News
Montgomery Transport becomes first Earned Recognition member in Northern Ireland
Montgomery Transport has been revealed as the first Northern Ireland-based haulier to be accredited for the DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme.
Month: May 2018
News
M and J Haulage staff should receive a payment, say KPMG
Former staff at Lincolnshire sugar beet haulier M and J Haulage are expected to be paid outstanding claims shortly following the firm’s collapse into administration last year.
Contract Wins
Bibby Distribution won back Tetrosyl from Canute Haulage Group just days before its rival’s pre-pack sale
Canute Haulage Group surrendered a contract with car care products manufacturer Tetrosyl days before its controversial pre-pack administration.
News
Construction haulier Mick George fined more than £565,000 after tipper comes into contact with overhead power lines
Construction haulier Mick George has been fined more than £565,000 after a tipper vehicle driven by one of its employees came into contact with overhead power lines (OPLs) during the construction of a waste transfer station.
News
Pallet network sector “needs structural change” to move to the next level, says Palletforce’s Conroy
“Structural change” is required in the UK pallet network sector if it is to mature and continue to provide benefits to both customers and members, Palletforce chief executive Michael Conroy has warned.
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Fortec brings domestic and international freight under one roof at expanded Watford Gap site
Fortec has brought its domestic and international freight under one roof at its Watford Gap hub as it completes a major £3m expansion of the premises.
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Sainsbury’s chief vows Asda merger will not lead to DC closures
No distribution centres will be closed if the proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda gets the green light, Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe has pledged.
Awards
Motor Transport Awards 2018: Business Excellence Award shortlist
Four businesses go head-to-head in the shortlist for the Business Excellence Award, sponsored by Hireco, at the Motor Transport Awards this year: Europa Worldwide Group, Miniclipper Logistics, Palletforce and TPN – The Pallet Network. The Motor Transport Awards 2018 take place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 4 July.
Industry News
Motor Transport to host free, half-day Clean Air Zone Roadshow in Leeds
Motor Transport is holding a half-day Clean Air Zone (CAZ) Roadshow for HGV operators in Leeds on 3 July.
Industry News
DfT to hold global zero-emission summit this September
The DfT is to hold a zero-emission vehicle summit in Birmingham this September.