There are moving trucks and there are moving trucks. Steve Jordan visited UVB in Warrington to see the latest Matthew James vehicle in work. It’s not an ordinary truck; then again, Matt De-Machen, the company’s owner, is not an ordinary mover.

Simpsons Removals of Kent has invested in two new DAF vehicles to expand its fleet and increase the frequency of services on its main European trade routes to Germany, Austria, France and Switzerland.

The results of the Forum of Private Business’s latest research on business plans for the year ahead, revealed that an overwhelming 85% of members surveyed are positive about the year ahead and are intending to develop their businesses in the next 12 months.

The latest Department for Transport road casualty statistics released today show a welcome decrease in the overall number of deaths and serious injuries in the year ending September 2013.

Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow. This week, he is advising on identifying hazards.

Taking on your first employees is a significant milestone for any growing business, but some businesses can see this as a daunting experience, where mistakes could lead to costly tribunal claims.

The United States welcomes over 200,000 foreign national assignees every year in managerial, technical and consulting professions. And while their skills, talents, families and belongings all make the trip safely, their credit-worthiness doesn’t travel – and it is costing them and their employers a fortune.

According to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers, 70% of small businesses that have a major data loss go out of business within a year.

EUROVAN in Mannheim has appointed Tobia Crisostomo as head of the coordination department.

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen) plans to invest €10 billion (NOK 80 bn) in road building and tunnel upgrades from 2014-17, according to its new investment plan for the period.

A team from John Mason International’s Head Office in Liverpool has raised £1000 for the worldwide fundraising campaign Movember.

Estate agents, who sell houses, are common the world over. However buying agents, who buy them, are less so.

The 2014 Corporate Relocation Conference & Exhibition, held by International HR Adviser will take place on Monday 3rd February at the Hotel Russell, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London, from 10am – 5pm.

The average asking price for a home in Great Britain increased every month last year, rising by almost £11,500 since January 2013 and 5.12% up when compared to the same time in 2012, according to the latest data from Move with Us.

Burke Bros Moving Group was the winner of the Service Provider of the Year Award and one of the nominees for Continuous Improvement Award at the recent annual Black Country Chamber of Commerce business awards.

A range of forklift truck chains featuring plastic ‘flights’ and ‘guide’ attachments is now available from industrial chain supplier, FB Chain Ltd.

Santa Fe has announced the appointment of Joseph Pellicano to Relocation Services Manager.

PTV Group, the transport software specialist, has launched a free web-based search application to help truck drivers find suitable parking places.

Although most ocean carriers are predicting more slow sailing, P3’s members Maersk Line, MSC and CMA CGM intend to maintain and even improve average vessel speeds in their recently announced schedules.

Silverstone was a great venue for the Movers and Storers show where the whole Basil Fry & Co. sales team attended at some stage over the two day show.