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Month: February 2021

Industry News

New year sees commercial vehicle manufacturing continue to slide

February 26, 2021 Chris Tindall

The ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Brexit fallout and weak demand all conspired to result in the fourth consecutive month of decline in UK commercial vehicle production, according to the SMMT.

Careers

Expect Distribution recruits head of HR

February 26, 2021 Chris Tindall

MT Haulier of the Year award winner Expect Distribution has appointed Sophie Metcalf to be its head of HR.

Careers

Scania names new chief executive and president

February 26, 2021 Chris Tindall

Scania has appointed a new chief executive and president, Christian Levin, from 1 May.

Industry News

Opportunity knocks for UK operators as European hauliers boycott London over DVS

February 26, 2021 Chris Tindall

SmartWitness UK said it had found non-UK hauliers “really frustrated” by the Direct Vision Standard scheme and many were still looking to boycott London rather than shell out thousands of pounds to make their fleets compliant.

Awards

MT Awards 2020: KNP proves 3 into 1 will go to pick up Livery of the Year Award

February 26, 2021 Admin Support

With the addition of Nelson Distribution and Steve Porter Transport to the Knights of Old portfolio, the larger brand was becoming increasingly diluted. Combining the three fleets meant more than 60 trailer-tractor livery combinations were possible.

Air quality

Scania set to unveil new £10m regional HQ near Glasgow

February 26, 2021 Chris Tindall

Scania will open a new £10m regional headquarters close to Glasgow later this year.

News

Exintra uses Volvo FH tractors on Primark contract

February 26, 2021 Chris Tindall

Dutch logistics group Exintra has put two Volvo FH LNG tractor units into operation on its Primark contract, making regular runs into the UK.

Awards

MT Awards 2020: Boxing clever by Wren Kitchens knocked out judges in Business Excellence Award sponsored by Hireco

February 26, 2021 Admin Support

It’s a measure of Wren Kitchens’ success that when MT catches up with head of transport operations Lee Holmes for a chat, he’s busy planning the company’s expansion into the US.

Industry News

HGVs to lead trial of new payment system on M6 toll road

February 26, 2021 Chris Tindall

Trucks and vans will be the first to trial a new payment system on the M6 toll road using ANPR cameras.

Industry News

New ruling on deliveries to Northern Ireland will have “severe impact”, Parcelhero warns

February 26, 2021 Chris Tindall

Draconian measures that will significantly increase red tape and delays for goods sent between the UK and Northern Ireland will go ahead on 1 April, after the government failed to extend a grace period.

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