Murphy has taken delivery of the first of six new plant bodies and four drawbar trailers from Andover Trailers, citing the versatile loading options and build quality as key factors in placing the order. All six bespoke-built, low-profile plant bodies are mounted to new 32-tonne 8×2 Mercedes Arocs chassis, with four featuring a front-mounted PK63002E […]
Expect Distribution has announced the acquisition of Essex-based transport company Pallet Plus to drive further growth. Operating from four West Yorkshire sites and incorporating over 600,000sq ft of warehousing, Expect said the purchase of the £10m turnover Colchester business will strengthen the group’s overall offering, expanding operations in the South East and solidifying its capabilities […]
XPO Logistics has further enhanced its Neurodiversity Programme this month to help educate and train colleagues in the UK and Ireland and ensure a more inclusive and supportive working environment. XPO has partnered with The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity for the ‘Neurodiversity Umbrella Project’ – a sizeable visual awareness campaign comprising a comprehensive neurodiversity awareness […]
Pressure is growing on operators to invest in electric HGV fleets but is this the right time? David Landy, head of fleet with parcel delivery firm Evri, discusses the key challenges and worrying cost implications Q: For the moment, how much sense is there in any operator going electric? A: If whatever we’re changing to […]
The Transport Exchange Group (TEG) is warning that operators will face higher costs with the return of the HGV levy and the expansion of ULEZ, which could see them raise their prices. However this may be offset by the impact of the government’s anti-ULEZ stance, following the Tories narrow win in the Uxbridge and South […]
It’s impossible to ignore that the UK is suffering from skills shortages. Not a week goes by without an occupation being highlighted and a plea to train more people or for access to non-UK workers. The driver shortage which reached its peak in autumn 2021 is an obvious one for our sector. The good news […]
Former MAN Truck and Bus chief executive Des Evans (pictured) has launched a scathing attack on the government’s plans to phase out diesel HGVs from 2035, insisting operators will simply refresh their existing fleets as close as possible to that date and then run them for at least another 10 years. He told MT the […]
Shortly before French food logistics giant Seafrigo acquired Perishable Movements Limited (PML), MT spoke to the Kent company’s MD Mike Parr (pictured). In an extended interview, he explains why the sector is becoming increasingly challenging and how he’s reacted… Q&A Q: What are PML’s biggest current headaches? A: Increased rates. Not for this Kent facility […]
Aggregate Industries and its Lafarge Cement business have partnered with hauliers Simon Gibson Transport and Lomas Distribution to produce a new training package. The move aims to address what they say is a significant industry gap for cement tanker driver training. The new Cement Drivers Skills Qualification (CDSQ) has received CPC accreditation and recognises the […]
Mixed fleet waste operator Hargreaves UK Services has signed a pence-per-kilometre (PPK) contract with Prometeon Tyre Group for their Bulk Logistics Division. The deal covers the Durham-based firm’s extensive fleet of walking floor and tipper artics, together with a specialist eight wheeler rigid fleet. Prometeon will also take on Hargreaves’ Industrial Division that includes 32 […]