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ArticleHauliers remain worried about finding enough good drivers, survey finds.
The number one concern of hauliers remains finding enough good drivers, even for those who are not currently recruiting, according to a survey by Pall-Ex.The pallet network asked 100 of its haulier-members what their key concerns were and the stand out worry - for 41% of respondents - was finding ...
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ArticleCEVA refreshes fleet with 120 vehicle lease deal
CEVA IvecosCEVA Logistics has signed a three-year lease deal with Dawsonrentals Truck & Trailer to take 120 new vehicles as upgrades to its fleet.The Iveco Stralis units, with sleeper cabs, will begin to be delivered from this autumn.They will be used across a range of CEVA operations including consumer retail, ...
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Freightmaster celebrates FORS gold
Freightmaster Haulage and Storage has achieved gold level in FORS.Based in North Lincolnshire, Freightmaster works on a range of contracts, with around half of its business involving the transportation of bespoke-cut concrete panels from a Lincolnshire-based manufacturer, to construction clients in London.Freightmaster joined FORS in 2013, progressing to silver level ...
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ArticleCollapsed TT Express (Oldham) snapped up by John Raymond Transport
TT Express (Oldham) has been sold to John Raymond Transport in a pre-pack deal after it went into administration last week (15 September). The 40-year-old business appointed administrator KPMG the same day, which immediately transferred the assets and 56 employees to an unconnected party – TT Express Group.Both TT Express ...
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ArticleThreat of industrial action rises at Co-op as disabled driver row escalates
The Co-op has accused Unite of ignoring its agreed processes, as a dispute over the firing of two disabled drivers at the supermarket’s Thurrock DC escalated. Unite’s 345 drivers at Thurrock are set to vote on whether to go to a full-scale industrial action ballot in defence of two sacked ...
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ArticleNFT Distribution's Ross Eggleton on the operator's new game plan
Chilled food distribution specialist NFT Distribution has had to adapt to a changing marketplace in the past few years.As the logistics provider to a range of food retailers including ASDA, Sainsbury’s and Marks and Spencer, it has seen volumes shift sharply as newcomers, including Aldi and Lidl, disrupt the market ...
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New European CEO for XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics has promoted its MD of European supply chain to the role of European CEO.Malcolm Wilson replaces Troy Cooper. Cooper had held the role since XPO bought Norbert Dentressangle in 2015, as well as his position as global chief operating officer (COO). Cooper continues in the global COO role.Wilson ...
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Ministry of Defence contract boosts Kuehne + Nagel
Kuehne + Nagel said that the performance of its contract logistics division “continues to be impressive” after a “game-changing” contract with the Ministry of Defence saw turnover rise 33% year-on-year.According to its most-recent filing at Companies House, turnover at K+N’s contract logistics division rose from £389m to £516.7m for the ...
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ArticleDX Group woes mount after accounting error
DX Group is to take a close to £2m profit hit after an accounting error relating to the treatment of a leasehold property.In a statement, the embattled operator said that during the preparation of its final result for the year ended 30 June 2017, it had “become aware of an ...
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ArticleSevern Crossing tolls to be lowered ahead of scrapping
The Severn Crossing tolls will be reduced next year ahead of being scrapped entirely, the government has confirmed.Highways England will gain ownership of the crossing on 8 January 2018, at which point the tolls will cease to include VAT.This means that the current £20 cost for an HGV to cross ...
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ArticleVolvo LNG technology will deliver up to 25% gain in fuel efficiency, says manufacturer
Volvo Concept TruckVolvo claims its liquefied natural gas (LNG) FH and FM trucks are up to 25% more fuel efficient than conventional spark plug engines. The new trucks are fuelled by more than 90% LNG plus a small amount of diesel as an ignition fuel, which the manufacturer refers to ...
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ArticleRoad services growth drives Bartrums business onwards
Bartrums has reported a combined turnover of more than £28m for 2016, with strong growth in its road services arm.Newly published accounts show that for the year ending 31 December 2016, the Eye, Suffolk-based company posted a turnover of £19.6m in its haulage and storage division, 3.7% higher than in ...
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ArticleUPS named first commercial partner for Fuso eCanter electric truck
UPS will be the first commercial partner of Daimler-owned Fuso’s electric eCanter truck, which was officially launched in New York today.Production of the truck, which has a 100km range and 3-tonne payload, began in Portugal earlier this year.Daimler hopes to deliver 500 eCanter units to businesses in the US, Europe ...
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ArticleUK warehousing space will be under acute pressure if UK adopts WTO rules after Brexit, expert warns
The availability of UK warehousing stock could come under increased pressure should the UK default to WTO rules in the wake of failed Brexit negotiations.Just-in-time supply chains, particularly for automotive spare parts - including trucks and vans - would seek to mitigate import delays and trade tariffs of between 2.5% ...
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Daimler launches all-electric Fuso eCanter truck in New York
Daimler has globally launched its all-electric truck in New York City, marking the vehicle's entrance to the US, European and Japanese markets.The Fuso eCanter has a range of 100kms and payload of around three tonnes.Daimler hopes to deliver 500 eCanter units in the next two years, with a view to ...
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ArticleKammac joins Pallet-Track to fill Abbey Logistics Group hole
KammacKammac has joined Pallet-Track, taking on the WA postcode that is being vacated by Abbey Logistics Group at the end of next month.The operator, formed in the 1980s by MD Paul Kamel, has depots in Lancashire, Merseyside, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire.It employs more than 350 people and specialises in contract logistics, ...
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ArticleEddie Stobart opens training academy to wider transport industry
Eddie Stobart has opened its previously in-house training academy up to the whole transport industry. The operator opened its training facility at its Appleton HQ in 2015, where it's been training its own employees in HGV driving, transport legislation, warehouse and operational training and management development.As of today (14 September) ...
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ArticleSpar wholesaler James Hall & Co buys new Volvos
Spar wholesaler James Hall & Co has bought eight new Volvos to serve more than 600 stores across the country. The operator bought six 4x2 FM tractor units as well as two 6x2 FE rigid trucks, with 410hp and 320hp respectively.The vehicles have 11-litre Volvo engines and are equipped with ...
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ArticleRHA pays for researcher for Dover MP Charlie Elphicke
Charlie Elphicke MPDover MP Charlie Elphicke accepted a gift of £22,577 from the RHA this year, according to the government’s annual Register of Interests released last month. Elphicke’s office said the gift pays for the secondment of a parliamentary researcher for a year. It was the highest donation in the ...
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ArticleMPs urged to back road transport as the sector faces uncertain times ahead
The skills shortage, Brexit and the push towards low-emission vehicles are the biggest issues facing the road transport industry, the chief executive of the RHA has said.Speaking this week at a parliamentary reception to mark National Lorry Week, RHA boss Richard Burnett called on MPs to support the industry through ...