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AAD Transport adds Carrier Transicold Vecto...
Kirriemuir-based AAD Transport has taken delivery of four new trailers mounted with Carrier Transicold Vector® HE 19 MT (multi-temperature) refrigeration units. Impressed by its quiet operation and excellent sustainability credentials, this is the second time the company has
New Krone curtainsiders for Online Group
Logistics provider Online Group has refreshed its trailer fleet after investing in 20 new curtainsiders from Krone UK. The Profi Liner trailers are deployed throughout the Group’s operations, which include automotive logistics from its premises in
Automotive apprenticeships slowly recover
New IMI analysis shows that the sector does not appear to be capitalising on levy funding for apprenticeships With National Apprenticeship Week (7th-13th February) focusing on the vocational career opportunities across the UK, the Institute of
UK road freight prices 15% up on start of 2...
Industry index reveals 2022 began with higher road freight prices than the previous three Januarys. As rising interest rates and inflation bite, logistics industry experts uncover what else is set to impact the supply chain in
Continental Tyre Group continues apprentice...
Continental Tyres is building upon last year’s successful apprenticeship programme launch by seeking applicants to join the scheme throughout 2022. Open to individuals of all ages and with no prior experience required, Continental’s full-time Tyre Technician
Fruehauf production scheduled to grow
Just four months since MV Commercial secured a new future for trailer and rigid manufacturer Fruehauf, production at the 67-acre Grantham site is seeing the benefit of a multi-million-pound investment. Announcing the news Steven Cairns, Managing
HGV recruitment platform raises £320k afte...
An HGV recruitment platform that aims to revolutionise the logistics industry has raised over £320,000 to further develop its system and expand the business. Avail Technologies has secured the funding from existing backer NPIF – Mercia
Octopus Energy and Elmtronics in new partne...
Businesses looking to electrify their vehicle fleets will now find it easier thanks to a new partnership between Octopus Energy, the UK’s fifth largest energy supplier, and Elmtronics, one of the UK’s leading suppliers and installers
DX Group defiant as auditor resigns
Grant Thornton has quit as DX Group’s auditor after raising concerns about being provided with “inaccurate information” and “insufficient access” to documents relating to a corporate governance inquiry being conducted at the company. However, DX group
Rivus launches Apprenticeship programme
The firm has plans to onboard 28 apprentices this year across its recently merged operations, which incorporates Pullman Fleet Solutions and Rivus Fleet Solutions into a united operation from February 2022. Most of the apprenticeship opportunities
