All Operator news articles – Page 125
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MT ArticleO'Donovan Waste takes delivery of Scania L-series skiploader
Waste management and recycling specialist O'Donovan Waste Disposal has added a Scania L-series chassis to its fleet.The vehicle, which has a Transport for London five star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rating, is part of an order for four Scania skiploaders, supplied by Scania’s Purfleet depot.O'Donovan’s skiploader is based on an ...
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MT ArticleDX Group opens third new depot this year
DX Group has launched its third new depot this year with the launch of a new site in Dartford, Kent.The company, which specialises in parcel freight, secure courier, two-man and logistics services, has signed a long-term lease for the 28,000sq ft depot located on a 1.2 acre site in Edisons ...
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MT ArticleAO goes for Iveco Natural Power S-Way gas tractors
Online electricals retailer AO has taken delivery of 10 new CNG-powered Iveco S-Way NP trucks from Fraikin as it looks to reduce its carbon footprint.The 4x2 tractor units are on a five-year, full-service contract hire agreement and are the first in AO’s 129-strong fleet to run on natural gas.David Ashwell, ...
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MT ArticleWaste management firm reports easing of HGV driver shortage
Biffa said problems relating to the availability of HGV drivers had eased and its full year underlying performance was in line with the board’s expectations.In a trading update ahead of its annual results, the collection, recycling, and treatment business said group net revenues for the 11 months to February 2022 ...
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MT ArticleLancashire metal merchant invests in Hiab hookloaders
Monarch Metals has invested in two Hiab hookloaders to transport and manage scrap metal on site.The Multilift XR7S has been fitted to a DAF LF and the Multilift Ultima 24S hookloader has been fitted to Monarch’s CF and join a fleet which already includes a Hiab hookloader.Jason Watson, operations director ...
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XPO averts strike action with 8% pay rise for drivers
XPO said it had reached an agreement with its drivers to increase pay by 8% after the Unite union threatened strike action.The logistics firm said it would also raise the hourly rate for warehouse workers by 13% over the next 15 months.Unite claimed the pay increases for HGV drivers, warehouse ...
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MT ArticleGoodbye to Miniclipper founder and 'legend' Mick Masters
Mick (centre), Jayne and Peter MastersMick Masters, founder of Bedfordshire haulier Miniclipper Logistics, has died age 83.Daughter-in-law Jayne Masters paid tribute to 'legend' Mick: "We have sad news to share with our colleagues, customers, and suppliers, many of whom have known our management team for years. The inevitable day arrived ...
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MT ArticleHermes breaks links with previous ownership with rebrand to Evri
Leading B2C parcels delivery firm Hermes UK is to rebrand as ‘Evri’ and will auto-enrol its self-employed plus (SE+) couriers who make up 85% of its workforce into a company pension scheme by the end of this year.Evri said this was a UK logistics industry first and will see the ...
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MT ArticleTile Giant contract extension boosts growth for Premier Logistics
Premier Logistics has extended its contract with tile and flooring merchant Tile Giant.The two businesses have been in partnership for three years, delivering customer orders and replenishing stock and the logistics firm said it was now planning for a 10% growth having secured a “significant extension” with the firm.Lee Christopher, ...
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MT ArticleAbbey Logistics signs flour distribution deal with Premier Foods
Bulk road tanker company Abbey Logistics started a new contract with Premier Foods in early January.The deal will see Abbey transporting flour produced at Premier Food’s mill in Andover to its bakeries throughout the UK using its fleet of food grade, bulk powder road tankers.Mike Ellis, Abbey Logistics group business ...
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MT ArticleRhenus Home Delivery UK to open Midlands distribution centre
(From left) Lucie Riley, chief operating officer; Ronny Sassen, European MD and Vinny Riley, UK MD from Rhenus Home Delivery and Gary Clarke, general manager, CDC Magna ParkRhenus Home Delivery UK has announced plans to open a new central distribution centre in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, later this spring.The move will support ...
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MT ArticlePalletforce signs Adam Jones Group to enhance customer service
Palletforce has added Adam Jones Group to its network.The Halesowen-based firm will cover Dudley DY postcodes in a move that provides additional capacity for growth and enhances customer service, Palletforce said.Adam Jones Group was family-run for over 100 years, until its acquisition by logistics and warehousing group OTIF in 2019.With ...
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MT ArticleBoughey Distribution recruits former Culina director of operations as new MD
Cheshire-based Boughey Distribution has named Angela Carus (pictured) as new MD.She joins from Culina Group where she was director of operations and takes over the role from Keith Forster who has retired after 20 years with the company.Boughey said Carus brings an impressive track-record of industry expertise to the role, ...
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MT ArticlePall-Ex restructures group customer service as residential deliveries soar
A “significant” growth in residential deliveries has prompted a major restructuring at Pall-Ex Group to better serve its customers and ensure safe deliveries.The pallet network has merged the Pall-Ex and Fortec Distribution Network customer service teams and taken on four new staff.It is also permanently basing Pall-Ex customer service staff ...
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MT ArticleAnchor Freight calls for international hauliers to help deliver aid to Ukraine
Ipswich firm Anchor Freight is calling on international hauliers to help them deliver aid donations to the Polish/Ukraine border.The company is using its warehouse in the town as a hub to receive donations, from both the public and from businesses, which will be forwarded to help people in need in ...
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MT ArticleWhistl’s Posthub lands host of top customers in first year
Whistl subsidiary Posthub has won over 150 blue chip customers since its launch a year ago, the company announced this week.Posthub, which specialises in helping customers plan and execute mail campaigns, has won deals with a range of companies including WWF, Crew Clothing, JoJo Maman Bébé, Harrods, NSPCC, Barnardo’s, Sightsavers, ...
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MT ArticlePalletline Logistics makes ninth acquisition
Palletline subsidiary Palletline Logistics has acquired the pallet distribution and warehousing elements of Palletline member Ningbo Palletised Distribution.This is Palletline Logistics' ninth acquisition since it was launched by Palletline in 2015.Other purchases by the directly owned member business include S&S Distribution, Mike Watson Transport, ABE Ledbury, Fast Forward Distribution, and ...
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MT Article"Sector offers lots of opportunities for women to succeed," CSG transport controller insists
A Coventry-based transport controller is calling on women to recognise the career opportunities available to them in haulage, in support of International Women’s Day.Gemma Moyo said the transport industry offered varied and rewarding long-term job satisfaction and that increasing numbers of women were finding out the advantages of HGV driving ...
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MT ArticleTuffnells recruit is first from new government apprenticeship scheme
Tuffnells has signed the first ever candidate to the government’s Express Logistics Sortation Apprenticeship scheme, funded by the apprenticeship levy.Atique Khan (pictured) joined Tuffnells via the sector-based work academy programme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions.He will now start a 12-month course at West Thames College using course ...
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MT ArticleStriking HGV drivers on Heathrow catering contract offered 14% pay rise
HGV drivers working for Heathrow aviation catering firm DO & CO have suspended strike action while they vote on a 14% pay deal.Around 100 drivers were supposed to have gone out on strike today (4 March) and 5 March in a dispute over pay and employment conditions, but this is ...