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Operator news – Page 22
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ArticleWincanton opens new distribution centre in Scotland
Wincanton has expanded its Scottish operations after securing a 15-year lease for a new distribution centre in Bellshill – one of the country’s largest industrial transactions in the past year.
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ArticleMicrolise telematics helps Direct Sameday deliver fleet efficiencies
Direct Sameday Services said compliance control, fleet efficiency and reduced costs had all been achieved after it installed a telematics system from Microlise.
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ArticleHoward Tenens rides out political and economic storm
Howard Tenens said economic and political factors beyond its control were to blame for its relatively flat growth last year.
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ArticleNew appointments at Kinaxia in bid to “get closer” to customers
Kinaxia Logistics said it had strengthened its senior team with two new appointments that formed part of a management restructure.
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ArticleSerco upcycles bin lorries in push for clean waste collections
Serco is piloting electric waste recycling wagons in Hampshire after two of its diesel fleet were ‘upcycled’ to cleaner versions.
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ArticleErith Haulage Company builds on turnover and profit increase
Profits and turnover at Erith Haulage increased last year despite it operating in a “challenging” environment.
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ArticleWeaver Transport takes on new T520 Highs
Bulk powder tanker specialist Weaver Transport has added three Renault T520 High 6x2 pusher tractor units to its fleet.
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ArticleXPO seeks neurodiversity champions to drive inclusivity
XPO is offering training to ‘neurodiversity champions’ as part of a commitment to encouraging an inclusive environment.
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ArticleWincanton builds on its relationship with materials supplier Jewson
Wincanton has extended its contract with Jewson to undertake deliveries of materials to the builders’ merchant’s branches from its automated eFulfilment facility.
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ArticlePallet membership for Cross Country Carriers
Cross Country Carriers in Suffolk has joined the Pall-Ex and Fortec networks.
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ArticleEuropa looks east to bolster freight services
Europa Road has struck a new partnership with Czech freight firm Raben Group, strengthening its services to and from Eastern Europe.
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ArticleTrees for tyres helps DP World grow environmental credentials
DP World said it had planted more than 700 trees as part of a decarbonisation project with Goodyear contributing towards environmental sustainability.
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ArticleEssex haulage director disqualified for licence lending
The boss of an Essex-based international haulier has been disqualified for five years after presiding over “truly appalling” business practices that included running more trucks than legally allowed, tacho card lending and a huge amount of missing mileage.
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ArticleBoughey helps place veterans into logistics
Boughey Distribution has announced it has partnered with Veterans into Logistics, a charity that helps place former members of the armed forces in jobs in haulage.
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ArticleDX reopens the doors in East Grinstead
DX has reopened its East Grinstead depot after winning new business and expanding its freight division.
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ArticleFedEx delivers increase in turnover and profits
FedEx Express UK saw turnover rise to £584.2m last year, as well as reporting a 39.3% increase in pre-tax profit.
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ArticleHaulier launches legal fight against Home Office over £66,000 fine after six stowaways found in truck
The boss of a Northampton international haulage firm accredited with Border Force has criticised the Home Office after it was fined £66,000 when six stowaways got into one of its trucks.
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ArticleSchmitz launches emissions-free box body semi-trailer for UK and Ireland customers
Schmitz Cargobull has launched an all-electric box body semi-trailer with e-axle generator in the UK, to help operators meet increasingly strict emissions regulations.