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ArticleIFB shines anti-fraud spotlight on claims companies
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has called for a greater focus on the role played by claims management companies (CMCs) in so-called ‘crash-for-cash’ incidents, in which accidents with innocent parties – often LGV drivers – are engineered in order to make a fraudulent motor insurance claim. Speaking at a forum ...
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FTA: cyclist safety not just a truck operator issue
The FTA has welcomed a new safety initiative by insurance firm Aviva aimed at reducing the number of collisions between cyclists and LGVs - but has stressed that cyclist safety is not just a matter for truck operators. From the beginning of November, Aviva has begun working on two initiatives ...
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MT Tracker 7 November
Today Wincanton posted what its MD Eric Born (pictured) called a “boringly predictable” set of half year results, with a 1.6% decline in group turnover and a 2.6% increase in operating profit. Its share price, however, remains in triple figures at 127.5p, although down slightly from its MT Tracker high ...
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Coca-Cola Enterprises outsources direct-to-store deliveries to Palmer and Harvey
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has struck a deal with wholesaler Palmer and Harvey to take over some of its direct service delivery operations.The drinks manufacturer revealed plans to axe its direct-to-store delivery operations earlier this year as it looked to improve efficiency.A CCE spokesman said: “Palmer and Harvey has signed an ...
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Wincanton first half performance 'going in the right direction'
Wincanton has delivered a “boringly predictable” set of results for the six months to 30 September 2013, with group turnover down 1.6% at £542.3m and operating profit up 2.1% to £24.2m compared with the same period last year.Wincanton’s Swiss chief executive Eric Born described Wincanton’s performance as “steady and stable”, ...
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ArticleVosa declines to disclose key testing performance information
Every vehicle operator’s favourite government agency (we speak of none other than Vosa, of course) is proving even harder than usual to get information out of lately. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted by the ATF Operators Association (ATFOA) in mid-October seeking information on the utilisation levels of testing ...
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Rico Logistics "excited" after completing DHL Express same-day acquisition
DHL Express completed the sale of its same-day domestic business to Rico Logistics last week.The same-day and parts distribution company said the deal, its first acquisition, has seen its fleet grow to 1,400 vehicles across 35 sites nationwide when the two businesses began to operate together on 1 November.Rico’s director ...
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Fortec introduces signature-capture smartphone App
Pallet network Fortec has begun the roll-out of a new signature capture Android App, Fortec Connect, to its members after a successful trial.Developed by Vita Software, Fortec conducted trials of the App in September with several hauliers in an attempt to make available to members fully featured POD technology on, ...
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ArticleTransport Committee looks into local transport funding
An inquiry is to be held by MPs in the Transport Select Committee into local decision-making on transport expenditure. Among the key issues to be looked at are: whether the government’s proposal to devolve decision-making on transport expenditure to a local level makes sense; whether local bodies like local authorities ...
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JDL Logistics in administration with loss of 29 jobs
JDL Logistics has entered administration with the loss of 29 jobs.The Bedford-based operator entered administration on 30 October with Graham Wolloff of Elwell Watchorn & Saxton taking charge of the company’s affairs.In a statement the administrator said: “JDL Logistics had an average turnover of approximately £3.2million and operated a warehouse ...
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Kuehne + Nagel appoints national manager for Ireland
Kuehne + Nagel has appointed Pamela Doyle as national manager for Ireland as predecessor Marcus Bennett took up his role as national manager for the UK.Both began their new roles on 1 November, after former UK national manager Yngve Ruud was promoted to deputy regional manager, Western Europe.“Pamela Doyle has ...
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New partnership offers Yodel customers fully tracked international delivery
Yodel has changed the partner it works with for international deliveries, enabling it to offer fully tracked international delivery.It has formed a partnership with parcel and mail software firm P2P eSolutions for its Yodel World delivery service, which the carrier says increases its international reach to 98% of addresses worldwide.The ...
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ArticlePalletforce recruits first-time pallet network members
Palletforce’s recent reorganisation of its East Midlands coverage saw H Beardsley exit the network, to be replaced by Lockwood Haulage and Nelson Distribution. This is the first time these two well-established operators have joined a pallet network as Steve Hobson reports.Palletforce is one of the UK’s leading pallet networks, covering ...
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ArticleBurton courier signs up for new refrigerated rental service
Midlands courier company Burton Sameday has become one of the first customers for Burnt Tree's new refrigerated vehicle rental service Refrigerental.Half of Sameday Burton's fleet is now temperature controlled and it has taken a new refrigerated vehicle from Burnt Tree on a two year rental deal after earlier switching some ...
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ArticleMC Rental opens dedicated Maidstone facility
MC Rental has opened a multi-million-pound premises in Maidstone, Kent offering all makes and models of commercial vehicle to rent on daily through to long-term contract hire deals.The three-acre site will include workshops and a jet wash facility to maintain the expanding fleet. There is also a new reception ...
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Senior TC welcomes DfT's forum pledge
Senior traffic commissioner (TC) Beverley Bell has welcomed the DfT pledge to make greater use of the Compliance Forum in influencing Vosa enforcement policy.Regarding the Work of the Vehicle Operating Standards Agency report and last week’s government response, she said: “TCs will consider carefully the government’s response to the Transport ...
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ArticleRHA concern at Northamptonshire road narrowing proposal
The RHA is concerned about proposals to reduce the width of roads in Northamptonshire to prevent lorries using them.The county council has said it has to save £140m over the next four years due to government cuts and that innovative ideas, such as narrowing, some roads would help save money.A ...
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C&H deal a 'perfect match' for Downton
CM Downton's deal to buy C&H (Hauliers) has created a haulage group with an annual turnover of more than £114m, and set it on the path to becoming a true 3PL.Charles Gee Group, parent company of C&H, entered administration last month after citing acute cashflow problems.Downton – MT Haulier of ...
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ArticleTreasury role for Peter Carroll
Peter CarrollFairFuelUK (FFUK) founder Peter Carroll has taken up a new role as special adviser to chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander.FFUK will continue to fight for a fairer deal on fuel with Howard Cox, former FFUK head of communications, at the helm, supported by Lynne Beaumont.Commenting on the ...
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ArticleWhere have all the new truck drivers gone?
Looking at the latest Driver CPC figures, which show a steady progression for those with acquired rights, The Hub was nevertheless struck by the apparent paucity of new professionals joining the sector.Skills for Logistics’ (SfL) A Looming Driver Shortage? report from last year set out the challenge facing the road ...