All Operator news articles – Page 7
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MT ArticleHovis distribution drivers to strike in row over dough
Lorry drivers working for bread maker Hovis in Avonmouth are due to go out on strike from tomorrow (24 September) after rejecting what they said was a real terms pay cut.
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MT ArticleNorthwards’ repute “tarnished” after Traffic Commissioner finds serious compliance failings
Scottish haulier Northwards has had its operator’s licence curtailed and its repute “tarnished”, after Traffic Commissioner Richard Turfitt found significant shortcomings in its vehicle maintenance, driver management and compliance systems.
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MT ArticleProlog takes on Irene Forte Skincare fulfilment contract
Luxury brand Irene Forte Skincare has moved its UK fulfilment to Prolog Fulfilment Global, in response to rising customer demand, as it scales its international footprint.
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MT ArticleFraikin helps Loreburn Housing Association boost driver performance and cut fuel costs
Loreburn Housing Association has improved its drivers’ performance, reduced fuel costs and maximised uptime and driver safety with the help of Fraikin’s MYSMARTFLEET training programme, the charity revealed this week.
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MT ArticleAIT Home Delivery expands low-emission fleet with Mercedes-Benz eSprinters
AIT Home Delivery has added two new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric vans to its fleet to carry out urban delivery routes from its Northampton and Enfield facilities.
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MT ArticleTesco hits 2,000 EV milestone as Maxus takes 70% fleet share
Tesco has added its 2,000th electric vehicle (EV) to its grocery home delivery fleet, with Harris MAXUS UK vehicles now accounting for 70% of the supermarket’s electric delivery lineup.
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MT ArticleICL launches Felixstowe office to exploit growth opportunities
International Cargo Logistics (ICL) has opened a new branch in Felixstowe, representing the fifth UK office for the global freight solutions provider.
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MT ArticlePre-tax profit up at EM Rogers
EM Rogers reported “another successful performance” last year, with pre-tax profit increasing by almost 29% to £1.6m.
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MT ArticleEvri couriers win enhanced pay and benefits
Evri has agreed a pay deal with the GMB union for its self-employed couriers that is above the national minimum wage and provides enhanced benefits.
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MT ArticleDiamond hails robust summer results
Diamond Logistics said demand for ecommerce fulfilment propelled it to a strong summer performance, with the business running 19% ahead year-on-year in June, 12% up in July and 18.87% in August.
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MT ArticleLancashire’s JM Gorry struggled amid driver shortage
Morecambe-based JM Gorry & Son closed down after coming under “immense strain” due to losing drivers in the years following Brexit, according to its administrator.
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MT ArticleCasa Maria appoints AIT to support expansion
Premium home and outdoor furniture retailer Casa Maria has appointed AIT Home Delivery as its primary two-person delivery partner as it looks to increase sales and expand its geographic reach.
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MT ArticleEuropa appoints tech directors to board
Europa Worldwide Group has strengthened its board with two senior technology appointments in a move it said advanced its plans to operate as a tech-led business.
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MT ArticleNexus reports strong growth following new service proposition and expansion
The launch of a plant, equipment and HGV proposition helped Nexus Rental increase net revenue by nearly a fifth last year.
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MT ArticleDurham PCC calls on operators to make road safety a boardroom priority
County Durham operator Stiller Warehousing & Distribution has backed a campaign to make road safety a boardroom priority, with a newly-liveried trailer that will help promote Life is Precious.
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MT ArticleEvri launches Bristol trial of robotic neighbourhood parcel hub
Evri is set to launch a trial of a robotic parcel hub in Paintworks, a pedestrianised community in Bristol, in partnership with spinout Collective Robotics.
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MT ArticleStriking workers win improved pay offer at West Yorkshire Lockwood Haulage
A continuous strike at West Yorkshire-based Lockwood Haulage has been called off after the company upped its “paltry” 1% pay offer to 2.5%, Unite the union has announced.
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MT ArticlePPS Logistics delivers 20-tonne challenge for UK’s strongest man
PPS Logistics pulled its weight at the UK’s Strongest Man 2026, providing a 20-tonne truck for the finalists to haul along the banks of the River Clyde.
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MT ArticleBucks haulier that helped save iconic Jacks Hill Truckstop goes bust
Buckinghamshire haulier SpareRyb Logistics, which helped restore and reopen the iconic Jacks Hill Café and Truckstop in 2025, has entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation after its latest filed accounts revealed net liabilities of £683,572, with creditors owed more than £1.5m.