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ArticleNew Fraikin research drills into key challenges and trends in fleet management today
Three-quarters of operators (74.5%) say managing a commercial fleet has become more stressful in the past few years, according to brand-new research conducted by Fraikin, Motor Transport and Commercial Motor.Managing drivers, handling compliance and pressure to reduce costs were all cited as key stress factors.More than half (53%) also revealed ...
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UPS offers new pay deal in bid to avert Argos driver strike in run up to Christmas
UPS has made an eleventh-hour offer to prevent strike action by 50 drivers which could cause major disruption to Argos deliveries in the run up to Christmas..The offer follows ACAS talks this week between UPS and the union Unite and will be put to members in a ballot on Thursday.The ...
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ArticleTraffic commissioner to address transport and logistics conference
South West traffic commissioner Kevin Rooney (pictured) will be the keynote speaker at a conference for transport and logistic operators, organised by Pro Tect Solutions.The event, on Friday 24 January 2020, will be hosted by Barry Hood, director of Pro Tect Solutions, a consultancy and membership organisation.Also speaking is Andrew ...
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ArticleFleet management: operator survey 2019
Fleet compliance and efficiency are the key drivers for any successful goods operator. But as regulations around vehicle safety and emissions tighten and the industry’s HGV driver shortage shows no sign of easing, businesses face a challenging operating environment. This research focuses on topical fleet compliance issues, from the merits ...
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ArticleBrigade Electronics launches star rating checker to aid fleet operators
Brigade Electronics has launched a Direct Vision Standard (DVS) star rating checker service to help fleet operators following the introduction of new regulations in London.The banning of HGVs with a zero-star rating - based on how much the driver can see from the vehicle’s cab - is only the start ...
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ArticleWincanton goes live with Homebase eFulfilment CMS contract
Wincanton has launched its fully-managed customer order delivery service for home improvement and garden retailer Homebase.The deal, agreed in April of this year, will see Homebase benefit from Wincanton’s extensive eFulfilment CMS proposition and aims to enable better communication regarding items ordered for home delivery.The service will allow Wincanton to ...
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ArticleCommercial Motor Golf Day returns in July 2020
After a successful event in 2019, the Commercial Motor Golf Day is returning for 2020 on 9 July at Lambourne Golf Club, Burnham.The competition is made up of 25 teams of four (100 players total) and the day will include a round of golf, a snack on the course, dinner, ...
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ArticleRenault Trucks outperforms a strong UK truck market as dealers up their game
Although truck sales in the second half of 2019 will be significantly lower than the first half, Renault Trucks expects this year to finish on 47,000 units, 9% ahead of 2018. Speaking to journalists last week, commercial director James Charnock said Brexit had “distorted” the UK market, with two large ...
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ArticleGregory Distribution subsidiary ARR Craib buys Highland Haulage
Gregory Distribution has purchased Glasgow and Inverness transport firm Highland Haulage, extending its reach in the UK.The deal went through on 1 December and was achieved through Gregory’s Scottish subsidiary ARR Craib, which it bought last year.Angela Butler, Gregory MD, said: “Highland Haulage has been a stalwart of the Scottish ...
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ArticleEddie Stobart Logistics saved as DBAY Advisors wins out over former boss Andrew Tinkler
Eddie Stobart Logistics (ESL) has been saved from the threat of administration after shareholders voted to accept a takeover bid by private equity firm DBAY Advisors.DBAY will take control of ESL's assets in a £75m bailout backed by William Stobart, fourth child of its founder Eddie, in a deal that ...
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ArticlePay talks break down between Unipart Logistics and Supply Chain Coordination
HGV drivers delivering NHS equipment and supplies are being paid “an industry low” of £10.24 an hour, according to the Unite union, which is urging their employer to resolve a pay dispute.It said talks between the union, Unipart Logistics and NHS supply company Supply Chain Coordination (SCCL), broke down last ...
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ArticleGMB slams Yodel management as "playing role of Scrooge" over delayed Christmas pay
The GMB union has accused Yodel's management of "playing the role of Scrooge and saying 'Bah humbug!' " following news that full-time workers at the courier service will not be paid their December wages until they return to work in January, leaving many out of pocket for the period between ...
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ArticleMT Awards 2019 winner: Partnership Award – sponsored by The Commercial Vehicle Show 2020
Murray Ellis, director (second right) of sponsor The Commercial Vehicle Show, hands over the trophies to James Hutchison, business unit director (second left) at The Haulage (Holdings) Organisation and Ben Sowersby, MD of Leo Group member Bell Truck and VanWhen Leo Group decided to seek a 3PL to develop its ...
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ArticlePalletforce adds to executive team in bid to further build network
EV Cargo company Palletforce has made a number of additions to its executive team.Adam Leonard, formerly chief executive of The Pallet Network (TPN), will join the company as member relations director in January 2020, taking over from David Breeze who moves to the newly-created position of commercial and international director.The ...
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ArticleLinkline Transport invests for future with new Wellingborough facility
Northamptonshire haulage and warehousing firm Linkline Transport is consolidating its operations into a state-of-the-art facility in Wellingborough, following year-on-year growth.The Fortec member will occupy the new site in Prologis Park from next year, which offers a multi-bay racking system, 50,000sq ft mezzanine floor, a leading warehouse management system and capacity ...
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ArticleJohn Mitchell (Grangemouth) recruits "Young Team" to drive further growth
John Mitchell (Grangemouth)’s investment in the next generation is coming to fruition after it recruited five new members to spearhead the business in the coming years.The creation of the Scottish haulier’s “Young Team” paves the way for generational change according to its MD, and for a seamless transition when the ...
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CLEAN AIR ROADSHOW
The Scotland Clean Air Roadshow - 18 OctoberBT Murrayfield Stadium, EdinburghScotland is introducing Low Emission Zones that will affect commercial vehicle operators in four major cities:To help road haulage and van delivery companies prepare their fleets, event organiser Road Transport Media held a free-to-attend half day roadshow for operators to ...
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ArticleWincanton renews storage and distribution contract with Waitrose & Partners
Wincanton has signed a three-year contract renewal to manage the storage and distribution of wines and spirits for Waitrose & Partners.Wincanton coordinates the distribution of around 12.5m cases of wines and spirits for the retailer every year from its HMRC-approved bonded warehouse facility in Greenford, London.The operation will serve Waitrose’s ...
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Eddie Stobart Logistics lines up Deloitte for potential administration ahead of crunch shareholder vote on its future
Troubled 3PL Eddie Stobart Logistics (ESL) is reported to be lining up accountancy firm Deloitte to prepare it for insolvency if shareholders reject a rescue package from private equity firm DBAY Advisors.Investors will vote on whether to accept the deal tomorrow (6 December) and the Daily Telegraph claims ESL's holding ...
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Motor Transport Top 100 2019 Interactive Tables – Top 100 Notes
These interactive tables enable you to explore Motor Transport's Top 100 2019.Click on the tabs at the top of the table to view the different data sets. You can also click on the column headers to sort the table data from highest to lowest (or click again to sort from ...