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All change at Culina as Eddie Stobart CEO becomes latest to depart
Culina has seen another major management shift this week after David Pickering, chief executive of subsidiary Eddie Stobart, announced that he has left the logistics firm after 34 years.
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Total Home Delivery boss on the “heartbreaking” end of his business
The boss of a company that swooped in and took on all of Star Transport & Warehousing’s contracts, staff and customers when it collapsed into administration, has apologised “from the bottom of my heart” to anyone affected by its own collapse last September.
Assets of collapsed haulier TEF Transport up for auction
Just over a month after calling in the administrators, Yorkshire-based TEF Transport’s assets, including a fleet of 30 trucks and 60 trailers, are being auctioned off.
Amazon orders more than 140 new eHGVs
Amazon has placed an order for more than 140 new Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s and eight Volvo FM Electrics. The trucks are due to join the online retailer’s UK fleet over the next 18 months to replace similar diesel trucks.
Total Home Delivery boss on the “heartbreaking” end of his business
Assets of collapsed haulier TEF Transport up for auction
Amazon orders more than 140 new eHGVs
TIP Group refurbishes 304 trailers for P&O Ferrymasters
Whistl makes two key appointments to executive board
AIT Home Delivery spearheads drive into US and European markets
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Total Home Delivery boss on the “heartbreaking” end of his business
The boss of a company that swooped in and took on all of Star Transport & Warehousing’s contracts, staff and customers when it collapsed into administration, has apologised “from the bottom of my heart” to anyone affected by its own collapse last September.
Assets of collapsed haulier TEF Transport up for auction
Just over a month after calling in the administrators, Yorkshire-based TEF Transport’s assets, including a fleet of 30 trucks and 60 trailers, are being auctioned off.
Amazon orders more than 140 new eHGVs
Amazon has placed an order for more than 140 new Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s and eight Volvo FM Electrics. The trucks are due to join the online retailer’s UK fleet over the next 18 months to replace similar diesel trucks.
TIP Group refurbishes 304 trailers for P&O Ferrymasters
Commercial vehicle lease and rent specialist TIP Group has refurbished 304 trailers for P&O Ferrymasters in a move aimed at extending the life of the vehicles, whilst also cutting the company’s costs and carbon emissions.
Whistl makes two key appointments to executive board
Parcels, mail and e-fulfilment specialist Whistl has appointed Fliss O’Hara and Laura Sanjurgo to the Whistl Group executive board.
AIT Home Delivery spearheads drive into US and European markets
US giant AIT Worldwide Logistics is using the home delivery expertise of its UK subsidiary AIT Home Delivery, formerly known as Panther Logistics, to help drive growth in its European and US operations.
Fedex UK sees falling volumes hit turnover and profit in 2023/4
Fedex Express UK Transportation saw turnover and profit fall in the year to 31 May 2023, as falling volumes and the company’s decision to cut its logistics services fee took their toll.
Truline upgrades 109 vehicles in major fleet renewal programme
A major fleet renewal programme has seen specialist B2B parcel carrier Truline upgrade 109 of its 500-strong fleet of trucks and vans, in partnership with fleet provider Prohire and its alternative fuels division Progreen.
Westland Assets buys Nottingham delivery firm Direct Sameday Services
Special purpose vehicle Westland Assets has acquired Nottingham-based delivery firm Direct Sameday Services (DSS) and its associated companies Direct Sameday Services North West and Direct Sameday Vehicle Hire.
Newly refurbished warehouse delivers one-stop shop for Celkom Transport customers
Pallet-Track member Celkom Transport has opened a newly refurbished 50,000sq ft warehouse at its York site, to meet increasing demand for logistics support, as it continues to grow.
Administration watch
Total Home Delivery boss on the “heartbreaking” end of his business
The boss of a company that swooped in and took on all of Star Transport & Warehousing’s contracts, staff and customers when it collapsed into administration, has apologised “from the bottom of my heart” to anyone affected by its own collapse last September.
Assets of collapsed haulier TEF Transport up for auction
Just over a month after calling in the administrators, Yorkshire-based TEF Transport’s assets, including a fleet of 30 trucks and 60 trailers, are being auctioned off.
Administrator summarises pressures faced by collapsed firm Truswells
Truswell Haulage, the transport company that had been operating since 1940 and ran more than 100 HGVs, collapsed last year due to “macroeconomic factors and industry-wide challenges”, according to its administrator.
Industry news
Enter the 2025 Motor Transport Awards to be in with a chance of seeing your company name up in lights
The 2025 Motor Transport Awards are now open for entries.
Major restructuring and leadership changes rolled out at at Renault Trucks Commercials
Renault Trucks UK and Ireland is making significant structural and leadership changes to its retail arm, Renault Truck Commercials, as it moves to grow its UK market share.
Huge response to plans to raise speed limits in Scotland
A consultation into plans to increase the speed limit in Scotland for HGVs has already attracted nearly 9,000 responses – and there’s still two months left before it closes.
Freezing assets of smugglers could prevent HGV stowaways
New measures that target the bank accounts and assets of people smuggling gangs have been welcomed by the RHA, which said it hoped they’d stop stowaways ending up in lorries.
