Operator news – Page 75
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MT ArticleSuttons welcomes 100th fuels truck
Suttons Tankers has taken on its 100th fuels truck, a Volvo FM; one of a batch of four low cab models with Gardner Denver discharge equipment and pet. reg. fit out.
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MT ArticleYodel recruits new CFO Dan Hobden
Yodel has appointed a new chief financial officer (CFO) following its acquisition earlier this year by the consortium YDLGP.
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MT ArticleTwo for the road as Butcombe Brewery scoops for Volvo
Butcombe Brewery is toasting Volvo Trucks after taking on an FE 6x2 and an FL 4x2 rigid following a move away from a rival manufacturer.
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MT ArticleWilmotts Transport takes on 60 Tiger trailers
Wilmotts Transport in Somerset has taken delivery of 60 high-spec Tiger curtainsiders to support a new contract win.
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MT ArticleContinental wins long-term tyre deal with Maritime Transport
Continental has been appointed as preferred supplier for Maritime Transport’s rail and freight terminals in a long-term deal which includes the input of Continental’s strategic service and distribution partner, T&C Site Services.
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MT ArticleXPO Logistics boosts maternity benefits to 90% of earnings
XPO has enhanced its maternity benefits for soon-to-be and new parents, as part of a wider aim to lead the transport and logistics sector on family policies.
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MT ArticleTWT Logistics and subsidiary Switch International Trailers (UK) call in the administrators
South Wales-based TWT Logistics Ltd and its subsidiary Switch International Trailers (UK) Ltd have called in the administrators just weeks after Aquila Food Group, which bought the logistics firm in 2022, went into administration.
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MT ArticleStobart Europe acquires German automotive logistics firm Suloja Autotransporte GmbH
Culina Group subsidiary Stobart Europe has acquired German automotive logistics firm Suloja Autotransporte GmbH for an undisclosed sum, as it looks to strengthen its presence in the European automotive logistics sector.
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MT ArticleDarcica trials Volta Zero 16 tonner
Bicester-based Darcica Logistics is trialling a 16-tonne Volta Zero fully-electric HGV truck for the company’s pallet network deliveries and collections in and around Oxfordshire.
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MT ArticleTwo dozen rigids with Carrier technology for bakery firm BAKO
Bakery wholesaler BAKO has taken delivery of 24 new rigid trucks, mounted with a combination of Carrier Transicold Supra 1150 multi-temperature systems and engineless Iceland units.
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MT ArticleOrica gets bang for its buck with Volvo
Mining firm Orica UK has continued its long-standing partnership with Volvo Trucks and added another four Volvo FMX 460 6x4s to its fleet.
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MT ArticleMANs boost PD Ports’ fleet
PD Ports has taken delivery of 10 MAN TGX 6x2 tractors from Dawsongroup on a five-year contract.
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MT ArticleAllen Logistics expands service with pallet network membership
Fortec member Allen Logistics has sealed its commitment to the group by joining Pall-Ex and expanding its service in Northern Ireland.
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MT ArticleDX opens two more 2-Man supersites
DX said it had expanded its 2-Man division with the opening of two new sites in Middleton in the North West and at Heathrow.
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MT ArticleNo money for unsecured creditors of Gwynedd Shipping, administrator anticipates
The Gwynedd Shipping group of companies that collapsed into administration in February are estimated to owe unsecured creditors almost £8m with none expected to receive their money, according to accountants at Kroll.
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MT ArticleLTS Global goes electric with new Volvo FM addition
LTS Global Solutions in Warwickshire is the latest transport company to add an eHGV to its fleet with the delivery of a Volvo FM Electric.
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MT ArticleAA benchmark rating for Howard Tenens at Sharpness
Howard Tenens Logistics said its Sharpness site team in Gloucestershire had attained an AA rating in the BRCGS global food safety standard audit.
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MT ArticleCouncil’s bin wagons turn veggie in environmental drive
A South Nottinghamshire council is converting its fleet of bin lorries to run on waste oil provided by supermarkets and other suppliers.