Elite Transport is conducting a fuel economy trial, using different Michelin tyres on 15 Volvo FH 480 six by two tractors.
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Norfolk haulier Jack Richards has added 10 Mercedes-Benz Actros 2544 tractor units to its fleet, and so far it has seen returns of around 0.4mpg more than expected.
The licensing system for operators of heavy goods vehicles and public service vehicles is be streamlined and modernised.
Gefco is to open its first logistics platform in Russia – a 20,000 sq m facility will be located in Podolsk, near Moscow,
Amtrak has won the contract to deliver thousands of parcels a week for Virgin Vie At Home which has a nationwide network of more than 12,000 consultants who arrange cosmetic and jewellery parties at home.
Pall-Ex has celebrated its tenth anniversary with an event at the Celtic Manor Resort, near Cardiff.
The Freight Transport Association has called for more government action to deal with unroadworthy foreign lorries.
A government review of skills could have a major impact on the way logistics training is delivered.
Chancellor Gordon Brown has broken faith with the freight industry by increasing diesel duty by 1.25 pence a litre, the Freight Transport Association has warned.
TNT Express and TNT Logistics are trialling an electric 7.5 tonne truck which they reckon is the first zero emission vehicle that can compete with a diesel on urban delivery routes.
