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EV Downton saw losses mount in 2023 after “tough trading year”
EV Cargo Distribution, which trades as EV Downton, saw its pre-tax loss more than triple to over £14m in 2023, after a “tough trading year” which triggered a major strategic overhaul of the company, its latest financial results have revealed.
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HGV driver wins £56,000 in damages following six-figure payout
A lorry driver working for Morrisons who was paid £110,000 after he was injured moving a pallet, has now been awarded an extra £56,000 by the recruitment agency who placed him.
Microlise reports record financial performance in cyberattack year
Microlise Group said the exceptional costs associated with the cyber security attack it was subjected to last year are expected to be fully covered by its insurance.
Growing gap in perception of job between frontline workers and management
HGV drivers and warehouse workers report feeling overworked and undervalued – and their managers are failing to recognise the challenges they face, according to a new study.
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HGV driver wins £56,000 in damages following six-figure payout
Microlise reports record financial performance in cyberattack year
Growing gap in perception of job between frontline workers and management
Fraikin takes control of government department’s fleet
Administrator: cargo bike courier Zedify failed due to low volumes and high costs
Fly By Nite smooths out braking requirements with Webfleet
Plans to get Britain building welcomed, but shed space needs tackling
New senior traffic commissioner announced as Richard Turfitt steps down after eight years
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Fraikin takes control of government department’s fleet
Fraikin has won a contract to oversee the servicing, maintenance and compliance of over 1,700 vehicles for the department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra).
Administrator: cargo bike courier Zedify failed due to low volumes and high costs
Zero-emission, last-mile delivery service Zedify was unprofitable ever since the business first launched 10 years ago, according to its administrator.
Fly By Nite smooths out braking requirements with Webfleet
Webfleet is simplifying Fly By Nite’s DVSA compliance by fitting all its trailers with electronic braking performance monitoring system (EBPMS) tracking.
Plans to get Britain building welcomed, but shed space needs tackling
The industry has given a mixed response to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, as the RHA hailed reforms of the planning system while warehousing firms lamented the effect of higher NI and business rates.
New senior traffic commissioner announced as Richard Turfitt steps down after eight years
The traffic commissioner for the West of England, Kevin Rooney, has been announced as the new senior TC (STC), replacing Richard Turfitt after eight years in the role.
DHL - ‘There’s a realistic possibility that the phase-out date for diesel trucks will be pushed back…’
Saul Resnick, chief executive of DHL Supply Chain UK and Ireland, insists that although the industry’s journey to net zero needs a clearer road map, he’s never felt more positive about his company’s future
Fund HGV Driver Skills Bootcamps or risk worsening skills shortage, HGVC warns government
HGV driver training company HGVC has urged the government to commit to further funding of the Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving initiative, which currently is only funded until the end of this year.
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Skills Bootcamps for HGV drivers an astonishing success story
Last month, the RHA released a report into the UK’s HGV Driver Workforce. This report stressed how critically dependent the UK economy is on HGV drivers, while outlining the ongoing challenges that the logistics sector faces in maintaining a sustainable driver workforce.
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Administrator: cargo bike courier Zedify failed due to low volumes and high costs
Zero-emission, last-mile delivery service Zedify was unprofitable ever since the business first launched 10 years ago, according to its administrator.
Fly By Nite smooths out braking requirements with Webfleet
Webfleet is simplifying Fly By Nite’s DVSA compliance by fitting all its trailers with electronic braking performance monitoring system (EBPMS) tracking.
Hauliers demand better facilities as UK’s worst service stations exposed
Folkestone Services has been ranked as the best service station in the UK for lorry drivers, in a survey carried out by by West Midlands-based haulier Breakwells Transport - with Leeming Bar Services on the A1 (M) deemed the worst.
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DHL - ‘There’s a realistic possibility that the phase-out date for diesel trucks will be pushed back…’
Saul Resnick, chief executive of DHL Supply Chain UK and Ireland, insists that although the industry’s journey to net zero needs a clearer road map, he’s never felt more positive about his company’s future
The sad story of how Culina lost 230 years of management experience in a matter of months
Motor Transport caught up with Glyn Davies recently and amongst other things the subject of Culina came up. Davies was quite clearly upset and disappointed by what had taken place last year. In his view there were a number of ill-judged decisions which undermined the hard work and commitment of ...
Certas Energy invests in renewable fuels with target to supply 1bn litres of HVO
Certas Energy is the UK’s largest independent distributor of fuel and lubricants in the UK, with a diverse customer base spanning rural residential customers, small, medium and large businesses and farms. It has specialist sector teams for marine, fuel retailing and lubricant customers and, in the road transport sector, Certas ...
MTA Low Carbon winner JLP wants to take the high road to zero emissions
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) picked up the Motor Transport Low Carbon Award for the third time in the last seven years in 2024.
Vaculug Sustainability Forum hears about truck and tyre manufacturers’ journey toward net zero
Tyre retread specialist Vaculug held its fourth Sustainability Forum at the British Motor Museum in October, bringing together operators, suppliers and leading experts to discuss the UK’s road to net zero emissions.
GXO and RHA outline the roadmap for driver safety and welfare in free to watch webinar
Motor Transport in association with leading 3PL GXO held a webinar in October to discuss the vital issue of how the road transport industry should be handling the recent influx of new drivers to ensure they are properly prepared for life on the road.