July 2023

UPN said its presence in Norfolk had strengthened significantly after substantial investment and expansion by two of its members. Thetford’s Team C Express are spending a seven-figure sum this year as it looks to segment its business into three operational sectors: pallets, parcels and storage after acquiring two neighbouring units behind its depot. “We are […]

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Farrall’s Group has expanded its fleet with the addition of 10 new Volvo FH 500 6×2 tractor units. MD Matthew Farrall said: “We have been buying Volvo trucks for many years and are always impressed by the driving performance, premium finish and reliability the product brings to the table. They never let you down. “Though […]

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Lincolnshire’s Benton Bros (Transport) saw its losses deepen last year, despite turnover increasing by 8% in the year ending 31 January 2023. The haulier, which provides logistics and transport solutions to the construction and distribution sectors, reported a turnover of £12.8m during the period – up from £11.8m the previous year. However, it was unable […]

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London’s ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) will expand to cover almost all of the area within the Greater London boundary next month, after the High Court ruled it was lawful. The landmark decision came after the RHA said it was right that politicians “pause and reflect” on how net zero was achieved following claims that […]

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A “huge demand” for skip loaders has prompted MV Commercial to expand its build and refurbishing programme – with remote control operated units proving popular. It said it had contracted more than 20 skip loaders in May and June alone and is now gearing up for a flurry of orders through the rest of the […]

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Sheffield Council is facing up to repaying as much as £500,000 in clean air zone (CAZ) fines after they were issued with the wrong time when the clocks went forward. It said it was aware of “a technical error”, which resulted in 4,700 penalty charge notices being issued to drivers in the city. The journeys […]

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Pallet-Track said it was proud to work with all of its shareholder members after announcing that 40% of them have hit their 15-year milestone with the network. Next year, Pallet-Track will celebrate its 20th anniversary and it said a commitment from both sides to contribute into the relationship meant 37 of its 92 members had […]

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