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Scaffolding haulier launches legal challenge against ULEZ after winning fight over LEZ fines
The boss of a scaffolding firm that won a legal case after refusing to pay LEZ fines is now crowdfunding to assemble a legal team and prove that the ULEZ is unlawful
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Pegasus Group hires 15 DAF tipper grabs from MV Commercial
Construction and utilities services firm Pegasus Group has taken delivery of 15 new tipper grabs on contract hire for emergency repair work.
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Higson Edwards adds two new Mercedes-Benz Actros to fleet
Liverpool-based Higson Edwards has expanded its fleet with two new Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks.
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Lockwood Haulage buys majority share in S & R Smith & Son
Lockwood Haulage has bought a 75% stake in Essex firm S & R Smith & Son as part of a growth strategy.
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‘Reporting shoddy hauliers requires huge culture shift,’ DVSA tells RHA members
Senior road transport officials have urged RHA members to help them bring operators to accountant if they suspect them of non-compliance.
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ElectraMeccanica pulls plug on Tevva merger deal
A deal to merge British electric lorry maker Tevva with ElectraMeccanica in the US has fallen through after the vehicle designer alleged “multiple incurable breaches”.
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Jobs at risk as Wincanton loses Suntory distribution contract to DHL
Wincanton has lost a long-standing distribution contract with Lucozade and Ribena maker Suntory, prompting concern among hundreds of staff uncertain about their future.
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Green Biofuels calls in administrators, less than two years after BP takes 30% stake
Green Biofuels, the largest UK supplier of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO), has collapsed into administration, just 20 months after BP took a 30% stake in the company.
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Menzies Distribution battles to diversify after delivering profit plunge
Menzies Distribution Group (MDG) suffered an almost fourfold fall in pre-tax profit last year as its core newstrade business continued to be hit by plummeting newspaper and magazine sales and a tough economic environment.
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Hoyer set for rebrand after investment deal triggers growth plan
The Hoyer Group has announced its intention to partner with Munich-based private equity firm AUCTUS Capital Partners in a major rebranding and investment plan.
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National Lorry Week to celebrate haulage sector and reflect on 'toughest times in living memory'
National Lorry Week is preparing to roll out again for the ninth consecutive year, with an aim to celebrate, educate and drive change in the industry.The RHA organised event kicks off on 2 October with an invite-only launch at the business group’s brand new Peterborough HQ and includes the appearance ...
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Schmitz Cargobull to invest in R&D and aftersales after profit boost
Schmitz Cargobull said it was investing in research and development and expanding its aftersales after reporting a profit for the 2022/23 financial year.The trailer maker said the period was marked by political and economic crises and yet it still managed to increase turnover by 13% to €2.6bn (£2.3bn) and report ...
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Evri hails success of Mencap partnership
Evri teamed up with charity Mencap to support people with learning disabilities find a role in transport – and it has now offered one work experience candidate a permanent role in its warehouse division.The parcel delivery firm said it was so impressed by Tyrique – Ty – Shakes’ work ethic ...
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Axtec unveils new OnBoard Load Indicator for longer semi-trailers
Axle weighing specialist Axtec has launched a new version of its OnBoard Load Indicator tailored for longer semi-trailer (LST) combinations.The department for transport has mandated that axle weighing equipment is fitted to all new or existing LSTs to operate legally over 38 tonnes.There exists a six-month transition period for those ...
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PML Seafrigo launches London to New York LCL shipping service
PML Seafrigo is now offering fine food producers access to its scheduled chilled less-than-container-load (LCL) service to the US, enabling the transfer of goods in 11 days.The company, formerly PML, said the newly launched London to New York line would appeal to producers in the cheese, chocolate, charcuterie and dry ...
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Europe-to-South America shipping service will “transform” UK’s trading future
DP world claimed the UK’s global connectivity had been boosted with the arrival of the first vessel under a new South America shipping service at its ‘smart logistics hub’ in London Gateway.The marine terminal operator said the jointly-operated Europe-to-East Coast South America service would carry British automotive parts for manufacture ...
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Celmisa Plant Hire takes delivery of new FH 540
Celmisa Plant Hire in Scotland has taken on a new FH 540 Globetrotter 6x4 tractor unit, building on a decades-long relationship with Volvo Trucks.The FH will be paired with a Faymonville trailer and used to haul heavy plant equipment throughout the central belt.Mark Johnston, plant manager at Celmisa Plant Hire, ...
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Gloomy revenue prediction for transport and storage
More transport firms are predicting a reduction in turnover than expect an increase next month, painting a gloomier picture than those for retailers and manufacturers, according to ParcelHero.It said government figures also showed the transport and storage sector had suffered a significant decrease in revenue in August compared to the ...
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AI can be harnessed to predict fleet breakdowns according to software firm
Artificial intelligence (AI) could predict nearly half of all fleet breakdowns and improve operational efficiencies - but obstacles remain, according to tech firm epyx.It said two projects it had worked on, plus research from its customers had shown the “considerable capabilities” of AI.Andy Partridge, technology delivery director at epyx, said: ...
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Lorry driver charged after substantial amount of cocaine found hidden in trailer doors
Cocaine with a street value of nearly £7m was seized from a lorry in Liverpool last week.A Lithuanian lorry driver was charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs following the seizure by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers.Edgaras Slusnys, 37, who was living in Northern Ireland, was arrested ...