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[ September 18, 2018 ] Trade associations react angrily to government migration report Industry News
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[ September 18, 2018 ] Volkswagen planning to divest Scania, MAN and its commercial vehicles business by year’s end Industry News
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Operator News

From third-party logistics to own-account operators Motortransport.co.uk has it covered: we report on all 3PLs, from DHL Supply Chain to Eddie Stobart Logistics, and from XPO Logistics to Wincanton. We also cover the UK home delivery and parcels market from Royal Mail to DPD and from Hermes to Yodel. We have all the latest news from own-account operators, including Tesco Distribution, Travis Perkins, Bidvest and the latest developments from pallet networks including Palletways and Pall-ex.

Tuffnells facing £1.5m bill after failing to pay National Minimum Wage

September 14, 2018 Chris Druce

The Tuffnells horror show has taken a new twist, with the news it faces a bill of up to £1.5m for failing to comply with National Minimum Wage legislation.

Grocontinental puts vehicle in livery of new owner AGRO Merchants on the road

September 13, 2018 Chris Druce

Grocontinental, which was sold last year, has taken delivery of the first vehicle in its new owner’s livery.

DSV takes delivery of its 1,000th MAN truck in the UK

September 13, 2018 Kylie Noble

DSV has taken delivery of its 1,000th MAN truck in the UK.

Tuffnells Parcels Express hit with £1.5m fine after driver crushed to death

September 13, 2018 Roger Brown

Tuffnells Parcels Express, part of Connect Group, has been fined £1.5m after a driver died when he was trapped between a trailer and his vehicle.

Accounting error brings down Go Direct Recruitment Services

September 12, 2018 Carol Millett

Cannock-based transport and training company Go Direct Recruitment Services has gone into voluntary liquidation after an accounting error left the firm with debts of more than £2.8m.

ATL officially opens new Midlands hub

September 12, 2018 Chris Druce

ATL (Ascott Transport Limited) inaugurated its Midlands hub in Foston on 6 September.

Hoyer orders 89 new MAN trucks for fuels business

September 12, 2018 Kylie Noble

Hoyer has added 89 new MAN TGS vehicles to its Petrolog division.

House of Fraser stand-off set to cost 300 jobs at XPO Logistics

September 6, 2018 Chris Druce

A union has condemned XPO Logistics and Sports Direct, as the House of Fraser supply chain impasse looks set to cost 300 jobs.

Menzies Distribution sold to private equity firm Endless

September 6, 2018 Chris Druce

Menzies Distribution has been sold, for an undisclosed sum, to private equity firm Endless.

Foulger Transport appoints new managing director

September 4, 2018 Kylie Noble

Foulger Transport, part of Kinaxia Logistics, has announced the appointment of Sue Pye as MD.

Spotlight

Transport Security Congress – European Edition 29th October 2019 Paris, France

by Motor Transport in Industry News

In today’s digital world, security has become a business-critical issue. The need to provide smart, efficient, and customer centric services has led to the digitalisation of transport operations and the adoption of the Internet-of-Things. Yet [...]

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

Posted by Emma Shone on Mar 28, 20182

Electric vehicle uptake would improve

Posted by Christopher Walton on Mar 22, 20183

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