Chris Tindall, Author at Motor Transport

Haulier hit with parking fine despite COVID-19 lockdown

April 6, 2020 Chris Tindall

A haulage operator has condemned the actions of a parking control firm that targeted one of its trucks on an Enfield industrial estate while the country was in lockdown.

DHL Supply Chain hits back at GMB over claims warehouse staff staged three mass walkouts over health and safety

April 6, 2020 Chris Tindall

DHL Supply Chain has expressed surprise at allegations by the GMB union that it was failing to provide sanitation at its Swindon distribution centre, and denied claims that staff had walked out.

“Ease furlough rules so drivers can deliver PPE,” RHA urges government

April 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

Furlough rules are needlessly preventing thousands of HGV drivers from delivering personal protective equipment (PPE) to millions of nurses and doctors, according to the RHA.

George Allinson profits boosted by increased warehouse income

April 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

George Allinson (Transport) in Darlington increased revenues by 8.4% last year, thanks mainly to an increase in warehouse income.

Fife council rubber stamps temporary HGV park for Amazon warehouse

April 2, 2020 Chris Tindall

Amazon has been given the green light to operate a temporary HGV park in Rosyth in order to service its nearby fulfilment centre.

DVSA suspends dangerous goods vehicle (ADR) inspections

April 2, 2020 Chris Tindall

The DVSA has suspended dangerous goods vehicle (ADR) inspections in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DfT extends validity of Driver CPC qualification cards

April 2, 2020 Chris Tindall

Rules surrounding Driver CPC training have been relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic for drivers struggling to complete the training.

Clipper Logistics responds to alleged breach of social distancing rules at Nottinghamshire warehouse

April 2, 2020 Chris Tindall

Clipper Logistics has revealed it has been inundated with requests from customers to provide supply chain support, while dealing with criticism by employees that it was failing to implement social distancing policies.

TfL “considering postponement” of Direct Vision Standard

March 30, 2020 Chris Tindall

Transport for London (TfL) has told motortransport.co.uk a postponement to the Direct Vision Standard is being kept under consideration as concerns grow that manufacturers will struggle to fulfil vehicle orders.

New contracts help boost Pollock (Scotrans) profits

March 27, 2020 Chris Tindall

Pollock (Scotrans) said enhanced customer relationships and new contracts helped it increase turnover by 4% last year.

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps freight operators understand market for alternative fuels

By Christopher Walton and Colin Barnett A Fuels in Action event at Kempton Park in Surrey last week (20 March) was the ...

Shell opens second hydrogen fuel pump, but remains focused on full ‘mosaic’ of alternative fuels

By the end of 2018, Shell will have opened three new hydrogen refuelling pumps on sites around London.But the fuel giant says ...

Electric vehicle uptake would improve with better distributor and operator collaboration

Improved collaboration between electric vehicle operators and electricity distributors will see a substantial increase of battery-powered vehicles on the roads of London, ...

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps

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Shell opens second hydrogen fuel

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Electric vehicle uptake would improve

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