All articles by Chris Tindall
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MT ArticleTruck park survey will gauge capacity and demand for spaces
The government is poised to carry out another national lorry parking survey in order to gather precise information about where drivers are struggling the most to park around the country.
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MT ArticleWest Yorkshire haulier latest to fall into administration
Wakefield operator C&L Transport Services has entered administration after a creditor attempted to wind up the business.
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FCZ ArticleHived simplifies deliveries with new business launch
All-electric parcel firm Hived has launched a new service for SMEs, which it claimed stripped out complexity and replaced the need to go through multiple delivery providers.
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MT ArticleWoodside and dealer eStar put the wow factor into Actros handover
Woodside has taken delivery of 15 Mercedes-Benz Actros with ProCabins from eStar Truck & Van – the largest ProCabin order in the haulier’s history.
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MT ArticleA47 Norfolk improvements commence
Construction work on the A47 Thickthorn junction in Norfolk has finally begun, with the projecting aiming to free up congestion and improve routes to the eastern ports.
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MT ArticleStudy identifies UK areas with worst roads
Northamptonshire has the worst road surfaces of anywhere in the UK, with the west of the county topping the list and North Northamptonshire coming in third place.
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MT ArticleIndustry snubs remote working
Acceptance of increased homeworking in transport and logistics has plummeted according to government figures, with the sector now the most reluctant to embrace the working practice.
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MT ArticleInaugural Women in Supply Chain & Transport event explores career development and inclusivity
Leaders and emerging talent from across the industry gathered this week for the first Women in Supply Chain & Transport event delivered by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK).
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MT ArticleForecourts accused of ramping up fuel prices amid war in Middle East
Fuel forecourts have been accused of profiteering after petrol and diesel prices increased sharply over the last few days, despite selling stocks bought before the current Middle East conflict.
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FCZ ArticleCulina sustainability fund focuses on community green projects
Stobart owner Culina Group has launched a fund to support community groups attempting to tackle climate change, which it said represented the next phase of its sustainability journey.
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FCZ ArticleDon’t put pressure on truck makers to sell electric lorries, dealers beg government
Under no circumstances should truck manufacturers be forced to sell a percentage of zero-emission vehicles while there is limited demand or charging infrastructure in place, according to a dealers’ lobby group.
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MT ArticleSale of South Yorkshire recycling firm ‘ongoing’
Administrators handling the affairs of Booth Transport said it was in the process of pursuing a sale of the business and had received “a range of bids” for the Rotherham haulier.
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MT ArticleTurnover and profits up at Pall-Ex
Pall-Ex saw revenue and profits increase last year, despite what it described as a price sensitive market and challenging economic conditions.
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FCZ ArticleZero Emission HGV Summit on 17 March
Decarbonisation minister Keir Mather will deliver a keynote speech at the next Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstration Progress Summit in London next month.
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MT ArticleNotts haulage firm lodges intention to appoint administrator
A Nottingham-based haulage firm established more than 40 years ago has filed an intention to appoint administrators.
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MT ArticleOcado to axe 1,000 jobs under restructure plan
Ocado boss Tim Steiner said “a significant number” of jobs will be lost as part of a major restructure.
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FCZ ArticleUltra-rapid HGV charging hub opens at Tilbury port
Fleete has officially opened the country’s largest commercial vehicle electric charging hub at the Port of Tilbury.
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MT ArticleAmazon reaches for Zenith with fleet support contract
Zenith has won a contract to provide maintenance, repair and fleet support services to Amazon’s delivery service partner (DSP) programme.
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MT ArticlePothole problems plumb new depths
The state of roads in the UK is worse than it was 12 months ago and pothole repairs are now crumbling as quickly as councils are fixing them, according to a survey of 1,000 drivers.
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MT ArticleLorry breakdown policy aims to speed up recovery times
Insurance provider Auto Legal Protection Services (Alps) has launched an HGV motor breakdown policy, providing nationwide rapid roadside assistance for vehicles over 7.5-tonnes.