, using the high-performance 400 kW CCS chargers.
Demand for night time deliveries set to increase with pedestrianisation schemes, Palletline London predicts

4 days ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

Palletline London is preparing to reap the benefits of increased night time deliveries in London, as pedestrianisation initiatives in the capital gather momentum, general manager Ucal McLeod said this week. Transport for London (TfL) plans to enhance accessibility for pedestrians,cyclists, and public transport users will see major arteries, such as Oxford Street, set for major transformations, which could restrict daytime freight movement, boosting demand for alternative delivery schedules.
Road Haulage Association welcomes launch of new abnormal load movement guidance

4 days ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

New national guidance to make the management of abnormal load movements across the UK more co-ordinated and efficent has been released today (3 June) by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), in collaboration with the Abnormal Loads Group (ALG). The new guidance aims to improve coordination, transparency, and efficiency of moving heavy loads across the road network for both law enforcement and the transport industry.
Whistl takes delivery of 60 Renault T-Range tractors in £6m deal

4 days ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

Mail, parcels and e-fulfilment specialist Whistl is renewing part of its tractor fleet with 60 new Renault T-Range units in a deal worth over £6m. The new units, which are DVS compliant, will enter the existing fleet from June and be based at the Bolton, Bristol and Bedford sites. Whistl has a long-standing relationship with Renault and most recently introduced 126 Renault T-Range tractor units into its transport fleet in 2022.
Veolia boosts fleet with 14 electric RCVs after landing Camden Council contract extension

4 days ago | motortransport.co.uk | Carol Millett

Veolia has secured an eight-year extension to its recycling and waste contract with Camden Council starting from April 2025, which will see it introduce 14 new electric refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) and three electric bikes. The deal will see Veolia deliver recycling and waste collections for both households and commercial businesses as well as street cleansing operations across the borough, including Bloomsbury, Camden Town, King’s Cross and Hampstead.