Latest fleet news – Page 699
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Brexit will lead to higher fuel prices in the long term, claim Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats have blamed Brexit and the subsequent fall in the value of the pound since the vote for a 5ppl increase in the cost of fuel over the period, something they claim will be a longer term trend despite the current respite in UK pump prices.As the parties ...
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Government's clean air plan offers truck and van operators no clarity, say trade associations
Trade associations have attacked the government’s air quality plan, published last week, for offering nothing new.The government published its air quality plan on Friday (5 May) after being forced to by the High Court. It had sought to delay publication until after next month’s general election.Rather than publish details of ...
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MT ArticleTPN's new livery is on the road
TPN has launched new livery, which comes with the strapline THE Pallet Network.The refreshed livery is being sported by a number of members including TPN Gold Performance winner Express Logistics (Harrow), TWE Haulage and SCS Logistics.Express Logistics (Harrow) has chosen to re-livery a double decker trailer in TPN’s new colours, ...
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MT ArticleVolvo limited edition Alisa trucks mark manufacturer's 50th anniversary in UK
Volvo has launched a limited edition Ailsa truck in honour of the eponymous firm that introduced Volvo trucks to the UK fifty years ago.The limited edition of just 50 Ailsa FH 4x2 and 6x2 tractor units come in either black on gold, or gold on black.The exterior is complemented ...
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MT ArticleHealth & Safety Executive weighs up introducing a maximum pallet weight for deliveries
Plans to update Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance on pallet weights this year, after continuing concerns regarding the risk to tail-lift delivery drivers, could see pallet weight limits set below the original target of 750kg.News of the change came as the daughter of a driver crushed to death after ...
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Arrow XL recovers after major fire guts Worcester hub
Arrow XL’s Midlands and South West operation is up and running again after a fire gutted its Worcester hub last month. Approximately 150 employees were evacuated safely from the fire at the hub, declared a major incident by the police, which started in the early hours of 20 April.Arrow XL ...
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MT ArticleBibby Distribution bounces back after tough period
Bibby Distribution’s turn-around strategy has resulted in the MT Top 100 operator moving back into the black after a recent tough period.In the year to 31 December 2016, the firm made an operating profit of £2.3m, compared with an operating loss of £4.3m in 2015.This included an exceptional gain of ...
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain prepares for Markham Vale inspired strike
DHL Supply Chain is facing up to 15 days of strike action from its warehouse workers in protest at the “brutal” planned closure of its South Yorkshire site, following the loss of a contract to Great Bear Distribution.The dispute also centres on a “derisory” pay offer of 1.25%, resulting in ...
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DX Group shareholders set out their opposition to Menzies acquisition
DX Group shareholders controlling almost a fifth of the company have signed a letter demanding the board terminates discussions with John Menzies about a proposed takeover, unless the deal is improved significantly.The letter, written by DX Group’s largest shareholder Gatemore Capital Management, clarifies its objection to the transaction with John ...
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MT ArticleCemex drivers consider industrial action over pay
Cemex is bracing itself for possible industrial action following a ballot among drivers.A vote among 74 HGV drivers based at depots in Rugby, Tilbury, Barton-on-Humber and Newport came after they rejected the company’s pay offer, which the Unite union said amounted to a pay cut in real terms.It warned that ...
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MT ArticleBandvulc MD Patrick O'Connel steps down from role
Bandvulc MD Patrick O'Connel (pictured, main) has stepped down to spend more time with parent company Continental, which bought the Devon-based tyre retreader last year. O'Connel stepped down on 1 May.He is replaced by former Continental sales and marketing director Arthur Gregg (pictured below), who served as integration manager when ...
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Clipper Logistics motors on with eight year Halfords contract
Clipper Logistics has secured a new eight-year contract with Halfords, after it started working with the retailer last year. The operator started handling inbound bulk handling and storage for Halfords last year, and the new deal will extend this relationship to include more warehousing and ancillary services.Clipper will work on ...
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MT ArticleGenesse & Wyoming completes Pentalver takeover
Genesse & Wyoming (G&W), the United States-based rail freight company, has completed its takeover of Pentalver for an undisclosed sum.The deal, which was announced in December, sees G&W, which also owns multimodal operator Freightliner, acquire the container haulier from parent APM Terminals.Pentalver will continue to be run by MD Chris ...
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MT ArticleCulina Group in joint venture with Northern Ireland's Morgan McLernon
Culina Group has entered into what it has described as a joint-venture with Northern Irish haulage firm Morgan McLernon.Although the terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, Culina said in a statement that “the joint venture is a logical next step for both companies”.“Due to the strong partnership between ...
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GMB launches legal action against Hermes over workers' rights
The GMB union is taking legal action against Hermes as part of its wider campaign against the gig economy.The case is being brought on behalf of eight Hermes couriers who claim they are being denied their workers’ rights. Proceedings have been lodged with the Employment Tribunal by solicitors Leigh Day.If ...
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MT ArticleFortec value not volume strategy pays off
Since July last year, the UK pallet networks have been facing the prospect of a new network entering the market. Principle Pallets is the brainchild of former Fortec directors Neil Hodgson and Marcus Fischer but Fortec network director Dave Spong and general manager operations Chris Dennigan (pictured above) tell MT ...
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Government starting to recognise road transport industry's issues, says RHA
The government is beginning to acknowledge the importance of the road transport industry ahead of the general election, according to the RHA. Chief executive Richard Burnett told MT that Downing Street had responded to the association’s manifesto for the election, confirming that the document had been received and considered.Burnett said: ...
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Amazon to open fulfilment centre in Warrington this autumn
Amazon will open a new fulfilment centre in Warrington this autumn and its first dedicated UK receive centre in Coventry in 2018.The Warrington depot will create 1,200 new permanent jobs whilst the Coventry receive centre, which will act as a central hub to receive and sort millions of Amazon products ...
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MT ArticleUPS snaps up Ireland's Nightline Logistics Group
UPS is buying Irish express delivery and logistics firm Nightline Logistics Group for an undisclosed sum.The US logistics giant said the deal would move the company into a market-leading position in Ireland, giving it the broadest portfolio in the country and the opportunity to expand its B2C and B2B offerings ...
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Operators using self-employed drivers need to change their business models, say MPs
Delivery companies such as Hermes that use self-employed drivers need to change their business models, according to a select committee.The Work and Pensions Committee’s abridged report into the so called gig economy calls for self-employed workers to be re-classed as “workers” to ensure their rights to basic employment benefits such ...