Carol Millett, Author at Motor Transport

Reed Boardall delivers profits rise in face of rising costs and “tough” competition

January 14, 2020 Carol Millett

The Reed Boardall Group has defied rising costs and fierce competition in the transport sector to deliver a 13% rise in underlying pre-tax profit.

Clipper Logistics wins five-year deal with fashion retailer Joules

January 13, 2020 Carol Millett

Clipper Logistics has landed a “significant” five-year contract with fashion retailer Joules, the logistics company announced today (13 January).

Menzies Distribution expands its national zero emissions fleet with three new electric vans

January 13, 2020 Carol Millett

Menzies Distribution has launched the first three electric vehicles into its Scottish delivery fleet as part of wider plans to roll out an electric fleet across its national network.

Decline in haulage activity hits turnover at Fred Sherwood & Sons

January 7, 2020 Carol Millett

Bulk haulage firm Fred Sherwood & Sons saw its pre-tax profit tumble by three quarters to £644,000 last year as the firm battled declining asset resale values, rising fuel prices and pay rate pressures.

Government funds four biofuel plants as part of Transport Decarbonisation Plan

January 7, 2020 Carol Millett

The government has announced funding for four British biofuel plants as part of its Transport Decarbonisation Plan which aims to deliver net-zero carbon emissions in the UK by 2050.

FedEx UK hit with £533,000 fine after worker hit by reversing forklift truck

January 7, 2020 Carol Millett

Parcel carrier FedEx UK has been fined over £500,000 after failing to ensure safe pedestrian access in the workplace which resulted in an employee being seriously injured by a reversing forklift truck.

Government must provide national road map for the decarbonisation of freight

January 7, 2020 Carol Millett

The RHA is calling on the government to set out a national road map to decarbonise freight over the next 25 years which respects vehicle life cycles and supports business investment.

FedEx UK sees profits plunge as cost of integrating TNT Express continues to rise

January 6, 2020 Carol Millett

Pre-tax profit at parcels giant FedEx UK plummeted by more than a quarter last year, the parcels company has revealed.

Devereux Developments tipped into red following “slight” fall in turnover

January 3, 2020 Carol Millett

Devereux Developments, which trades as Devereux Transport and Distribution, fell into the red last year following a “slight” fall in turnover, according to its latest annual results.

W D Cormack & Sons fined £8,000 after driver sustains serious injuries falling from trailer

January 3, 2020 Carol Millett

Thurso-based haulier W D Cormack & Sons has been fined £8,000 after one of its drivers was left severely injured after falling from a trailer that he was loading.

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps freight operators understand market for alternative fuels

By Christopher Walton and Colin Barnett A Fuels in Action event at Kempton Park in Surrey last week (20 March) was the ...

Shell opens second hydrogen fuel pump, but remains focused on full ‘mosaic’ of alternative fuels

By the end of 2018, Shell will have opened three new hydrogen refuelling pumps on sites around London.But the fuel giant says ...

Electric vehicle uptake would improve with better distributor and operator collaboration

Improved collaboration between electric vehicle operators and electricity distributors will see a substantial increase of battery-powered vehicles on the roads of London, ...

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps

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Shell opens second hydrogen fuel

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Electric vehicle uptake would improve

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