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ArticleHermes helps junior managers 'Rise' to the challenge with new development scheme
Hermes has developed a new talent programme called Rise, which is intended to maximise the current performance and future potential of junior managers.The parcels firm has selected 30 employees to take part in the first 18-months of the scheme, which it said aligns with Franklin Covey's '7 Habits of ...
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City of London to roll out zero-emission zones from 2022
The City of London will launch its first Zero Emission Zones (ZEZ) by 2022 with the rest of the Square Mile following suit by 2030.Its plans are set out in the City Corporation’s recently published draft transport strategy, following a public consultation.It makes clear that the City is committed to ...
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Pallet networks remain one of the sector's most attractive investments, says Palletways boss
A continuing appetite among private equity and the entry of trade buyers into the sector is proof of the enduring attraction of the pallet network model, according to Palletways CEO James Wilson.Speaking to motortransport.co.uk, the man behind modern Palletways who retires from his role at the end of this month, ...
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ArticleProhire continues to invest despite Brexit uncertainty
Established in 1997, Prohire has enjoyed continuous growth from both existing and new business over the last 22 years, offering a full range of contract hire, rental and fleet management services for vehicles from car-derived vans to 44-tonne tractor units.It has not let the uncertainties surrounding Brexit stop its investment ...
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Some Aspray Transport creditors face a £1.9m hit as part of the haulier’s CVA
Aspray Transport’s Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) will see £1.9m of debt to certain creditors being written off as well as redundancies, motortransport.co.uk can reveal.The haulier, which trades as Aspray24, was acquired by Lee Bushell’s Bushell Investment Group via holding company Bullamasay XL on 5 March.A decision to propose a CVA ...
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ArticleWatson Fuels seeks 'best in class' fleet though ambitious renewal programme
Watson Fuels has launched a phased replacement programme for its 350-strong fleet, which has already seen 58 new DAF rigid trucks enter service with another 30 more due this month.The Wiltshire-based company said it planned to create a "best in class" fleet operation within three years by increasing the reliability ...
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ArticleRT Keedwell eyes growth via regional operations and nuclear power station
RT Keedwell Holdings is on track for a busy 2019 thanks to a “buoyant” order book, strong regional growth and a double-contract award at the Hinckley Point C nuclear power station project.Speaking to motortransport.co.uk about its latest accounts for the year-ended 31 October 2018, the Highbridge, Somerset-based operator said it ...
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DVSA boosts staff numbers as it struggles to tackle VED backlog created by IT glitch
The DVSA has been forced to take on extra staff to address a backlog of annual test results created by an IT glitch that has prevented hauliers from paying their Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).The IT problem at DVSA, which began in March, came to light last month after RHA received ...
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ArticleScania looks to future with autonomous modular urban vehicle
Scania has used its modular system to develop a driverless, battery-powered concept vehicle that can be used for multiple urban purposes, from ferrying commuters to delivering parcels and collecting refuse.Named NXT, the vehicle’s front and rear drive modules can be fitted to a bus, distribution or refuse truck body.The bus ...
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ArticleDVSA mulls self-testing for Earned Recognition operators
The DVSA is considering allowing operators within its Earned Recognition scheme to conduct their own annual tests.Speaking to motortransport.co.uk at last month’s Microlise Transport Conference, Marian Kitson, director of enforcement at the DVSA, said: “The minister is telling us he is not confident of the ability of the industry to ...
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DHL Supply Chain remains key partner in M&S network restructure
DHL Supply Chain remains a key partner of Marks & Spencer (M&S) as the high street retailer’s transition towards a single-tier distribution network gathers pace.With the planned closures of 110 stores announced last month, comprising 85 full stores and 35 Simply Food branches, M&S CEO Steve Rowe said the retailer ...
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DfT issued less than half of its haul of vital EU haulage permits to international operators, despite huge demand
Hauliers have criticised the DfT over the way it allocated European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT) permits after motortansport.co.uk discovered that it issued less than half of the UK’s share.The permits are the only device that will allow international hauliers to operate on the continent if the UK leaves ...
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Creditors of Bedfords Group facing £5m shortfall, according to KPMG
Creditors of Birstall, West Yorkshire-based Bedfords Group could be owed more than £5m, according to estimates by administrators at KPMG.The Palletforce founding member company, which employed 84 staff and specialised in transporting printing materials, packaging and homeware, entered administration in March following cash flow difficulties.Days later, RPL Transport, which was ...
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Union pursuing claims for former Duncan Adams staff over haulier's failure to consult
The Unite union is still pursuing claims on behalf of former employees at Grangemouth haulier Duncan Adams, which entered administration in March.However, regional officer Mark Lyon warned that it could take years for the 50 claims to be processed by the employment tribunal.The union said Duncan Adams had failed to ...
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Lenham Storage expands footprint and strengthens management team after profit fall
Lenham Storage Company has taken on a production and quality director and expanded its geographic footprint with the launch of new subsidiary Lenham Storage (Midlands), which is based in Loughborough.Ian Rose, who was Lenham’s group warehouse manager between December 2012 and May 2014, is returning to the company to take ...
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DHL Supply Chain strike over NFT Distribution switch halted for talks
The Unite union has suspended strike action planned for today (5 June) by 51 warehouse workers at a DHL Supply Chain-run site in West Thurrock, Essex to allow a "window of opportunity for positive talks".The union-represented employees unanimously voted to stage a 24-hour walkout last month over terms and conditions ...
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ArticleEuropa Worldwide Group spends £2m on expanding Dartford hub's storage ready for Brexit
Europa Worldwide Group has spent £2m expanding its Dartford hub to cope with any customs backlog after Brexit.The company, which is celebrating its fourth anniversary at its Dartford headquarters, fast-tracked plans to expand the 86,509sq ft facility to ensure it was "Brexit ready".Under the recently completed expansion programme, the central ...
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ArticleMichael Ellis replaces Jesse Norman as transport minister at DfT
Michael Ellis has been appointed minister of state for transport, taking over the role from Jesse Norman, who has joined the Treasury after two years at the DfT.Ellis previously served as parliamentary under secretary of state at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport from Jan 2018 to May ...
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ArticleParent company pledges support as Hellmann Worldwide Logistics' operating loss deepens
The German parent company of logistics firm Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has pledged to back its UK division until "at least" September 2020, after the Lichfield-based firm saw its operating loss almost double last year. According to its latest annual results for the year to 31 December 2018, the company saw ...
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ArticleBiffa fits live in-cab cameras on two flagship contracts to improve safety
Waste management company Biffa is fitting live cameras to more than 80 vehicles on two major refuse and recycling contracts with East Sussex and Waverley councils.The RXLite live camera system, which is provided by Innovative Safety Systems (ISS), uses wide angle high definition (HD) 720p cameras and an HD in-cab ...