AAD Transport entered administration after HMRC presented a winding up petition for an unpaid VAT bill of £2.2m, a report to creditors has revealed. Writing for Transport News, Chris Tindall reported that the Kirriemuir-based haulage firm has now closed down with the loss of 65 jobs after attempts to sell the business, which Begbies Traynor described as ‘profitable’, failed. In its report, the administrator said the haulier had consistently outperformed the wider market since its incorporation in 2011, offering transport services to 345 customers across the UK as well as in France and Spain. H ..read more

The Department for Transport (DfT) in collaboration with industry stakeholders, has launched a research programme to address existing market barriers impeding the wider adoption of higher blend biofuels, such as B20 and HVO, in truck fleets, writes Lizzy Hughes. The DfT wants input from HGV fleet operators and industry professionals to understand the challenges hindering the broader uptake of higher biocontent fuels. By completing a short survey, participants can provide valuable insights into these market barriers and suggest potential interventions to overcome them. The deadline for particip ..read more

Euro NCAP, the EU body that organises crash and safety tests on new vehicles, is to launch a Truck Safe rating scheme. The launch is in direct response to data showing that while trucks represent only 3% of vehicles on Europe’s roads, they are involved in almost 15% of all EU road fatalities. Euro NCAP’s future rating scheme is designed to go further and faster than current EU truck safety regulations, while also driving innovation and balancing the commercial needs of operators across Europe. The Euro NCAP rating will ensure trucks are better equipped with life-saving technologies, particular ..read more

Fleet hire business NRG Riverside has been sold by Palatine to Astatine Investment Partners, a private equity investor focused on infrastructure investments, for an undisclosed sum. Operating from Skelmersdale, NRG Riverside leases and maintains more than 2,000 vehicles to public and private sector organisations. The post NRG Riverside Sold To Astatine Investment Partners appeared first on Transport News ..read more

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) won’t be issuing paper certificates for an HGV that has passed its annual test from Monday 29 April 2024, and will instead go digital. “We are making this change to become more environmentally friendly,” a spokesperson confirmed to Transport News. “However, we will still issue paper documentation for vehicles that fail the test for the time being.” DVSA already offer certificates digitally via its ‘MOT history service’ and want to move away from issuing a paper copy of pass certificates at the time of test. The post DVSA Go Digital With MoT Certif ..read more

Transport and logistics professionals are the least happy workers among all sectors, according to the findings of the recently launched Career Happiness Index. Collated by career specialists The Futures Group, the index analysed data on culture, diversity, work/life balance, senior leadership, compensation and career development. It found that transport and logistics workers were in 10th place, at the bottom of the chart, scoring just 61.2/100, making them the least satisfied employees of all the sectors analysed. Those in accounting and finance, as well as healthcare, were the happiest. The p ..read more

A Durham-based logistics firm has become the fifth new member to join Pallet-Track in 2024, as part of major growth plans. Family-run Logistics North East, which is based in Chester-Le-Street, has joined the Midlands-based pallet network as it moves to expand the business. The firm has also invested £700,000 in new vehicles, including trailers, tractor units, rigid trucks and vans, to support its forecasted growth with Pallet-Track.  The post Logistics North East Joins Pallet-Track appeared first on Transport News ..read more

Scottish logistics giant John G Russell has acquired the Coatbridge Rail Terminal from rail freight and logistics company Freightliner, as part of its wider expansion plans. The purchase of the terminal, which is located directly adjacent to John G Russell’s Coatbridge operation in Scotland, sees a new trading entity created, called Russell RailRoad Ltd. The post John G Russell Acquires Freightliner’s Coatbridge Intermodal Rail Terminal appeared first on Transport News ..read more

Urgent clarification is still required from the government about how the new border checks will work and the cost implications for SMEs when they come into force on 30 April, writes Chris Tindall. Both the Logistics UK and Cold Chain Federation have expressed their concern. With just over a week to go before the new border target operating model (BTOM) goes live, Logistics UK said its members did not share the government’s confidence that everything would run smoothly. Cold Chain Federation said the ‘ongoing confusion about how and when new checks will be introduced makes these preparations in ..read more

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is looking at putting ministry plates solely online and not having a paper version on display inside the truck or on the trailer. Going paperless, like it did with the ‘tax disc’, is part of plans to improve services. It’s at the consultation stage, so your views are welcome. It closes on 5th May 2024. DVSA said that VTG6 and VTG7 documents would be available electronically on the government’s website, allowing operators, drivers, maintenance providers and enforcement bodies digital access to an issued ministry plate. The post Paperless Ministry P ..read more