A major investment is being made by Kwik-Fit in its light commercial vehicle tyre fitting proposition and in expanding its range of mechanical services to fleets as the number of vans on the UK's roads continues to rapidly rise.
General Transport & Distribution News
Norbert Dentressangle invests 1 million in new site at Rugby
Apr 04, 2012
Norbert Dentressangle has invested more than 1 million in a new site at Rugby, primarily to serve as a national distribution centre for Continental Tyre Group (CTG).
Traditional delivery model struggles at Olympic hurdle
Apr 04, 2012
The weaknesses of the traditional delivery model will be exposed during the Olympics as extra costs are passed onto customers who happen to be located in the wrong postcodes, an industry figure has warned.
JCB Equipment sign three-year contract to reduce transport costs
Apr 04, 2012
Construction manufacturer JCB has signed up a British transport management company on a three-year contract to help direct their transport operations as part of an initiative to reduce supply chain costs and carbon emissions while improving service and visibility.
TomTom offers fleet management on iPad and Android tablets
Mar 29, 2012
TomTom has released an updated version of its WEBFLEET Mobile fleet management app, extending use to tablets and making fleet management more accessible for managers on the move.
Fuel Duty hike 'shows government's contempt for haulage industry'
Mar 29, 2012
The fuel duty hike yet again shows the Government's contempt for the haulage industry, says Kevin Buchanan, Managing Director of Palletline.
Penske Logistics earns PepsiCo Operational Excellence Award
Mar 29, 2012
PepsiCo Worldwide Flavours has honoured Penske Logistics with its 2011 Operational Excellence Award for transportation management services.
Carrier Transicold UK equips one of the first refrigerated 15.65 metre trailers
Mar 29, 2012
One of the UK's first 15.65 metre refrigerated trailers has been delivered into the Tesco fleet, featuring temperature-controlled Vector technology from Carrier Transicold.
Transport and Logistics companies increase their productivity thanks to the new Wolters Kluwer Transport Services (WKTS) integrated offering
Mar 29, 2012
The International Week of Transport and Logistics (SITL Europe) saw the official launch of the new Wolters Kluwer Transport Services (WKTS) integrated offering.
Palletways creates network development manager role
Mar 29, 2012
Lichfield-based Palletways Group, the European express palletised freight network, has recruited Steve Ward into a new position of Network Development Manager.
'Uggie' keeps up a Hollywood tradition by Flying Virgin Atlantic Cargo
Mar 21, 2012
Hollywood's biggest stars have chosen to fly with Virgin Atlantic ever since its first commercial flight over 27 years ago and now stars of the big screen are being welcome onboard by Virgin Atlantic Cargo too.
