Latest fleet news – Page 104
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MT ArticleBR Saunders Transport expands trials of new wheel security device
BR Saunders (Transport) is expanding its trial of a device designed to prevent HGV wheel loss across its entire fleet, following the successful trial of the device on a Volvo FM12 fitted with a crane used for lorry loader operations.
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MT ArticleNIC hike will increase food and drugs costs “significantly”, CCF warns government
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) is sounding the alarm over the “significant” increase in the cost of supplying temperature-controlled food and drugs, thanks to the increase in employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NIC), announced in the recent budget.
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MT ArticlePaua and Webfleet partner to support businesses transitioning to electric vehicles
Paua, a charging solutions provider, has joined forces with Webfleet, the EV services platform from Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, to assist businesses with fleet electrification.
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MT ArticleGlencar completes major net zero warehouse development in Aylesford
Building firm Glencar has completed construction of a new £32.5m six-unit industrial warehouse development, totalling 302,844sq ft for property development company Wrenbridge and its funding partner Bridges, at a site in Aylesford in Kent.
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MT ArticleXPO lands Armed Forces Gold Award for supporting veterans
XPO has been awarded the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award by the Armed Forces Covenant for the company being a “leading light” in supporting veterans throughout the business.
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MT ArticleLogistics M&A activity sees quarterly five-year high, as deal volume bounces back, BDO report reveals
Mergers and aquisitions (M&A) activity in the UK logistics and supply chain management sector has hit a quarterly five-year high, following a steady decline in deal volume in the previous three quarters.
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MT ArticleScan Global Logistics opens first office in Ireland to drive European expansion and transatlantic trade
Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has opened its first office in Ireland as it continues to expand its European footprint in a “critical trade region” offering the company a gateway between North America and Europe.
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MT ArticleLorry drivers to be prosecuted for jumping M6 crash queues
The police said they would be prosecuting HGV drivers caught on camera jumping queues on the M6 this week following a 10 vehicle crash in which a lorry crossed the central reservation.
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MT ArticleCyberattack on Microlise hits operators triggering call for stronger continuity plans
Third party cyber attacks, such as the one that hit Microlise services last week, present a challenge for all logistics operators - even those vigilant to security breaches, Europa Worldwide has warned.
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MT ArticleHGV driving centres with the highest and lowest pass rates revealed
Analysis of where HGV driver candidates are most likely to pass their test found Ipswich came out on top, with a pass rate of more than 80%.
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MT Article‘Milestone’ for abnormal load hauliers as police meet operators
The abnormal loads group (ALG) met with police chiefs this week to discuss ways to improve consistency among forces in the way they oversee heavy movements.
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MT ArticleDawsongroup announces passing of chairman Peter Dawson
Dawsongroup has announced that its executive chairman Peter Dawson has died following a short illness.
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MT ArticleMidlands truckstop invests in infrastructure improvements
Roads minister Lilian Greenwood visited the ADS Truckstop in Stoke this week to see how it had spent its share of government funds on improving its site, including new parking bays and security measures.
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MT ArticleNew MD at Harris Maxus reflects group’s growth plans
Automotive distributor and retailer Harris Group has appointed Andrew Lawson as its MD for Harris Maxus.
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MT ArticleProhire spends £5m on fuel efficient rental fleet
Prohire is investing £5m in 70 new vehicles to refresh its 400-strong Proflex national rental fleet.
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MT ArticleFood fight between union and catering distributor could leave air passengers hungry
Air services provider dnata said claims by a trade union that it was attempting to change delivery drivers’ terms and conditions without consultation were “entirely inaccurate”.
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MT ArticleAdministrators take control of South Yorkshire haulier’s business
McGregor Logistics in Doncaster has officially appointed administrators to take control of its affairs, almost a month after it signalled it was in financial difficulties.
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MT ArticleGovernment warned funding alone won’t solve HGV parking crisis
Logistics UK said it was “extremely disappointing” that half of all lorry drivers were fed up with the state of UK truckstops and it called on the government for a change in attitude towards the industry.