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MT ArticleScale up to survive: Monex boss on why running 50 trucks is now a long haul
The group chief executive of rapidly growing Monex Group said companies that are buying up businesses and consolidating will survive the current turmoil within UK haulage – and it remains on the acquisition trail.
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MT ArticleWakefield operator closes down amid director dispute
A West Yorkshire haulier specialising in recyclable materials collapsed after the relationship between the new owners and its former boss soured to such an extent it led to the loss of business.
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MT ArticleOwens on the up after IT ransom attack
Owens (Road Services) said it had made further progress in stabilising operations after the cyberattack that brought down its IT systems in 2024 and has now almost halved its losses.
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MT Article‘Challenging’ times for Erith Haulage after turnover and profit plunge
Erith Haulage saw £2.8m wiped off its turnover last year as it battled a fall in demand for its services.
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MT ArticleDavid Rogers remembered as “true gentleman” of the haulage industry
David Rogers, joint MD of EM Rogers (Transport), has died, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the UK road transport sector.
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MT ArticleMaersk seals deal for major warehouse in Doncaster in record time
Danish logistics giant A.P. Moller-Maersk is leasing a major distribution unit at Gateway 4, Doncaster in a move aimed at boosting its logistics and distribution capabilities in the region.
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MT ArticleAIT Home Delivery springs into action with Bed Kingdom deal
AIT Home Delivery has been appointed as the two-person delivery partner of online retailer Bed Kingdom, following a successful trial.
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MT ArticleGXO launches UK & Ireland innovation accelerator to fast-track logistics technology
GXO Logistics has launched a new Open Innovation programme, bringing together startups, scale-ups and technology specialists to identify, test and scale solutions to key operational challenges in the UK and Ireland logistics sector.
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MT ArticleDSV merges UK operations to advance integration of Schenker UK
Global transport and logistics company DSV is merging a number of UK operations, as it moves to integrate the networks of DSV and Schenker UK, the business has revealed.
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MT ArticleMassey Wilcox sees profits increase but skilled drivers remain gold dust
South West haulage firm Massey Wilcox saw revenues and profits increase last year, but it cautioned that a shortage of skilled drivers and a crumbling road network was making the job harder.
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MT ArticleLosses at C Butt in months leading up to business sale
Turnover and profitability at C Butt reduced significantly before the long-standing family firm was sold last year, driven largely by the loss of a customer and the closure of its Brackmills warehouse.
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MT ArticleSale of furniture transport firm saves 55 jobs
Furniture delivery firm Grays Transport (Derbyshire) has been sold in a pre-pack deal for £100,000 after it lost work due to harsh trading conditions in the sector.
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MT ArticleSteve Marshall to retire after 50-year career at Marshall’s Transport
A dedicated logistics professional who has worked at a Worcestershire family firm for an incredible 50 years, after joining from school, is calling time on his long career.
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FCZ ArticleWelch Group workshop explores commercial case for electric HGVs
A recent industry workshop led by Welch Group has examined whether electric HGVs can deliver a viable commercial return, as part of its 12 Pillars of Change initiative.
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MT ArticleFuel providers BWOC and Mabanaft rebrand as MB Energy
BWOC and Mabanaft are rebranding as MB Energy, as part of a wider group rebranding programme.
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MT ArticleTructyre bolsters top team to fuel growth
Commercial tyre management specialist Tructyre has boosted its leadership team with two key appointments, as it ramps up the company’s growth drive.
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MT ArticleTighten security now to prevent fuel theft, FleetCheck warns operators as energy prices rocket
Fleets should tighten security around fuel in response to the sudden price jump affecting petrol and diesel caused by the war in Iran, FleetCheck said this week.
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MT ArticleRBC Logistics prepares to appoint administrator after takeover deal collapses
RBC Logistics has given notice of its intention (NOI) to appoint an administrator, in a move which follows the collapsed sale of its parent company RBC Group to retail technology provider Bright.Blue.
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MT ArticleR Swain steps in as Castledene exits Palletline
Kent-based R Swain & Sons has joined Palletline, in a move which sees the haulier replace Castledene Transport, which has left to pursue new business opportunities from corporate customers.
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MT ArticlePallet-Track promotes Sarah Hayes to new role of HR director
Wolverhampton-based pallet network Pallet-Track has promoted Sarah Hayes to the newly created role of HR director, recognising her development with the business for over 15 years.