All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 2
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MT ArticleGongs for Darcica at Palletways awards ceremony
Darcica Logistics has won a brace of awards from Palletways for its sustainability performance and PR and marketing efforts.
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MT ArticleRevenues at Bartrums rise by 10%
The Bartrum Group saw a significant increase in turnover last year and said it was well placed for the future following investments in warehousing facilities.
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FCZ ArticleeVan registrations at record levels in September
Record numbers of electric vans joined the roads in September new figures showed, but the proportion still remains significantly adrift of mandated targets.
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MT ArticleArrowXL invests in Don-Bur Lifting Deck ‘Adapt’ trailers
ArrowXL has invested in 45 new Don-Bur Lifting Deck Adapt trailers, offering a new double-deck configuration to its fleet that increases carrying capacity while providing flexibility for mixed-height loads and inbound collections.
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MT ArticleStrong trading performance from Suckling in 2025
Fuel distributor Suckling Transport saw revenues increase by almost 10% last year, exceeding expectations with its performance driven by the growth of customer relationships and new business opportunities.
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MT ArticleEvri tests two-legged delivery robot in tech town Barnsley
Evri has launched a trial of a two-legged delivery robot in Barnsley to assess how the advanced technology can complement its final mile deliveries.
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MT ArticleCVW wraps up sales manager appointment
Vehicle wrapping specialists Creative Vehicle Wrapping (CVW) has recruited Tim Isherwood to be its new regional sales manager.
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MT Article‘Miracle’ no injuries during police chase of lorry driver
A flatbed truck operator has been given a suspended prison sentence after he led police on a near 25-mile chase in Cheshire.
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MT ArticleHTC Group relies on Gophr to help keep CVs moving
DAF dealer and CV services provider HTC Group has expanded its partnership with same-day delivery firm Gophr to offer flexible transport support across its branches in the south of England.
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FCZ ArticleCapital cargo bike demo calls for Dutch-style clean air zone
Cargo bikes swept through London this week as part of a demonstration to highlight what a coalition of businesses and organisations said was a “diesel problem” in the capital.
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MT ArticleFormer waste haulage boss banned for nine years
The boss of a Widnes waste operator that held lucrative contracts with the NHS has been banned as a director for nine years after transferring millions of pounds in assets to connected companies.
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FCZ ArticleMaritime Transport launches Renault eHGVs in real-world operations
Maritime Transport has rolled out five Renault E-Tech T 4x2 tractor units through the government’s eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, with the company saying they will “work them hard” to understand their performance.
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MT ArticleBusinessman Joe Wall completes strategic investment in Currie Solutions
Currie Solutions Group said Scottish businessman Joe Wall had acquired a 50% stake in the company, providing capital to support the group through its next stage of growth.
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MT ArticleCollard builds south coast presence with Fareham recycling site purchase
Waste management and aggregates specialist Collard Group has bought 40 acres of land near Fareham and strengthened its presence across the south coast.
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MT ArticleHauliers demand faster claims decisions broker research shows
Operators are increasingly opting for insurers who provide dedicated in-house claims teams and can minimise disruption by getting their assets back on road quickly, according to new research.
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MT ArticleIt’s good to walk: Logistics UK workers step up for suicide prevention charity
A series of autumnal charity walks organised by Logistics UK to support a suicide prevention charity saw 60 employees take part and raised over £1,000.
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MT ArticleEconomy gathers momentum but UK freight transport subdued
“Encouraging” signs that the UK economy is growing at a stronger pace than previously estimated are positive but figures for transport and storage highlight the pressures hauliers remain under, according to Logistics UK.
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MT ArticleMajor DAF order for FedEx
FedEx has placed an order for 131 tractor units for its operations in the UK, France and the Netherlands.
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MT ArticleTransaid Tanzania challenge raises £200,000
Transaid’s Kilimanjaro to Coast Cycle Challenge has so far raised £200,000, with 36 riders cycling 454km across Tanzania – including Motor Transport’s head of marketing Steve Cox.
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MT ArticleRhenus builds for the future amid difficult market
A “challenging” year for Rhenus Logistics resulted in revenues falling by around 5% in 2025 and pre-tax losses deepening to £3.8m – but the company said it remained committed to investing in the UK.