Preston-based H Parkinson Haulage entered administration this week, writes Chris Tindall, with FRP Advisory taking control of its affairs. It has a national licence for 85 HGVs and 160 trailer and operates out of five […]
A LEADING transport and logistics firm in Liverpool has partnered with the NHS to promote organ donation across the country. Sovereign Transport, a member of the Palletways network, wrapped one of its double-decker trailers with […]
BRAKE, the road safety charity, has revealed the theme and dates for Road Safety Week, its annual road safety campaign, taking place from 17 to 23 November 2024. The charity has chosen to put road […]
More logistics firms and retail businesses are failing than are being launched, writes Peter Brown. It comes from research provided by parcel delivery expert Parcelhero. Using data from the Office of National Statistics’s report Business Demography, […]
The Renault Trucks dealership that covers southern Scotland and Cumbria Border Trucks has been acquired by fellow dealership Diamond Trucks. The Setanta Group-owned Diamond Trucks operate two sites based in Warrington and Mallusk, in Northern […]
The Malcolm Group were the big winners at Truckfest Scotland where it picked up five awards, including Best In Show, writes Peter Brown. Following an action-packed two days at the Royal Highland Centre at Ingliston […]
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has been given the thumbs up to move forward to pursue compensation for operators after a price fixing cartel of truck manufacturers was found to have broken competition rules. The […]
Parcel carrier Yodel said it is increasing its irregular dimensions and weights service with a new package called Xpect XXL. This puts Yodel further into the irregular dimensions and weights marketplace, a sector its sister […]
Trade associations have expressed its disappointment this week at Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ decision to ditch key infrastructure projects, writes Carol Millett. Government announced a package of cuts aimed at tackling the £21bn […]
Transport and logistics services provider BPW is urging workshops to implement training programmes to address a shortage of technicians. Qualified and competent technicians are the backbone of any commercial vehicle workshops and right now the […]
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