All articles by Chris Tindall
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ArticleBretts successfully navigates through turbulent transport sector
Bretts Transport said the cost of living crisis, as well as high fuel and inflation costs, was to blame for a 17% reduction in its revenues last year – but operational changes had helped it more than double its profits.
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ArticleDennis Eagle owner in the spotlight over ‘free’ safety upgrade
A bin wagon supplier at the centre of a lorry death tragedy has been accused of “the worst kind of opportunism” after a BBC investigation claimed it was asking councils to pay for a safety upgrade.
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ArticleTotal Home Delivery boss on the “heartbreaking” end of his business
The boss of a company that swooped in and took on all of Star Transport & Warehousing’s contracts, staff and customers when it collapsed into administration, has apologised “from the bottom of my heart” to anyone affected by its own collapse last September.
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ArticleHoward Tenens fixes sights on low carbon future
Howard Tenens said it was on track to reduce fleet emissions by almost half by the end of the decade, thanks to it embracing a range of clean technologies.
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ArticleHuge response to plans to raise speed limits in Scotland
A consultation into plans to increase the speed limit in Scotland for HGVs has already attracted nearly 9,000 responses – and there’s still two months left before it closes.
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ArticleDrinks are on Tradeteam after securing 10-year contract with Molson Coors
DHL’s drinks arm Tradeteam has been chosen by brewer Molson Coors in a 10-year distribution contract deal.
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ArticleFreezing assets of smugglers could prevent HGV stowaways
New measures that target the bank accounts and assets of people smuggling gangs have been welcomed by the RHA, which said it hoped they’d stop stowaways ending up in lorries.
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ArticleKings sees wins with fleet management software
Kings Heavy Haulage in Bristol said productivity had been boosted by 15% - equivalent to three extra days a month – thanks to Bridgestone’s fleet management platform Webfleet.
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Article“Unforgivable”: Network Rail blasts lorry drivers for striking bridges
Network Rail is pleading with HGV drivers to know the height of their vehicle after a bridge in Birmingham was struck three times in one week.
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ArticleBankruptcy process allows Northvolt to continue meeting obligations
Battery maker Northvolt said filing for bankruptcy proceedings allowed it to begin a new phase and restructure its business while continuing to fundraise and secure its long-term future.
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ArticleLorry drivers arrested for drug driving
Two HGV drivers in Wales were stopped by police in one afternoon over the Christmas period and found to be driving under the influence of cocaine.
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ArticleAdministrator summarises pressures faced by collapsed firm Truswells
Truswell Haulage, the transport company that had been operating since 1940 and ran more than 100 HGVs, collapsed last year due to “macroeconomic factors and industry-wide challenges”, according to its administrator.
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ArticleVan builders demand ‘unrealistic’ ZEV targets are addressed
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) said it supported van manufacturers’ calls for a short moratorium of the ZEV mandate amid concerns that ambitious net-zero targets will not be met.
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ArticlePort of Felixstowe criticised for ‘last-minute’ container booking changes
Felixstowe Port said it would suspend some charges for a new container booking system (CBS) for hauliers that started on 1 January in order to give companies “a period of adjustment to the new system parameters”.
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ArticleDomino’s Pizza orders new energy efficient fleet
Domino’s Pizza Group has taken on new temperature-controlled vehicles from Dawsongroup truck and trailer as part of its ambitions to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
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ArticleJobs saved after Smarthub snapped up by parent company
A Rainham construction logistics specialist has been saved by its parent firm in a £50,000 pre-pack deal that experts said would save at least 17 jobs.
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ArticleWoodside sees the bright side of 2024 trading
Ballyclare-based Woodside Logistics Group increased turnover and pre-tax profits last year, which it attributed to organic growth and also passing on higher fuel and shipping costs.
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ArticleDriver training on offer by M&H to help resolve skills crisis
M&H Carriers said it was launching a C1 driver recruitment campaign and offering candidates fully funded training to ease a chronic shortage of drivers in Scotland.
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ArticleHolyhead Port aiming to reopen on 16 January
The port of Holyhead said it intended to partially reopen on 16 January after its ferry berths were damaged during storm Darragh.
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ArticleReborn temperature-controlled haulier has last laugh
The industry has been battered by administrations and closures this year, so it is heartening to see at least one success story emerge from the ashes of insolvency in 2024: AE Chilled’s pre-pack sale.