All Operator news articles – Page 55
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MT ArticleElddis boss steps back as part of long-term strategy
Nigel Cook, the current MD of County Durham-based Elddis Transport, has announced he’s stepping back from the business and will be replaced by company director Mark Rankin.
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MT ArticleNew name for Ningbo Wrexham as Palletline manoeuvres for growth in Wales
Palletline Logistics has re-branded its name in North Wales to Palletline Wrexham in what it described as a strategic move to strengthen its position in the market.
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MT ArticleReadypower Rail Services trains sights on MV Commercial’s sourcing power
Truck supplier MV Commercial has provided Readypower Rail Services with three new 32-tonne Volvo FH460s, mounted with heavy haulage plant bodies and Palfinger loader cranes.
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MT ArticleScania looks to Portugal for battery-electric truck rollout
Scania’s ambitions to spearhead the transition towards sustainable transport systems have reached Portuguese shores, with logistics firm KLOG gearing up to run heavy-duty electric variants for IKEA.
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MT ArticleXPO Logistics competing in Big Logistics Diversity Challenge
XPO has entered a team of 10 colleagues to participate in the Big Logistics Diversity Challenge taking place today (20 June).
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MT ArticleThe Ashcourt Group builds on sustainability credentials with electric Volvo order
Hull-based Ashcourt Group has taken on four new 44-tonne Volvo FH Electric tractor units – the biggest single order in the UK so far for the truck maker’s zero emission models.
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MT ArticleDirector behind Linkline Transport sets up new business at same site
The director of Linkline Transport, which has filed an application to appoint administrators, has set up a new company from the same premises and applied for an operator licence authorising 50 trucks.
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MT ArticlePay dispute and spiralling inflation help push ArrowXL into the red, latest financial results reveal
As the prospect of a sale hangs over ArrowXL, following the collapse of parent company Logistics Group Limited (LGL) in March this year, the company’s latest financial results for the 18 months to 31 December 2022 show it falling into the red.
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MT ArticleTransport boss jailed for “brazen” police contract fraud
The boss of a Scottish transport firm has been jailed for 16 months over a massive fraud involving police escort contracts.
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MT ArticleAmazon Coventry workers prepare to take part in historic ballot on union recognition
A ballot of Amazon workers which could see the online retail giant forced to recognise a trade union in the UK for the first time, will begin at the company’s Coventry site today (19 June).
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MT ArticleLinkline Transport moves to appoint administrators
Northamptonshire warehousing and logistics business Linkline Transport has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators via law firm Shoosmiths.
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MT ArticleDanfoss showcases heavy duty potential of electric HGVs on 800-mile road trip to Le Mans
Danish engineering group Danfoss has completed an epic journey with one of its electric trucks, travelling more than 1,300 kilometers (800+ miles) from Denmark to Le Mans, France, to coincide with the 24-hour race event, together with 48 electric cars.
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MT ArticleExpect Distribution Group sees 2023 profit hit by high interest rates on warehouse investment
Expect Distribution Group saw pre-tax profit fall by a fifth last year after high interest rates resulted in “significant” financing costs on a warehousing investment, according to its latest financial results.
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MT ArticleTeam C Express Logistics celebrates fifth APC Depot of the Year award
Thetford-based Team C Express Logistics, which is a member of the the APC delivery network, has been recognised as Depot of the Year for a fifth time at the APC’s annual awards ceremony.
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MT ArticleCulina’s iForce helps Tommee Tippee manufacturer expand onto Tesco marketplace
Culina subsidiary and e-fulfilment specialist iForce, is helping baby products manufacturer Mayborn Group expand its reach through multi-channel solutions, including a new collaboration with Tesco Marketplace.
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MT ArticlePJH refreshes fleet with 34 DAF trucks from Asset Alliance
Bathrooms and appliances supplier PJH has invested in new contract-hire vehicles from Asset Alliance Group as part of a major fleet renewal programme.
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MT ArticleDB Schenker’s Trafford Park logistics hub officially open
DB Schenker has officially opened its £11m purpose-built facility at Trafford Park and has pledged its commitment to the Greater Manchester economy.
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MT ArticleLoss-making contract prompted Place to Place’s collapse
Go Plant sold to Sweeptech Source: Shutterstock 17/5/24
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MT ArticleFamily firm Roy Braidwood takes on its first Renault tippers
Roy Braidwood & Sons Transport in Manchester has taken delivery of its first two Renault C440 8x4s with sleeper cabs.