Latest fleet news – Page 487
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MT ArticleMore migrant deaths likely despite Old Bailey people smuggling convictions, warns Irish RHA president
More deaths involving migrants being smuggled in lorry trailers will happen, the president of the Irish RHA has warned.Eugene Drennan was speaking after four men were found guilty at the Old Bailey of their involvement in a people smuggling ring, which contributed to the deaths of 39 Vietnamese men, women ...
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MT ArticleCovid tests for HGV drivers trapped in Kent will have massive impact on supply chain, insists RHA
Testing truck drivers in Kent for Covid-19 will have a huge impact on the supply chain and will be extremely expensive, according to the RHA.It was responding to reports that the plan to reopen France’s border following fears that a new coronavirus variant could cross the Channel and enter mainland ...
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MT ArticleCall to action should have followed London air pollution death, say lawyers
A coroner’s decision not to produce a report outlining action that must be taken to reduce air pollution, after ruling that the death of a nine-year-old girl was caused by it, has surprised lawyers.Last week, coroner Philip Barlow ruled that air pollution had made a material contribution to the death ...
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Motor Transport Top 100 2020 Interactive Tables – Key Averages
These interactive tables enable you to explore Motor Transport's Top 100 2020.Click on the tabs at the top of the table to view the different data sets. You can also click on the column headers to sort the table data from highest to lowest (or click again to sort from ...
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Motor Transport Top 100 2020 Interactive Tables – Company Subsidiary Data
These interactive tables enable you to explore Motor Transport's Top 100 2020.Click on the tabs at the top of the table to view the different data sets. You can also click on the column headers to sort the table data from highest to lowest (or click again to sort from ...
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Motor Transport Top 100 2020 Interactive Tables – Top 100 Notes
The MT Top 100 explainedThe rankings were finalised on 25th November 2020. The data was compiled from audited accounts filed at Companies House during the 12 months since the last Top 100 was compiled in October 2019, unless otherwise stated. The table lists the company in regard to its official ...
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Motor Transport Top 100 2020 Interactive Tables – Top 100 Profit per employee
These interactive tables enable you to explore Motor Transport's Top 100 2020.Click on the tabs at the top of the table to view the different data sets. You can also click on the column headers to sort the table data from highest to lowest (or click again to sort from ...
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MT ArticleJailed HGV driver in fatal collision with cyclist didn't have licence or insurance
An uninsured HGV driver whose licence had been revoked has been jailed for more than three years after his vehicle struck and killed a cyclist in Derby.Herbert Wyatt, 65, had lost his licence 12 weeks before the fatal collision in January with 25-year-old Josephine Gilbert, but he kept the revocation ...
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Motor Transport Top 100 2020 Interactive Tables – Top 100 Sales per employee
These interactive tables enable you to explore Motor Transport's Top 100 2020.Click on the tabs at the top of the table to view the different data sets. You can also click on the column headers to sort the table data from highest to lowest (or click again to sort from ...
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Motor Transport Top 100 2020 Interactive Tables – Top 100 Return on sales
These interactive tables enable you to explore Motor Transport's Top 100 2020.Click on the tabs at the top of the table to view the different data sets. You can also click on the column headers to sort the table data from highest to lowest (or click again to sort from ...
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Motor Transport Top 100 2020 Interactive Tables – Top 100 Growth in Profit
These interactive tables enable you to explore Motor Transport's Top 100 2020.Click on the tabs at the top of the table to view the different data sets. You can also click on the column headers to sort the table data from highest to lowest (or click again to sort from ...
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Motor Transport Top 100 2020 Interactive Tables – Top 100 Growth in turnover
These interactive tables enable you to explore Motor Transport's Top 100 2020.Click on the tabs at the top of the table to view the different data sets. You can also click on the column headers to sort the table data from highest to lowest (or click again to sort from ...
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Motor Transport Top 100 2020 Interactive Tables – Top 100 Largest Companies
These interactive tables enable you to explore Motor Transport's Top 100 2020.Click on the tabs at the top of the table to view the different data sets. You can also click on the column headers to sort the table data from highest to lowest (or click again to sort from ...
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain calls in police over strike at Liverpool hub
DHL Supply Chain has urged striking delivery drivers and warehouse staff in Liverpool to observe social distancing measures after it was blamed for calling out the police “at least 10 times”.The company said its door remained open to the Unite union to resolve a dispute among 120 workers at its ...
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Motor Transport Top 100 2020
Welcome to the Motor Transport Top 100 2020.Good time for home work.MT examines the financial performance of the UK logistics industry ahead of challenge of Covid-19 and a new trading relationship with the rest of Europe.You can view the Motor Transport Top 100 2020 as an online PDF or as ...
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Manchester Dairy prosecuted by DVSA after illegally using vans instead of trucks
Manchester Dairy has been prosecuted by the DVSA for deliberately overloading its vans while delivering Freshways milk when only a truck was capable of safely and legally carrying the heavy cargo.The company admitted the offences at Coventry Magistrates Court on 9 December and was ordered to pay nearly £34,000.Manchester Dairy ...
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MT ArticleBibby Line Group agrees sale of Costcutter Supermarkets Group to Bestway Wholesale
Bibby Line Group has agreed the sale of Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) to Bestway Wholesale – the UK's largest independent wholesaler.CSG has reported a significantly improved performance over the last two years, following investment in key areas of the business.During the 12 months to 31 December 2019, CSG’s sales rose ...
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MT ArticleAsset Alliance Group recruits high flyer as national account manager
Simon Bird has been appointed national account manager for Asset Alliance Group as the business expands its team and reinforces its commitment to nationwide fleets.Bird brings more than 30 years’ experience to the business, having worked at Ryder for 15 years, most recently as account director, as well as in ...
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MT ArticleChaos at Dover as French block UK freight
French transport minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari has told Sky News a plan is being worked on to resume the movement of unaccompanied freight from the UK to France with cross-EU talks "to begin within hours".The move to "establish a solid health protocol" comes after the UK governement and industry groups warned ...
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MT ArticlePallet weight guidance to finally see the light after years of delays
Long-delayed industry guidance on pallet weights for tail lift deliveries could finally be published early next year, motortransport.co.uk has learnt.The industry working group, which put together the draft guidance, is meeting with HSE officials to prepare the document for publication in early January.According to industry sources, the meeting follows intense ...