January 2016 Archives

NFT Distribution profit up, turnover down, with new owner

January 30, 2016 Peter Steele

NFT Distribution reported profit up but turnover down in its first trading year under the ownership of private equity backer EmergeVest.

Investigation launched into fatal accident at Great Bear Distribution warehouse

January 30, 2016 Robin Meczes

Kettering Borough Council has launched an investigation into a fatal accident at a Great Bear Distribution warehouse in Northamptonshire earlier this month.

Unite threatens Co-operative Group with industrial action over transfer of drivers to Eddie Stobart

January 29, 2016

The Unite union has threatened The Co-operative Group with nationwide industrial action over the transfer of 50-Midlands based drivers to Eddie Stobart.

Download now: Freight in the City podcast

January 29, 2016 Peter Steele

With four weeks to go until the Freight in the City Spring Summit on 3 March in Manchester, the latest Motor Transport podcast is a Freight in the City Spring Summit special discussing all the forthcoming highlights of the show.

Subbie rates drop as fuel prices fall

January 29, 2016 Emma Shone

Operators across the UK are expected to lower subcontractor rates in light of falling fuel prices, said the RHA, after it emerged Wincanton’s general haulage operation had reviewed subcontractor rates for this reason.

Profit and turnover down but Pickfords still on the up

January 29, 2016 Robin Meczes

Removals firm Pickfords suffered a small decline in turn-over and profit in the last financial year but still managed to keep well ahead of its performance two years ago.