A High Wycombe driver has been suspended from professional driving by the region’s Deputy Traffic Commissioner after he was caught using his mobile phone on two separate occasions – one just days after new penalties had been introduced for the offence. Martin Burnell, 46, of Tyzack Road, High Wycombe, had… Read more »
Investment gains pace at SMA Worldwide
Hertfordshire-based logistics firm SMA Worldwide has invested in expanding its fleet to meet the growing demand for freight services across the country and worldwide. The Kings Langley company is a member of Palletways, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network. The company has taken delivery of new trucks,… Read more »
A slam dunk for innovation from Palletways and Vidu Recruitment
Europe’s largest palletised freight network Palletways has jumped on board with the new global video recruitment platform from Vidu Recruitment. Within 2 weeks of Vidu Recruitment launching it has already adopted on to the platform one of the largest players in the palletised freight network sector. The use of social media… Read more »
New Schmitz Cargobull reefers bring the latest digital technology to Dale Brothers UK
Temperature-controlled logistics experts Dale Brothers UK can give its customers complete cold chain confidence after buying six new reefers from Schmitz Cargobull, equipped with the manufacturer’s tailor-made trailer telematics system. The new arrivals use a single, unified system to monitor each refrigeration unit and trailer, giving greater transparency and control… Read more »
Fortec service cements partnership between Nova Logistics and EJ
A successful partnership between the Fortec Distribution Network, Nova Logistics and leading manhole cover supplier EJ has been firmly cemented with a multi-liveried truck. Alan Reason, Managing Director of Nova Logistics, said the Fortec service had been instrumental in the success of the relationship with EJ, an award-winning firm previously… Read more »
Application process is an operator’s chance to prove their “readiness to be compliant”
The licensing application process is a vital first step for a future operator to impress their “readiness to be compliant”, the North West Traffic Commissioner, Simon Evans, has said. Reflecting on the “chaotic” approach of one applicant for a restricted public service vehicle licence, Mr Evans noted that any business… Read more »
Mercer Scaffolding aims high with new Mercedes-Benz trucks
Fast-growing Mercer Scaffolding has raised its fleet to the next level by investing in its first three Mercedes-Benz trucks. Two are 26-tonne Arocs 2530 models with factory-fitted four-man benches behind the two front seats, which allow each to carry a driver and a crew of five scaffolders in safety and… Read more »
Calling all freight drivers! Vacancies still a concern for freight industry
The freight and logistics sector is still suffering a shortage of skilled drivers, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA)’s July Quarterly Transport Activity Survey (QTAS), sponsored by Santander Corporate Banking. The survey, which asked the opinions of 6,000 freight and logistics businesses in the FTA’s membership, showed that almost… Read more »
A quarter of businesses do not check vehicles are roadworthy
A quarter of UK businesses do not conduct regular safety checks on vehicles used for business purposes, new research has revealed. The study by TomTom Telematics, conducted among senior managers at 400 UK businesses, also found that although the large majority of businesses (89 per cent) check driver documentation –… Read more »
Ryder to replace entire Lindab fleet in new sole supplier deal
Ryder has won a new sole supplier contract with Lindab that will see the building product manufacturer’s entire fleet replaced. Lindab supplies ventilation products, rainwater systems, and indoor climate solutions to a range of construction clients. Some 32 vehicles are being provided through the supply and full service lease contract,… Read more »
