All Operator news articles – Page 105
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MT ArticlePalletways’ six owned depots celebrate Bronze FORS accreditation
Palletway’s six owned depots across the UK in Birmingham, Bristol, Milton Keynes, London, Cardiff and Edinburgh have met the bronze level requirements of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) for another year.The pallet network said the accreditation for the six depots emphasises Palletways’ ongoing commitment to fleet and driver safety, ...
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MT ArticleReturn to Michelin brings multiple benefits to biomass supplier
Biomass fuel supplier Esken Renewables has switched more than three-quarters of its fleet over to Michelin X Multi and X Works tyres in a bid to reduce fuel costs and downtime.The Widnes company said it had moved at least 75% of its 123 trucks and 150 trailers to Michelin tyres ...
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MT ArticleHJ Cole Haulage invests in Renault tipper from Sparks Commercial Services
Bulk haulier HJ Cole Haulage has returned to Renault for its latest purchase and added a C460 8x4 to its fleet.Supplied by Sparks Commercial Services, the new truck has an Aliweld bulk tipping body and will work on animal feed, woodchips and aggregates predominantly across the South of England.The Bournemouth ...
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MT ArticleRowlinson Packaging calls on Dawsongroup for full fleet upgrade
Rowlinson Packaging in Cheshire has overhauled its entire fleet and ordered six new DAF CFs and 10 Lawrence David 4.7m trailers on contract hire.The timber packaging firm said it had undertaken “a very thorough sweep of the market” to find the best value before coming to its decision.“That doesn’t necessarily ...
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MT ArticleAO grants junior van fan a day to remember
AO fulfilled a Gloucestershire boy’s dream and invited him and his family to its logistics hub for his 12th birthday after learning he was a huge fan of the online retailer’s green vans.Fenn, who has a rare form of complex intractable epilepsy, had always wanted to see the green delivery ...
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MT ArticlePD Bannister invests in 12 Volvo FH tractors to cut fuel costs
PD Bannister has opted to start replacing the trucks in its fleet with Volvos as it seeks out greater fuel efficiencies.The Bradford-based haulier has taken delivery of seven FH 460 Globetrotter 6x2s with I-Save, the first of 12 due to arrive at the business over the coming year.The new vehicles ...
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MT ArticleAmazon workers announce date for first-ever strike and threaten further action
Amazon workers in a Coventry warehouse have announced an initial strike date.The first-ever Amazon strike in the UK is set to take place on 25 January, with further dates to be announced in the coming weeks.Hundreds of Amazon workers at the fulfilment centre have voted to walk out in anger ...
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MT ArticlePalletways celebrates 10 million pallet milestone
Palletways Group has announced that it transported almost ten million pallets during 2022.It also appointed 27 independent transport companies to strengthen its network, with recruitment hot-spots in the UK, Iberia, Italy and Germany.Palletways UK MD Rob Gittins said: “Our network of members in the UK worked exceptionally hard during 2022 ...
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MT ArticleJames Kemball sees revenue leap seven fold in 2021 as container movements soar
Container haulier James Kemball saw income rocket from a £1m loss in 2020 to a £42m pre-tax profit in 2021, aided by a major increase in container movements and the expansion of its off-dock storage solutions.The Felixstowe-based firm has depots across the UK, including at Felixstowe, Southampton and Tilbury ports ...
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MT ArticleFred Sherwood and Sons emerges from pandemic with boosted revenues and profit
Fred Sherwood & Sons (Transport) is continuing to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, delivering a 4% rise in pre-tax profit last year.In its recently published annual results to 31 March 2022, the Leicestershire family firm revealed a £321,244 rise in revenue to £34,122,550 with gross profit margin ...
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MT ArticleCircle Express predicts return to black, despite losses deepening in 2022
Circle Express’ losses deepened last year despite volumes recovering to 80% of pre-pandemic levels.According to its latest results for the year to 31 March 2022, the West Drayton-based express delivery firm saw revenues rise to £24.2m (2021: £22.1m). However its pre-tax loss deepened to -£4m (2021: -£1.7m), exacerbated by a ...
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MT ArticleSpeedy accelerates into green transition with FUSO eCanters
Tool and equipment hire specialist Speedy Services has taken delivery of its first two zero-emission FUSO eCanters, as it ramps up its shift to a zero emission fleet.One of the trucks is based at a depot near Whitehaven, Cumbria, which supplies contractors working at the Sellafield former nuclear power and ...
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MT ArticleGillett Environmental cuts a dash with six new Mercedes-Benz Arocs
Lancashire-based waste management specialist Gillett Environmental has commissioned the first two trucks from a batch of six Mercedes-Benz skiploaders, following a successful trial.The company, which trades locally as Lytham St Annes Skip Hire, sourced the Arocs 18-tonners from Ciceley Commercials, which will also supply aftersales back up.The six Arocs are ...
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MT ArticleUptons Transport Services buys first trailer from Schmitz Cargobull
Dry freight specialist Uptons Transport Services has taken delivery of its first trailer from Schmitz Cargobull.Founded by Phil Upton in 1977, Uptons Transport Services delivers refrigerated and dry freight goods to UK supermarkets, as well as transporting ISO containers.The new S.CS Fixed Roof curtainsider semi-trailer joins a fleet of 10 ...
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MT ArticleND Brown calls on Guest Truck and Van for new Iveco Dailys
Specialist HGV supplier ND Brown has invested in five Iveco Dailys adapted for arboricultural work.The family firm bought the vehicles speculatively from Guest Truck and Van and it said they had all now been leased to customers.Nigel Brown, ND Brown chairman, said: “We are continuously improving and refining our fleet ...
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MT ArticleCornish haulier invests in eight more Arocs tippers
A hurried purchase of an Arocs tipper at the start of the year has paid dividends for Cornish operator Duchy Plant Hire, which has now ordered another eight of the Mercedes-Benz vehicles.Two have recently been put into service and another six will be delivered by Intercounty Truck & Van early ...
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MT ArticleHowdens Joinery rolls out innovative eye and brain training to improve driver awareness and safety
Kitchen and joinery products supply giant Howdens is trialling an innovative driver training tool – EyeGym – in a bid to improve driver performance and safety.The online visual, cognitive and decision-making training has been endorsed by many top sports people including England Rugby World Cup winning manager Sir Clive Woodward ...
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MT ArticleGreene King plays down impact of strike action as pay row continues
Greene King has paid tribute to its brewing and distribution teams and said their hard work had helped cancel out any impact from a pay dispute among union workers, which has now escalated into strike action.Three days of industrial action commenced on 21 December and a further four days are ...
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MT ArticleWincanton secures extension to Neal's Yard contract
Wincanton Group has won an extension to its fulfilment and distribution partnership with Neal’s Yard Remedies, aided by its robotics offering, eco-friendly facility and value-added services.Orders will be distributed from Wincanton's carbon neutral Cygnia facility in Northampton and will include the provision of value-added services, such as a bespoke gifting ...
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Xpediator mulls bid from founder Stephen Blyth
Xpediator's mamagement looks set to accept an acquisition bid from a consortium led by the company's founder Stephen Blyth, who resigned from Xpediator earlier this year.In a statement released today, the company said that it was "minded" to recommend the bid - for an undisclosed sum - to its shareholders.The ...