All Operator news articles – Page 6
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MT ArticleGet quick and easy access to details of the UK’s top HGV fleet operators with MT Fleet Data
Fleet Data is Motor Transport’s new listing of the UK’s largest third party and own account HGV fleet operators. Based on the weekly O-licence updates issued by the Office of the Traffic Commissioners, Fleet Data enables subscribers to quickly identify operators in each of the eight traffic ...
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MT ArticleRussell Group announces new CEO
The Russell Group has appointed David Paterson to be its new CEO, replacing Alan Poulton who will step down from his role after more than 15 years’ service.
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail reforms could see second-class deliveries halved and Saturdays ditched
Royal Mail could start delivering second-class mail on alternate days and give up Saturday deliveries entirely under reforms to its universal service obligation set out by Ofcom.
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MT ArticleKammac replaces MD after less than a year
Kammac has appointed Kevin Rogers as its MD, replacing Ged Carabini who was in the role for less than a year.
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MT ArticleManx Independent Carriers acquired by Trade Distribution
Trade Distribution (TDL) has bought fellow Isle of Man haulier Manx Independent Carriers after the business received “serious interest” from UK operators.
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MT ArticleHazchem Network welcomes Speed Welshpool
Speed Welshpool has joined The Hazchem Network in order to expand its services.
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MT ArticleWhistl trials emission-free deliveries with XeroE
Logistics, e-fulfilment, and mail and parcels specialist Whistl has been trialling emission free deliveries as part of its drive to reach net zero by 2045.
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MT ArticlePerfect ten for Hertfordshire logistics firm
Aztek Logistics has retained its Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) for the 10th consecutive year.
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MT ArticleMoran Logistics adds 20 Renault Trucks to its fleet to meet growing demand
Castle Donington-based haulier Moran Logistics has added 20 Renault Trucks T6x2s to its 300-plus fleet, to meet the company’s continued growth.
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MT ArticleBrian Yeardley Continental looks to the future after successful management buyout
The board of Brian Yeardley Continental is celebrating a management buyout of the company which sees MD Kevin Hopper, along with marketing director Sarah Hopper, financial director Damien Sharpe and other members of the management team, acquire the remaining 50% shareholding of founder Brian Yeardley’s shares. Kevin and Sarah Hopper ...
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MT ArticleK&B Haulage loses licence after operating “dangerously”, Traffic Commissioner rules
Gloucestershire-based K&B Haulage is no longer fit to hold an operators licence, the Traffic Commissioner for the West of England has ruled, after a public inquiry uncovered “severe and persistent” compliance failings.
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MT ArticleAmazon plans launch of first UK drone delivery service from Darlington hub
Tech giant Amazon is planning to launch its first drone deliveries in the UK from its Darlington fulfilment centre.
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MT ArticleLinde Material Handling UK rolls out major green programme across 14 sites
Linde Material Handling UK has launched a major sustainability investment programme across 14 UK depots to reduce its carbon footprint and help support its customers’ net zero plans.
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MT ArticleDX launches £12m flagship regional hub and depot in Derbyshire
Parcel freight, secure courier, two-person and logistics specialist DX has opened a new multi-million-pound regional hub and depot in Stanton-by-Dale in Derbyshire.
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MT ArticleTEF Transport’s creditors owed more than £2m
TEF Transport could owe more than £1.2m just to the companies it did business with, according to newly filed papers by its administrator.
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MT ArticleTravis Perkins fined £2m for HGV unsecured timber fatality
Travis Perkins has been fined £2m after timber fell off one of its lorries and onto a car in Sussex, killing the driver.
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MT ArticlePolice chief acknowledges problems faced by abnormal loads operators
The Abnormal Loads Group (ALG) has welcomed engagement by police forces to tackle the inconsistent service being provided to hauliers across the country, after research found it was costing more than half a billion pounds a year.
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MT ArticleYodel announces dozens of Northern Ireland store openings
Yodel is to open 56 stores in Northern Ireland after identifying the region as a key market for its out of home (OOH) network.
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MT ArticleLightfoot senior management changes afoot
Fleet tech specialist Lightfoot has promoted its MD Paul Hollick to chief executive, replacing Rupert Lyon Taylor who becomes chief customer officer.
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MT ArticleNexus delivers record B2B vehicle rental deals in 2024
B2B vehicle and plant hire rental firm Nexus has announced a record number of vehicles on rent during December 2024, as the business continues to grow.