3+ hour, 52+ min ago  (547+ words) Warrington-based haulier John K Philips has been bought in a pre-pack sale by its directors, just one week after calling in the administrators, in a move that has saved jobs and protected smaller creditors. In a statement the company said…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (571+ words) Available as a standalone option, or alongside Fraikin Contract Hire or Fleet Management agreements, Fleet Care streamlines maintenance through an integrated support structure, which the company promises will unlock immediate operational improvements and measurable cost savings. Delivered by Fraikin's team…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (508+ words) The new additions were supplied by Isuzu Truck dealer Aquila Truck Centres and'replace seven-tonne light commercials from another manufacturer. The company said the move to Isuzu centred around its need to increase payload capacity, without compromising on build quality or…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (412+ words) William Stobart's investment vehicle WS Holdco has acquired EV Cargo Solutions and Distribution, the transportation and contract logistics division of EV Cargo, in a move aimed at boosting operational efficiencies, cross-selling opportunities and organic growth. The purchase sees the transfer…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (522+ words) The countdown has started for this year's SMMT Electrified, which is being held at the QEII Centre in London on 12 March. Organised by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the event brings together 450 senior figures from across government,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (421+ words) Law Distribution has signed a deal with Volvo distributor Thomas Hardie Commercials to renew its entire fleet of artic vehicles. The first four FH Globetrotter Aero 6x2 cabs have already been delivered, with the remaining vehicles to be supplied as part…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (573+ words) The lack of electric vehicle technicians, highlighted by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)this week, will inhibit the uptake of cleaner electric vehicles as operators will not have the confidence their fleets will be maintained, Logistics UK is warning....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (440+ words) Contract logistics giant GXO has signed a major deal with BMW Group to manage operations at its Swindon manufacturing plant, marking'a key milestone in GXO's expansion in the UK automotive sector.' Under the new partnership, GXO will lead the warehouse…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (379+ words) Gridserve has opened'two of the UK's first public electric HGV charging hubs this week and is set to open another seven public e HGV charging hubs this year, as part of the Electric freightway project. The company, which specialises in…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (419+ words) Truck manufacturer Iveco has teamed up with AI virtual driver software expert Plus AI to launch the first deployment of driverless HGVs in Southern Europe. Under the programme, Iveco and Plus AI will develop two Iveco S-Way trucks'equipped with Level…...