All Motor Transport articles in 2024 – Page 3
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MT ArticleKammac provides Kegspertise Logistics with sixth UK site
Third-party logistics operator Kammac has landed a partnership with Kegspertise Logistics which sees it provide the specialist company with its sixth UK site.
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MT ArticleAlmost three hundred jobs at risk as Menzies Parcels prepares to close down
Almost 300 staff at Menzies Parcels are facing redundancy as parent company Menzies Distribution prepares to close down the loss-making business next month.
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MT ArticleAbbey Logistics saw profits almost double ahead of sale to Sitra Invest NV
Abbey Logistics Group almost doubled its pre-tax profit in the financial year before its recent sale to Belgium logistics giant Sitra Invest NV, according to its latest annual results.
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MT ArticleYodel appoints Simon Chave as chief information officer
Yodel has appointed Simon Chave as its new chief information officer with a brief to continue the business’ digital transformation journey.
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MT ArticleDale Vince launches legal challenge after government scraps Low Traffic Neighbourhood regulations
Green industrialist and Ecotricity founder Dale Vince has launched a legal battle against the government’s decision to axe policies to boost walking and cycling in England, which, if successful, could see more Low Traffic Neighbourhoods rolled out across the country.
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MT ArticleM&M Kerr loses licence after speed limiter tampering
M&M Kerr, thought to be Scotland’s only haulier of hanging meat, has had its licence revoked after it altered the speed limiters of HGVs and compromised road safety.
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MT ArticleTVS Interfleet paves the way for Hanson UK in mixer deal
TVS Interfleet has won a £2.3m contract to supply 52 new concrete mixers to Hanson UK.
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MT ArticleMicrolise completes second purchase in a week
Microlise Group has completed its second acquisition in a week, this time of transport management systems creator Enterprise Software Systems (ESS).
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MT ArticleArdent supporter of Volvo FH
Plant rental specialist Ardent Hire has taken on 20 new Volvo FH 500s as part of a major upgrade programme.
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MT ArticleMovianto staff out on strike in recognition dispute
Staff at healthcare operator Movianto’s Bedford warehouse have spent the week striking in a row over union recognition.
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MT ArticleRHA sets out plan for economic growth
The RHA is urging the government to introduce an emissions-linked fuel duty rebate, develop a net zero roadmap for haulage and overhaul the apprenticeship levy in order to kick-start economic growth.
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MT ArticleVolvo electric tractor units approved for government’s plug-in grant
Volvo Trucks has become the first HGV manufacturer in the UK to have four different models of low emission vehicle approved for the government’s plug-in grant of up to £25,000 on new registrations.
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MT ArticleSix-figure investment helps SSO Logistics plan for the future
SSO Logistics on Merseyside has invested more than £500,000 on a new 40,000 sq ft warehouse and six forklift trucks (FLTs), which has helped create 20 jobs.
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MT ArticleProsecution for M6 tea-drinking driver
A lorry driver has been banned from driving and ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work after he stopped on the M6 to have a cup of tea.
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MT ArticleWincanton invites applications for emerging technology solutions
Wincanton has opened applications for its 2024 W2 Labs programme, which aims to discover emerging ideas and tackle the industry’s toughest challenges.
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MT ArticleEFS Global acquires trio of parcel companies
Burnley-based EFS Global is continuing to storm through the acquisition market, snapping up a trio of companies including YDL, Leeds Parcel Company and Pass the Parcel, adding £30m of turnover to its business.
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MT ArticleNational Pothole day sees government launch crackdown on late-running road works
A crackdown on late-running roadworks could cut congestion for millions of drivers and generate up to £100m extra funding to resurface roads, according to the government’s Plan for Drivers strategy, published today (15 January).
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MT ArticleFormer Knights of Old executive Carl White joins Pall-Ex as warehouse and logistics director
Pall-Ex Group has appointed former Knights of Old director Carl White as warehouse and logistics director of the pallet distribution network.