“Unforgivable”: Network Rail blasts lorry drivers for striking bridges
Network Rail is pleading with HGV drivers to know the height of their vehicle after a bridge in Birmingham was struck three times in one week.
Stop unfairly penalising hauliers found to be carrying illegal immigrants, RHA tells government
The RHA is urging the government to reform the Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme, which it says is unfairly penalising compliant drivers and operators when illegal immigrants are found hidden in their vehicles.
Welsh Government to create task force to secure future of Holyhead Port
The Welsh government is to put together a task force, which will include logistics bodies and transport operators, to help deliver a new strategy to secure the future of Holyhead Port.
RHA calls for commercial vehicle charging infrastructure to be “urgently prioritised”
RHA has welcomed research this week which shows that local authorities are accelerating investment in EV charging infrastructure, but the association is warning that much more needs to be done to provide charging infrastructure for commerioal vehicles.
Government consultation to remove regulations around electric vans welcomed by Logistics UK
Logistics UK is calling for the government’s recently launched consultation on zero emission vans to deliver regulatory alignment between 4.25 tonne electric vans and 3.5 tonne diesel vans and prevent legacy legislation from inhibiting electric vehicle take up in the future.
Transport prices increase in December 2024, latest TEG Index reveals
December 2024 saw the TEG Road Transport Index rise 5.7 points to 132.3, delivering a 4.5% month-on-month jump, which echoes a similar annual increase of 5.3 points, a rise of 4.17%.
Interviews
MTA Low Carbon winner JLP wants to take the high road to zero emissions
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) picked up the Motor Transport Low Carbon Award for the third time in the last seven years in 2024.
Vaculug Sustainability Forum hears about truck and tyre manufacturers’ journey toward net zero
Tyre retread specialist Vaculug held its fourth Sustainability Forum at the British Motor Museum in October, bringing together operators, suppliers and leading experts to discuss the UK’s road to net zero emissions.
GXO and RHA outline the roadmap for driver safety and welfare in free to watch webinar
Motor Transport in association with leading 3PL GXO held a webinar in October to discuss the vital issue of how the road transport industry should be handling the recent influx of new drivers to ensure they are properly prepared for life on the road.
A New Era for renewable fuel supplies dawns in Essex
The use of renewable fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to cut carbon emissions from diesel trucks now rather than waiting for battery electric vehicles to develop into a more practical solution is becoming increasingly popular.
‘SMEs are in a massive hole over electric but the approach is too blinkered’
Chris Clowes, executive director of global logistics consultancy, SCALA, considers the ways other countries are tackling HGV fleet decarbonisation, and the lessons operators can learn from a domestic market still claiming record numbers of casualties
Battery electric nothing new for Bradshaw Electric Vehicles
Battery electric vehicles are sometimes regarded as new-fangled devices but they were first seen on the roads of Europe in the 1890s and in the 1960s the UK had the world’s largest fleet of BEVs in the days when electric milk floats were a common sight on every street. Today ...
Renault Trucks shows that electric trucks can do the job at only a 5% price premium
Renault Trucks has been on its battery electric vehicle (BEV) industrial manufacturing journey for four years now and recently held a series of open days at its electric demo centre based at its axle plant in Saint-Priest near Lyon to give an update on progress.
The APC still flying the flag for independent couriers 30 years on
The APC was founded 30 years ago as The Alternative Parcels Company and still has an unusual ownership model in the parcels world, in that it is owned by its 103 independent, entrepreneurial delivery-and-collection couriers.
Decarbonisation
Amazon orders more than 140 new eHGVs
Amazon has placed an order for more than 140 new Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s and eight Volvo FM Electrics. The trucks are due to join the online retailer’s UK fleet over the next 18 months to replace similar diesel trucks.
Howard Tenens fixes sights on low carbon future
Howard Tenens said it was on track to reduce fleet emissions by almost half by the end of the decade, thanks to it embracing a range of clean technologies.
Sponsored content
AKFS Unveils Mercedes Atego Enclosed Vehicle Transporter
Advanced KFS Special Vehicles (AKFS), a renowned provider of bespoke vehicle bodywork, has introduced the Mercedes Atego Enclosed Vehicle Transporter to its extensive portfolio. This purpose-built commercial vehicle is the culmination of decades of expertise, designed to meet the exacting demands of professionals across various sectors.
SPONSORED: Just weeks left for operators to join RHA Truck Cartel Claim as deadline approaches
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is encouraging operators who have been affected by the truck manufacturing cartel to join their legal proceedings. There’s no cost for the claim, but to benefit, operators must opt in before 31 December 2024.
SPONSORED: Unlocking the benefits of shared transport
2024 has been a challenging year for retailers. The need to reduce costs and make progress on sustainability targets, all while providing an omnichannel shopping experience to meet the high expectations of consumers weighs heavily.
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MOTOR TRANSPORT TOP 100 2023
It’s been a difficult year for the road transport industry, but our annual survey of company performance highlights the professionalism and tenacity of operators in facing up to the challenges.
Palletways welcomes Foulger Transport and Transol Logistics into the fold
Foulger Transport and Transol Logistics have joined the Palletways pallet network.
Foulger Transport opts for Mercedes-Benz Actros
Norfolk haulier Foulger Transport has taken delivery of seven new Euro-5 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks. The units join its 100-plus strong, predominantly Daf, fleet.
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