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Success for international operator after stowaway fines cancelled
A Northampton haulage firm embroiled in a row with the Home Office over stowaway fines imposed on it said it had successfully appealed a £30,000 penalty.
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South Yorkshire haulier applies to appoint administrator
A Doncaster international haulage firm has lodged a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
Scale of new company closures revealed in data analysis
Half of all haulage companies that were set up since 2019 have now entered insolvency proceedings or closed down, according to analysis of official figures.
Newly qualified HGV driver killed motorcyclist in illegal manoeuvre
A lorry driver has been jailed for nine years after making an “extremely dangerous” U-turn manoeuvre in Mansfield which led to the death of a motorcyclist.
South Yorkshire haulier applies to appoint administrator
Scale of new company closures revealed in data analysis
Newly qualified HGV driver killed motorcyclist in illegal manoeuvre
Imminent EU border checks ‘untested’ warning
Success for international operator after stowaway fines cancelled
Wincanton gears up for new partnership with bike firm
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South Yorkshire haulier applies to appoint administrator
A Doncaster international haulage firm has lodged a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
Success for international operator after stowaway fines cancelled
A Northampton haulage firm embroiled in a row with the Home Office over stowaway fines imposed on it said it had successfully appealed a £30,000 penalty.
Wincanton gears up for new partnership with bike firm
Wincanton has won a contract to provide warehousing and transport services for Brompton Bicycle, the UK’s largest bike manufacturer and creator of the iconic folding bike.
M&H Carriers’ capacity grows with fifth Scottish hub
M&H Carriers has opened a new delivery hub in Perth and hailed it as “the gateway to the north”, giving customers greater access to the whole of Scotland.
Fagan & Whalley cleans up with HVO fuelled base
Fagan & Whalley has launched its first 100% HVO fuelled depot, in a “seamless” move that has reduced its fleet’s CO2 emissions by almost a fifth.
Pay increase for Wincanton Bellshill drivers
Wincanton drivers in Scotland are to receive a 10% pay increase following negotiations between their union and the supply chain giant.
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Fliss O’Hara promoted to managing director of Whistl Fulfilment
Fliss O’Hara has seen a meteoric rise at Whistl, becoming managing director of Whistl Fulfilment just 18 months after joining the company as fulfilment commercial director.
Maritme Transport helps Tesco slash lorry deliveries with launch of tenth rail service
Supermarket giant Tesco has launched its tenth rail service this week in partnership with Maritime Transport and Direct Rail Services, in a move which will see the rail service replace 90 lorry journeys a week.
Miniclipper Logistics sees pre-tax profit jump by a fifth despite “challenging” year
Family haulage firm Miniclipper Logistics defied a “challenging” year to deliver a 15% growth in turnover and a 21% rise in pre-tax profit in the 12 months to 31 May 2024.
Howard Tenens wins one year extension to overnight delivery contract with Williams & Co
Howard Tenens Logistics has seen its contract with plumbing and heating merchant Williams & Co extended by another year, thanks to its high level of customer service.
Administration watch
South Yorkshire haulier applies to appoint administrator
A Doncaster international haulage firm has lodged a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
Scale of new company closures revealed in data analysis
Half of all haulage companies that were set up since 2019 have now entered insolvency proceedings or closed down, according to analysis of official figures.
Struggling operators warned not to use liability avoidance schemes
Transport lawyers are warning directors facing mounting debts not to rely on so-called ‘corporate rescue’ schemes after the Insolvency Service shut down businesses that preyed on firms in financial distress.
Industry news
Scale of new company closures revealed in data analysis
Half of all haulage companies that were set up since 2019 have now entered insolvency proceedings or closed down, according to analysis of official figures.
Newly qualified HGV driver killed motorcyclist in illegal manoeuvre
A lorry driver has been jailed for nine years after making an “extremely dangerous” U-turn manoeuvre in Mansfield which led to the death of a motorcyclist.
Imminent EU border checks ‘untested’ warning
With less than four weeks before the EU’s entry/exit scheme (EES) is introduced, Logistics UK has warned that a failure to adequately test the system could have implications for import trade.
Jost makes move to acquire Hyva
CV safety systems manufacturer Jost has entered into an exclusivity agreement to acquire Hyva and broaden its product portfolio.
Lucky escape for driver whose lorry plunged 60ft off viaduct
Police have said it was “remarkable” that the driver of an HGV that toppled off the Thelwall Viaduct and dropped 60ft onto an embankment below this week was not seriously injured.
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Zenith appoints Richard Jones as new CEO
Independent truck-to-car vehicle leasing and fleet management company Zenith has announced the appointment of Richard Jones as its new group chief executive officer, subject to FCA approval.
RHA calls on government to give Lower Thames Crossing the greenlight
Ahead of the government’s announcement this week on the future of the Lower Thames Crossing, RHA has issued a plea for the project to be given the go-ahead.
Teletrac Navman launches global consulting service on fleet decarbonisation
Software specialist Teletrac Navman has launched a new global consulting service designed to produce full decarbonisation strategies for fleets planning multi-energy operations.
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DAF and Certas Energy team up to launch podcast promoting carbon-cutting benefits of HVO
DAF and Certas Energy have joined forces to launch a podcast which aims to debunk persistent myths around hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and encourage fleet operators to make the switch from diesel to HVO.
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Mercedes-Benz NI Truck & Van opens new £6m aftersales facility in Dungannon
Mercedes-Benz Northern Ireland (MBNI) Truck & Van is set to recruit 20 new staff after opening a new £6m aftersales facility in Dungannon.
Interviews
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.
‘There are ways round the cost of buying electric but hydrogen’s a non-starter…’
John Granby, director of e-Truck and e-Van at EO Charging, has worked in the automotive sector for over 25 years, including spells with Scania and MAN Truck & Bus. Prior to joining EO in 2021, he led the development of Tevva’s hydrogen electric trucks across the UK. Here he tells ...
Battery electric vehicles need to focus on upstream as well as tailpipe emissions
Head of sustainability for most operators is a relatively new job description, and Dr Nicholas Head who covers that role for XPO UK & Ireland has indeed only been doing the job for just over two years.
X2 (UK) pushes sustainable, efficient logistics practice to the forefront
Formed in 2003 as a 4PL transport network to handle full trailer loads, X2 (UK) now employs 20 people at its Hinckley HQ and has recently become a silver sponsor of Generation Logistics, the industry-led campaign to promote career opportunities in the transport and logistics sector.
Decarbonisation
Fagan & Whalley cleans up with HVO fuelled base
Fagan & Whalley has launched its first 100% HVO fuelled depot, in a “seamless” move that has reduced its fleet’s CO2 emissions by almost a fifth.
Teletrac Navman launches global consulting service on fleet decarbonisation
Software specialist Teletrac Navman has launched a new global consulting service designed to produce full decarbonisation strategies for fleets planning multi-energy operations.
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The arrival of the recently launched eActros 600 tractor unit.
The arrival of the recently launched eActros 600 tractor unit means Mercedes-Benz Trucks now offers a comprehensive line-up of battery electric vehicles to hauliers in the UK – but that’s not all.
RHA Membership for operators, professionals and businesses
You don’t have to be an operator of vehicles to join the RHA. Their membership is open to individuals, professionals and businesses operating in the sector and offers a wide range of exclusive benefits.
SPONSORED: Durite Ltd joins Safe Fleet
Durite, the UK’s leading brand in Vehicle Safety, Lighting and Auto Electrical parts for commercial vehicles and general automotive aftermarket, has been acquired by Safe Fleet, a global leader in fleet safety solutions headquartered in Belton, Missouri, USA.
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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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