Operator news – Page 10
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ArticleIsuzu Truck seals 7.5-tonne sector with more than a third market share
Isuzu Truck UK has shot to the top of the 7.5-tonne market league table, securing the hotly contested number one spot for the first time ever.
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ArticleSparks fly in Somerset with new electric FM delivery
Sparks Transport in Glastonbury is servicing Tesco stores using its first Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit following a successful trial.
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ArticleImmingham-based L&M Transport (UK) falls into administration
Another haulier has fallen victim to the ongoing economic downturn, with Immingham-based haulier L&M Transport (UK) calling in the administrators this week.
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ArticleYodel collaborates with Delivery Mates to offer cargo bike deliveries in Glasgow
Yodel has signed a strategic partnership deal with Delivery Mates, which will see it expand its delivery services in Glasgow using cargo bikes.
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ArticleLogistics UK launches electric truck training programme
Logistics UK is launching two electric truck maintenance training programmes, in partnership with Stephenson, Brooksby and Melton (SMB) College and Bristol College, to help logistics firms upskill their mechanics.
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ArticleSNAP reveals shortlist for Truckstop of the Year Award
After receiving almost 1,000 votes from the truck driving community across Europe, haulage’s digital marketplace SNAP has announced its shortlist for its first Truckstop of the Year award.
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ArticleTransaid helps train more than 450 HGV drivers in Mozambique
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ArticleWelcome Break opens first Taco Bell on UK motorway network
Motorway service area operator Welcome Break is bringing some added spice to its South Mimms site on the M25 after opening a Taco Bell outlet this week.
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ArticleAdvanced Supply Chain recruits new business development manager as part of expansion drive
Tech-driven logistics company Advanced Supply Chain (ASC) has appointed Helen Firth as its business development manager.
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ArticleWincanton seals exclusive freight technology deal with Zeus
Wincanton has sealed an exclusive deal with logistics tech innovator Zeus to acquire the evergreen rights to its digital freight management solutions in the UK and Ireland.
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ArticleMonex Group buys Bridgetime Transport trade and assets in pre-pack sale
A pre-pack sale has seen family-run Newport-based Monex Group acquire part of the trade and assets of Bridgetime Transport, which went into administration earlier this month.
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ArticleProhire appoints Jay Edwards as MD
Commercial vehicle hire and fleet management specialist Prohire is continuing to strengthen its management team with the promotion of chief operating officer Jay Edwards (pictured) to the new post of MD. Edwards’ promotion closely follows a number of new management hires at the firm, including the recruitment of John Robinson, ...
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ArticleYoung mechanic wins Kinaxia apprenticeship of the year award
A young mechanic who helps to service and maintain Kinaxia Logistics’ fleet of lorries has won the company’s apprentice of the year award.
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ArticleYorkshire transport firm seeks administrator
A Bradford haulage and courier firm has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.
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ArticleArrowXL grows South Yorkshire site to keep pace with demand
ArrowXL said it would reduce its total mileage by 700,000 miles after expanding its Doncaster operation to meet the growing demands of its clients.
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ArticleHybrid configuration on food firm's fridge unit served up by Carrier Transicold
South Lincs Foodservice has taken delivery of two new 18-tonne DAF CF rigids equipped with Carrier Transicold Supra 1150 MT units and Eco-Drive systems.
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ArticlePall-Ex harnesses AI to offer customers two-hour delivery windows
Pall-Ex is offering customers a two-hour delivery window for its palletised freight with the evolution of its NexusETA platform.
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ArticleXPO Logistics expands longer semi-trailer fleet
XPO has added another 30 longer semi-trailers (LSTs) to its fleet to boost its environmental performance and help remove carbon from its clients’ supply chains.
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ArticleWard Bros signs up to armed forces covenant
Ward Bros Malton in Middlesbrough has pledged its support to ex-service personnel by providing opportunities for employment and career development at its depots.
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ArticleAll wrapped up: 61 Volvo FMs delivered to DS Smith Logistics
Paper and packaging transport firm DS Smith Logistics has taken on 61 new Volvo FM 460 Globetrotters via a long-term contract hire deal with TIP Group.