News
Groupe Charles André to expand Simon Gibson Transport operation
There are no immediate plans to phase out the Simon Gibson Transport name, new owner Groupe Charles André (GCA) has said.
Month: March 2016
News
Knights of Old fits MANs with additional nearside windows
Knights of Old has fitted eight new MAN TGLs with additional nearside windows to improve drivers’ vision on the road.
News
NFT Distribution buys 40 Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers
NFT Distribution has bought 40 Schmitz Cargobull trailers as part of an ongoing fleet replacement programme.
Interviews
Arrow XL’s Ian Howell talks parcels, profit and the VIP treatment
Arrow XL split from Yodel in 2013, and in the last two years chief executive Ian Howell has built a two-man delivery firm that prides itself on giving all of its customers the VIP treatment.
Industry News
Manchester tackles air quality
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is looking to roll-out a network of urban consolidation centres as part of its plans to tackle air quality.
Air quality
FTA condemns HGV rush-hour ban call in its mayoral election manifesto
The FTA has condemned calls for “superficially attractive” blanket bans on HGVs during rush hour in the capital in its manifesto for the London Mayoral election. […]
News
Goldstar Transport to move to new premises
Goldstar Transport is set to move to new premises after a year of strong growth.
Industry News
Online freight consolidation system for Heathrow to launch later this year
A Web-based freight consolidation system, allowing hauliers servicing Heathrow Airport to notify members of spare capacity on their vehicles, is to launch this year to clean up the air around the complex.
News
Young Brothers Transport becomes Pallet-Track member
Pallet-Track has boosted its membership with the addition of Kent-based Young Brothers Transport.
Cycle safety
Clocs progress event to highlight advancements in safer truck design
TfL will be showcasing the achievements of the Clocs initiative at an event to be held in London this week. Launched three years ago, Clocs has encouraged a step change in the way the construction sector prioritises road risk alongside site safety, and has helped bring a new generation of “safer”, urban trucks and equipment […]