All articles by Carol Millett – Page 34
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MT ArticleTructyre boosts safety and quality credentials
Tyre specialist Tructyre has bolstered its safety and quality credentials after gaining recertification of ISOs 9001, 45001 and 14001, which cover health and safety, quality in customer satisfaction and environmental management.
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MT ArticleSilver Spoon goes sweet on Knowles Logistics for another five years
Cambridgeshire-based Knowles Logistics has landed a five-year extension with food production and sugar company Silver Spoon, as its major distribution and warehousing partner.
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FCZ ArticleClimate Change Committee report calls for incentives to help operators electrify fleets
HGV operators will need incentives to cover the upfront costs of switching to battery electric HGVs, if they are to meet government targets to end the sale of diesel trucks by 2040, according to the latest report from the Climate Change Committee (CCC).
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MT ArticleSternfenster slashes thousands of admin hours after installing Podfather logistics software
UPVC doors and windows manufacturer Sternfenster has eliminated hundreds of thousands of pieces of paper from its delivery process and reduced back office administration processes by around 5,000-worker hours a year, after installing Podfather logistics software.
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MT ArticleIndurent completes major spec development near Burton-on-Trent
Industrial and logistics space developer Indurent has completed a 392,000 sq ft speculative development across five warehouses at Indurent Park Burton.
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FCZ ArticleGovernment extends plug-in grant for electric vans and cuts red tape to help accelerate shift to EVs
The government has extended the Plug-in Van Grant for another year, in a move aimed at helping greater numbers of fleet operators and van drivers transition to zero emission vehicles.
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MT ArticleXPO Logistics wins contract to manage warehouse operations for Crown Paints
XPO Logistics has landed a contract to manage warehouse operations for Crown Paints, which is part of the international coatings giant Hempel Group.
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MT ArticleGXO merger with Wincanton “likely” to reduce competition, CMA initial report finds
GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton is hanging in the balance after the latest investigation into the deal by the UK competition watchdog concluded the merger is ” likely” to reduce competition in the supply of dedicated warehousing services to grocery customers in the UK.
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MT ArticleCoroner demands action on smart motorways following death of stranded motorist hit by lorry
A coroner has issued an alert to National Highways warning that unless action is taken there will be more deaths on smart motorways and demanding the agency respond within 56 days.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex and Optimize celebrate five-year contract extension at Future of Excellence Awards
UK pallet network Pall-Ex has confirmed a five-year extension of its exclusive contract with technology specialist Optimize.
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MT ArticleCollett & Sons delivers over 200 giant wind turbine components to Limekiln wind farm in Scotland
Collett Delivers Limekiln Wind Farm 2
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MT ArticleDriver wellbeing takes centre stage in fleet safety strategies, new research reveals
UK fleets are prioritising driver mental wellbeing as part of their safety strategies, with 82% reporting formal processes to support drivers after incidents.
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MT ArticlePlans for mega 200-space Kent lorry park move one step closer
The Planning Inspectorate has overturned a Kent authority’s decision to block plans for a major lorry park in Kent, offering up to 200 lorry parking spaces, the RHA revealed this week.
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MT ArticleMicrolise Transport Conference 2025 to include panel of top cyberattack experts
Just months after Microlise suffered its Hallowe’en cyber attack last year, which hit DHL store deliveries, the tech company has gathered together a panel of experts to discuss the challenges of ensuring cyber security, at its Microlise Transport Conference 2025, taking place next month at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
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MT ArticleFORS and HaulageHub team up to help hauliers boost volumes
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has struck a new partnership with digital freight marketplace HaulageHub, to provide FORS accredited operators with an exclusive section on the HaulageHub platform, designed to help them secure high-quality, FORS-compliant work.
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MT ArticleTIP Mechanic Academy gains CPD accreditation from Society of Operations Engineers
Trailer and truck hire specialist TIP is celebrating its Mechanic Academy gaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation from the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE).
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MT ArticleProhire invests in customer service with five key appointments
Commercial vehicle hire and fleet management firm Prohire has made five key appointments to its operations team to help strengthen the business.