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Waiting Game At Tesco?
• An owner-driver has hit back at Tesco's planned crackdown on late deliveries (CM 24-30 Oct), accusing the supermarket giant of keeping hauliers waiting for hours on end. The......
Dealer Closes • Saville Trucks Is Closing Its Exeter Man
dealership with the loss of 15 jobs — it blames a 40% downturn in truck sales for the closure.......
Cosmetics Contract • Tibbett & Britten's Personal...
won a nationwide contract to distribute cosmetics and accessories for Colourbox.......
Dublin Deal • Dublin Operator Quality Freight Has Been...
as an agent for Railfreight Distribution in the Republic of Ireland.......
Wincanton Starts Texaco Contract
• Wincanton has begun a £75m/five-year Texaco contract — previously handled by Tankfreight — as wrangles continue over the status of the drivers. Wincanton says the 250 tanker......
Strike Threat Is Lifted
• The threat of a strike at Parcelforce has been lifted with union leaders recommending acceptance of an improved offer comprising 4.2% on wages with a lump sum of £165. The......
Letter Stance Is Supported
• Bristol express carrier Interlink Express has welcomed Post Office chairman Sir Bryan Nicholson's call for a reduction in the monopoly threshold for letter posting to 50p.......