Transport Archives - Professional Builders Merchant

Managing HGV operational costs for merchant businesses

|Date: 07 Jul 2025

Managing HGV operational costs for merchant businesses

Tim Houghton, Managing Director of FVTH, offers his insights into the primary components of operational c ...

Tim Houghton, Managing Director of FVTH, offers his insights into the primary components of operational costs for an HGV fleet and highlights how merchants can control these expenses. ...

07 Jul 2025
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Specialist Driver Resourcing offers trained temporary drivers for the merchant sector

|Date: 13 May 2025

Specialist Driver Resourcing offers trained temporary drivers for the merchant sector

Specialist Driver Resourcing offers a bespoke temporary driver supply service specifically designed to me ...

Specialist Driver Resourcing offers a bespoke temporary driver supply service specifically designed to meet the logistical and operational needs of the builders’ merchant sector. ...

13 May 2025
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Lawsons maintains FORS Silver Accreditation

|Date: 08 May 2025

Lawsons maintains FORS Silver Accreditation

Lawsons Group reports that it has successfully maintained its Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Si ...

Lawsons Group reports that it has successfully maintained its Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Silver Accreditation. ...

08 May 2025
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Logistics UK says new industry maintenance benchmark is “beacon of confidence”

|Date: 01 May 2025

Logistics UK says new industry maintenance benchmark is “beacon of confidence”

The new Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) has been launched as a means to “raise standards and d ...

The new Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) has been launched as a means to “raise standards and drive confidence across the unregulated commercial vehicle maintenance sector.” ...

01 May 2025
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Carvers integrates Podfather Delivery Software for service upgrade

|Date: 30 Apr 2025

Carvers integrates Podfather Delivery Software for service upgrade

Carvers Building Supplies is continuing its roll-out of Podfather logistics software to “boost customer s ...

Carvers Building Supplies is continuing its roll-out of Podfather logistics software to “boost customer service and reduce administration.” ...

30 Apr 2025
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Harris & Bailey secures FORS gold accreditation

|Date: 24 Apr 2025

Harris & Bailey secures FORS gold accreditation

Harris & Bailey has achieved Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) gold status as part of its ongoing ...

Harris & Bailey has achieved Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) gold status as part of its ongoing commitment to customer excellence and reducing its environmental impact. ...

24 Apr 2025
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AJ Champion expands Renault Trucks fleet with new C280

|Date: 02 Apr 2025

AJ Champion expands Renault Trucks fleet with new C280

Radstock-based builders’ merchant AJ Champion and Sons has strengthened its fleet with the addition of a ...

Radstock-based builders’ merchant AJ Champion and Sons has strengthened its fleet with the addition of a new Renault Trucks C280, continuing a trusted partnership that has spanned over 12 years. ...

02 Apr 2025
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Logistics UK welcomes increase in HGV drivers but continues to urge caution

|Date: 18 Mar 2025

Logistics UK welcomes increase in HGV drivers but continues to urge caution

Logistics UK is warning against complacency that “the employment issues are over for the industry” despit ...

Logistics UK is warning against complacency that “the employment issues are over for the industry” despite the latest data showing an increase in the number of HGV drivers. ...

18 Mar 2025
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FVTH offers the inside track on fleet management solutions

|Date: 31 Jan 2025

FVTH offers the inside track on fleet management solutions

Tim Houghton, Managing Director of FVTH, shares how merchants can most effectively plan their transport n ...

Tim Houghton, Managing Director of FVTH, shares how merchants can most effectively plan their transport needs. ...

31 Jan 2025
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