Edinburgh-based Menzies Distribution Group said 2023 was ‘transformational’, with a reshaped business now more focused on the longer term, writes Chris Tindall. It reported revenues for the year ending 31 December of £1,215.6m, up slightly […]
THE RHA has announced this year’s National Lorry Week campaign will showcase the vital role the trucks, drivers and the industry plays in the nation’s social and economic wellbeing. The campaign’s theme is on skills […]
The government has announced a new Growth and Skills Levy, writes Peter Brown, which replaces the existing Apprenticeship Levy. The new levy will also include new foundation apprenticeships and allow funding for shorter apprenticeships, giving […]
BRITISH commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing fell -10.0% in August as 6,044 units rolled out of UK factories, according to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). August being a low […]
COMMERCIAL fleet and mobility services provider, Fraikin, is investing £35 million in 400 new vehicles to support its national short-term rental fleet, expanding and modernising its offering to customers across the UK. The new additions, […]
HGV TRAINING specialist HGVC has extended its Skills Bootcamps training programme with the addition of fully funded courses. Employers interested in recruiting novice HGV drivers can now secure 100% of the funding needed to train […]
MOODY Logistics and Storage, a family-run business based in Cramlington, Northumberland, has been honoured with its second consecutive Pall-Ex Operational Excellence Award for the North East and Scotland. The prestigious accolade recognises exceptional performance within […]
Transport for London (TfL) will fast-track hauliers’ bulk applications for Direct Vision Standard (DVS) grace period permits only for those applying for more than 100 trucks, writes Carol Millett. It leaves smaller hauliers facing a […]
Liquid transport specialist Wilson of Kendal has acquired Ballindalloch-based A&F Grant in a bid to strengthen its operation, writes Chris Tindall. The company informed its customers earlier this month that it had successfully purchased the […]
Danish transport and logistics company DSV will acquire German rail group Deutsche Bahn’s logistics subsidiary DB Schenker for £14.3 billion, writes Chris Tindall. The agreement is subject to final approval by DB’s supervisory board and […]
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