All Operator news articles – Page 267
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MT ArticleClugston commits to C Marston and Sons with £1.2m tanker investment
Clugston Distribution has continued its commitment to its work with flour milling firm C Marston and Sons with a £1.2m spending spree on its tanker fleet.The new additions include five Renault T640 tractor units for use on its food operation.The Clugston Group subsidiary provides bulk flour transportation to C Marston ...
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MT ArticleBrian Yeardley Continental's live event business sees "explosive" growth
Brian Yeardley Continental’s live event division is experiencing “explosive” growth since launching in July last year, delivering £2m in turnover in the first six months.MD Kevin Hopper predicts the division, dubbed Trucking By Brian Yeardley, could see its turnover rise to £3m in 2016, based on current performance.“It really has ...
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UK Mail warns on profit and turnover falls
UK Mail is anticipating a fall in both pre-tax profit and turnover for the year ended 31 March 2016 after the installation of incompatible technology incurred huge costs. The group, which has struggled since its new facility was fitted with automatic sortation technology that wasn’t compatible with its operation, expects ...
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Royal Mail managers threaten strike action after rejecting 1.3% pay rise
Royal Mail has said it is "disappointing" that some 4,900 managers have threatened strike action after rejecting 1.3% pay rise offer.Parcel and letter delivery services could be hit as union members prepare to vote on whether to take strike action after rejecting the carrier’s 1.3% pay offer.The strike ballot, which ...
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MT ArticleWincanton to trial remote controlled fleet
Wincanton has announced plans to trial a new fleet of remotely controlled trucks as part of a drive to lower emissions and fuel costs. The new trucks, which have been developed under the codename "Operation Biscuit", will facilitate faster fulfilment of micro-deliveries, said Wincanton, as the reduced vehicle size enables ...
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Müller drivers may by affected by Scottish dairy network review
Drivers at Müller Milk and Ingredients’ Aberdeen dairy could be affected by a review of the firm's Scottish network that may see the closure of the site.As part of the review, Müller will conduct a 45 day consultation with staff at its Aberdeen dairy, which it said is currently operating ...
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MT ArticleCorporate Solutions Logistics looks to double turnover
Birmingham-based Corporate Solutions Logistics, which counts Lidl, household goods manufacturer Vax and Smurfit Kappa among its customers, has said it is on target to close its financial year with a turnover of £22m.The Birmingham-based operator, which traces its roots back to removal company DJ Ponsonby, has seen turnover rise repeatedly ...
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MT ArticleGregory Distribution to the rescue with Air Ambulance livery
Gregory Distribution is a whirl with the new Devon Air Ambulance Trust livery it’s put on one of its trailers. The charity is raising money to fund night time flights, and the Devon-based operator is raising awareness with the campaign material on the vehicle.The truck will operate out of Gregory’s ...
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Palletways welcomes Fusion Supply Chain Solutions and Cammack Transport into the fold
Palletways has recruited Fusion Supply Chain Solutions (Fusion SCS) and Cammack Transport into its pallet network.Nottingham-based Fusion SCS will cover the Leicester postcodes and handle more than 600 pallets a week for the network.Cammack TRansport, based in Cheshire will operate in the Crewe area and distribute more than 240 pallets ...
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MT ArticleHoward Tenens buys new Manchester site
Howard Tenens has continued its warehousing expansion with the purchase of a new Manchester site. The facility, on the Stakehill Industrial Estate, has 53,350m² of storage space, as well as a “significant” yard area outside.Howard Tenens said it bought the site in response to growing demand for warehouse space.Jamie Hartles, ...
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Groupe Charles André to expand Simon Gibson Transport operation
There are no immediate plans to phase out the Simon Gibson Transport name, new owner Groupe Charles André (GCA) has said.Speaking following its acquisition of the bulk powder haulier the boss of GCA said it was the business’s strong reputation – its name essentially - that lead it to buy ...
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MT ArticleKnights of Old fits MANs with additional nearside windows
Knights of Old has fitted eight new MAN TGLs with additional nearside windows to improve drivers’ vision on the road.The windows, which help drivers see cyclists coming up the left side of the vehicle, cost £1,200 per vehicle to fit.The new vehicles, which will operate in London, provide drivers with ...
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MT ArticleNFT Distribution buys 40 Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers
NFT Distribution has bought 40 Schmitz Cargobull trailers as part of an ongoing fleet replacement programme. The new, deep freeze trailers will be used to move products from producers to consolidation centres and DCs across the UK.The temperature controlled food and drink operator chose to start replacing its older reefers ...
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Goldstar Transport to move to new premises
Goldstar Transport is set to move to new premises after a year of strong growth.Reporting its annual results to 31 July 2015, the Felixstowe-based container haulier revealed a profit boost of more than 22% from £1.8m to £2.2m in a filing at Companies House.Annual turnover increased 18% from £75m to ...
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MT ArticleYoung Brothers Transport becomes Pallet-Track member
Pallet-Track has boosted its membership with the addition of Kent-based Young Brothers Transport.The network said the firm is the first of five new members set to join the Wolverhampton-based pallet network.A spokeswoman told Motortransport.co.uk, “this is our first new member this year and there are another four new members that ...
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Resolution reached in Co-operative Food dispute over Eddie Stobart driver transfer
A dispute over the transfer of 87 Coventry-based Co-operative Food drivers to haulier Eddie Stobart looks set to be resolved after further negotiations.Unite said this week it will recommend its members accept the offer “hammered out after two days of hard bargaining” at ACAS.More than 700 members across eight Co-op ...
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MT ArticleBibby Distribution picks triple-deckers to boost efficiency on Unipart Rail fleet
Bibby Distribution has added six new 13.6m triple-deck trailers to customer Unipart Rail’s fleet to handle increasing volumes of ‘ugly’ freight.Each trailer can carry up to 20 additional pallets - a 28% increase in load – and features an aerodynamic profile to help reduce fuel consumption on trunking runs.The triple-deck ...
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MT ArticleNew service offerings boost NR Evans' profit and turnover
Expanding the range of services it offers to its customers saw NR Evans’ turnover and pre-tax profit soar in the last financial year. The company, which offers both haulage and warehousing services, made £2.4m pre-tax profit for the year ended 31 August 2015; a 58% increase on the previous year’s ...
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Palletways sees both turnover and profit climb
Palletways (UK) saw turnover increase to £163.7m in the year to 31 May 2015 (2014: £146m), according to its latest accounts published at Companies House. The pallet network made a pre-tax profit of £11.5m (2014: £8m), which the directors’ statement described as “a creditable performance”.It added in its statement that ...
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MT ArticleMaritime Transport opens London Gateway depot
Maritime Transport has added two new strings to its bow with the opening of a depot at DP London Gateway and the purchase of a truckstop in Alconbury. The three acre site at London Gateway is the first transport depot at the new port, and with six deep-water berths and ...