A new transport management system (TMS) has helped to boost cash flow for a leading independent national haulier. A&F Haulage specialises in transporting aggregates and asphalt. It operates 230 vehicles from 15 depots across the UK, supporting key infrastructure projects such as Hinckley Point and HS2. As the company grew, its older TMS became unfit...
Birmingham Council House, Jan 2025: At a mock trial, held recently in Birmingham’s Town Hall, an HGV driver and his employer were found guilty of causing death by careless driving and breaching the Health & Safety at Work Act, following a fatal collision with a cyclist in East London. At the ‘Trial by Roadside’ event,...
Aggreg8, an ambitious aggregates business, has seen impressive growth since adopting specialist bulk haulage software, helping them double their output in record time. Founded in 2021, Aggreg8 focuses on reclaiming aggregates from heavy waste. Their Barnston, Essex, facility transforms waste into reusable aggregates, pushing the construction industry closer to a circular economy. They started out...
Since jumping onboard with a Transport Management System (TMS), Sunderland-based haulier, Velocity Transport Solutions, has been on a rapid ascent, scaling up its operations with remarkable speed. Founded in 2016, Velocity took the plunge with the TMS in 2020, and it’s fair to say things have revved up since then. Their fleet has grown fivefold,...
A family-run haulier in Cumbria is saving time and improving compliance, all thanks to their new Transport Management System (TMS). HBP Transport, based in Barrow-in-Furness, handles nearly everything from plant equipment to waste management. It runs 16 trucks and 24 vans and is investing in new HGVs. It also holds an upper-tier waste carrier’s licence...
In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, waste management is no exception. The UK government has mandated the use of digital waste tracking starting April 2025, as part of broader regulatory efforts to enhance waste management practices. This legal requirement, established under the Environment Act 2021, aims to ensure that all waste is...
Artificial intelligence is fast becoming established as key to many business management software systems but yet to become a standard feature of a typical TMS. Clare Chidlow, Executive Director at HaulTech, explains why transport managers should look favourably on its inevitable arrival. While media debate rages on about the best uses of AI – and...
This year, Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) will require you to have a ‘progressive safe system’ installed to help you achieve a 3-star rating. So what exactly is a ‘progressive safe system’? Why do you need it? And how does it help you to achieve a 3-star DVS rating? In 2020, Transport for...
Based on the outskirts of Cambridge, S R Harradine is a bulk haulage firm that specialises in moving aggregates and muckaway along. But that’s not all—they’re eco-warriors too! With a bustling recycling yard, they’re on a mission to shrink their carbon footprint and give materials a second life. The family-run firm’s operations began in 2000...
Freightlink Europe traces its roots back to 1995 when Kevin O’Brien started the company from humble beginnings. Alongside joint Managing Director Lesley O’Brien, who joined the business in 2008, they have steadily grown the firm, establishing themselves as a quality operator, providing general haulage services across the UK. Their fleet includes Sprinter vans, 7.5, 18-tonne,...
