Lawsons Group reports it has taken another major step towards reducing the environmental impact of its fleet with the purchase of two New Generation DAF XD Electric trucks.

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Joseph Parr in Bradford is running a Volvo FM Electric 6x2 rigid, believed to be the first zero‑tailpipe heavy‑duty truck in builders’ merchant operation in the UK. PBM looks at how the vehicle came into service and how it is performing on the job.

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Shawfield Timber is rolling out Podfather logistics software to “transform its customer experience.”

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STARK Building Materials UK has launched a new digital delivery tracking and notification service, designed to provide real-time updates on orders.

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The new Zero Emission Truck and Van Grants and the extension of the Depot Charging Scheme is the practical support industry needs “to move the needle on electric commercial vehicle adoption.” So says Logistics UK’s Chief Executive, Ben Fletcher...

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Elliotts has introduced a new 13.5-tonne Isuzu rear-mount crane lorry at its Fordingbridge branch as part of a strategic trial aimed at improving delivery efficiency in rural and restricted-access locations.

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PBM discusses the latest issues affecting transport fleets and logistics with Tim Houghton, Managing Director of commercial vehicle hire specialist FVTH.

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Last year, Hiab unveiled a new series of Merchant Cranes featuring a choice of specifications to meet the precise needs of customers in a clearer and more efficient way.

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Drawing on the recent BMF Branch of the Future report, Descartes' Andrew Tavener considers how innovative routing and telematics technology alongside electronic proof-of-delivery tools can ensure an enhanced buying experience for all generations of trade customers.

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Simon Pritchard, Managing Director of Specialist Driver Resourcing, explains why diversity could hold the key to solving the merchant driver shortage.

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