Latest Operator news
GXO driver strikes suspended amid new pay offer
Strike action among 200 GXO drivers delivering equipment into hospitals across England has been suspended after their employer tabled an improved pay offer.
Scaffolding firm loses HGV licence after lying to DVSA and backdating safety records
A scaffolding firm whose directors lied to the DVSA, falsified and backdated vehicle defect records, and failed to address serious maintenance and load security problems has had its HGV licence revoked, following a public inquiry.
SSO Logistics invests £54,000 in first electric van
Haydock and St Helens-based SSO Logistics has invested £54,000 in a new Renault Traffic E-Tech Electric, adorned with a unique, Oasis-inspired ‘She’s Electric’ livery celebrating the rising influence of women in the sector.
Kuehne+Nagel joins consortium targeting MoD supply chain contracts
Kuehne+Nagel has joined forces with TVS Supply Chain Solutions, Turner & Townsend and Atos to create Forfield, a consortium which will bid for Ministry of Defence logistics and supply chain contracts.
Iconic Scottish haulier James S Hislop closes its doors
The Scottish Borders-based haulier James S Hislop (Haulage Contractors) has ceased trading after 38 years in business.
Pall-Ex announces immediate exit of boss Kevin Buchanan
In a surprise announcement, Pall-Ex said today (9 October) group chief executive Kevin Buchanan had left the business with immediate effect.
Gate Gourmet drivers flying high with airport conditions boost
Drivers working for airline inflight meals firm Gate Gourmet at London City Airport have won “significant improvements” to conditions after threatening strike action, according to the Unite union.
Hydrogen truck fuel costs 3.5x diesel, case study finds
Hydrogen trucks are not dead. But they’re expensive. Four months into a trial with a hydrogen-powered Scania, an Italian haulier has found that energy costs are 3.5 times those of diesel. And the price is only part of the problem.
A fix to keep trailers cold without sacrificing truck’s range
Keeping a refrigerated trailer cold can draw power from an electric truck’s battery; power that would otherwise go towards driving. Swiss dairy group Emmi is trying a fix: giving each trailer its own 45kWh battery, so refrigeration no longer competes with the truck for range.
Palletways HQ project secures planning permission
Plans to build a new headquarters for Palletways in Staffordshire have been given a boost after the local council granted planning permission.
