The new Labour administration has appointed Louise Haigh MP as the secretary of state for transport in the new government. Louise Haigh MP had previously held the shadow transport brief since 2021, and before that […]
Hauliers working for Aggregate Industries (AI) have reacted with fury at a move by the company to chop its rates by 1.77% after blaming ‘extremely challenging’ trading conditions, writes Chris Tindall. In a letter to […]
Old Haulage has praised MV Commercial for quickly supplying a fully refurbished Volvo FH mounted with a Cormach Serie 75000 crane and fly jib after it secured a new contract. The family-run Blaydon haulier has […]
A London law firm has urged fleet operators undertaking international haulage to review their systems for adequately securing vehicles and to apply for membership of the Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Accreditation Scheme without delay. JMW […]
Royal Mail staff shareholders are being asked to sell their stock to Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský as his company begins lobbying investors to accept his offer to buy the postal firm. The West Ham director […]
Rivus HGV, the sister company to Rivus Fleet Solutions (RFS) that collapsed into administration in late June, has reverted to using the Pullman brand name. Trading as a separate entity under Pullman Fleet Services, the […]
A new RHA survey has found 87% of its members want a 12-month extension to the grace period for compliance with London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS). From the end of October, HGVs over 12 tonnes […]
XPO has launched a female driver academy to attract more women into the industry, writes Chris Tindall. Candidates will undertake a 12 to 16-week programme using the logistics company’s driver training team to develop their […]
Pall-Ex members Bullet Express and Intercounty Distribution are helping restore an iconic Clyde steamer by handling the delivery of its original rudder from Glasgow to Cornwall, writes Chris Tindall. The component, belonging to TS Queen […]
Liquid waste disposal specialists Universal Tankers has bought Penrith-based H & E Trotter in a move designed to broaden its services in the north of England, writes Chris Tindall. Universal Tankers, who operate 18 sites […]
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