New guidance has been published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to help vehicle operators transport loads securely.

Trucker’s Toilets UK and recruitment specialist Blue Arrow have launched a campaign to force the government to introduce minimum standards for HGV drivers’ toilet facilities.

Bournes of Rye has helped its local foodbank by donating unwanted, non-perishable food from its customers.

Orphee Beinoglou has joined forces with Octopus Relocation Services making it part of the Orphee Beinoglou & Orbit Group based in Athens.

Greater adoption of electric and other new fuel technologies is being forecast by van fleet operators over the next two years, according to the latest quarterly Company Van Trends research from corporate finance company GE Capital, Fleet Services.

Following a public consultation, the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has confirmed that an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be enforced in the Capital from 7 September 2020.

Arpin Group has promoted Bridget Ritchie to vice president of global business development-corporate accounts.

John Mason International is expanding its team by appointing Simon Hood as its new head of marketing.

VK Removals & Storage Ltd in Cookstown, N. Ireland has joined the Alliance of Independent Movers, the first removals company in the Province to do so.

Tracey Rowland from Reason Global Insurance completed the Brighton marathon on 12 April raising over £800 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Maidmans has recently added a newly refurbished truck to its fleet; the new vehicle is an 18-tonne Scania, which can also carry five storage containers and benefits from having air ride suspension.

How many kisses are appropriate when texting one’s bank manager? I’m not sure what the protocol is these days but it seems to change exponentially.

Judi Schaffner has joined Arpin International Group as senior pricing analyst.

Momentous Relocation has appointed Mick Byrne as its Logistics Manager.

Bjorn Carlsen of NFB International Relocations, Norway become a Regional Director for the European region of PAIMA.

Rahul Pillai has been promoted to the role of chief executive officer for Interem Relocations Group having previously served as the company’s regional director India & Middle East.