Transport Archives - Professional Builders Merchant

Lawsons becomes “first UK builders’ merchant to purchase DAF electric trucks”

|Date: 13 Aug 2026

Lawsons becomes “first UK builders’ merchant to purchase DAF electric trucks”

Lawsons Group reports it has taken another major step towards reducing the environmental impact of its fl ...

Lawsons Group reports it has taken another major step towards reducing the environmental impact of its fleet with the purchase of two New Generation DAF XD Electric trucks. ...

13 Aug 2026
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Electric dreams for Joseph Parr Bradford

|Date: 22 Jul 2026

Electric dreams for Joseph Parr Bradford

Joseph Parr in Bradford is running a Volvo FM Electric 6x2 rigid, believed to be the first zero‑tailpipe ...

Joseph Parr in Bradford is running a Volvo FM Electric 6x2 rigid, believed to be the first zero‑tailpipe heavy‑duty truck in builders’ merchant operation in the UK. PBM looks at how the vehicle came i ...

22 Jul 2026
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Logistics software ensures delivery boost for Shawfield Timber

|Date: 09 Jul 2026

Logistics software ensures delivery boost for Shawfield Timber

Shawfield Timber is rolling out Podfather logistics software to “transform its customer experience.” ...

Shawfield Timber is rolling out Podfather logistics software to “transform its customer experience.” ...

09 Jul 2026
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“Real-time delivery update service” launched by STARK UK

|Date: 29 May 2026

“Real-time delivery update service” launched by STARK UK

STARK Building Materials UK has launched a new digital delivery tracking and notification service, design ...

STARK Building Materials UK has launched a new digital delivery tracking and notification service, designed to provide real-time updates on orders. ...

29 May 2026
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Logistics UK welcomes measures to reflect the “operational realities” of commercial EV adoption

|Date: 07 Apr 2026

Logistics UK welcomes measures to reflect the “operational realities” of commercial EV adoption

The new Zero Emission Truck and Van Grants and the extension of the Depot Charging Scheme is the practica ...

The new Zero Emission Truck and Van Grants and the extension of the Depot Charging Scheme is the practical support industry needs “to move the needle on electric commercial vehicle adoption.” So says ...

07 Apr 2026
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Elliotts trials specialist 13.5T crane lorry for rural deliveries

|Date: 18 Mar 2026

Elliotts trials specialist 13.5T crane lorry for rural deliveries

Elliotts has introduced a new 13.5-tonne Isuzu rear-mount crane lorry at its Fordingbridge branch as part ...

Elliotts has introduced a new 13.5-tonne Isuzu rear-mount crane lorry at its Fordingbridge branch as part of a strategic trial aimed at improving delivery efficiency in rural and restricted-access loc ...

18 Mar 2026
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The future of merchant logistics

|Date: 16 Feb 2026

The future of merchant logistics

PBM discusses the latest issues affecting transport fleets and logistics with Tim Houghton, Managing Dire ...

PBM discusses the latest issues affecting transport fleets and logistics with Tim Houghton, Managing Director of commercial vehicle hire specialist FVTH. ...

16 Feb 2026
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Let the crane take the strain

|Date: 02 Feb 2026

Let the crane take the strain

Last year, Hiab unveiled a new series of Merchant Cranes featuring a choice of specifications to meet the ...

Last year, Hiab unveiled a new series of Merchant Cranes featuring a choice of specifications to meet the precise needs of customers in a clearer and more efficient way. ...

02 Feb 2026
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Driving forward change

|Date: 23 Jan 2026

Driving forward change

Drawing on the recent BMF Branch of the Future report, Descartes' Andrew Tavener considers how innovative ...

Drawing on the recent BMF Branch of the Future report, Descartes' Andrew Tavener considers how innovative routing and telematics technology alongside electronic proof-of-delivery tools can ensure an e ...

23 Jan 2026
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Driving change: SDR outlines a fresh approach to defeating the driver shortage

|Date: 02 Oct 2025

Driving change: SDR outlines a fresh approach to defeating the driver shortage

Simon Pritchard, Managing Director of Specialist Driver Resourcing, explains why diversity could hold the ...

Simon Pritchard, Managing Director of Specialist Driver Resourcing, explains why diversity could hold the key to solving the merchant driver shortage. ...

02 Oct 2025
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