All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 15
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MT ArticleHW Coates sees another year of growth
Chemical transport specialist HW Coates saw turnover and profits grow considerably last year, despite operating in a sector with “very modest economic growth”.
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MT ArticleLCV operators facing increasing legal exposure as compliance bar rises
Many companies are managing their van fleets with considerably less compliance oversight than HGV operations and are risking serious legal ramifications, transport lawyers warned.
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MT ArticleWilliam Stobart’s company swoops for two more distribution firms
William Stobart’s investment company WS Holdco has returned to the acquisition trail and snapped up Walkers Transport Holdings and Madex Logistics.
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MT ArticleYorkshire haulier closed down amid loss of contracts and soaring costs
The collapse of a family-run, East Yorkshire haulage firm was triggered by rising fuel costs and the loss of contracts resulting in more than 20 redundancies, according to its liquidator.
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MT ArticleKnowles powers up operations with robot investment
Knowles Logistics has invested in a robot to undertake co-packing work in its warehouse.
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MT ArticleKing’s Speech unveils closer ties with EU
The industry’s two main trade associations responded positively to this week’s King’s Speech, which emphasised growth through trade with Europe and addressing late payments.
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FCZ ArticleScotland’s first MAN eTGXs arrive at John G Russell
John G Russell (Transport) has become Scotland’s first customer to take delivery of MAN’s eTGX tractors.
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MT ArticleTructyre announces new MD
Elizabeth Nagel has been appointed Tructyre’s MD, joining the company from Michelin’s HQ in Clermont-Ferrand, France where she is currently manufacturing transformation officer.
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MT Article‘Solid’ results for Lenham amid challenging conditions
Lenham Storage Company increased revenues by 10% in “a solid trading year” that saw it win new business and renew several long-term contracts.
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MT ArticleVauxhall Bridge closed to hauliers from July
HGV operators will be banned from using Vauxhall Bridge in London from July while attempts are made to resolve structural problems.
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MT ArticleMT data reveals which operators are expanding or reducing their fleets
KBC Logistics, DPD and Moran Logistics saw some of the most notable fleet increases over the last week, according to Motor Transport’s fleet data.
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MT ArticleShein expands UK footprint with new West Mids warehouse
Online fashion retailer Shein has marked a significant expansion of its UK network after opening an e-commerce logistics warehouse in Cannock and creating 450 jobs.
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FCZ ArticleMOT red tape cut for e-van operators
New regulations for electric vans coming into force in June will cut regulatory burden and make the zero-emission vehicles a more attractive proposition for operators, according to the industry.
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MT ArticleRIP Roger Cullimore
The RHA has led the tributes to industry stalwart Roger Cullimore, former MD and chairman of Gloucestershire’s Cullimore Group, who has passed away.
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MT ArticleInnovation boosts engineer safety on fuel tankers
Watson Fuels and manufacturer Cobo have developed an award-winning solution to keep engineers working at height on fuel tankers safe.
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MT ArticleCreating a buzz, or droning on? Industry cautious as Amazon takes to the sky
Amazon’s launch of drone deliveries in Darlington has received a cool response from the industry and provided an “answer to a question no-one is asking”.
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MT ArticleMet Police defend decision to shelve CV Unit
The closure of the Metropolitan Police’s commercial vehicle unit and the launch of a new operating model will reduce the number of people killed on the capital’s roads, the force insisted.
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MT ArticleIndustry apprenticeship starts at five-year high
HGV apprenticeship starts are at the highest level since the pandemic, with an increasing number of older learners seeking out the training route according to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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MT ArticleFleet vehicle downtime hits lowest levels in 2026
Fleet downtime has fallen to its lowest level since before the pandemic, data from tech firm epyx revealed.
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FCZ ArticleMastering the transition: Knowles Group haulier takes on electric
Knowles firm Masters Logistical has become the latest to introduce electric trucks into its fleet, with two Volvo FM Electrics supporting the British Sugar work.