Industry News

‘Volta’s demise was coming but don’t write off Tevva,’ says Parcelhero

October 19, 2023 Chris Tindall

The administrator for electric truck maker Volta said it was considering all options for the UK company after it was appointed to the stricken firm following bankruptcy proceedings in Sweden. The manufacturer of the world’s first purpose-built 16-tonne electric truck said it had faced challenges since it started in 2019 and the move by its […]

Government launches £200m trial of 370 zero emission trucks

October 19, 2023 Carol Millett

A £200m programme to roll out 370 zero emission trucks and 57 refuelling and electric charging sites across the country has been launched by the government today (19 October). The demonstrator programme will involve a number of major fleet operators, including Menzies Distribution, Eddie Stobart, and Royal Mail, with manufacturers DAF, Volvo, Renault Trucks, and […]

Volta Trucks files for bankruptcy after battery supplier goes bust

October 17, 2023 Carol Millett

Electric truck manufacturer Volta Trucks has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden and is set to file for administration in England, after its production targets were hit by the demise of its battery supplier Proterra, which hampered its ability to raise funds. The move sees 850 jobs under threat, of which 600 are in the UK, […]

Brand image and cutting emissions biggest motivators for decarbonising fleet, study reveals

October 17, 2023 Carol Millett

New research from bp shows that HGV fleets are keen to decarbonise but the availability of alternative fuels may be standing in their way. The study looked at how fleet managers are approaching the challlenge of decarbonsing their fleets and found that the vast majority (82%) see decarbonisation is a positive move for their business, […]

Peel Ports extends steel terminal as demand grows

October 17, 2023 Carol Millett

Peel Ports Group is to extend its steel and metals terminal in response to strong growth in customer demand at the Port of Liverpool. The UK’s second largest port operator began construction of the 20,000 square foot extended warehouse at its North Three Canada Dock earlier this year The group’s investment comes as the Port […]

Commit to long term infrastructure plan, industry tells Chancellor

October 16, 2023 Carol Millett

Industry bodies across the logistics and transport sectors have today (16 October) called for a new approach to strategic transport infrastructure decisions, to avoid disruption caused by political cycles and the “stop-start” decisions that increase costs and harm business confidence. Ahead of the five yearly National Infrastructure Assessment, Logistics UK, in partnership with Railway Industry […]

DVLA launches site providing Driver CPC and tacograph details

October 16, 2023 Carol Millett

DVLA is calling on commercial drivers to test a new site launched by the agency which allows them to view their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and tachograph information. The service, which has become available this week, is part of the recently launched DVLA Driver and Vehicles account. The account was beta launched in […]

First Hydrogen to host inaugural track event for top fleet operators

October 16, 2023 Carol Millett

First Hydrogen is to showcase its hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEV) at its first ever track day, which will be attended by some of the UK’s major UK fleet managers. The event will provide an exclusive opportunity to test drive the company’s hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles (LCVs) on the track at HORIBA MIRA, near Coventry. […]

Forward Solutions veterans embrace new roles as tutors

October 13, 2023 Chris Tindall

Freight software firm Forward Solutions said two of its longest-serving team members were now transitioning in their roles and passing on their knowledge to a new generation within the business. Nigel Smith (right) and Kevin Bell have held positions at Forward Solutions for over three decades and witnessed a significant amount of change over at […]

Generation Logistics to use fresh DfT funding for recruitment drive

October 13, 2023 Chris Tindall

Generation Logistics will focus on getting teenagers interested in a career within road transport over the next 12 months, as it forges ahead with its plan to find the next generation of talent. Fresh from confirmation it had received £300,000 in government funding to continue its campaign to put logistics on the map for school […]