TUAL secures UK government funding for innovative freight project with Department for Transport

Volvo Trucks and global logistics company DSV have signed a cooperation agreement for 300 electric heavy trucks. The deal is one of the largest commercial orders to date for Volvo electric trucks. With the order, DSV will have one of the largest company fleets of heavy electric trucks in Europe…. Read more »

REA (The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) and Energy Saving Trust, is proud to announce the publication of a new resource titled “Electrifying the fleet. A practical resource for fleet managers.” This comprehensive resource, developed by the REA’s HGV and Commercial Fleet Working Group aims to provide fleet… Read more »

DAF Trucks has appointed Louis Jones to the role of EV & Connected Services Director. He joins a growing EV department at DAF’s head-office in Haddenham including Adam Bennett, EV & Sustainability Manager and Amy Carter, EV Operations Manager, and reporting to Gareth Halliwell, Business Planning Director. Following a two-year,… Read more »

As a key player in the decarbonisation of transport, Renault Trucks is pressing ahead with its initiatives by electrifying its in-house logistics flows. The first stage of this project involves the electrification of axle transport between its Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse plants. The 450,000 km driven each year between the two… Read more »

Cheshire-based Boughey Distribution has taken delivery of its first electric vehicle,the Volvo FE Electric, which is now fully-operational within the company’s Palletline fleet. Following a successful three-month trial of the FE Electric model earlier this year, Boughey took the decision to permanently introduce the vehicle to its fleet.  Supplied by… Read more »

New investment driving sustainability at Nicklin Nicklin Transit Packaging has invested in its first electric articulated truck as part of its decarbonisation journey. The acquisition of the new Volvo FM Electric Globetrotter Cab from the Hartshorne Group is the latest initiative by Wednesbury-based Nicklin aimed at reducing its carbon footprint… Read more »

Logistics and distribution experts, Fitzmaurice Carriers, are investing in a more sustainable future with initiatives to reduce energy use, fuel consumption and carbon emissions. The East Anglian haulage company has continually invested in state-of-the-art technology to improve their sustainability both on-site and on the road. Fitzmaurice’s most recent investment in… Read more »

Volvo Trucks’ iconic FH range has welcomed a new family member with the Volvo FH Aero. Featuring an optimised aerodynamic design and innovative features, the FH Aero takes energy efficiency to a new level. The model is available in four powertrain variants including biofuel and Volvo’s award-winning electric technology. With… Read more »

WARRINGTON, England, February 29, 2024 — To help improve fleet sustainability and overall operational efficiency, Hunt’s Food Group has taken delivery of its first ever tractor fitted with the Carrier Transicold Eco-Drive system, alongside three new specialist 15.5m variable deck longer semi-trailers (LST), each mounted with a Carrier Transicold Vector®… Read more »