Chris Tindall, Author at Motor Transport

Covid-19 slashes number of LGV driving tests taken

September 28, 2020 Chris Tindall

There were just 631 LGV driving tests carried out in the first quarter of 2020, but the pass rate rose to 79.1%, according to official figures.

Felixstowe says sorry for long delays to container vehicles

September 25, 2020 Chris Tindall

The Port of Felixstowe has apologised for disruption to hauliers after a perfect storm of surging import volumes, empty containers and Covid-19 led to long delays at the country’s largest container terminal.

Cartwright Conversions sold to Trek Group

September 25, 2020 Chris Tindall

Cartwright Conversions, a subsidiary of the Cartwright Group in administration, has been sold to Sheffield-based Trek Group in a £4.8m deal.

Yodel faced with strike action over “miserly” pay offer

September 25, 2020 Chris Tindall

Yodel could be facing strike action among staff after the parcel carrier offered them a “miserly” 1.6% pay deal.

JHP Transport threatens to quit Scotland over planning row

September 25, 2020 Chris Tindall

A Scottish transport company is threatening to move its business south of the border after the council claimed it had been operating illegally for four years.

Former Cartwright employees take legal action after trailer builder goes into administration

September 25, 2020 Chris Tindall

Former staff at Cartwright Group who lost their jobs when the business entered administration are pursuing legal action after alleging that it failed to properly consult them.

Deal to save Matlock Transport collapsed in lead up to liquidation, report reveals

September 24, 2020 Chris Tindall

Matlock Transport was almost saved from closure in the days running up to its liquidation when an offer to buy the business was received, the liquidator has told motortransport.co.uk.

NWF “well prepared” for Brexit and Covid-19 uncertainty

September 24, 2020 Chris Tindall

NWF, the distributor of fuel, food and feed that owns Boughey Distribution, said trading for the three months since June had been in line with expectations, with net debt reflecting normal seasonal fluctuations.

Somerset haulier increased turnover and profit in 2019

September 24, 2020 Chris Tindall

Somerset’s Peter Green Haulage said a focus on fleet utilisation and reducing high fixed costs helped boost turnover by more than 10% last year, to £17m.

Hermes responds to online boom with new east of London depot

September 24, 2020 Chris Tindall

Hermes has opened a new distribution depot in West Thurrock as part of an investment programme to meet online shopping demand.

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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