Latest fleet news – Page 39
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MT ArticleRhenus invests for growth amid tough trading conditions
Rhenus Logistics said wider market pressures and investments made to strengthen its business resulted in reductions in revenues and a pre-tax loss last year.
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MT ArticleTrailer builders take legal action against emissions regs ‘jeopardising’ climate targets and 70,000 jobs
Eight trailer manufacturers are taking the European Union (EU) to court claiming climate regulations are “detached from practical realities” and will increase emissions.
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain names new CEO UK&I
Martin Willmor, chief executive of freight platform DigiHaul, has been appointed to head up DHL Supply Chain’s UK and Ireland business, succeeding Saul Resnick.
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MT ArticleStowaway conference shares concerns and solutions
A summit this week to discuss solutions to human trafficking and border security in freight transport included a range of delegates including transport lawyers, operators and government representatives.
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MT ArticleEuropa welcomes next generation of Baxters to the business
Europa Worldwide Group has appointed Jack Baxter, chief executive Andrew Baxter’s son, to be its new operations director, replacing Dan Cook from January.
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MT ArticleFarralls grows sales, slows losses
Edwin C Farrall (Transport) said an 11% boost in its revenues last year was driven by the addition of a pallet network depot to its operations.
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MT ArticlePallet firm IPP recruits staff to SLT
Sustainable wooden pallet pooler IPP has appointed two new staff to its senior leadership team.
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MT ArticleKnowles attains gold standard for food safety and quality in warehousing and distribution
Knowles Logistics has achieved BRCGSAA accreditation across all four of its UK sites, strengthening its capability to handle products across some of the most regulated sectors, including food and retail.
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MT ArticleZendr straps in with Copilot for pan-European logistics push
Private equity firm Copilot Capital has made a majority investment in the fast-growing logistics platform Zendr to provide SMEs with more reliable freight solutions.
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MT ArticleWhite Bird finds new perch at Parseq
White Bird Logistics & Warehousing (WBLW) has partnered with Parseq, one of the UK’s largest independent service providers, in a bid to streamline its distribution of motor spare parts across the UK.
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MT ArticleTransaid’s epic Cork to Dublin ride raises £90k+
A team of 48 cyclists from across the transport and logistics sector took on a major 328km challenge to raise funds for Transaid.
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MT ArticleRenault Trucks names new chief executive
Antoine Duclaux has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Renault Trucks.
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MT ArticleEuropa unveils solutions for UK exporters facing 2026 French VAT changes
Logistics provider, Europa Worldwide Group, has announced new services to address uncertainty around legislative changes for British exporters coming into force next year.
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MT Article“Cyber threat now critical" - tech CEO reveals how to protect your business
Ransomware attacks on transport fleets are escalating, exposing weaknesses in outdated IT systems. Trimble chief executive Rob Painter and technical lead Jonah McIntire tell Motor Transport that moving to AI-powered, cloud-based platforms isn’t just vital for cybersecurity - it’s also key to boosting efficiency, automating routine tasks, reducing emissions and ...
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MT ArticleMT Fleet Data: GXO rivals DHL and Culina combined after Wincanton merger
XPO, Maritime Transport and Turners (Soham) are the fastest expanding of the major trucks fleets, according to Motor Transport’s Fleet Data listing.
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MT ArticlePalletways expands European network
Palletways has expanded its operations into Slovenia and Croatia, giving customers enhanced access to Central and South Eastern Europe and extending the reach of both premium and economy services.
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MT ArticleFleets’ decarbonisation concerns are valid – but early movers will still prosper
The UK’s commercial transport sector is on the cusp of something extraordinary. Customer demand, government assistance, and fleet ambition have aligned to make a national decarbonisation effort feel truly tangible.
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MT ArticleLogistics on the agenda at Labour conference session
The RHA met with MPs this week at a Labour Party conference fringe event to discuss the vital role of logistics in delivering economic growth.
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MT ArticleNorth West haulier enters administration days before PI appearance
A haulier in Greater Manchester running 30 HGVs has collapsed into administration – two days before it was due to appear before the traffic commissioner (TC) to face possible disciplinary action.
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MT ArticleRecord-breaking results at Driver Hire despite market challenges
Recruitment agency Driver Hire said it had experienced the highest ever weekly turnover in its 40-plus year history with its franchised offices 10% up on the same week last year.