Operator news – Page 246
-
MT ArticleBedworth Haulage sold in pre-pack administration deal
Warwickshire temperature-controlled transport firm Bedworth Haulage has been sold in a pre-pack deal, saving 21 jobs.Administrators from Quantuma were appointed to the haulier on 25 January and a sale to C4 Safety in the midlands was negotiated shortly after.Andrew Watling, partner at Quantuma, said: “The business was overcome by the ...
-
MT ArticleEarned recognition scheme can deliver better vehicle uptime says Fraikin
Fraikin believes the DVSA’s earned recognition scheme can deliver improvements in vehicle uptime for operators.The company, which is taking part in the earned recognition scheme pilot along with 20 hauliers, has worked closely with the DVSA over the past 12 months developing the scheme.David Archer, head of risk and data ...
-
MT Article
Royal Mail shareholders told to sell despite pay deal, as analysts question cost
Royal Mail shareholders have been advised to sell their shares in the wake of the newly announced pay and pension deal. Yesterday the postal operator announced its board had approved the agreement reached with the Communication Worker's Union, bringing an end to the long-running pay feud.Employees will receive a 5% ...
-
MT Article
Royal Mail board agrees to Communication Workers Union deal
The Royal Mail board has approved the agreement broached with the Communication Workers Union to end a long-running battle over pay and pension reform. The two parties announced they had reached an agreement last week after more than a month of mediation, but it remained subject to approval from the ...
-
MT ArticlePalletforce launches Asia shipping service
Palletforce has launched a new shipping service to Asia with a member operator, in what the network said is its first step to establishing itself in China. Working with member Allport Cargo Services, Palletforce members can now send freight to Asia via the network.Chief executive Michael Conroy said that the ...
-
MT ArticleFalling sales almost halve pre-tax profit at Fred Sherwood and Sons
Pre-tax profit almost halved at Fred Sherwood and Sons (Transport) last year, largely due to depreciation charges on asset values, fuel price rises and the falling value of sterling.In its latest published accounts, for the year ended 31 March 2017, pre-tax profit dropped more than 48% to £672,000 (2016: £1.3m), ...
-
MT ArticleSuttons Tankers in dispute with Unite over changes to workers' conditions
Suttons Tankers has said that changes to employees' terms and conditions are necessary to protect jobs in the long term, after coming under fire from union Unite.Unite has threatened legal action over what it described as "an outrageous attack on workers’ rights".According to the union, more than thirty members – ...
-
MT ArticleUK Mail reduces drivers' payment per parcel drop in response to volume growth
Increased parcel volumes at UK Mail have seen the carrier lower its price-per-drop for delivery drivers in order to remain competitive, angering a union.The Deutsche Post DHL-owned company came under fire from the GMB after drivers from 55 UK Mail depots across the country claimed they had been pressured into ...
-
MT Article
Hermes delivered record volume during 2017 peak
Hermes handled its highest ever volume during the 2017 peak period, with year-on-year growth of 12%. The carrier moved 9.7 million parcels in the period, which was its first peak with its new Coventry hub in action.In its busiest week over the festive season, Hermes moved 1.6 million parcels.It said ...
-
MT Article
Royal Mail and Communication Workers Union settle dispute
Royal Mail has settled its long-running dispute with members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU).A joint statement issued today said: “We are pleased to announce that the negotiators have finalised the details of a proposed agreement covering the matters under discussion which include pensions, pay, the shorter working week, culture ...
-
MT ArticlePalletways takes 67 new Mercedes-Benz trucks in move to long-term hire
Palletways has taken 67 new Mercedes-Benz trucks in a range of sizes to be distributed among its UK depots. Provided by S&B Commercials, the new vehicles are on a contract hire agreement through Mercedes-Benz finance.The deal marks a move away from Palletways' traditional spot hire strategy towards longer-term vehicle hire.The ...
-
MT ArticleFlogas Britain opts for BrakeSafe System to prevent roll-aways across tanker fleet
Flogas Britain has installed Vision Techniques’ BrakeSafe system to 30 of tankers to prevent the risk of a vehicle roll-away incident.The gas firm, which supplies liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to customers across the UK, runs a fleet of more than 400 vehicles and plans to ...
-
MT ArticleTNT CEO and FedEx Express European president David Binks to retire
The European president of FedEx Express and CEO of TNT David Binks is to retire in June. Binks joined FedEx in 1983 in the UK, and was at the forefront of the American company's acquisition of TNT in 2016.He will be replaced by the current FedEx Express senior vice president ...
-
MT ArticleReynolds adds 11 Mercedes-Benz Actros units from Fraikin to fleet
Fresh fruit and vegetable distributor Reynolds has taken 11 new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units from Fraikin, in its first deal with the leasing firm.The 44-tonne trucks with StreamSpace cabs have been leased on a five-year, full-service deal.Reynolds also has a twelfth Actros on a hire agreement for when it needs ...
-
MT ArticleYusen Logistics UK adds 95 new Renaults and MANs to operation
Yusen Logistics UK has upgraded its fleet in a move aimed at reducing emissions, improving driver safety and boosting customer service levels.The company has purchased 45 new Renault Range-T tractor units and 50 new MAN TGX 460 series tractor units.They will join Yusen’s 250-strong fleet of Renault, MAN, DAF and ...
-
MT ArticleWincanton goes for 100 Mercedes-Benz Actros units, featuring safety packs
Wincanton is putting safety first in its latest fleet upgrade with the addition of 100 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units.Motor Transport's Haulier of the Year at the 2017 specified the 2545s with flat-floored versions of the StreamSpace cab. They are equipped with Mercedes PowerShift automated transmissions also.The trucks come with ...
-
MT ArticleSuttons Group thinking clearly after adding 800 baffle tanks to its fleet
Suttons Group has purchased 800 new baffle isotanks in a £10m deal to boost its ability to move a wider range of liquids and fluids.The company, which delivers products and services to the chemicals, gases, fuels and food sectors, will now have more baffle tanks than non-baffle tanks in its ...
-
MT Article
Tuffnells falters as Connect Group sees turnover drop over Christmas
Increased volumes at Tuffnells Parcels Express and Pass My Parcel failed to offset falling newspaper and magazine sales in a recent trading update from Connect Group, which saw its turnover take a hit.Group turnover was down 3.5% in the 19 weeks ended 19 January 2018, reported in a gloomy update ...
-
MT ArticleARR Craib weathers oil and gas sector downturn to grow business
Aberdeen-based ARR Craib Transport saw off difficult conditions in its key oil and gas sectors last year, helped by several major wins in the construction and fast moving consumer goods markets.According to its annual results to 31 March 2017, ARR Craib saw turnover rise £44.8m (2016: £43.5m) in the period, ...
-
MT Article
NFT Distribution cuts losses as annual turnover reaches new high
NFT Distribution recorded its highest-ever annual turnover in the year to March 2017, with a more than 27% increase to £202m.It also essentially halved its pre-tax loss, which was £9.5m (2016: £18.3m).NFT chief financial officer Jay Edwards said the integration of NR Evans - purchased in 2016 - had broadened ...