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ArticleGerrard's of Swinton mobilises to train more ex-forces HGV drivers
Driver learners: from left, Sean McGrae, senior manager – national transport at Tarmac, Sgt Major Steve Garrett, a recruiter in the north west of England for the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Gerrard’s of Swinton MD Sebastian Gerrard and Renault Trucks UK MD Carlos RodriguesLancashire tipper operator Gerrard’s of Swinton ...
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European Parliament approves law mandating truck CO2 emissions are slashed by 30%
The European Parliament has approved the first ever EU regulation governing CO2 emissions for trucks, which will force manufacturers to slash emissions by nearly a third no later than 2030.The text of the new legislation, which was informally agreed between MEPs in February, will now go before the European Council ...
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ArticleRoad transport can be decarbonised but only if the government and industry work together, claims report
A ban on the sale of new diesel-powered HGVs by 2040 in order to “decarbonise freight” is practicable if the government and industry work together on alternatives, a new report claims.The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) said “a new conversation” was needed between haulage operators and the government and that by ...
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ArticleOSE European replaces Hedley Transport at Fortec
OSE European has joined the Fortec network, replacing Hedley Transport which moved to Palletline.Gateshead-based OSE European now covers the majority of the NE postcodes for Fortec and the move marks the first time it has been a member of a pallet network.Dominic Wintrip, OSE general manager said: “Not only will ...
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North Yorkshire Police launch operation to target cargo thieves
Police in North Yorkshire are stepping up patrols along the A1M corridor and the A19 as part of an operation to tackle rising cargo thefts.Op Cargo, which formally launched this week, has seen North Yorkshire Police team up with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS), as well as bordering ...
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ArticleManpower academy aims to train 400 new HGV drivers a year
Leading employment agency Manpower is doing its bit to ease the shortage of HGV drivers by launching a Driver Academy, which it hopes will train over 400 new drivers every year. Steve Hobson reports.As operators have found it harder to find good drivers they have become increasingly reliant on agency ...
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John Jempson & Son adds voice to call for trainee HGV driver loan scheme
John Jempson & Son has backed the call for a government loan scheme for trainee HGV drivers, which would operate along the same lines as a student loan.MD Jonathan Jempson leant his support to Massey Wilcox Transport MD Robert Wilcox’s recent demand that the government tackle the driver shortage crisis ...
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Kuehne + Nagel transfers road operation and 270 staff to East Midlands Gateway
Kuehne + Nagel is closing down its Birmingham and Nottingham depots and transferring 270 staff to East Midlands Gateway (EMG) as it gears up to reach full operational capacity at the new hub within weeks.The new hub, which will house Overland, the logistics company’s road and rail division, includes 40,000sq ...
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ArticleArrowXL sees profit plunge 70% due to hub fire and tough retail environment
A major fire that destroyed ArrowXL’s Worcester hub, combined with a “deteriorating” retail environment, dealt a body blow to the company’s pre-tax profit last year.Reporting its annual results to 30 June 2018, the Yodel sister company, which specialises in two-man delivery and installation services, unveiled a 70% plunge in pre-tax ...
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ArticleGarrett Transport moving from Palletforce to Pallet-Track
Palletforce member Garrett Transport will switch to Pallet-Track this summer.Based in Little Walden, Essex, the company was founded in 1995 and is currently working its notice period with Palletforce.It will join Pallet-Track in August covering the CB postcodes - encompassing the Essex and Cambridgeshire regions - and will be the ...
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ArticleDawson group appoints general manager for national operators
Dawsongroup has appointed James Gysin as general manager for national and key accounts at its truck and trailer operation.Gysin was previously general manager for the company’s southern region, made up of 13 Dawsongroup truck and trailer branches. There he worked closely with the Crown Commercial Services, which had major contract ...
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ArticleSainsbury's trials two electric vans for London home deliveries
Sainsbury’s is to begin trials with two all-electric vans, an LDV EV80 the supermarket has dubbed Evie, which is already on the road, and a BD Auto e-Ducato, due to be delivered in May, named Stevie.Both vans are running a Carrier Neos refrigeration unit and the box conversion was completed ...
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ArticleSee who has made the shortlist for the MT Awards
The shortlist for the 33rd Motor Transport Awards has been revealed – and once again DPD UK leads the field with five entries making the cut, including Customer Care, which it has won in four of the last five years.DPD is hot on the heels of TNT, which won a ...
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Meachers Global Logistics expands freight forwarding with purchase of Kepair and Sea
Meachers Global Logistics has bought the business trade of Southampton-based freight forwarder Kepair and Sea. The acquisition, which will take effect on 30 April, forms part of Meachers Global’s strategy to expand its freight forwarding capacity and bolster key markets.For the financial year-ending 31 May 2018, Meachers reported a turnover ...
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Owens Group continues to grow but margins remain under pressure
Owens Group enjoyed yet another year of significant growth in 2018, with turnover rising 27% to £70.5m.The company said the growth follows a similar pattern to previous years and stemmed from opportunities arising from both existing and new customers.Pre-tax profit for the period ending 30 June 2018 was £1.6m (£2.2m), ...
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ArticleCommercial Motor’s annual Truck Open golf day makes a welcome return on 11 July
Taking place at Lambourne Golf Club in Dropmore, Buckinghamshire, this golf challenge is open to a maximum of 25 teams of four (100 players). The format will be a four-ball full handicap Stableford competition. The best three individual Stableford scores per hole per team will count.Enter a minimum of a ...
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Hermes launches new 'Postable' service aimed at SME market
Hermes has launched a new service, called Postable, aimed at SMEs sending small items that will fit through a standard letterbox.The parcels firm said the new service is "one of the lowest priced services on the market" and has the added benefit of ensuring "an almost guaranteed first time delivery ...
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ArticleGundel & Son Transport Services becomes 300th Fors gold member
Abnormal loads operator Gundel & Son Transport Services has become the 300th FORS gold member.The gold status is the top level members can achieve in the national fleet accreditation scheme, which requires firms to demonstrate significant energy savings and high operational standards.Mansfield-based Gundel & Son has been operating for more ...
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ArticleNagel Langdons orders over 200 Scanias
Nagel Langdons has placed a bumper order of 205 Scania trucks, as it chooses the manufacturer as its preferred supplier for 2019/20.The Bridgwater, Somerset operator said it has run Scanias on a mixed fleet for a number of years, and decided to make them its primary marque due to their ...
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ArticleAbbey Logistics makes £3.6m loss after repositioning business for growth
Abbey Logistics Group made a pre-tax loss of £3.6m for the year ended June 2018, after taking short-term pain for long-term gain as part of its self-set target to achieve an annual turnover of £100m by 2022.Turnover from continuing activities - stripping out its discontinued general haulage and Pallet-Track work ...