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All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 2
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ArticleCampaign rolled out after Network Rail claims lorries strike bridges every six hours
A bridge in Cambridgeshire has become the most bashed in Britain after 18 HGVs struck the structure in the last year.
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ArticleHat trick of BRCGS top marks for JS Davidson
JS Davidson has secured an AA BRCGS grade in storage and distribution for the third year running.
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ArticleSamworth Brothers fined more than £1m for workplace vehicle death
Samworth Brothers has been fined £1.28m after one of its employees was crushed to death by a reversing lorry at a Ginsters factory.
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ArticleEuropa Road takes steps to cut emissions
Europa Road said its Benelux team was demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability and introducing a range of measures to cut its carbon footprint.
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ArticleRainbow Dynamics aims for increased recognition with domain name change
Automation specialists Rainbow Dynamics said it was now using the .AI internet domain across all its online channels.
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ArticleUK Christmas parcels bonanza predicted
The UK could be set for the busiest parcel season ever this Christmas, with almost 1.3bn predicted to land on British doorsteps.
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ArticleMcGregor Logistics sold in pre-pack administration agreement
Stricken South Yorkshire haulier McGregor Logistics has been sold in a pre-pack deal for £1.7m to an unconnected business, saving dozens of jobs.
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ArticleUnder pressure: driving affected by stresses of haulage
Stressful working conditions are affecting HGV drivers’ ability to do their job and half have considered quitting because of it, new research has found.
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ArticleShed space facing black hole by 2027
The vast majority of warehousing up to 100,000sq ft could be unlettable within five years because it won’t meet energy efficiency standards, according to an industry report.
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ArticleContract renewal for XPO as it saddles up for Tour de France logistics
XPO has renewed its partnership with the Tour de France for another six years, continuing its role as official carrier for the world famous competition, as well as the Tour de France Femmes with Zwift.
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ArticleNew forklift fleet for the Hazchem Network
The Hazchem Network has spent more than £250,000 replacing its entire fleet of forklift trucks (FLT).
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ArticleDriver CPC reforms to start within weeks
Changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC), which include allowing drivers to take 3.5-hour long courses, have been hailed as a boost to UK road safety.
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ArticleTruswell collapses with 86 staff made redundant
John Truswell & Sons, known as Truswell Haulage, has become the latest victim of crippling market conditions and entered administration.
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ArticleLorry drivers to be prosecuted for jumping M6 crash queues
The police said they would be prosecuting HGV drivers caught on camera jumping queues on the M6 this week following a 10 vehicle crash in which a lorry crossed the central reservation.
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ArticleCyberattack on Microlise hits operators triggering call for stronger continuity plans
Third party cyber attacks, such as the one that hit Microlise services last week, present a challenge for all logistics operators - even those vigilant to security breaches, Europa Worldwide has warned.
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ArticleHGV driving centres with the highest and lowest pass rates revealed
Analysis of where HGV driver candidates are most likely to pass their test found Ipswich came out on top, with a pass rate of more than 80%.
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Article‘Milestone’ for abnormal load hauliers as police meet operators
The abnormal loads group (ALG) met with police chiefs this week to discuss ways to improve consistency among forces in the way they oversee heavy movements.
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ArticleDawsongroup announces passing of chairman Peter Dawson
Dawsongroup has announced that its executive chairman Peter Dawson has died following a short illness.
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ArticleMidlands truckstop invests in infrastructure improvements
Roads minister Lilian Greenwood visited the ADS Truckstop in Stoke this week to see how it had spent its share of government funds on improving its site, including new parking bays and security measures.