Latest news – Page 43
-
Article
Culina Group’s van Mourik and Stobart step down from posts
Culina Group’s chief executive Thomas van Mourik said he would be stepping down from the helm after 30 years to be replaced by the company’s current chilled business CEO Ian Smith.
-
Article
Chancellor urged to retain fuel duty cut in Budget
The current 5p per litre cut in fuel duty must be maintained in the Chancellor’s Budget next week to protect haulage operators working to “incredibly narrow margins”, Logistics UK has warned.
-
Article
Hunt’s tracks down Carrier Transicold technology
Wholesaler Hunt’s Food Group has taken delivery of its first ever tractor fitted with Carrier Transicold’s Eco-Drive system to improve fleet sustainability and operational efficiency.
-
Article
UK hauliers donate trucks to Zambia
Aspiring truck drivers in Zambia will get the chance to be trained in HGVs supplied by the UK through the international transport charity Transaid.
-
Article
Fortec welcomes Davisoft Freight to the fold
Watford’s Davisoft Freight has become the latest member of the Fortec Distribution Network, providing coverage of the WD postcodes.
-
Article
Collaboration key to resolving abnormal load movement headaches, says RHA
The RHA said it had developed stronger relationships with police forces after it set up a working group to tackle problems around abnormal load movements.
-
Article
Top spec for Stuart Harvey with new Volvo FH order
Stuart Harvey Transport has brought on board another Volvo, this time a high spec FH 500 Globetrotter XL 6x2 tractor unit.
-
Article
Bristol haulier John Dinham sold in pre-pack deal, saving 36 jobs
John Dinham Transport has been sold for £100,000 to a business whose director is also the boss at the beleaguered Bristol-based haulage firm, documents have revealed.
-
Article
Non-compliant vehicles in Sheffield’s CAZ fall by two-thirds
Sheffield’s clean air zone (CAZ) has reached its first anniversary with the number of non-compliant lorries, vans and buses falling by almost 66%, according to the council.
-
Article
Lorry drivers caught watching films whilst driving on Wiltshire M4
A policing operation using an unmarked HGV has apprehended a number of lorry drivers who were caught watching films whilst at the wheel on the M4 in Wiltshire.
-
Article
Europa: ‘The market’s dropped but we’re seeing payback on our investments…’
Dionne Redpath, chief operating officer at Europa Worldwide Group, tells MT how shrewd investments in sales and IT are keeping the business on track for further growth
-
Article
Welch Group joins eFREIGHT 2030 consortium to help slash transport emissions
Welch Group has joined the eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, which has been selected to join the UK government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstration (ZEHID) programme.
-
Article
DX Group gears up for further growth after sale to HIG Capital
Delivery firm DX Group is opening a new depot in Carlisle and gearing up for further growth after its recent acquisition by US-based private equity giant HIG Capital.
-
Article
Tevva Trucks gears up for more ‘try before you buy’ days after 40 fleet operators attend inaugural event
British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has kicked off the first of its 2024 drive event days, with 40 prospective customers enjoying a day at Tevva London in Tilbury driving the only UK-made 7.5t battery-electric truck.
-
Article
Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland appoints Naomi Adams as chief financial officer
Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has appointed Naomi Adams as its new chief financial officer, based at the company’s head office in Warwick.
-
Article
Podfather helps Real Wrap Co manage fast-growing delivery business
Real Wrap Co is using fleet logistics software from Podfather to improve the management of its expanding delivery services.
-
Article
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent and Costain trial electric vans on major construction sites
Infrastructure services giant Costain has completed one of the UK construction sector’s first pilots to test the use of electric vans on major project sites.
-
Article
Currie Solutions takes delivery of 13 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks
Transport and logistics firm Currie Solutions has strengthened its long-running relationship with Asset Alliance Group after taking delivery of 13 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks.
-
Article
DHL and Formula 1 extend partnership in multi-year deal
DHL and Formula 1 has sealed a multi-year extension of their partnership to deliver the FIA Formula One World Championship events worldwide. The delivery giant, which has more than 40 years of expertise in motorsports logistics, is also celebrating its 20th anniversary as Formula 1’s Official Logistics Partner, making it ...
-
Article
Cranleigh Freight Services boosts fleet with Krone Profi Liner curtainsiders
Cranleigh Freight Services (CFS) has added three Krone Profi Liner curtainsiders to its fleet to meet growing demand for its UK and European general haulage operations.