All articles by Chris Tindall
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MT ArticleGeopost turnover up amid demanding trading environment
Geopost’s revenue increased by 5.1% in the first half of 2026, supported by higher parcel volumes, particularly in BtoC and cross-border activity.
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MT ArticleIveco truck donation to improve road safety in Ghana
Iveco has helped improve road safety and driving standards in Ghana by donating a Stralis to the country’s driver vehicle licensing authority to be used as a training vehicle.
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MT ArticleRoad casualty figures reveal cars and vans cause most work-related collisions
HGV drivers could be attracting an undeserved reputation for causing collisions after new government figures showed cars and vans accounted for more than half of work-related accidents.
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MT ArticleFunding secured for two ground-up logistics developments
Two major logistics developments in Luton and East London have been financed, offering more than 329,000sq ft of warehousing space for last-mile operators.
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MT ArticleEuropean wildfires disrupting delivery networks
Businesses planning to send parcels to Europe are being warned of significant delivery disruptions due to ongoing wildfires ravaging parts of France and Spain.
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FCZ ArticleFirst permanent electric lorries join Menzies Distribution’s fleet
Menzies Distribution Solutions (MDS) has taken on three 42-tonne electric Scania tractor units – the first eHGVs to become a permanent part of its fleet.
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MT ArticleWestons rolls out the barrel after opening new Herefordshire D/C
Cider maker Westons has doubled its warehousing capacity and streamlined deliveries after opening a new 43,000 sq ft distribution centre in Ledbury.
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MT ArticleM6 Toll operator sees turnover soar after price increases
The M6 Toll owner has seen revenues increase by nearly £10m – and it’s mostly due to ramping up the price for lorries.
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MT ArticleGrenfell blamed for collapse of South East construction operator
One of the biggest construction haulage and plant hire firms in the London area collapsed after building works were halted following the Grenfell Tower fire, resulting in projects being delayed or abandoned.
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MT ArticleRobust Segro results reflect UK warehouse demand
Industrial property firm Segro delivered strong half-year results with a “record level” of projects in the pipeline, driven by a continued demand for logistics space.
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FCZ ArticleChiltern harnesses power of sun for trailer work
Chiltern Distribution has taken on two temperature-controlled trailers from TIP Group, fitted with Sunswap’s Endurance units powered by a combination of onboard batteries and roof-mounted solar panels.
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MT ArticleAdministrators appointed to Morecambe’s JM Gorry
Long-established Lancashire haulier JM Gorry & Son has entered administration after more than 50 years of trading following the death of its MD.
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MT ArticleGold award for Leyland Trucks’ work recognising armed forces
Leyland Trucks has been awarded Gold in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), the MoD’s highest honour for employers demonstrating exceptional support for the armed forces community.
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FCZ ArticleExtra £1m investment in Scotland’s eHGV transition following “strong interest”
Strong demand from Scottish operators to transition their fleets to zero-emission HGVs has prompted the government to invest a further £1m to help SMEs prepare for the switch.
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MT ArticleTesco drivers’ strike action threat amid pay dispute
More than 3,000 HGV drivers and warehouse workers at Tesco are being balloted for strike action in a row over pay that a union threatened would leave store shelves empty.
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MT ArticleParking made easy with new in-cab app
Drivers can now search for and book access to more than 750 secure parking locations across Europe after a partnership between global tech firm Trimble and TRAVIS Road Services.
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MT ArticleScania encouraged by strong Q2 performance
Scania said revenues in the second quarter of the year had increased by 6%, with truck order intake rising significantly, mainly driven by strong activity in Brazil.
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MT ArticleContract expansion for Evri with fulfilment partner
Evri has signed a new two-year contract with 3PL and e-commerce fulfilment specialist Haul&Store.
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MT ArticleAdvice for haulage workers about how to THRIVE as temperatures soar
As heatwaves become the new normal in the UK, employers are being offered advice and tips on how to ensure their driving workforce keeps cool and continues to operate safely.
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MT ArticlePalletline secures 12th gold award for health and safety
Palletline has won its 12th Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for its commitment to embedding health and safety into every level of its operation.