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ArticlePalletways welcomes EFS Global to cover parts of NW England
Haulage operator EFS Global has become the latest company to join pallet network Palletways.The Burnley-based company was founded in 1996 and employs around 325 members of staff across nine depots in Burnley, Manchester, Skipton, Bradford, Preston, Tamworth, Immingham, Bromborough and Liverpool.It has a fleet of more than 200 vehicles handling ...
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French legal action may help UK workers resolve XPO pension dispute, says Unite
A dispute with XPO Logistics over missing employee pension contributions could be brought closer to resolution following legal action being taken in the French courts, according to union Unite.The legal move is being used to pressure the logistics giant, which has its headquarters in France, to stamp out human rights ...
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ArticleBibby Distribution talks company culture, back to basics and 'Employer of Choice' ambition
When MT last met with Bibby Distribution in the summer of 2017, the business was hard at work getting ‘back to the basics’ of strengthening its core transport and warehousing operations.This included a network overhaul focusing on key geographical locations, investment in new fleet and warehousing management systems, reviewing low-margin ...
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UK commercial vehicle production sees best August since 2012
Latest figures show UK commercial vehicle manufacturing bounced back in August, with growth of almost 48% compared to this time last year.However, the SMMT warns year-to-date volumes are still down 13.4%, driven by a 24.5% reduction in overseas orders.New model production coming on stream positively impacted the monthly figures, which ...
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ArticleTravis Perkins to take delivery of all-electric truck
Builders' merchant group Travis Perkins is to take delivery of a new all-electric 26-tonne truck by the end of the year.Speaking at the fourth annual LoCITY clean air and sustainability conference at the Oval in London on 25 September, TP fleet compliance and road risk manager Alan Harvey confirmed the ...
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ArticleTravis Perkins in fleet deal with Ryder
Ryder has signed a deal to become vehicle leasing partner for Travis Perkins' fleet of 620 vehicles.The agreement was finalised back in December of last year after its previous supplier, Gullivers, went into administration. However, the announcement was delayed until this month.Commented Travis Perkins group fleet director Graham Bellman: “It ...
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ArticleWhistl trials all-electric Renault van
Whistl is trialling the first electric Renault Trucks Master ZE to be licenced on UK roads.The all-electric 3.1 tonne van has a range of around 100 miles and is being trialled in Belfast by Whistl on day-to-day operations, collecting business mail and parcels.The move ties in with Whistl's intention to ...
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ArticleELB Partners toasts 15 years with Batt Cables
Pallet-Track member ELB Partners is marking 15 years of connection with the oldest cable supplier in Britain, Batt Cables.The logistics company became tied up with the Erith cable supplier to handle its short haul requirements in 2004 and both businesses have grown together since then.Read more Logistics business ELB ...
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ArticleDPD signs new deal with ASOS
DPD has renewed its contract with online fashion retailer ASOS in a new multi-million pound, five-year deal.It means the parcels firm, which won two awards at this year’s MT Awards, will supply delivery services to ASOS customers across the UK until at least September 2024.DPD has worked with ASOS for ...
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ArticlePlug into electric potential for your urban deliveries at Freight in the City Expo on 6 November
If electric delivery vehicles are the focus of your visit to this year’s Freight in the City Expo on 6 November in London, then you will be spoilt for choice in our exhibition zone.If you’re needing advice and information on whether electric vehicles will work for your operation or the ...
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ArticleNew 'live tacho' tool gets seal of approval from operators
A new fleet management tool offering “live tacho” status and instant analysis has been praised by fleet operators.Samsara’s tachograph management solution is available as part of its all-in-one fleet management platform, which includes tracking, dash cams and routeing and messaging.The Internet of Things company said the new features help customers ...
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ArticleDX Group profits from turnaround plan
A turnaround plan at DX (Group) is beginning to bear fruit after its latest financial results showed a 7.7% increase in revenue to £322.5m.The parcel delivery company reported a £1.7m pre-tax loss for the year ending 30 June 2019, but this was a substantial improvement on last year’s £19.9m loss.It ...
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ArticleBoughey Distribution owner reports solid Q1 trading
NWF Group - owner of grocery distribution specialist Boughey Distribution - has reported Q1 trading has been "marginally ahead of the same period last year with net debt reflecting the normal seasonal fluctuations".Speaking at the group's AGM, NWF chairman Philip Acton said fuels has traded ahead of the same period ...
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ArticleDHL Supply Chain receives first batch of Volvo Step D trucks
DHL Supply Chain has taken delivery of the first of 700 Volvo trucks, including 550 FH tractor units, which it said are the most efficient available on the market.The first tranche of the £90m investment in its UK fleet announced last month includes vehicles which meet the latest Euro-6 Step ...
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ArticleAdministrator reveals reasons for NT Whitfield's demise
Severe cashflow pressures coupled with tough trading conditions spelt disaster for Stockton-on-Tees-based NT Whitfield (Transport) according to its administrator.The company, which provided road haulage, warehousing, storage and logistics services, closed down on the day FRP Advisory LLP was appointed to the business - 9 September - and 35 employees were ...
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ArticleTevva joins decarbonisation alliance
Electric commercial vehicle technology expert, Tevva, has joined the Transport Decarbonisation Alliance (TDA), a collaboration of countries, cities and companies formed to accelerate the transport sector’s drive towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.The Chelmsford-based company was unveiled as the newest TDA member at the height of the UNSG Climate Action Summit ...
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ArticleDo not use Doctor on Wheels, warns DVLA, after banned company resumes offering driver medicals
The DVLA is warning that its ban on driver medicals from Doctors on Wheels is still in place, after it emerged this week that the blacklisted company is continuing to offer medicals to HGV drivers.DVLA put the ban in place from 20 June this year, after it was alerted to ...
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Hauliers offered free workshops to help prepare for a no-deal Brexit
Spaces are still available on a DfT-funded series of workshops aimed at helping hauliers prepare for a no-deal Brexit. Hosted by FTA, the free half-day workshops were launched this month and will continue through October in venues including Warrington, Leamington Spa, Stirling and Belfast.FTA international transport and trade procedures manager ...
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With just over a month until next Brexit deadline, UK transport remains in the dark, warns RHA
With just over a month to go until prime minister Boris Johnson insists the UK will leave the EU deal or no deal the chief executive of the RHA Richard Burnett has told motortransport.co.uk that the government has failed to help the transport industry prepare for Brexit.How the issue of ...
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ArticleReed Boardall nets two year extension with Whitby Seafoods
Reed Boardall has landed a two-year extension on its 10-year partnership with Whitby Seafoods.Under the deal the North Yorkshire logistics firm, which specialises in temperature-controlled food distribution, will continue to provide all primary UK cold storage and distribution needs for the seafood specialist across its frozen product. range.The contract includes ...