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ArticleDPD challenges Royal Mail with major Post Office delivery deal
DPD has forged a partnership with The Post Office which sees it oust the Royal Mail Group as the only carrier used by the retailer.The deal is part of a wider plan by The Post Office to open up its network of 11,500 branches to external carriers for the first ...
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MT Awards looks forward to welcoming a live audience back to the Grosvenor House Hotel
MT is looking forward to the return of a live Motor Transport Awards on 2 September 2021 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London, and it promises to be another great evening of top entertainment, fine dining and of course the announcement of the winners of the 20 awards.Last ...
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ArticleE-commerce slowdown could see delivery firms re-strategise
Couriers who capitalised on the e-commerce boom over the last 18 months may need to review their strategies after analysis of the market suggested online sales are levelling out.Research by ParcelHero showed that as shoppers returned to the High Street following the removal of pandemic restrictions, online purchases have fallen ...
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ArticleInverdell opts for Renault for seafood operation
Fish haulier Inverdell has cast its net for Renault again with the purchase of two new T520 High tractor units, thanks to “impeccable” service.The Cairndow, Argyll-based firm replaced two three-year old T520s and both trucks will now service its time-sensitive trunking operation between the coastal hamlet on the Cowal peninsula ...
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ArticleLangdon Transport has licence revoked as director is disqualified for five years
Langdon Transport in Plymouth has had its licence revoked and its director disqualified for five years following a Bristol public inquiry.The company, which holds a standard national licence in the West of England traffic area authorising a total of 49 HGVs and 52 trailers running out of six operating centres, ...
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ArticleMicrolise names hero drivers of the year
Drivers from DHL Supply Chain, Waitrose and Travis Perkins have been recognised for going above and beyond when faced with potential human tragedy on the roads.The Microlise Driver of the Year driver hero awards have been announced following a data analysis process, employer corroboration and assessment by an independent judging ...
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ArticleAlto Distribution buys E. Massey (Transport) as growth drive continues
Leyland-based car transporter Alto Distribution has purchased family-owned E. Massey (Transport) in a bid to diversify into a new sector.The Warrington haulier provides road haulage, warehousing and vehicle servicing and was founded by the Massey family more than 40 years ago.It holds an operator licence in the north west for ...
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ArticleSuffolk EV charging firm goes public after partnering with First Reserve Sustainable Growth Corp
Suffolk EV charging company EO Charging has become a publicly listed business in the US after it was acquired by First Reserve Sustainable Growth Corp.EO, which provides charging solutions to fleet operators across the UK, Ireland and Europe, ranked 27 on the Financial Times’ FT1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies ...
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ArticleForetc launches Nexus IT system used by Pall-Ex
Fortec has rolled out a new IT system to its shareholder members following a multi-million pound investment, which it said had already propelled sister network Pall-Ex ahead of the market.It said that Nexus, built by Pall-Ex Group’s IT team, would play a large part in helping the pallet network achieve ...
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ArticleFreshLinc profits boosted by contract wins and surging volumes
FreshLinc increased turnover by 3% last year, despite fuel surcharge revenues falling following the Spring 2020 collapse in oil prices.For the year ending 30 January 2021, the Spalding-based temperature-controlled operator reported a £111m turnover, up from £108m the year before.Pre-tax profit jumped by 51.5% to £2.3m (£1.5m).In a statement signed ...
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ArticleOperation Brock could return as emergency measure, government confirms
Operation Brock in Kent is being retained as an emergency measure that could be rolled out in the future, after the government removed “sunset clauses” from the legislation.The traffic management measure, designed to cope with queues of thousands of HGVs on the M20, was meant to end by October.It was ...
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ArticleNew Mercedes-Benz FUSO available for order
Verkaufsstart des neuen FUSO Canter in Europa. Fortschrittliches Design, mehr Sicherheit und verbesserter Komfort. Start of Sales: FUSO introduces all-new Canter in Europe. Major updates in design, safety and comfort.The new 3.5-tonne FUSO Canter is now available to order from Mercedes-Benz Trucks dealers across the country.For the first ...
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ArticleLondon Electric Vehicle Company partners with Locks 4 Vans
The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has beefed up the security of its VN5 electric van by partnering with Locks 4 Vans, which offers bespoke solutions for commercial vehicles.Working alongside LEVC’s engineers, the company has developed a set of locking products, tailored to the VN5, including hook locks, slamlocks and ...
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ArticleTarmac smart card capturing key driver data reaches milestone
Tarmac’s use of a cloud-based driver compliance, engagement and training technology has reached a landmark after the company presented its 10,000th driver with a smart card.Supplied by specialist software solutions provider Reference Point, Tarmac’s OneCard digitally captures information and data on drivers’ credentials and training history, as well as key ...
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Free webinar to help improve your driver safety and compliance
Do you want to boost safety and compliance when it comes to your urban fleet? Are your drivers equipped with the tools and techniques they need to safely navigate busy, urban environments? If you’d like to find out how connected vehicle technology can improve your fleet’s safety, then join us ...
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ArticleHGV driver high on cannabis jailed after collision with police car leaves officers seriously injured
An HGV driver high on cannabis ploughed through a lane closure and struck a stationary police car, causing spinal fractures and broken ribs to two officers.Christopher Swain appeared at Lincoln Crown Court on 10 August where he was sentenced for two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and ...
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ArticleAssociated Cold Stores & Transport "in strong position" despite profits slump
Associated Cold Stores & Transport (ACS&T) said it ended last year in a strong financial position after Covid-19 resulted in a 17% reduction in turnover and knocked almost two-thirds off its pre-tax profit.The Grimsby temperature controlled storage and distribution company said market conditions had been “challenging” in 2020, particularly after ...
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ArticlePartners& offers much more than the cheapest price when it comes to insurance and risk management
Photo: ShutterstockFormed in April 2020, Partners& was created by bringing together four quality insurance brokers to offer improved risk management capabilities, insurance broking and employee benefits expertise, to become what it describes itself as a “next generation” insurance adviser.The business is led by CEO Phil Barton, pictured, who has worked ...
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ArticleGovernment to consult industry over need for traffic commissioners
The industry has been given a chance to say whether the role and functions of the traffic commissioners are required, after the government launched a consultation into their work.The review also offers an opportunity to comment on the current delivery model, governance and funding arrangements of the eight TCs and ...
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ArticleSuez refuse collection drivers in Somerset offered £1,000 welcome bonus
Somerset’s waste collection contractor Suez is offering HGV drivers a £1,000 “welcome bonus” as it apologised to residents for ongoing service disruption.The Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) which oversees collections in the county, said the cash reflected tough competition in Somerset, where the HGV driver shortage was more acute due to ...