Operator News

PPL London toasts 30 years in the pallet business

 
PPL London is celebrating its 30th anniversary and has predicted turnover this year will top £6m. From humble beginnings, which saw MD Adam Hopcroft distributing goods around London in his transit van from his council flat in Stonebridge, PPL th…

Murphy orders new trailers and plant bodies

 
Murphy has taken delivery of the first of six new plant bodies and four drawbar trailers from Andover Trailers, citing the versatile loading options and build quality as key factors in placing the order. All six bespoke-built, low-profile plant …

XPO launches Neurodiversity Programme to promote inclusivity

 
XPO Logistics has further enhanced its Neurodiversity Programme this month to help educate and train colleagues in the UK and Ireland and ensure a more inclusive and supportive working environment. XPO has partnered with The ADHD Foundation Neur…

IPP and FA Hawkins celebrate 15th anniversary

 
Bedfordshire haulier FA Hawkins Transport and sustainable wooden pallets pooler IPP are celebrating the 15th year of their partnership. IPP is one of Europe’s largest poolers of sustainable wooden pallets, which are used by major customers inclu…

Family firm Speed Welshpool gains FORS Bronze

 
Speed Welshpool has achieved a Bronze accreditation from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). The company employs over 70 staff and is based in Welshpool in Powys. It has operating licences for 32 trucks and 34 trailers and has been a m…