Papa John’s, the popular pizza chain, has just announced that they have a new distribution partner. Keystone Distribution will take over from Norbert Dentressangle in an estimated multi-million pound deal. Keystone Distribution, based in Hertfordshire, will make deliveries to all Papa John’s 140 outlets. The Pizza company have just invested in a new 50,000ft² quality [...]
After a move to a new Wolverhampton base, Pallet-Track has seen a rise in turnover of 12%. The company had a good year between 31st of Jan 2009 and 31st Jan 2010 and in fact saw a turnover figure of 5% during this period. Pallet-track moved midway through 2008 to its new distribution centre, and [...]
Isuzu is now the truck of choice for Northern Electric Distribution, after the company revealed that their new Isuzu vehicles can handle more than a tonne more weight than the DAF vehicles they previously used. The 7.5 tonne Isuzu can handle a 3,330kg payload which will mean huge savings for the Newcastle based firm. The [...]
In a move that will not surprise truck enthusiasts, GW Sissons & Son will use Man vehicles for its entire fleet operations. The company has been trialling trucks from different manufacturers over the last three years and the TGX 26.440BLS 6×2 units proved the most fuel and cost efficient truck. GW Sissons & Son are [...]
A HGV driver from Towersey near Thame has received a medal for length of service as an RAF reservist. Senior Aircraftsman Rowland Mills was honoured for the 26 years service he has given to the RAF. Although having a regular job as an HGV driver, Mills has used his spare time working for the RAF [...]
Trailer builder Montracon has reaffirmed its two week delivery time for the trailers it sells. Montracon states that because they can offer this service, it will help operators save money when they win a new contract, knowing they can get the necessary equipment fast. Some operators are forced to rent a trailer between the time [...]
Palletforce are expected to reveal a 22% rise in revenue when figures for the last financial year are released early next year. And as a reward, its members are going to receive payments a week earlier. Following the move by Palletforce to a new site at Burton upon Trent and a six figure investment in [...]
HGV logistics company Culina has seen turnover soar, thanks in part to a new contract wins. Turnover increased in the year ending 31st Dec to £121.4m from £97.3m. During the last year, Culina won 25 new contracts which accounted for their success. However, the company’s operating profit fell to £1.6m from £2.2m because the business [...]
If you are thinking of a change of career, HGV driving is an excellent option. After the financial crisis that affected every industry over the last few years, many people are looking for jobs that are ‘recession proof’ and HGV driving falls into this category. The demand for HGV drivers has increased over the last [...]
Montracon has just released two new time saving safety devices which are aimed at making the lives of HGV drivers much easier. The modification devices include a variable load strap and a mechanism that can mean the side curtain on the vehicle can be pulled clear of the side of the vehicle so it does [...]