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ArticleMotor Transport Awards 2021 shortlist: Haulier of the Year – sponsored by Volvo Trucks
Abbey Logistics This entry highlights the steps Abbey Logistics – a two-time previous winner of this title – took to get the business back to record profitability and industry-leading levels of customer service in 2020.It portrays a group-wide cultural shift to get back to basics, return its customers to the ...
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ArticleMotor Transport Awards 2021 shortlist: Fleet Truck of the Year – sponsored by Texaco Lubricants
DAF XFWhile the familiar XF – a multiple winner of this award over previous years – will be replaced shortly, DAF has made a series of improvements to the current model to keep it at the top of the sales tree.A range of enhancements introduced in 2017 – including new ...
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ArticleRHA launches 12-point plan to avert “catastrophic” HGV driver shortage
The RHA has published a 12-point plan to tackle the HGV driver shortage which it warns has now reached a major crisis point.Launching the plan, RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett said: “The upturn in the economy since Covid-19 is increasing demand across supply chains and the reopening of non-essential retail ...
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ArticleMotor Transport Awards 2021 shortlist: Customer Care Award – sponsored by Pall-Ex
CazooCazoo’s mission is to transform the car buying experience for consumers across Europe by providing better selection, quality, transparency, convenience and peace of mind. Consumers can simply and seamlessly purchase, finance or subscribe to a car entirely online for either delivery or collection in as little as 72 hours. Since ...
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ArticleHow do we get the industry back in the driving seat?
Aztek Logistics MD Stuart Charter (pictured) assesses the logistics sector's existential crisisAs a regional, national and international haulier, we have always been able to respond to the ebb and flow of customer demand by flexing our mix of directly-employed and agency drivers, a state of affairs that remains the case ...
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ArticleNagel Langdons sees 10% drop in 2021 trading due to Brexit and pandemic
Nagel Langdons is predicting a 10% permanent trading loss this year as it continues to feel the reverberations from the UK’s departure from the European Union and the Covid-19 pandemic.Revealing its results for the year to 31 December 2020 the company said turnover had fallen to £7.8m (2019: £8.2m), whilst ...
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ArticleTPN recruits former Hazchem director as network developer
The Pallet Network (TPN) has appointed Nada Marinovic as a network developer.Marinovic, who joined TPN on 1 June , was previously a Hazchem Network director, where she was responsible for recruiting new members and growing the customer base of existing members.She brings three decades of experience in ADR and distribution ...
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ArticleMotor Transport Awards 2021 shortlist: Clean Fleet Van Operator of the Year – sponsored by Renault Trucks
DPD UKDPD continues to blaze a trail on the all-electric fleet front, overcoming legislative barriers and issues around the supply of right-hand-drive vehicles, whilst also changing its urban operation to become emission-free.DPD has launched its 25-25-25 Vision to decarbonise all deliveries in 25 UK cities by 2025. Through its pioneering ...
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ArticleMotor Transport Awards 2021 shortlist: Clean Fleet Van of the Year – sponsored by Close Brothers Vehicle Hire
Fiat Professional E-DucatoDucato is taking its expertise to the field of electric mobility with the largest 100% electric body styles available in its segment. To keep pace with an ever-changing transportation and mobility sector, Fiat Professional has carefully studied 4,000 connected vehicles and more than 50 million kilometres travelled to ...
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ArticleEuropa Road hooks up with Belgium groupage firm to help traders overcome Brexit red tape
Europa Road has signed a groupage partnership deal with Belgium company Transuniverse Forwarding to help UK and European traders overcome trading obstacles created by the UK’s departure from the EU.Based in Wondelgem, Belgium, Transuniverse, which has a turnover of €72m, is a market leader for road transport with 43 forwarding ...
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ArticleMotor Transport Awards 2021 shortlist: Business Excellence Award – sponsored by Hireco
C&D South WestC&D Transport was founded in 1987 and has been providing quality distribution to clients for over 30 years. Based in Chard, Somerset, it offers a guaranteed 24-hour delivery service to every UK postcode every day, with 96% of the business being palletised distribution for customers within a 40-mile ...
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ArticleLogistics firms team up to help Transaid provide HGV driver training simulator to Zambia
Logistics firms Clipper Logistics, Malcolm Group, XPO and software provider Big Change have joined forces to donate an HGV driver training simulator for trainee HGV drivers in Zambia.The donation to the Industrial Training Centre (ITC) in Zambia, which transport charity Transaid has partnered with since 2008, follows a visit to ...
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Driver shortage the biggest worry for operators in next 12 months, new industry research reveals
Difficulty recruiting skilled HGV drivers tops the list when it comes to key challenges facing operators in the next 12 months, according to brand-new industry research published today.In the latest edition of the 'Asset Alliance Group Industry Monitor', produced in partnership with Motor Transport and Commercial Motor, 29% of respondents ...
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ArticleMotor Transport Awards 2021 shortlist: Best Use of Technology Award – sponsored by Bridgestone UK
DPD UKFaced with the challenges of the pandemic, DPD showed flexible thinking by introducing new technology-driven solutions to handle last year’s surge in home delivery volumes.A new contact-free doorstep delivery process saved the company a reported £1.8m, but it reaped even bigger rewards by re-engineering its route allocation system. This ...
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ArticleDelivered UK moves to larger depot to meet surging online demand
APC delivery network member Delivered UK has opened a new parcel depot at Concorde Park, Fareham, increasing its storage space by 180%.The company said the opening follows significant growth for the business which has seen a 28% year-on-year growth in deliveries as the surge in online shopping during the pandemic ...
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ArticleMotor Transport Awards 2021 shortlist: Apprenticeship of the Year – sponsored by Total Lubricants
ClipperClipper believes that training and development not only benefit its people, but also Clipper as a business. Clipper’s drivers are put through an innovative driver CPC programme, which uses state-of-the-art driver simulation cabs, but it said there was a clear opportunity for further learning and development.The launch of Clipper’s Driving ...
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ArticleHuntapac slashes fuel costs with new G&A refrigerated trailers
Huntapac Produce has added five new Gray and Adams refrigerated trailers to its fleet, fitted with Thermo King’s new Advancer A400 refrigeration systems, after running a demonstrator trial which delivered a fuel saving of 48%.The West Lancashire family firm specializes in the growing, packing and distribution of a variety of ...
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ArticleGoodwill Supply Chain Solutions appoints new MD
Northamptonshire-based Goodwill Supply Chain Solutions has appointed Chris Clowes (pictured) as MD.He joins from coffee retailer Costa Express where he held the post of senior international operations manager.Goodwill Supply Chain Solutions, which has 248,000 sq ft of warehousing and provides 3PL and warehousing services, is a community interest company which ...
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ArticleHGV driver fined for crossing solid white lines to overtake cars
An HGV driver showed “complete disregard for the rules of the road” when he breached solid white lines on the A36 and overtook two vehicles.Matthew Lobley, 46, has now been fined and received points on his licence after dash cam footage showed he was driving on the wrong side of ...
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ArticleBimson expands fleet as construction products boom rolls on
Construction materials firm Bimson Haulage is predicting a 20% growth in business thanks to a rise in home renovations and house moves and it has upgraded its fleet as a result.The Carlisle headquartered operator secured a six-figure funding package from Lloyds Bank to help meet the surge, which it is ...