Commercial vehicle hire and fleet management solution firm Prohire has made four new appointments to its operations team, along with one promotion, as part of an ambitious growth strategy. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, Prohire provides commercial vehicle rental and long-term vehicle contract hire, together with fleet maintenance, accident repair management, and fleet compliance to customers across […]
Wise Logistics has taken delivery of three S.CS Freepost trailers from Schmitz Cargobull to help speed up its loading times and reduce repair and maintenance costs. The Northamptonshire general haulage firm said it has a long-standing relationship with Europe’s leading trailer manufacturer and was keen to add the new pillarless curtainsiders to its fleet having […]
A&A McNeill Transport has boosted its deliveries after taking on two Profi Liner curtainsiders from Krone Trailer UK which allow the firm to send loads to Europe whilst meeting UK customer demand for double stacked pallets. Based in Airdrie, Scotland, the firm specialises in general haulage and operates five articulated trucks and 17 trailers, including […]
Howard Tenens Logistics has landed a new deal with London-based award winning Beavertown Brewery, after impressing the company with its environmentally-aware, family-oriented and innovative ethos. The deal follows Heineken’s recent acquisition of Beavertown Brewery, which produces a range of unique beers, including the popular Neck Oil. The brewery’s purchase by Heineken highlighted the need for […]
Many in society have been indoctrinated with the false belief that battery vehicles are ‘zero emissions’ and the solution to all our environmental ills. Thankfully, our commercial vehicle industry is blessed with a pragmatic membership, who have the intelligence to join the dots and the strength of character to question erroneous claptrap. Our industry will […]
Freight software firm Forward Solutions has boosted its leadership team with the appointment of a new manager of operations and a development manager. Tom Donnelly is promoted to manager of operations having already spent 19 years at the company, with roles including software support engineer and product specialist. Meanwhile, Tony Eley has rejoined Forward Solutions […]
Two-person home delivery specialist ArrowXL has entered into a new contract with mattress and sleep accessory specialist OTTY Sleep to support its storage and delivery requirements for the next two years. The business partnership will see ArrowXL provide a full-service supply chain solution, including warehousing and delivery for the mattresses, pillows and bed frames. ArrowXL […]
The UK’s apprenticeship system needs a radical overhaul if businesses which make regular levy payments into the scheme are to be able to train new recruits using these funds, according to a new report from business group Logistics UK. According to Logistics UK’s Skills Review, there is great interest across industry to take on apprentices […]
The UK market for new HGVs grew by 17.2% to 11,174 units in the second quarter of 2023, the fifth consecutive quarter of growth, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Growth was driven primarily by registrations of articulated trucks, up 23.3% to 5,121 units, while […]
PPL London is celebrating its 30th anniversary and has predicted turnover this year will top £6m. From humble beginnings, which saw MD Adam Hopcroft distributing goods around London in his transit van from his council flat in Stonebridge, PPL then grew via a contract with its biggest customer, Spicers Stationary. Hopcroft was then able to […]