All Operator news articles – Page 149
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MT ArticleHermes tackles driver shortage with new LGV apprenticeship scheme
Hermes has launched an apprenticeship programme designed to help address the national LGV driver shortage, whilst developing its own people.The 12-month scheme has so far attracted 45 employees and will see them gain a Cat C licence and become a qualified LGV driver.Every employee will be given one day off ...
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MT ArticleElddis Transport (Consett) posts solid results amid "big peaks and troughs"
Elddis Transport has reported "a solid financial performance in extremely challenging conditions" during 2020 and said it would continue with new site, fleet and IT investments into 2022.Results for the period ending 31 December 2020 showed turnover was virtually identical to the previous year at £28,895,952 (2019: £28,682,212) while pre-tax ...
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MT ArticleHawthorn Logistics adds Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 units to fleet
Washington-based Hawthorn Logistics has taken delivery of its first ever Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 units, adding 10 multi-temperature and 10 single-temperature versions to its refrigerated trailer fleet, which is now 100% Carrier-cooled.Mounted to new 13.6-metre Chereau trailers, the units join a 43-strong refrigerated trailer fleet and represent 15 replacements ...
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MT ArticleYodel signs parcel sorting deal with Hexapole
Yodel has partnered with Dutch sortation specialist Hexapole to optimise capability for small parcels at its Shaw sorting centre in Oldham.The deal will help Yodel meet increased demand amid the surge in online retail and involves a refurbished unit originally installed in a third-party premises in Switzerland.Hexapole has already installed ...
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MT ArticleFox Brothers buys JJ O’Grady as it ramps up expansion plans
Haulage and construction firm Fox Brothers is continuing on the acquisition trail with the purchase of Lancashire operator J J O’Grady.This latest purchase follows its acquisition of Leyland plant hire firm Clive Hurt in December last year, which has operating licences for 136 trucks and 36 trailers, making the group ...
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MT ArticleDriver of crashed Freightroute truck that blocked A1 was four times over limit
A Freightroute truck was crashed by a drunken lorry driver who was four times over the limit, according to Durham Police.The crash took place on Saturday (14 August) at junction 59 of the A1 near Darlington, blocking the A1 for several hours.Durham Constabulary tweeted a photo of the crashed truck ...
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Clipper Logistics to create 200 jobs after landing new John Lewis deal
Clipper Logistics is set to create around 200 new jobs after landing a three-year deal with John Lewis to provide additional e-commerce and store replenishment services from its Bardon distribution centre, near Leicester.The contract, which will run for a minimum of three years, is an extension of a temporary arrangement ...
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MT ArticleDixons Carphone offers £1,500 bonus to new and retained drivers
Dixons Carphone has become the latest major firm to offer bonuses in a bid to tackle the driver shortage crisis.The company, which owns Carphone Warehouse and Currys PC World, is promising to pay a £1,500 bonus to new drivers qualified to operate 7.5 tonne vehicles and the same amount to ...
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Yodel delivers profits "well beyond" forecasts after landing multiple deals
Yodel has delivered annual profits "well beyond all forecasts" driven by the boom in e-commerce which saw it land a number of major deals with multiple clients over the past year.In its latest trading update for the fourth quarter to 30 June 2021, the company revealed it has exceeded its ...
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ArrowXL inks home delivery deal with Appliance House
Two-person delivery specialist ArrowXL has won a deal to provide home delivery and connection services for electrical retailer Appliance House.ArroxXL will deliver around 500 consignments per month of mainly white goods to households across the UK using the form's premium 48-hour service. Items will be installed in the customer’s room ...
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MT ArticleDPD challenges Royal Mail with major Post Office delivery deal
DPD has forged a partnership with The Post Office which sees it oust the Royal Mail Group as the only carrier used by the retailer.The deal is part of a wider plan by The Post Office to open up its network of 11,500 branches to external carriers for the first ...
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MT ArticleE-commerce slowdown could see delivery firms re-strategise
Couriers who capitalised on the e-commerce boom over the last 18 months may need to review their strategies after analysis of the market suggested online sales are levelling out.Research by ParcelHero showed that as shoppers returned to the High Street following the removal of pandemic restrictions, online purchases have fallen ...
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MT ArticleInverdell opts for Renault for seafood operation
Fish haulier Inverdell has cast its net for Renault again with the purchase of two new T520 High tractor units, thanks to “impeccable” service.The Cairndow, Argyll-based firm replaced two three-year old T520s and both trucks will now service its time-sensitive trunking operation between the coastal hamlet on the Cowal peninsula ...
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MT ArticleAlto Distribution buys E. Massey (Transport) as growth drive continues
Leyland-based car transporter Alto Distribution has purchased family-owned E. Massey (Transport) in a bid to diversify into a new sector.The Warrington haulier provides road haulage, warehousing and vehicle servicing and was founded by the Massey family more than 40 years ago.It holds an operator licence in the north west for ...
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MT ArticleForetc launches Nexus IT system used by Pall-Ex
Fortec has rolled out a new IT system to its shareholder members following a multi-million pound investment, which it said had already propelled sister network Pall-Ex ahead of the market.It said that Nexus, built by Pall-Ex Group’s IT team, would play a large part in helping the pallet network achieve ...
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MT ArticleFreshLinc profits boosted by contract wins and surging volumes
FreshLinc increased turnover by 3% last year, despite fuel surcharge revenues falling following the Spring 2020 collapse in oil prices.For the year ending 30 January 2021, the Spalding-based temperature-controlled operator reported a £111m turnover, up from £108m the year before.Pre-tax profit jumped by 51.5% to £2.3m (£1.5m).In a statement signed ...
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MT ArticleLondon Electric Vehicle Company partners with Locks 4 Vans
The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has beefed up the security of its VN5 electric van by partnering with Locks 4 Vans, which offers bespoke solutions for commercial vehicles.Working alongside LEVC’s engineers, the company has developed a set of locking products, tailored to the VN5, including hook locks, slamlocks and ...
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MT ArticleTarmac smart card capturing key driver data reaches milestone
Tarmac’s use of a cloud-based driver compliance, engagement and training technology has reached a landmark after the company presented its 10,000th driver with a smart card.Supplied by specialist software solutions provider Reference Point, Tarmac’s OneCard digitally captures information and data on drivers’ credentials and training history, as well as key ...
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MT ArticleAssociated Cold Stores & Transport "in strong position" despite profits slump
Associated Cold Stores & Transport (ACS&T) said it ended last year in a strong financial position after Covid-19 resulted in a 17% reduction in turnover and knocked almost two-thirds off its pre-tax profit.The Grimsby temperature controlled storage and distribution company said market conditions had been “challenging” in 2020, particularly after ...
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MT ArticleSuez refuse collection drivers in Somerset offered £1,000 welcome bonus
Somerset’s waste collection contractor Suez is offering HGV drivers a £1,000 “welcome bonus” as it apologised to residents for ongoing service disruption.The Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) which oversees collections in the county, said the cash reflected tough competition in Somerset, where the HGV driver shortage was more acute due to ...