Operator News
Wincanton invests in camera and telematics technology
Wincanton has invested in 360-degree cameras and telematics technology across its home delivery fleet.
Month: January 2020
Interviews
New Wincanton chief executive: “We’ll target supply chains that are less mature”
“It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster start,” James Wroath laughs, as he begins describing his first five months as chief executive of Wincanton.
Industry News
Northern Ireland MOT chaos may delay HGV tests
A breakdown in car MOT tests in Northern Ireland could hit HGV testing slots after the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) resorted to using heavy duty lanes in a bid to clear the backlog.
Industry News
CV Show 2020 to tackle negative perceptions and severe skills shortage
This year’s CV Show is to tackle negative perceptions of the transport and logistics industry and its worsening skills shortage.
Industry News
Minister of State for the Future of Transport George Freeman to make official visit to ITT Hub
The Minister of State for the Future of Transport, Mr George Freeman MP, will make an official visit to the inaugural Innovation & Technology in Transport (ITT Hub) at Farnborough International Conference & Exhibition Centre on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 May.
News
Carters Haulage ceases trading
Carters Haulage in Hertfordshire has entered administration and ceased trading.
Industry News
FORS partners with mental health charity Mates in Mind
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has partnered with charity Mates in Mind to improve the mental health of its workforce and members.
News
Clugston Distribution Services sold to AJWG but remainder of group in administration
Administrators handling the affairs of Clugston Group said they had successfully agreed a sale of the share capital of its haulage arm, Clugston Distribution Services (CDS).
Industry News
Post-Brexit salary threshold on immigration will lead to escalating skills shortage, government warned
The current industry skills shortage may not be resolved by proposals to reduce the salary threshold for immigration after Brexit – because HGV drivers are generally paid more than £30,000, according to Talent in Logistics.
News
Nightline founder Dave Field partners with BWG Foods to launch ‘drop2shop’ e-commerce business
A new e-commerce logistics business set up by the co-founder of Ireland’s Nightline has teamed up with BWG Foods to provide a pick-up and return service for online purchases.