All Operator news articles – Page 110
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MT ArticleTurners takes its 1,000th 6x2 DAF with latest order for 69 XF tractor units
Transport giant Turners has shown that the haulier is not for turning when it comes to its position as the world’s largest operator of DAF three-axle FTPs, after taking delivery of its 1,000th tractor.The New Generation DAF XF450 FTP is part of the Cambridgeshire tanker and haulage specialist’s latest order ...
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MT ArticleGXO cuts costs by over a quarter for National Highways
GXO said its end-to-end logistics contract with National Highways had helped the roads operator reduce costs by 28% through improved storage and delivery accuracy.The contract, which began in 2010, provides a weekly delivery service to National Highways’ 10 regional stores, as well support for the new requirement for asset temperature ...
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HS2 muckshifting contract gives Hargreaves Services a boost
Hargreaves Services has posted pre-tax profits of £34.5m, with strong growth in its services arm as its HS2 contract commenced.For the year ending 31 May 2022, the industrial group also saw a reduction in its overall revenue to £177.9m from £204.8m in 2021, partly due to it halting its material ...
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Boughey moves from loss into profit as turnover rises 14%
Boughey Distribution converted last year’s £500,000 pre-tax loss into a £942,000 profit with effective warehouse utilisation across the year.The North West haulier’s financial results for the year ending 31 May 2022 also showed turnover increased by 14.1% to £62.7m.Storage overall was at an average of 118,000 pallets during the period ...
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MT ArticleMcMurrays goes for growth with new warehouse and office space
McMurrays Haulage is aiming to increase its share of the market following a £1.4m refinancing deal that will support its growth plans.The Lancashire firm, which celebrated 50 years in business last year, is building a £1.1m extension to its facility in Accrington, providing 28,000 sq ft of additional storage, distribution ...
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MT ArticleYodel driver rewarded for 45 years of service
Veteran driver George Sinclair (pictured) has been awarded £1,000 in Very.co.uk vouchers by Yodel after celebrating his 45th anniversary with the company.Having started in August 1977 at what was then Home Delivery services, owned by Littlewoods, he is now the parcel courier's longest serving driver.He began his career as a ...
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MT ArticleKinaxia subsidiaries report mixed fortunes in 2021 and prepare for tough winter
As Kinaxia’s stable of subsidiaries report their 2021 results, chief executive Simon Hobbs praised their overall performance but warned of a tough peak season ahead, as fuel price rises, the cost of living crisis and the Ukrainian war begin to bite.Launched in 2012, Kinaxia’s acquisitions include Bay Freight,William Kirk, NC ...
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MT ArticleBoughey Distribution and Windfall Logistics forge new partnership
Boughey Distribution has entered into a new partnership with FMCG supply chain specialist Windfall Logistics to provide an enhanced service for around 100 of Boughey’s existing customers.The deal will provide both companies with a dedicated one-stop route to market service which will include access to trading accounts, consolidated and economic ...
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MT ArticleWelsh haulier gets top marks for new driver academy and generous wages
A Wrexham haulage firm has chosen to “grow its own” and launched a training academy to sprout new HGV drivers.Starting behind the wheel of a van, new employees at McCarthy Distribution will be given the opportunity to move to Class 1 level in order to drive rigids and then take ...
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MT ArticleUnited Pallet Network signs up Miniclipper and STR Logistics
The United Pallet Network (UPN) has welcomed two new member partners into its operations, Miniclipper Logistics and STR Logistics.Miniclipper is handling the LU, WD and HP postcodes and STR Logistics in Devon and Cornwall is taking on the TQ and PL postcode areas.David Brown, UPN MD, said: “I am really ...
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MT ArticleAdministrators denied access to assets and financial records of collapsed haulier
Administrators appointed to handle the affairs of haulage and freight forwarding firm Cargo Worldwide (UK) said the trading premises of the east London business had been cleared of all assets and company records upon their arrival.The company entered administration on 7 June after Genesis Asset Finance appointed KBL Advisory for ...
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MT ArticleLloyds Transport joins Palletforce
Family-run Lloyds Transport in Tamworth has joined Palletforce, restarting its network operations after a 15 year break.The company recently opened a second depot in Halesowen and joining the pallet network is part of a continuing growth strategy as it seeks to expand its customer base.Lloyds MD Martin Lloyd said: “Our ...
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MT ArticleBooths supermarket invests in Carrier Transicold refrigeration
UK supermarket chain Booths said it was working towards an engineless future after specifying new Carrier Transicold refrigerated trailer systems.It has taken delivery of three Vector eCool units, mounted to tandem-axle urban trailers from Gray & Adams, as well as six new DAF CF 4x2 tractors fitted with Transicold’s Eco-Drive ...
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MT ArticleHF Owen orders new DAF XF tractor units to celebrate 50-year anniversary
A half century in business has been marked by HF Owen Transport & Storage with the delivery of five new DAF XF 6x2 tractor units.One of the trucks has been wrapped in celebratory gold livery to mark the milestone and all have been supplied on a three-year deal by Hexagon ...
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MT ArticlePall-Ex bosses get soaked by staff to help raise thousand for Ukraine appeal
Pall-Ex Group CEO Kevin Buchanan and his management team took to the stocks whilst staff threw buckets of water and wet sponges at them, raising £573.17 for charity in the process.The event, which took place at a BBQ Extravaganza at Pall-Ex's head office in Coalville, was part of a series ...
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Multiple strikes across "Summer of Discontent" will create severe delivery delays, warns ParcelHero
Strikes at Amazon and the Port of Felixstowe and postal service disruption will have a significant impact on deliveries, retailers and manufacturer this summer, disrupting £1bn of trade and increasing consumer costs, home delivery specialist ParcelHero warned this week.ParcelHero’s head of consumer research, David Jinks, is advising the use of ...
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MT ArticleAsset Alliance recruits Jim Agnew to grow blue chip client base
Commercial vehicle specialist Asset Alliance Group has appointed Jim Agnew in the new role of national key account manager as part of the company’s plans to secure larger fleet customers.Agnew joins after 19 years with Ryder, where he held key roles in rentals and sales. He has also worked for ...
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Pallet-Track sees “cautious” start to 2022 after bumper revenue rise last year
Pallet-Track has witnessed a more “cautious” start to 2022 after delivering bumper revenues and rising profit in 2021, the network revealed this week.Announcing its latest annual results, for the 12 months to 31 January 2022, the pallet network, which employs over 160 staff, reported a leap in total turnover to ...
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Rising demand sees Moody Logistics boost warehouse capacity by 50%
Moody Logistics and Storage has expanded its current warehousing facilities by 50% to meet growing demand.The company has leased an additional 22,000 sq. ft warehouse in nearby Ashington, which increases its current 44,000 sq. ft of storage space - which is close to capacity - to a total 66,000 sq. ...
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DHL veteran recruitment programme wins gold award
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme after recruiting 520 veterans in the past 12 months and expanding the scheme's support services.The delivery company, which has been a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant since 2015, was first awarded gold status in 2017.Since ...