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Graduates TIP the hat to mechanic academy programme
20+ hour, 14+ min ago (455+ words) All students from the latest cohort of the TIP Mechanic Academy have successfully graduated, as the programme continues to build a pipeline of skilled trailer technicians for TIP's workshop network. The programme has now trained 40 mechanics since it launched in…...
Fast charging HGV site opens in Rotterdam
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (336+ words) Fast charging firm Kempower joined forces with Watt Hub to supply the Netherlands" second largest public truck DC fast charging site with its infrastructure. The 5, 000m" charging plaza at the Rotterdam World Gateway terminal at the Port of Rotterdam, is now…...
Irish hauliers get government help with fuel costs following widespread protests
2+ week, 5+ day ago (452+ words) Following nationwide protests by Irish hauliers and farmers against spiralling fuel prices last week, which saw the Irish army put on standby, the Irish Government has announced it will cut fuel costs. The protests, which caused major traffic congestion and…...
Asda adds 55 dual-temp refrigerated moving double decks from Tiger Trailers
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (590+ words) By Carol Millett28 April 2026 Asda's fleet is set to gain 55 temperature-controlled step-frame moving-deck double deck trailers, manufactured by Tiger, following successful trials last year." Announcing the deal, Tiger Trailers said the new trailers will deliver safer load stability, cargo capacity of…...
Garages risk losing insurance without EV trained technicians, insurance broker warns
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (723+ words) Independent garages across the UK are at risk of being refused insurance cover if they do not have electric vehicle-trained technicians on site, as insurers begin to tighten requirements around high-voltage vehicle work, an insurance broker warned this week. The…...
DHL data helps digital twins identify M1 locations for electric truck charging
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (1052+ words) Transport researchers are using data from logistics company DHL to simulate a delivery truck's journey from London to East Midlands Airport to identify the best locations for'electric vehicle charging points along the M1 motorway. The research is being led by Transi…...
Knowles strengthens fleet with DAF deliveries
1+ week, 1+ day ago (320+ words) Knowles Logistics has added a DAF LF Electric truck to its fleet, along with six new tractor units. The LF is the 11th electric vehicle operated by the company and will be utilised on collection and delivery routes supporting local pallet…...
RHA demands fuel duty rebate for commercial vehicle operators
1+ week, 2+ day ago (285+ words) RHA managing director Richard Smith has called for targeted fuel duty support for truck, van and coach operators, warning that rising costs are threatening supply chains and driving inflation across the economy. Other countries have taken action to support key…...
Reed Boardall seals fleet safety partnership with SM UK
1+ week, 3+ day ago (359+ words) Boroughbridge-based Reed Boardall has forged a new partnership with Leeds vehicle safety tech firm SM UK, which will see the haulier's new fleet of Volvo trucks equipped with the latest in fleet safety technology. Reed Boardall, which employs over 800 staff,…...
Ten electric trucks, 100 outlets: drugstore chain runs Vienna on batteries
1+ week, 3+ day ago (347+ words) Dm, one of central Europe's largest drugstore chains, has moved all its Vienna deliveries to electric trucks, built around depot charging, mapped routes, and a fleet of 10 lorries. Austrian logistics provider Quehenberger Logistics completed the full electrification of its deliveries…...