All Operator news articles – Page 58
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MT ArticleHarlech Foodservice collaborates with Farralls to target West Midlands
Welsh food distribution firm Harlech Foodservice is using spare capacity at Farralls’ depot in Telford, Shropshire to aid its expansion into the West Midlands.
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MT ArticleDHL celebrates 10-year partnership with Formula E World Championship
DHL, the official founding and logistics partner of Formula E, has marked the 10th year of racing together by delivering the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at Excel, London.
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MT ArticleJS Davidson in “eye-opening” trial of Sunswap’s solar powered refrigeration unit
Temperature controlled transport specialist JS Davidson has completed a successful trial of Sunswap’s battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration technology.
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MT Article“Exceptional leadership” wins Howard Tenens chief executive UKWA Chairman’s Award
Howard Tenens Logistics chief executive Jamie Hartles has received the Chairman’s Award from the UK Warehousing Association for his outstanding achievements in the logistics sector.
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MT ArticleTfL Direct Vision Standard permit application process branded a ‘farce’ by one leading operator
Transport for London’s (TfL’s) processing of Progressive Safe System (PSS) permit applications has degenerated into a farce claims Chris Cooling, group transport manager at construction products supplier Day Aggregates – but he is certainly not laughing.
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MT ArticleFull house of Renaults at Monkhouse
Carlisle’s R J & I Monkhouse has put a Renault 13-litre T520 6x2 out to work on general haulage, with a rear lift tax axle configuration specified to handle heavy loads and the rugged northern Scotland terrain.
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MT ArticleWH Bowker cites increasing demand after a challenging 2023
WH Bowker said it experienced a “challenging 2023” as economic activity slowed down, with revenues falling by 9% to £17.8m.
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MT ArticleBartrums and Goldwing toast 20 years as a power couple
Pallet-Track member Bartrums is celebrating its relationship with electrical cable firm Goldwing Cable, which sparked up 20 years ago when the network first launched.
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MT ArticleSix-figure savings for Ferryspeed after Webfleet introduction
Ferryspeed said it had saved more than £250,000 in trailer procurement since it introduced fleet management solution Webfleet.
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MT ArticleMajor new distribution centre will support health services in the North West
A huge RDC in Widnes that will support 115 NHS Trusts is now fully operational, providing medical equipment to hospitals across the North West.
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MT ArticleNew FH Aero makes British debut at Low Wheel UK
Low Wheel UK in Walsall has taken on a new Volvo FH Aero 500 as part of its expansion plans.
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MT ArticleAdministrator outlines collapse of OPX Logistics
The collapse of Swindon’s OPX Logistics was as a result of a high level of gearing and significant finance repayments, according to its administrator.
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MT ArticleHavwoods floored by distribution partners’ delivery success
Palletline member HMT Group has entered into a distribution contract with Havwoods Luxury Flooring – and achieved a 100% on-time in-full delivery (OTIF).
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MT ArticleCamping boom sees ArrowXL extend its contract with TentBox
Roof tent supplier TentBox has extended its contract with ArrowXL to deliver over 200 tents per week - an increase of 37% - to households across the UK, to support increased seasonal demand.
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MT ArticleAmazon Coventry warehouse workers lose bid to win union recognition by handful of votes
An historic bid to win union recognition by workers at Amazon’s warehouse in Coventry has been narrowly defeated by a handful of votes.
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MT ArticleGive us more support or risk missing 2040 ban on new diesel trucks, hauliers warn new government
As the new government beds in, hauliers are warning ministers that the sector will struggle to meet the UK’s 2040 ban on the sale of new diesel trucks without more government support to help meet the cost of decarbonising fleets.
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MT ArticleHaulage directors receive suspended jail sentences for “highly dangerous” tachograph fraud
The director, transport manager and nine drivers employed by Northern Ireland haulage firm Michael Doherty Haulage have received suspended jail sentences after being found guilty of manipulating tachograph equipment in several of the company’s trucks.
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MT ArticleGreggs reveals plans for major new national distribution centre at Kettering
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MT ArticleEvri boosts courier benefits under new deal with Onsi
Evri has forged a partnership with flexible benefits platform Onsi, which is open to all of the parcel delivery firm’s 25,000-plus self-employed couriers.