All Operator news articles – Page 136
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MT ArticleHarrier Express keeps its cool with Orbcomm temperature-controlled telematics
Frozen food haulier Harrier Express has upgraded its fleet of 60 refrigerated trailers with Orbcomm temperature-management telematics.The systems feature two-way reefer control, maintenance scheduling, temperature compliance data and real-time alerts.Harrier Express said this enables visibility, management and control of its unaccompanied trailer fleet as it travels through multiple points and ...
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MT ArticleGregory Distribution commissions Freeway to help integrate acquisitions of ARR Craib and Pollock (Scotrans)
Gregory Distribution has been working closely with Freeway Fleet Systems to help integrate its acquisitions of ARR Craib and Pollock (Scotrans) by digitally streamlining its engineering operations.The company, which purchased Pollock (Scotrans) in February last year and AA Craib in 2018, has commissioned software from Freeway to underpin a switch ...
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MT ArticleTrail of failed haulage companies prompts TC to deny operator licence to REL Haulage
A company whose directors have “a long history of failed road haulage companies behind them” has been refused an operator’s licence, according to a report by traffic commissioner Nick Dent, published this week.The report revealed that director Ian Newman of REL Haulage applied for a licence for 50 vehicles and ...
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MT ArticleUnipart Logistics extends aftermarket supply chain contract with Volkswagen by two years
Unipart Logistics has landed a two-year contract extension with Volkswagen Group to support the manufacturer’s UK and Ireland aftermarket supply chain.The deal sees over 500 Unipart Logistics staff continue to work in the Volkswagen Group’s 650,000sq ft Tamworth hub, managing the full aftermarket warehouse operation for Volkswagen Group UK.The site ...
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MT ArticleSimon Gibson Transport defends 2020 profit slump
Bulk powder distribution specialist Simon Gibson Transport saw revenues slide by almost a quarter in 2020, but it described its performance as “impressive” and hailed its high quality service.The East Yorkshire haulier also saw its pre-tax profit reduce from £663,450 to £145,031 in the year ending 31 December 2020.In a ...
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MT ArticleWincanton reports 15% revenue rise and says full-year profits will exceed expectations
Wincanton saw strong trading across all its business sectors and high demand for its services between September and December and now expects full-year profits to exceed market expectations.Group revenue grew by 15% compared to the same period in 2020, with turnover in its digital and e-fulfilment sector soaring by 51%, ...
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MT ArticleKeenan Recycling makes clean sweep for food collection arm of JNL Waste Services
Keenan Recycling has bought the food waste wheelie bin collection arm of JNL Waste Services, strengthening its service across the Midlands and East Anglia and boosting its HGV fleet.The purchase, for an undisclosed sum, helps cement Keenan as a market leader of national food waste collections, as well as fulfil ...
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MT ArticleCoventry binmen announce all-out strike as pay row intensifies
Coventry City Council has hit back at the Unite union’s announcement of escalating strike action among refuse collection drivers, saying it is already one of the highest paying authorities for Class 2 HGV drivers.The council said the move by Unite meant all residential and commercial premises would have no waste ...
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MT ArticlePhase 3 expansion of Pentalver’s London Gateway terminal completed
Pentalver Transport, a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming (G&W), has completed the Phase 3 expansion of its container terminal at Berth 7, DP World London Gateway.Despite ongoing challenges from the pandemic, the work was completed to schedule and sees the operation grow from nine to 14 acres, increasing overall site ...
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MT ArticleFormer forklift driver becomes first graduate of Pall-Ex Warehouse to Wheels scheme
Pall-Ex has congratulated Kirill Sapelkin (pictured) after he became the first graduate of its Warehouse to Wheels programme.The initiative aims to provide warehouse staff with the opportunity to progress into HGV driver roles to combat the driver shortage.Sapelkin began his journey with the Leicestershire based logistics company in 2018 as ...
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MT ArticleC&D South West extends deal with Arada Stoves
Somerset-based haulier C&D South West has boosted its fleet after signing a further two year deal with Devon-based manufacturer Arada Stoves.The contract sees the two companies jointly commission two dual-branded curtain sides for a 3.5-tonne van and a 26-tonne rigid lorry that will be liveried with both brands.Jon Butterworth, director ...
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MT ArticleDP World adds 11 new straddle carriers at Southampton container terminal
DP World has invested in 11 straddle carriers at Southampton, as part of its £40m investment in the container terminal over the past 12 months.The vehicles, which lift containers moved by the quay cranes and then transfer them to road and rail transport, use up to 20% less fuel than ...
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MT ArticleXPO Logistics recruits Andrew Turner as commercial director UK & Ireland
XPO Logistics has appointed Andrew Turner to lead the company's commercial organisation in the UK and Ireland.Turner, who will report to UK & Ireland MD Dan Myers, has more than 20 years of experience in transportation and logistics, including a decade of senior business development roles.Prior to his current position, ...
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MT ArticleHermes to create over 100 jobs at new Bolton depot
Hermes UK is creating 100 full-time jobs with the opening of a new distribution depot in Westhoughton, Bolton.The new warehouse is part of a major investment programme by Hermes UK to expand capacity to meet surging demand from the boom in e-commerce created during the pandemic, and which the company ...
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MT ArticleFlights face delays as HGV drivers at airline catering firm DO & CO mull strike action
Around 100 HGV drivers at Heathrow-based aviation catering firm DO & CO are being balloted for strike action over pay and employment conditions.The dispute stems from the transfer (TUPE) of 1,800 workers from Gate Gourmet and DHL Supply Service Chain to DO & CO Event & Airline Catering in the ...
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MT ArticleWoodside carves out a profit
Profits at Northern Ireland-based Woodside Logistics Group increased by over 27% last year, despite operating in a challenging environment.The group, which includes Woodside Haulage, Woodside Distribution, Woodside Motorfreight, Woodside Warehousing and Woodside Global, is based in Ballynure, Co Antrim.For the year ending 31 March 2021, it reported revenues of £68.4m, ...
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MT ArticlePall-Ex hands staff reusable drinks bottles to reduce use of plastic
Pall-Ex has given its 500 staff personalised, reusable drinks bottles to boost their health and reduce plastic waste.The group said the vacuum flask bottles were particularly useful to its HGV drivers, who often relied on bottled drinks while on the road, as they enable them to take fresh tap water, ...
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MT ArticleHigh Court verdict pending in Tesco 'fire and rehire' case
Trade union USDAW said it was still waiting for the High Court to rule on its case against Tesco after the supermarket giant attempted to “fire and rehire” staff at three distribution centres.Despite proceedings being issued by solicitors on behalf of the union in March 2021, a judgment on Tesco’s ...
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MT ArticleCouncil binmen given new Mercedes-Benz Econics
A pair of 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Econics have been delivered to Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council as part of a rolling replacement programme.The 2630 L variants, fitted with FAUN Variopress compactor bodies and Zoeller Delta high-level automatic split binlifts, join a MB-dominated fleet of 16 refuse collection vehicles at the West ...
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MT ArticleKNP Logistics takes delivery of a further 22 MAN TGXs
KNP Logistics has added 22 MAN TGXs to its fleet, joining 148 of the marque already undertaking work for the haulage and distribution company.Paul Abbott, KNP Group director said the international truck of the year came spec’d with DVS cameras, ADR kits, Anderson leads and fridges.He said: “With safety at ...