Industry News
Fuel duty held for now but chancellor ignores calls for a cut
The chancellor has held fuel duty in today’s Autumn Statement meaning no rise for a fifth year running but could have gone further, according to FairFuelUK (FFUK).
Month: November 2015
Industry News
DfT hit hardest by government budget cuts
The DfT was hit with the biggest government departmental cut in the Spending Review today.
Industry News
Motor Transport Podcast: FairFuelUK, Autumn Statement
The latest Motor Transport Podcast is now available to download from iTunes.
News
UK Mail chief executive steps down after hub debacle
UK Mail chief executive Guy Buswell (pictured) has stepped down with immediate effect, after the installation of incompatible parcel sorting technology at its purpose built new hub.
News
Brit European closes Belgian sister-company and pulls plug on carpet distribution business
Brit European Transport has pulled out of the UK carpet distribution business following the voluntary liquidation of its Belgium-based sister company, which specialises in the warehousing and distribution of carpets to the UK.
Air quality
Councils place air-quality restrictions on commercial vehicle operators
Several local authorties are looking to introduce air quality measures that will restrict commercial vehicle operations, with Slough looking to introduce the first Low Emission Zone (LEZ) outside of London. Slough Borough Council has secured funding from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to develop a low emission strategy, which is set […]
Cycle safety
O’Donovan opts for Volvos with low-level nearside windows
O’Donovan Waste Disposal has taken delivery of two 18-tonne, Volvo FL-250 rigids with low-level nearside windows and rear-facing cameras for enhanced visibility. The firm’s MD Jacqui O’Donovan said the firm had worked closely over the years with the Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London in Enfield, which supplied the trucks. She added: “We are a […]
Industry News
Strike action set to escalate at DVSA
Serious disruption of vehicle testing operations at authorised testing facilities (ATFs) is on the cards with DVSA workers planning to escalate their industrial action from this week with a series of one day strikes.
Contract Wins
Palletways in clover with Rochford Garden Machinery deal
Palletways has struck a major logistics support deal with Rochford Garden Machinery. The pallet network will deliver goods on behalf of the garden machinery distributor to garden centres and retailers across the country.
Contract Wins
Bibby wins Roberts Bakery deal after 12 month trial
Bibby Distribution has won a contract with bread maker Frank Roberts and Sons, which trades as Roberts Bakery, after a 12 month trial of the operation.