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ArticleTransaid cycle challenges return with the Way of the Roses
Transaid’s live fund-raising events will make a welcome return with the Way of the Roses coast-to-coast cycle challenge on 24 to 26 September 2021.The event, which is sponsored by UKWA, will be the overseas transport development charity's sixth UK-based cycle challenge. There are 40 spaces available on the ride, which ...
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ArticlePolice release video of HGV driver who failed to stop after incident on M1
Police are hunting an HGV driver who was caught on camera colliding with a motorist on the M1 and failing to stop.Footage released by the police shows the driver of the truck, which was carrying yellow and red gas bottles, veering across motorway lanes before striking the rear of a ...
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ArticleGet your trucking summer back on track
Now the light at the end of the tunnel is getting increasingly bright, we cannot wait for our legendary Convoy events to return and help get your summer back on track!During the toughest times, the trucking community literally kept the country going. And what better way to celebrate our drivers, ...
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ArticleCS2 Transport switches to Thermo King and Marshall Fleet Solutions
Temperature-controlled warehouse and distribution operator CS2 Transport has upgraded its 60-strong all-refrigerated fleet with the addition of four new DAF 26-tonne rigids specified with G&A multi-temperature bodies.All four trucks feature Thermo King dual temperature refrigeration systems, supplied and installed by Marshall Fleet Solutions for the first time.All four vehicles are ...
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ArticleEuropa announces support for Royal Logistics Corps Foundation
Europa Worldwide Group has announced its support for the Royal Logistic Corps Foundation.The RLCF was established in 2015 by the Royal Logistics Corps to promote professional excellence and create strong relationships with organisations from the wider logistics community.“Supporting the foundation is an opportunity for Europa to support a great association ...
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ArticleNew XPO hub deal with ASOS to create 2,000 jobs
XPO Logistics has been awarded the contract to manage a new fulfilment centre in Lichfield, Staffordshire for online fashion retailer ASOS.The 437,000sq ft distribution hub at Fradley Park is expected to commence operations in August 2021, creating about 2,000 new jobs over the next three years.The new deal expands XPO's ...
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ArticleHTF Transport hails "revolutionary" BigChange business management system
Heavy-lift transport specialist HTF said business management solution BigChange has transformed its business within six months.The Oldham-based company has replaced all previous systems with the single platform CRM, job scheduling, mobile app, vehicle tracking and customer portal which provides real-time 24/7 visibility of its nationwide HAIB hire operations.“BigChange has completely ...
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ArticleCompany Shop Group boosts fleet in mission to cut food waste
Company Shop Group has boosted its fleet with six DAF XF 480 tractors and six Grey & Adams dual compartment refrigerated trailers, all fitted with safety features to comply with London’s Direct Vision scheme.The company has also taken delivery of an 18t DAF CF and a 26t MAN fridge box, ...
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ArticleKnights of Old owner KNP Logistics Group forecasts return to profitability this year
KNP Logistics Group, formerly known as Knights of Old Group, slashed its losses by almost two-thirds last year, boosted by major wins in the contract distribution sector, the acquisition of the assets of Steve Porter Transport for just £1, and a restructuring of its finance team, including the addition of ...
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ArticleDHL coffee deliveries under threat as Jacobs Douwe Egbert workers set to strike
DHL supermarket deliveries of major coffee brands are under threat as 300 workers at Jacobs Douwe Egberts’ (JDE’s) site in Banbury, Oxfordshire vote this week on whether to take industrial action over a “fire and rehire” dispute.Unite’s members at the site are voting on whether to take industrial action, with ...
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ArticleSpanish HGV driver who caused fatal crash after driving in wrong lane jailed for two years
A “highly experienced” Spanish lorry driver, who had been driving on the UK’s roads for 26 years, has been jailed for two years after killing a man whilst driving in the wrong lane on an A-road.Cambridge Crown Court heard that Jose Galdon-Donate from Murcia had been driving for about a ...
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ArticleOperators set to benefit from LNG market consolidation, says Gasrec
BOC and Calor Gas’ decision to quit the UK LNG market is a sign of market consolidation in the UK which will only benefit operators in the long term, according to Gasrec chief commercial officer James Westcott.Speaking to motortransport.co.uk, Westcott said that whilst the closure of the Calor Gas and ...
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ArticleJames Armstrong to replace Martin Hay as MD for Scania (Great Britain)
Scania (Great Britain) has ended its hunt to replace MD Martin Hay, who announced his early retirement in February this year.James Armstrong, who is currently MD of Scania’s central European region, will take over from Hay on 1 July this year.Armstrong who is currently based in Prague, oversees Scania’s operations ...
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ArticleKinaxia inks five-year deal with toy company James Galt & Co creating 20 jobs
Kinaxia Logistics has agreed a five-year warehousing contract with toy firm James Galt & Co.The agreement sees Galt sign up for the sole use of a 100,000sq ft warehouse in Warrington, Cheshire, at the headquarters of Kinaxia firm Mark Thompson Transport (pictured).Kinaxia is investing £500,000 to fit out the new ...
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ArticleHauliers "screaming for drivers" but plan needed to solve test backlog
A radical plan to resolve a huge backlog in driving tests for HGV drivers is needed when the doors open again to candidates next week, according to the Logistics Skills Network (LSN).The warning came as trainers in Scotland said hauliers were “screaming for drivers” but that the earliest theory tests ...
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ArticleThe Pallet Network launches e-learning platform for staff
The Pallet Network (TPN) has invested in the training tool HebeData, which it is now populating with bespoke content for its onsite trainers.The e-learning platform was built to create, deliver, manage and track training and it allows companies like TPN to develop their own modules, videos and tests so that ...
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ArticleDaimler Truck head of sales moves to Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has recruited Ross Davies (pictured) as head of district management and connectivity, marking a return to the UK after 10 years in the Middle East.Prior to his latest appointment, Davies worked for Daimler Truck AG in Dubai as head of sales and was responsible for manufacturer and ...
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ArticleShears Bros (Transport) new recruit takes the floor
It’s strictly business for Shears Bros (Transport) after it appointed a ballroom dancing enthusiast as the firm’s new business development manager.Julie Mudd brings to the Bournemouth-based logistics firm more than 20 years’ experience with previous roles in international shipping, parcels and hazardous freight, as well as the ability to dance ...
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ArticleGasrec swoops for LNG refuelling stations after BOC withdraws from UK market
Gasrec has bought five Bio-LNG refuelling stations and four cryogenic trailers from BOC following the gas firm’s decision to withdraw from the UK LNG market.Gasrec said the stations, one of which is in Motherwell and another in Carlisle, will now undergo refurbishment and upgrade work before they become fully operational.However, ...
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ArticleMarshall Fleet Solutions to unveil new Midlands depot in early 2022
Marshall Fleet Solutions (MFS) said it was investing in a multi-million pound depot in the Midlands, which should be completed early next year.The 280,000 sq ft, flagship depot will be located in Tamworth and just 300m from the M42/A5 motorway junction.Mark Howell, MFS MD, said: “This latest supersite investment is ...