Operator news – Page 65
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MT ArticleUniversal Tankers expands services with acquisition of wet waste business
Liquid waste disposal specialists Universal Tankers has bought Penrith-based H & E Trotter in a move designed to broaden its services in the north of England.
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MT ArticleMaxi delivers revenue boost amid tough trading conditions
Maxi Caledonian, the group holding company for its haulage, construction and warehousing businesses, has increased revenues by 14%, despite trading within an “extremely difficult commercial environment”.
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MT ArticleWincanton deploys hi-tech automation solution
Wincanton is expecting a fivefold increase in pick and presentation rates at its Northampton warehouse after introducing a new modular automation solution.
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MT ArticleTelematics a solution for a greener future at heavy payload haulier
Foodservice equipment haulier Keith Elkington Transport is relying on telematics to cut its carbon footprint after ruling out electric vehicles due to the weight of its freight.
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MT ArticleArrowXL unveils carrier management platform
ArrowXL has launched a new carrier management platform which it said would deliver cost efficiencies and flexibility for its clients.
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MT ArticleTapfreight turned on to Schmitz trailers
Chemical transport specialists Tapfreight has taken delivery of 11 new Schmitz Cargobull trailers, replacing units from a rival manufacturer.
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MT Article“Business as usual” as Rivus HGV changes name back to Pullman
Rivus HGV, the sister company to Rivus Fleet Solutions (RFS) that collapsed into administration last week, has reverted to using the Pullman brand name.
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MT ArticleGregory goes electric with Volvo FE order
Gregory Group has taken on six Volvo FE Electric 4x2 curtainsiders following a “thorough trial” which demonstrated their suitability for urban deliveries.
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MT ArticleCzech billionaire offers to buy Royal Mail staff shares
Royal Mail staff shareholders are being asked to sell their stock to Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský as his company begins lobbying investors to accept his offer to buy the postal firm.
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MT ArticleHW Coates sees profits and turnover increase
HW Coates saw revenue and profits increase last year thanks to it operating in growing markets, the chemicals haulier said.
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MT ArticleDachser offers customers direct line to Milan
Dachser has launched a direct daily service from the UK to Italy.
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MT ArticleXPO renews pledge to reduce environmental impact of Tour de France
XPO has announced that it will be the Official Transport Partner of the Tour de France for the 44th consecutive year.
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MT ArticleBritish tennis star swaps racket for Evri uniform and electric cargo bike
Evri has teamed up with British tennis star Liam Broady to deliver a special package to the National Tennis Centre as he prepares for the prestigious Wimbledon tournament, which starts on 1 July this year.
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MT ArticleWincanton unveils EyeQ fleet management solution
Wincanton took to the stage at Road Transport Expo earlier this month to demonstrate how a data-led approach can boost both logistical efficiency and sustainability. Helen Flanagan, product director for EyeQ at Wincanton, explained that to reduce its environmental impact, Wincanton has introduced a control tower solution to manage fleet ...
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MT ArticleCovid, fuel inflation and HGV driver shortages force Cartwright Bros to close 80-year-old business with “tremendous sadness”
The directors of Cartwright Bros said that it was with “tremendous sadness” that the family was forced to close the doors on the 80-year-old business, after calling in the administrators last week.
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MT ArticleTarmac partners with collapsed manufacturer Tevva and Brit-Tipp to trial electric tipper
Tarmac is trialling an all-electric tipper truck in Walsall, West Midlands in partnership with body builder Brit-Tipp and electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva, which collapsed into administration on 7 June after failing to secure new funding.
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MT ArticleRivus Fleet Solutions bought out of administration by the Metropolitan Police Service
Rivus Fleet Solutions has been sold to the Metropolitan Police Service - its largest customer - after the company called in the administrators last week.
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MT ArticleCartwright Bros (Haulage) issues notice to appoint an administrator
Lincolnshire family haulier Cartwright Bros (Haulage) has issued a notice to appoint adminstrators, in what is its 80th year of trading, MT has learnt.