All Operator news articles – Page 41
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Acclaim Logistics acquires Steve Porter transport assets
Isle of Wight shipping specialist Acclaim Logistics has taken on nearly 20 staff members at the collapsed Steve Porter Transport Group as well as former MD Malcolm Gibson, after acquiring some of the assets of the company.
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XPO Driver Excellence Academy on hunt for trainee drivers
XPO Logistics is looking for applicants for its new Driver Excellence Academy, as well as launching a targeted recruitment campaign to increase the number of female drivers trained through the academy.
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Strategic review helps EV Cargo land three new contracts
EV Cargo has landed new UK contracts with three new customers across road freight, warehousing and contract logistics after a strategic review of resource allocation across its UK fleet, which saw it harness integrated technology to increase the efficiency and agility of its services.
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Deadline on sale of DX Group extended
The deadline for the sale of DX Group to US equity giant HIG Capital Europe been extended to 21 November, DX announced today (6 November).
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S&L Services in administration with the loss of 33 jobs
The failure of a Stoke haulage operator was caused by soaring fuel prices, post-pandemic supply chain issues and a £100,000 bad debt after Kenyon Road Haulage collapsed, a report has revealed.
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Parsons finds happiness in T High
Parsons Nationwide Distribution in Exeter has added its first Renault Trucks T High to its fleet after an “enthusiastic recommendation” from a local business.
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Newell and Wright play Santa for children in Rotherham
Newell and Wright Transport is spreading some Christmas spirit by purchasing thousands of pounds of toys and crafts to be distributed to children in the care of Rotherham social services.
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ArrowXL spends £5m on fleet growth
ArrowXL has invested £5m into its fleet, with 75 7.5-tonne DAF LFs replacing 50 vehicles and adding 25 to deal with growing client demand.
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Cider firm hit with £1.4m fine after driver death
Cider maker H Weston and Sons has been fined £1.4m after one of its drivers was killed by the end of a security barrier at its site in Herefordshire.
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Waste boss sentenced after illegal dumping
An Epping haulage boss has been sentenced to 120 hours of community service and ordered to pay £4,000 costs after he dumped 160 tonnes of waste illegally.
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Pall-Ex Group Charitable Foundation launches
Pallet distribution network Pall-Ex Group has formally launched the Pall-Ex Group Charitable Foundation, which aims to support charitable initiatives and make a positive impact in local communities.
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Suttons opens Chinese domestic trunking service for chemical logistics
Suttons International China has launched a domestic trunking service, Suttons Tankers China, exclusively tailored to the Asian country.
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Ningbo London joins Hazchem Network to broaden service
Palletline haulier Ningbo London has diversified into handling dangerous goods and joined the Hazchem Network.
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Wincanton signs home delivery deal with The Conran Shop
Wincanton has been chosen by furniture, lighting and home accessories retailer The Conran Shop to be its home delivery partner for UK customers.
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ArrowXL recruits marketing specialist in bid to elevate brand
ArrowXL has appointed a new brand and marketing executive to help develop the two-person home delivery specialist’s brand.
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Trucksters adds electric Volvos to long-haul fleet
Trucksters has signed an agreement with Volvo Trucks to acquire two FM Electric tractor units.
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Aztek Logistics gets tops marks for operational excellence
Aztek Logistics has achieved an A+ standard brand reputation compliance global standard (BRCGS) following an unannounced inspection of its storage and distribution facilities.
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Pallet Network Solutions marks 10th anniversary with new Renault tractor unit wrapped in special livery
Trunking and shunting firm Pallet Network Solutions (UK) has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a new Renault T520 High 6x2 tractor unit wrapped in a one-off version of the company’s livery.
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DG Sweeper Hire adds new Volvo FH to fleet
One of the only Volvo FH Sweeper trucks in the UK has been delivered to DG Sweeper Hire in North Wales.