Operator news – Page 77
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MT ArticleSchmitz launches emissions-free box body semi-trailer for UK and Ireland customers
Schmitz Cargobull has launched an all-electric box body semi-trailer with e-axle generator in the UK, to help operators meet increasingly strict emissions regulations.
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MT ArticleBrighton bin wagons deliberately damaged with wires cut
Bin lorries in Brighton have been “deliberately vandalised” with wires cut so they can’t be used on collection rounds, according to the local council.
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MT ArticleScotland’s Hayden Chilled to be wound up
Scottish food distribution company Hayden Chilled has presented a petition in court for a liquidator to be appointed to wind the business up.
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MT ArticlePO postcodes covered by new Palletforce member FGT
Bognor-based FGT has become the newest member of Palletforce, covering the PO postcodes around Fareham and Wickham.
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MT ArticleLenham’s zest for new electric FMs
Lenham Storage has added two Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units to its fleet and said it was impressed with their battery life.
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MT ArticleGXO’s cash offer for Wincanton recommended to shareholders
Wincanton’s directors have unanimously backed GXO’s takeover offer of £6.05 per share and have recommended shareholders vote in favour of the deal.
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MT ArticleXPO aims to enhance operations with TotalEnergies partnership
XPO has won a contract with TotalEnergies to provide inbound and outbound transportation of packaged lubricants to its UK customers.
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MT ArticleEuropa celebrates first year in Dublin
Europa Road is celebrating its first anniversary in Dublin when it opened the doors to its first sales branch in the country.
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MT ArticleCost of living crisis is the catalyst for Bretts to diversify
Bretts Transport said it had taken steps to mitigate the impact of the cost of living crisis and was diversifying away from food distribution, after its pre-tax profits reduced last year.
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MT ArticlePhillips 66 contract renewal for Wincanton
Wincanton has renewed its longstanding agreement with energy company Phillips 66 to distribute fuel to Jet forecourts.
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MT ArticleGRS puts low-entry Econics out for London construction work
GRS Group has taken on a new batch of Mercedes-Benz trucks meaning it is now running the country’s biggest fleet of low-entry Econic tippers.
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MT ArticlePhelan happy with ‘monster’ crane
Durham’s Phelan Haulage has taken delivery of a DAF XG 530 tractor unit mounted with a Hiab X-Hipro 858 crane from MV commercial, described by its director as “an absolute monster”.
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MT ArticleNew Palletline service launched for picture-perfect deliveries
Palletline has launched its photo-on-delivery service, which it said would provide customers with “total peace of mind”.
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MT ArticleYusen Logistics signs up for new warehouse project in Northampton
Yusen Logistics and commercial property developer Segro have signed a contract for a new shared user warehouse facility in Northampton.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex bolsters support to armed forces with charity partnership
Pall-Ex Group has cemented its commitment to the armed forces community after announcing a new partnership with the country’s oldest tri-service military charity the SSFA.
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MT ArticleABE spreads the love with support for charities near and far
ABE Ledbury MD Clive Brooks has put the wheels in motion to raise funds for Transaid with a forthcoming Kenyan cycling expedition – and the haulier has not put the brakes on helping support local charities. ABE Ledbury provided three floats for the local town carnival Source: Century ...
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MT ArticleFurious haulier orders traffic commissioner to stick his licence “where the sun don’t shine”
A Swadlincote haulage boss who told a deputy traffic commissioner to stick his operator licence “where the sun don’t shine” has been kicked out of the industry.
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MT ArticleWincanton acquires warehouse solutions business Invar
Wincanton has agreed to buy warehouse software and automation firm Invar Group in a move the logistics company said “catapults” it forwards as a leader of robotics solutions.
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