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Operator news – Page 56
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ArticleTurbulent background to Brit Pol collapse laid bare in new report
The scale of the problems faced by haulage contractor Brit-Pol in the run-up to its collapse in January is revealed in a report to creditors, which outlined how Russia’s invasion, a cyber attack and threats by the traffic commissioners all took their toll.The Lincolnshire haulage contractor was forced to appoint ...
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ArticleHaulier escapes losing licence despite drivers being caught speeding at up to 87mph
Drivers at a Shrewsbury-based haulage operator were regularly speeding at up to 87mph and were classed as some of the highest a DVSA traffic examiner had ever encountered.Appearing at a Birmingham public inquiry before deputy traffic commissioner Anthony Seculer, M. Edwards Transport was told some of the HGV overspeeds found ...
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ArticleDFDS Logistics acquires iconic D.R Macleod
DFDS Logistics has acquired Highlands haulier D.R Macleod and pledged to continue its services to local communities.In a statement on social media, DFDS confirmed that an agreement had been reached to transfer the transport firm over to its control: “D.R. Macleod has run a successful business on the Scottish Highlands ...
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ArticleWincanton up and running at new Scottish hub
Wincanton has commenced operations at its new shared user supply chain hub at Scotland Gateway.The site, which the company said would centralise operations across the country, is also expected to provide efficiencies for its customers in Scotland by replacing subcontracted services.Read moreWincanton replaces Clipper Logistics on New Look supply chain ...
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ArticleCurrie European Transport shrugs off steepling operating costs to post pre-tax profit
Currie European Transport returned to the black last year for the first time since 2015, despite challenges relating to Brexit, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and significant fleet operating costs.For the year ending 30 June 2022, the haulier reported a £253,000 pre-tax profit and said it was pleased with the continued ...
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ArticleCulina subsidiary Eventor acquires events specialist Stardes
Culina subsidiary Eventor has acquired events logistics haulier Stardes for an undisclosed sum as part of major plans to further expand in the events transport sector.Eventor, formerly known as Stobart Special operations, provides support services to the motorsport, events and nuclear industries.In an announcement revealing the deal this week, Eventor ...
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ArticleWomen staff at APC paid more than male colleagues, according to Gender Pay Gap report
Women employed by the Alternative Parcels Company (APC) are earning 3p more per pound sterling than male colleagues.According to the company’s latest Gender Pay Gap Report, women at the company earn more on average than men based on the mean gender pay gap (-3.2%).In real terms, this means women earn ...
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ArticleEvri welcomes CBI director general to superhub
(From left) Ian Suttie (Evri), Gareth Shawcroft (Evri), Anthony Bakes (Evri), Matthew Fell (acting DG, CBI), Beckie Hart (CBI) and Matt O’Neill, executive director of Barnsley CouncilEvri played host to the CBI’s interim director general this week at its Barnsley ‘super hub’.Along with other members of his team, Matthew Fell ...
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ArticleArrowXL and Howard Tenens win RoSPA Gold awards
ArrowXL and Howard Tenens are both celebrating after they won RoSPA Gold Awards for their health and safety standards.The RoSPA accreditation recognises organisations that demonstrate exceptional health and safety practices.Each year nearly 2,000 entrants compete to achieve the accolade in what is the UK’s longest-running H&S industry awards.Read moreGold for ...
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ArticleJLM Transport orders more DAF tractor units for Smyths Toys contract
JLM Transport has taken delivery of six more New Generation DAF XF 480 6x2 tractor units to help meet the growing needs of its biggest client, Smyths Toys.The new trucks join a mix of 12 New Generation DAF XF 480 and XG 530 tractor units that the Stoke haulier sourced ...
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ArticleGold for Palletforce in health and safety awards
Palletforce has won a RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety in the workplace, for the 14th consecutive year.The company said that its unrivalled reputation for achieving the highest standards meant it was also awarded a fourth RoSPA President’s Award following its record-breaking streak.The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards is ...
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ArticleDPD takes conservation project under its wing with charitable donation
Aerial shot of wetland creation, RSPB Langford Lowfields Nature Reserve, Nottingham, OctoberDPD is helping to keep the RSPB’s conservation work in fine feather after it donated £90,000 to support work to restore a quarry on the banks of the River Trent.The parcel firm made the donation out of its Eco ...
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ArticleMcMurrays Haulage launches major recruitment drive
McMurrays Haulage in Accrington has launched a recruitment drive for administration, customer care and office staff after joining the Palletways network.The family-owned firm is already a member of The Pallet Network and now with it continuing to grow and expand it is on the hunt for people looking for a ...
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DHL agrees to pay 600 logistics workers at JLR plant for loss of shift premiums
Fears that the Jaguar Land Rover plant on Merseyside could grind to a halt this spring have been averted after DHL agreed to compensate 600 of its logistics and dispatch workers for the loss of their shift premiums.The dispute arose after the DHL workforce – who are employed on the ...
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ArticleGXO promises “shared warehousing made easy” with UK launch of GXO Direct
Contract logistics giant GXO is moving into the UK’s shared warehousing sector with the launch of GXO Direct.The move sees GXO and Clipper Logistics, which was acquired by GXO last year, combine their flexible, shared warehousing space, cutting edge technology and services to create one of the UK’s largest shared ...
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ArticleDHL seals new three-year deal with asset management specialist Peacock Engineering
DHL has signed a new three-year deal with asset management specialist Peacock Engineering to help the logistics giant better manage and maintain its critical asset base at its Heathrow hub.The 150,000sq ft DHL Express Southern Hub, which supports a network of 47 service centres across the UK, opened in 2016 ...
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ArticleAmazon loses bid to throw out UK delivery drivers’ claim to employment rights
A bid by more than UK 1,400 delivery drivers to win employment rights from online giant Amazon has moved one step closer after a tribunal ruled against the online giant’s attempt to strike out their claim.The drivers insist that although they ostensibly work as self-employed contractors for delivery companies contracted ...
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ArticleYusen Logistics warehouse workers stage week-long strike over pay
Warehouse workers at Yusen Logistics have downed tools for a week in a row over the company’s pay deal, according to the United Road Transport Union (URTU).The union said the industrial action was in relation to a long-running trade dispute, which began in early 2022 when it sought formal recognition ...
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ArticleRobert Walker adds new Volvo FH tractor units to fleet
Robert Walker in Stockport said it had guaranteed its drivers maximum comfort on overnight shifts after investing in two new Volvo FH 540 tractor units, each equipped with Globetrotter XL cabs.Supplied by Thomas Hardie Commercials, the dual clutch FHs join a fleet of 43 HGVs and build on the company’s ...
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ArticleEV Cargo boosts Chinese network in Asia growth drive
EV Cargo is extending its investment in China with the expansion of its office network, the opening of a new e-commerce fulfilment centre and the appointment of a new vice president of commercial for Greater China.EV Cargo has expanded its air and sea freight office network in China with the ...