All Operator news articles – Page 330
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MT ArticleHoward Tenens to put its first Euro-6 dual-fuel truck into operation
Howard Tenens is to put its first Euro-6 dual-fuel vehicle on the road next month, running on a blend of compressed natural gas (CNG) and diesel.The Mercedes-Benz Actros 2445 450hp unit has been converted by Prins Autogas UK and has a 93kg capacity CNG fuel tank. Howard Tenens plans to ...
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Jack Richards & Son turnover grows following new business wins
Two major business wins helped turnover at Norfolk haulier Jack Richards & Son increase by 13% last year.MD Peter Brown told Motortransport.co.uk that an increase in business and an improved economic outlook helped turnover at the company rise from £29.7m to £33.8m in the year to 31 May 2014.Documents filed ...
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MT ArticleRico Logistics appoints head of HR following strong growth
Rico Logistics has appointed a new head of HR, Tracy Jump (pictured), following a period of significant expansion at the business.The Slough-based operator, which acquired the DHL Express same-day operation last October, said it has also been experiencing strong organic growth and the new role will be pivotal to Rico’s ...
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TNT Express invests in European road network
TNT Express is to spend €185m (£145m) improving its European road network during the next four years as part of its strategy to move more by road.The parcel carrier, which last month warned that it is not likely to hit its 2015 profit target, plans to refresh its trailer fleet, ...
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MT ArticleYearsley Logistics boosts refrigerated trailer fleet
Yearsley Logistics has put 35 additional Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers into operation.The S.KO Cool tri-axle refrigerated trailers join its 400-strong trailer fleet and will be used to distribute frozen goods across the UK.They have been fitted with Thermo King and Carrier refrigeration units, and have split internal cushion doors to ...
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Contract renewals boost ECM performance
Turnover at ECM (Vehicle Delivery Services) rose by £11m, but pre-tax profit dipped slightly, as the finished-vehicle automotive logistics specialist reaped the benefits of renewing several key contracts during the financial year.During the 12 months ending 31 December 2013 turnover rose to £86.2m, from £75.1m in the previous year. Pre-tax ...
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MT ArticleCeva Logistics makes multi-million investment in UK fleet
Ceva Logistics has invested $20m (£12.4m) in boosting its fleet of trucks and trailers in the UK.The vehicles, comprising 120 Euro-5 MAN TGS 6x2 units (pictured) and 40 Euro-5 MAN TGM 4x2 curtainsided rigids with day cabs, have been taken under derogation.They will have all entered operation by the end ...
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MT ArticleWaberer's opens UK subsidary
Hungarian operator Waberer’s has opened a subsidiary in Felixstowe in a bid to double its business in the UK.The Budapest-based European haulage giant, which runs a fleet of more than 3,000 trucks, has also appointed Douglas French as development director of Waberer’s UK, which was incorporated at Companies House in ...
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MT ArticleElite Transport Services buy put Deben Transport in the red
The acquisition of administration-hit Elite Transport Services pushed Deben Transport into the red last year. The Felixstowe-based container haulier posted a £668,135 pre-tax loss in 2013, its annual accounts to 31 December show. This followed a £63,568 pre-tax profit the year before.Commercial director Rachael McCall told Motortransport.co.uk that the purchase ...
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Royal Mail and Amazon on the hunt for Christmas peak staff
Royal Mail and Amazon UK have both launched a recruitment drive for hundreds of temporary staff to assist with the increase in peak volumes expected this Christmas.The mail and parcel carrier hopes to bring an additional 19,000 staff on board in seasonal roles across its Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide ...
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Arrow XL appoints two new senior managers
Arrow XL has announced two senior appointments as part of its strategic growth plans.Bryan Towse has been recruited as general manager of the two-man delivery specialist’s main hub in Wigan, and will be responsible for managing relationships with key clients and suppliers to drive growth across the organisation. He will ...
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APC reveals £6m investment ahead of peak
APC Overnight is to increase both parcel sortation and truck parking capacity at its Staffordshire HQ in preparation for the Christmas peak.The £6m investment will see an additional two sortation systems installed at its Cannock hub by the end of this month, increasing sortation capacity to between 15,000 and 20,000 ...
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MT ArticleDPD invests £10.2m in increasing capacity
DPD has invested £10.2m in opening six new or expanded depots in response to growing parcel volumes.Additional depots in Radlett, Lincoln and Liverpool have been added to the network, while capacity at existing facilities in Reading, Feltham and Dartford (pictured) has been expanded.It will open 36,000ft² facilities in Dartford, ...
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Yodel to boost driver workforce ahead of peak
Yodel is seeking 5,000 additional drivers, self-employed couriers and warehouse staff as it gears up for the Christmas peak.It is looking for 750 warehouse staff, 760 employed drivers and 470 self-employed van drivers, along with 2,830 self-employed couriers to make deliveries in their local area on a part-time basis to ...
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MT ArticlePaneltex to launch quiet truck at Quiet Cities
Paneltex will be unveiling its 7.5-tonne electric truck at Quiet Cities, as part of the outdoor demonstration zone at the second day of the global summit focused on enabling quieter deliveries of freight in urban environments.Based on a standard Isuzu Forward chassis, the refrigerated box van has a payload of ...
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Smiths News launches click and collect service for Amazon
Newspaper and magazine distributor Smiths News has begun a partnership with Amazon to offer online shoppers a same-day parcel collection service. The newspaper wholesaler and logistics firm will utilise its vehicle fleet after deliveries of print products have been made to deliver parcels into click and collect stores.Amazon says this ...
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Argos to add 76 newly-branded trucks to fleet
Argos is to put 76 newly-branded trucks on the road this autumn, comprising a mixture of Mercedes-Benz Actros units and Scania P340 gas-powered trucks.The trucks, replacements for older vehicles, will feature the retailer’s new advertising stapline, Get Set Go Argos.The 71 Euro-6 Mercedes Actros tractor units all have 400hp straight-six ...
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City Link to receive more investment after £21m loss
City Link parent Better Capital has revealed it will inject more money into the the parcel carrier in a bid to turn the loss-making business around.City Link narrowed its deficit by 40% in 2013, posting a £21.1m pre-tax loss (2012: £35.9m loss). This came despite a 10% decrease in turnover ...
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Suttons Group appoints new boss for road tanker division
Suttons Group has appointed Michael Cundy as the new MD of its Road Tanker division. Cundy, who replaces Tony Leighton, has worked for Suttons since 2005 and has been a board member for the past five years. He was human resources director.CEO John Suttons said he was “particularly pleased” with ...
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MT ArticleArgos puts faith in CNG-powered Scanias
Argos will put five new ultra-low-emission Scania P340s into service by the end of the year.The Euro-6-compliant Scania 4X2 tractor units (diesel powered version pictured) will run solely on compressed or liquefied gas and will be based at Argos’s Magna Park, Lutterworth DC.Refueling will be handled at the GasRec station ...