All Operator news articles – Page 2
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MT ArticleOxalis fuel tanker drivers win major pay increase
Bristol tanker drivers working for fuel firm Oxalis have accepted a “substantial” pay increase after they threatened to go out on strike earlier this month.
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MT ArticleNorth West transport firm faces winding up notice
Another well-established haulage business is facing serious financial problems after being served with a winding-up petition by HM Revenue and Customs.
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MT ArticleDAF Intake continues fleet investment for steel transport specialist
Intake Transport has taken on six new DAF XG 530 trucks with tag axles and a heavy haulage XG+ 530 configured for 80-tonne operations, to support its work in the steel sector.
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MT Article3PL fleet growth offsets decline in own-account
The number of vehicles operated by hauliers has increased by some 3,500 over the past year, offsetting a decline of 1,282 vehicles operated by own-account operators, according to figures from MT Fleet Data.
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MT ArticleCulina appoints new CFO
Culina Group has appointed Tim Lawlor to be its new chief financial officer (CFO), replacing Thierry Held who is pursuing his career in his home country of Germany.
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MT ArticleAIT the final piece of the jigsaw for Kidsaw
AIT Home Delivery has won a final mile distribution contract with children’s furniture brand Kidsaw following a chance meeting at The Furniture Show earlier this year.
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MT ArticleAcquisitions boost Langdons turnover
STEF Langdons saw revenues increase by nearly £12m last year, but it acknowledged the results were skewed by the addition of Long Lane Deliveries, which the group acquired in 2024.
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MT ArticleStobart truck naming makes a return
The tradition of naming trucks after women has been resurrected by the nephew of Edward Stobart, who is relaunching the idea across the 1,500-strong WS fleet.
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MT ArticleLTS racking project a “sizeable leap” towards growth goal
LTS Global Solutions has completed a racking expansion project at its warehouse in Hams Hall, creating 17,000 additional pallet spaces and boosting capacity to support growing demand.
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MT ArticleCarnoustie haulier closes down after 40 years
David Murray Transport in Angus announced it had closed its doors for the final time after almost 40 years of trading.
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MT ArticlePalletline ranked in top 200 business report
Palletline has been named as one of the West Midlands’ leading businesses in a report showcasing private organisations in the region.
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MT ArticleYusen opens new European HQ
Yusen Logistics has opened its new European headquarters in Antwerp and relocated its business into close proximity with several of its sister companies within the NYK Group.
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MT ArticleFormer UPS worker jailed for role in £109m cocaine smuggling operation
A former UPS employee has been jailed for 12 years after helping a drugs kingpin smuggle cocaine through the parcel carrier’s UK network.
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MT ArticleEvri tops one billion annual parcels following DHL eCommerce UK merger
Evri Group has met its goal to deliver more than one billion parcels a year three years earlier than originally planned, following its merger with DHL eCommerce UK in October 2025 and is now aiming to become the UK’s largest parcel firm, delivering 1.4 billion parcels annually by 2030.
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MT ArticleHeidelberg Materials UK wins North Yorkshire highway maintenance deal
Heidelberg Materials UK has secured a highway framework contract with North Yorkshire Highways for maintaining and improving the road network in the county.
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MT ArticleEcon Engineering strengthens partnership with Ringway
Gritter and snow plough builder Econ has won a supply contract with highway services provider Ringway.
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MT ArticlePrestigious award for Pallet-Track worker
A Pallet-Track employee has been awarded one of the industry’s highest distinctions for his “exceptional contribution” to the business.
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MT ArticleSolid year for Palletforce ahead of silver anniversary
Palletforce increased revenues by 5% to £173m last year and hailed a “solid financial performance” ahead of its quarter century in business.
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MT ArticleAdministrator spells out reasons behind haulier’s closure
A Deeside operator that had been trading for more than 50 years collapsed due to a combination of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, fuel costs and a shortage of drivers, its administrator said.
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MT ArticleHGV drivers at Veolia’s Grangemouth site win enhanced pay deal
HGV drivers at waste company Veolia’s Grangemouth site have secured a 9% pay rise after rejecting an initial offer of 3%, union Unite has revealed this week.