All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 15
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MT ArticlePall-Ex and Fortec announce consolidation plan
Pall-Ex and Fortec are to merge from January, finally bringing together a unified Pall-Ex brand five years after the group acquired the distribution network.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK rolls out 2025 transport manager conference series
Logistics UK is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its transport manager conference series and it has announced the venues and agenda for its latest programme of events.
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MT ArticleProhire’s administration came despite cash injections from investor
The private equity house that held a majority stake in Prohire told Motor Transport it had injected financial support into the fleet hire firm in the months leading up to its collapse last week.
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MT ArticleOwens dusts itself down and looks to the future after cyber assault
Owens Group acknowledged that a cyberattack on its business “massively disrupted operations” that, along with a major warehouse fire, led to a pre-tax loss of £3.2m last year.
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MT ArticleGXO delivers top 10 placing for best apprenticeship employers
GXO has been recognised as one of the top 10 apprenticeship employers in the country in the department for education’s (DfE) 2025 rankings.
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MT ArticleArrowXL appoints new business development manager
ArrowXL has recruited Jay Chavda to be its business development manager for the south of the UK and broaden its presence in the market.
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MT ArticleAmazon’s warehouse plans will shatter UK’s limited parking network
Amazon’s £40bn plans to build new fulfilment centres will put too much strain on an already creaking HGV parking system and urgent ministerial action is now required, according to a transport insurance broker.
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MT ArticleHauliers encouraged to lobby MPs on freight crime
An online tool that calls on MPs to back a new code for freight crime and help protect lorry drivers and smash criminal gangs has been launched by the RHA.
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MT ArticleMerger of White Logistics and Bleach of Lavant aims to sow seeds of success
Horticulture transport providers White Logistics & Storage and Bleach of Lavant have merged, saying together they can give customers greater coverage and more flexibility.
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MT ArticleDelegated testing not allowed for ER operators
Earned recognition (ER) hauliers will not be allowed to perform annual tests of their own vehicles or be exempt from having their HGVs tested every 12 months, the government has confirmed.
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MT ArticleHauliers urged to review drivers’ response to driving offences amid sentencing overhaul
Careless driving sentences have been toughened up under new rules that came into effect this week with the loss of a professional driving licence now a more immediate threat, solicitors have warned.
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MT ArticleWinners announced for everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards
The industry’s most exceptional women were recognised at the everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards in London, which aims to inspire the next generation of female talent.
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MT ArticleScania acquires franchise dealer TruckEast
Scania has acquired independent dealer TruckEast, just a couple of months after purchasing Haydock Commercial Vehicles.
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MT ArticlePalletline strengthens position after strategic restructure
Palletline said it had laid the groundwork for profitable growth after disposing of three loss making businesses last year.
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MT ArticleLeeds transport firm’s problems began after depot lease not renewed
Specialist haulage firm Wood Logistics & Lifting entered administration after the landlord told it to vacate the premises and its new site was not in an ideal state to move into immediately.
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MT ArticleBristol transport firm signs up to Palletforce
Palletforce has announced a second new member in almost as many weeks after West House Transport in Bristol became the latest haulier to join the fold.
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FCZ ArticleKnowles puts another eHGV out to work
Knowles Logistics has added another electric HGV to its fleet, this time a 19-tonne Renault E-tech D18.
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MT ArticleRecord-breaking fine for repeated overloading offences
A milk distribution company has been hit with a £759,000 fine for repeated overloading offences – the largest ever levied in a DVSA prosecution.
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MT ArticleProhire lodges application to commence insolvency proceedings
Staffordshire hire and fleet management firm Prohire has taken initial steps to appoint an administrator.
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MT ArticleBS Trailer Services slashes downtime with TNS 365 call handling
Truck and trailer hire firm BS Trailer Services said it had reduced vehicle downtime for customers since switching to breakdown specialists TNS 365 to handle its out of hours call service.