Latest fleet news – Page 575
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MT ArticleDPD records "biggest-ever" Cyber Weekend
DPD has reported record parcel volumes in the week running up to Black Friday and through the Cyber Weekend - up 13% on last year.The company also had a record number of delivery vans on the road over the period (29 November - 1 December) having recruited a significant number ...
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MT ArticleFTA launches 'jargon-free' guide to HGV brake testing for operators
A guide to brake testing for operators struggling to understand their reports has been produced to cut through “engineering jargon”.The FTA said its members’ guide will help readers understand how brake performance is calculated and what else they should be looking out for.Phil Lloyd, FTA head of engineering and vehicle ...
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Kuehne + Nagel shrugs off HMRC investigation into £17m corporation tax saving from network fee charges
A network fee charge which has saved Kuehne + Nagel Limited over £17m in corporation tax over six years is under investigation by HMRC, according to the company's latest annual results.The investigation, revealed in K + N’s annual accounts for the year to 31 December 2018, was triggered following an ...
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Tory pre-election pledge to freeze fuel duty welcomed by FairFuelUK
FairFuelUK has welcomed news that prime minister Boris Johnson has publicly committed to freezing fuel duty for the 10th successive year.The pressure group represents small businesses and hauliers across the UK and reacted to the news with "a huge sigh of relief as there was no mention of this levy’s ...
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MT ArticleElite Precast Concrete signs new logistics deal with Shropshire Express Deliveries
Telford-based Elite Precast Concrete has agreed a new logistics partnership with flatbed haulage specialist Shropshire Express Deliveries.Express, which is also based in Telford, revealed it has taken on new drivers as well as office staff as a direct result of the deal.It has also brought in five new 44-tonne tractor ...
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MT ArticleMT Awards 2019 winner: Home Delivery Operator of the Year – sponsored by Cartwright Group
MD of sponsor Cartwright Group Mark Cartwright (second right) presents the trophy to DPD UK CEO Dwain McDonald (holding trophy) and chief operations officer Justin Pegg (second left)Winner DPD has written the book on home delivery, in the form of an ‘inspirational’ manual for employees explaining its corporate culture.DPD UK’s ...
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MT ArticleFormer Eddie Stobart boss Andrew Tinkler increases bid and buys 6.5% stake
The two-way battle for control of Eddie Stobart Logistics (ESL) has taken another twist after former CEO Andrew Tinkler (pictured) promised to inject a further £10m of equity into the troubled haulier if his bid is successful.The move would see Tinkler's overall offer rise to £80m, in part to repay ...
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MT ArticleMT Awards 2019 winner: Urban Delivery Operator of the Year – sponsored by Prohire
Andrew Morley, group sales director (second right) of sponsor Prohire, with O’Donovan Waste Disposal CEO Michael O’Donovan (centre) and Richard Clarke, commercial director (second left)Tackling London’s congested streets every day might seem daunting, but for O’Donovan Waste Disposal the challenge has been transformative.Urban Delivery Operator of the Year was a ...
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MT ArticleBarriers to electric power for commercial vehicles are not intractable
Recent figures from business intelligence firm JATO revealed an astounding rise in global demand for electric vehicles, with sales of non-hybrid cars increasing by 92% over a 12-month period. This is perhaps the clearest sign yet that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are finally a viable alternative in the consumer sector.The ...
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MT ArticleAlton Transport Service reveals reasons for its demise
Hampshire haulier Alton Transport Service has admitted that taking on “loss making” work from Palletline and losing a contract from Tarmac were to blame for its insolvency.The directors explained to administrators why the firm was struggling to continue trading shortly before the business and assets were sold in a pre-pack ...
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DBAY warns Eddie Stobart Logistics shareholders to vote for its proposal or face "imminent liquidity shortfall"
Eddie Stobart Logistics (ESL) will see lenders pull out and face an “imminent liquidity shortfall” if shareholders reject DBAY Advisors’ takeover bid, DBAY warned this week.The warning follows reports that advisers to Andrew Tinkler, the former Eddie Stobart Logistics chief executive, are preparing to lodge a formal appeal with the ...
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MT ArticleExpress European Couriers joins Palletforce
Former Pallet Track member Express European Couriers has switched to Palletforce, becoming its 12th new business to sign up this year.The network said that the Kent firm will provide a delivery and collection service, including 40,000 sq ft of warehousing facilities, from its headquarters in Tonbridge.It will cover 12 TN ...
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MT ArticleStanian Transport rescued from administration after costly failed takeover
One of the longest-standing haulage businesses in Manchester has been saved after it entered administration following a failed attempt to purchase another firm, according to its director.General haulier Stanian Transport, which held an O-licence for 35 trucks and 50 trailers, appointed administrators Alvarez & Marsal Europe on 18 November.Director Theresa ...
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MT ArticleWarehouse robots recruited to help XPO tackle Christmas peak
XPO Logistics has ramped up its use of intelligent robotics ahead of the Christmas peak period.The robots, which XPO already uses in the US, work alongside XPO’s employees to help manage inventory for distribution during the seasonal peak.Manufactured by 6 River Systems, XPO’s US robotic technology partner, the mobile robots ...
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MT ArticlePall-Ex Group sets sights on European expansion
Pall-Ex Group has revealed plans to expand further into Europe following last month's management buyout that saw founder, owner and chairwoman Hilary Devey step away from the day-to-day running of the business.The group is now collectively owned by its UK network membership and senior management team in an arrangement it ...
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MT ArticleFTA urges next government to slash fuel duty as it lays out its election manifesto
Protecting the seamless movement of goods after Brexit, boosting driver facilities, expanding Heathrow and helping hauliers decarbonise; the FTA has handed its own election manifesto to the main political parties.The trade association said the industry was determined to meet the government’s target of becoming zero-emission but it would not be ...
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MT ArticleNetwork Rail clamps down on HGV operators involved in bridge strikes with 'Wise Up, Size Up' campaign
Cracks caused by the impact of a vehicle hitting the Worston Lane bridge over the West Coast mainlineNetwork Rail has insisted there is no excuse for HGV drivers not to know the height of their vehicles and it will support regulatory action against companies that are involved in bridge strikes.The ...
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MT Article"Do more to support transport industry," Moody Logistics MD urges business secretary
Moody Logistics MD Caroline Moody (left) with business secretary Andrea LeadsomMoody Logistics has highlighted the need for government support of the haulage and logistics industry after business secretary Andrea Leadsom paid a visit to the family-run firm.MD Caroline Moody said she explained to her “the vital role it plays in ...
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MT ArticleLiverpool turnaround times fall as Peel Ports improves road haulage efficiency
Truck turnaround times at the Port of Liverpool have fallen after owner Peel Ports said it had turned its focus to road haulage efficiencies.It said October was a “record-breaking” month for its container operations with quayside and landside throughput exceeding all previous figures with year-on-year growth of 12%.The port also ...
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MT ArticleSelf-driving trucks are a reality today but the electric vehicle recharging network is still in the future
National Grid project director - electric vehicles Graeme Cooper, right, is grilled by FT global motor industry correspondent Peter CampbellThe National Grid is ready to overcome the challenges of recharging large volumes of electric vehicles and so range anxiety need not be a barrier to the widespread adoption of low ...