Sustainable waste management company Biffa has taken delivery of four new IVECO X-Way trucks to support its fleet of over 3,000 vehicles. The four new IVECO X-Ways (AD360X42Z OFF) are joining the Biffa fleet as bulk carriers. Biffa maintains around…
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Vanaways lays the groundwork for MacDonald Surfacing fleet replacement
Redditch-based tarmac contractor MacDonald Surfacing has embarked on an ambitious fleet renewal programme with support from vehicle supplier Vanaways. MacDonald has now taken delivery of ten Ford Transit tippers and a trio of Nissan Navara pickups from independent broker Vanaways.…
Parts availability and technician shortages improving in 2023, according to r2c vehicle off-road data
Parts availability and technician shortages, the two issues that have plagued commercial fleets and repairers for the last three years, have improved in 2023, as shown by the r2c vehicle off-road (VOR) data. r2c’s system allows fleets and workshops to…
Volvo FH becomes the first electric Truck of the Year
Volvo Trucks has scooped a prestigious industry award for its Volvo FH Electric, becoming the first-ever electric truck named International Truck of the Year. In explaining the decision, the jury praised the electric truck’s performance, seamless acceleration, quietness, and…
Fundraising kicks off for OWL4BOWELS bike ride
EPIC Media Group’s 20th anniversary golf day has raised more than £1,000 for Bowel Cancer UK, and the OWL4BOWELS charity bike ride aims to multiply this twentyfold. Sponsors and support crews are needed to make this epic effort a success,…
UK policy and early movers can play a significant role in unleashing finance to decarbonise the UK freight transport sector
Efforts should be directed towards whole freight system analysis capability, co-created roadmaps and ports as decarbonisation hubs to help the freight transport sector’s transition. The end-of-project report released today by the Decarbonising UK Freight Transport (DUKFT) Network suggests several ways…
Essex Bulk Services enhances sustainability with Mission Zero accreditation
Family-run transport business with a fleet of 122 vehicles, Essex Bulk Services Ltd (EBS), has completed the Advanced Sustainability Accreditation with Mission Zero, a quality standard for the fleet sector. EBS recognises that Sustainability in the transport sector impacts more than simply emission…
Gebrüder Weiss sends a solar-powered truck to the world’s highest volcano
The Gebrüder Weiss, a Swiss logistics company, is the official partner of the Peak Evolution Team. Together, they want to move a solar-powered truck to an altitude of 6,893 meters, a world record. The world’s highest volcano, a team trying…
Biffa places order to convert ten diesel RCVs to electric with Lunaz
Biffa has placed an initial order with Lunaz to convert ten of its diesel RCVs to clean-air electric powertrains, supporting its commitment to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 – building on a 70% reduction in emissions since 2002 –…
Renault Trucks releases its first eRCV low-entry cab with bus door at RWM Expo 2023
Renault Trucks launched the new 26-tonne E-Tech D Wide 6×2 low-entry cab with a bus-style folding door and low step height for ease of entry and exit, reducing strain and fatigue for crews on demanding multi-stop urban cycles at RWM…