Latest fleet news – Page 698
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MT ArticleArrow XL wins contract with N Brown Group
Arrow XL has won a new contract with retailer N Brown Group, forming what the firm described as a "strategic" partnership. The two-man delivery firm will make more than 100,000 annual deliveries of homeware and electrical goods for the retailer, which owns brands including department store JD Williams and online ...
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Viewpoint: Abbey Logistics asks are gas-powered HGVs now a realistic alternative?
Abbey Logistics Group fleet engineer David Batty aims to find out whether extended range compressed natural gas trucks offer a real alternative to diesel...One of my most important roles at Abbey Logistics is to analyse and trial new vehicles and associated technology.Before selecting any vehicles for our fleet, I take ...
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Growing membership and management reshuffle puts Pall-Ex back in black
Pall-Ex UK saw its pre-tax profit jump more than 200% in 2016 after results from its management restructure and growing membership began to take hold. The pallet network recorded a pre-tax profit of £499,000 for the year ended 31 July 2016; a 205% increase on 2015's pre-tax loss of £474,000.Pall-Ex ...
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Bibby Distribution business review pays dividends
Bibby Distribution's 18-month transformation strategy is finally coming to fruition, as the MT Top 100 operator turned a profit for the first time in two years. A complete review of the operation, from warehouse to board structure, has taken place, with the company aiming to go "back to basics".This has ...
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Why apprenticeship levy won't automatically solve road transport's skills crisis
Trailblazer apprenticeships have long been mooted as a remedy for road transport’s skills crisis. However a Commons Select Committee has warned they have a worrying lack of focus and will not fill skills gaps unless they concentrate on sectors and regions where training is most needed.The committee report said while ...
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MT ArticleUK Mail helps DHL parcels business rise in Q1
DHL Deutsche Post’s European parcels business saw turnover increase 70.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2017, driven primarily by its acquisition of UK Mail.Its European network saw turnover rise to €458m (£386.3) up from €269m (£226.8m), with UK Mail adding €139m (£117.2m) of turnover to DHL Deutsche Post Parcels ...
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MT Article'Jury still out' on Royal Mail privatisation
The jury is still out on the success of the privatisation of the Royal Mail, said parcel services broker Fastlane International, after a leak of the Labour Manifesto for the 2017 general election called for it to return to public ownership.The leaked manifesto said: “The Conservative government’s privatisation of Royal ...
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MT ArticleWincanton wins home delivery contract with Wickes
Wincanton has won a new three-year contract with Wickes to deliver large bulky items to customers' homes. The operation was previously conducted in-house by the retailer, but Wincanton director of home and DIY Paul Durkin said the operator's experience and specialist equipment would "enhance customer experience and improve efficiency".Wincanton will ...
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MT ArticleAndrew Tinkler steps down as boss of Stobart Group
Andrew Tinkler, Stobart GroupAndrew Tinkler has stepped down as CEO of Stobart Group, the business he has headed since it listed on the stock market in 2007.During his tenure, Tinkler, who retains a place on the business’s executive board, has divested several business units including automotive and the transport arm ...
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Operators needed for free trial of real-time NOx emissions recorder
HGV and van fleets are invited to take part in a free trial of a telematics system called Air.Car that provides real-time NOx emissions data.Tracker, part of the Tantalum Corporation, said the six-month trial will contribute towards “ground-breaking” research that aims to both reduce air pollution and slash operators’ fuel ...
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MT ArticleCemex drivers to strike over pay dispute
Cemex drivers supplying construction materials across the UK have voted for strike action in a dispute over pay.A continuous work to rule will begin on Monday 22 May, followed by an initial 24 hour strike on 26 May.The 82 HGV drivers returned an 87% vote in favour of strike action ...
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MT ArticleNew government must not use industry as scapegoat, says FTA
The new government must support the industry in meeting clean air legislation and not villainise HGVs, according to the FTA's election manifesto. The trade association's head of national policy Christopher Snelling said government should “support freight and logistics operators as they work to comply with the latest Clean Air Zone ...
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MT ArticleRyder appoints new sales and marketing director
Ryder has appointed a new sales and marketing director in a drive to generate more business for the rental firm.John Murray, formerly general manager of trailer operations, has an industry career spanning more than 40 years, including 23 years with Freuhauf Corporation.He has also held senior management roles at TIP ...
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MT ArticleXPO Logistics adds to UK fleet with Daf and MAN
XPO Logistics has added a further 100 trucks and 78 trailers to its fleet – bringing its total vehicle parc in the UK primarily dedicated to specific customer contracts to 1,747 vehicles and 3,144 trailers.The 86 tractor units and 16 rigids, joining its contract logistics network, will be leased from ...
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MT ArticleTruck manufacturer panel returns to Microlise Transport Conference
Four leading truck manufacturers will take the stage again at the Microlise Transport Conference next week. Hosted by Motor Transport news editor Chris Druce, the Truck to the Future panel will discuss key issues affecting the road transport industry and its future.Members of the panel will include: Daf Trucks UK ...
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Green-Zones app helps freight operators navigate European environmental zones
A new app has been designed to help operators navigate the growing number of environmental zones across European cities to avoid paying hefty fines for non-compliance.The Green-Zones app provides drivers with real-time information about emissions restrictions at national, regional and local level. This is displayed on a map to show ...
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MT ArticleIveco and the Transport Association have launched a fundraising campaign
Iveco and the Transport Association (TA) have launched a fundraising campaign for Transaid using three specially livered New Stralis XP tractors. The three demonstrator vehicles will help raise thousands of pounds as members of the TA donate £250 per fortnight for use of one of the trucks.Elddis Transport was the ...
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MT ArticleMetro mayors must take co-ordinated approach to avoid regional rules madness, warn associations
Metro mayors must harmonise measures to avoid introducing contradictory regulations, associations have warned.The warning from both the FTA and RHA came after the election last week of six metro mayors who hold enhanced powers in their regions to make decisions on a range of policies including transport.Both associations are seeking ...
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O'Donovan reduces noise impact of skip lorries by 20%
O’Donovan Waste Disposal is deploying noise-dampening skip chain covers across its fleet to enable quieter HGV movements in residential areas.The London-based operator said the introduction of the new covers – made from woven canvas - has resulted in a 20% decrease in noise levels from its skip lorries.A regular skip ...
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DHL Supply Chain strike action called off after improved pay deal is accepted
A strike set to affect DHL’s operations in South Yorkshire has been halted after staff accepted an improved pay deal.Workers at three DHL Supply Chain sites in South Yorkshire this week accepted an improved pay offer of 2.6% starting June 2016.Unite, which represented the staff, said that 15 days of ...