All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 2
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MT ArticleTurnover and profits increase at Cambridgeshire’s Bretts
Bretts Transport has hailed its resilience and ability to adapt during shifting supermarket demand and wider economic pressures after it reported significant increases in its revenue and profits.
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MT ArticleSegro hails strong year of leasing activity on Slough estate
Real estate developer Segro said its Slough trading estate had turned in a very strong year, with its location, connectivity and modern infrastructure continuing to attract businesses.
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MT ArticleCircle Express’ purchaser says firm can “thrive”
The new owner of Circle Express said all 158 jobs at the air freight specialist were saved when it bought the firm out of administration just before Christmas.
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MT ArticleRoad Safety Strategy makes road risk an employer responsibility
The government’s long-awaited road safety strategy launched this week is a warning shot to operators, with those demonstrating adequate training and data oversight better protected, lawyers said.
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MT ArticleTanker drivers accept Certas pay deal
An improved pay offer put forward by Certas to its 400 fuel tanker drivers has been accepted and planned strike action has now been called off.
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MT ArticleFraikin appoints new UK CEO
Commercial fleet services provider Fraikin has promoted Craig Douglas to UK chief executive.
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MT ArticlePolice catch Devereux ‘disqualified’ driver, despite firm conducting checks
Devereux Transport said it was investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident in which one of its drivers was pulled over by the police and found to be disqualified.
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MT ArticleDevon haulier collapses with loss of 20 jobs
South Molton Transport, a North Devon-based aggregates haulier, has entered administration after it ceased trading in November.
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MT ArticleCircle Express calls in the administrators
Air freight specialist Circle Express collapsed into administration and has now been sold to new owners, its chief financial officer (CFO) told Motor Transport.
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MT ArticleRecycling company and haulage subsidiary sold out of administration
A West Midlands scrap metal recycling company and its transport division have been sold in a pre-packaged administration deal that saves 39 jobs.
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MT Article‘Game-changing’ business hub under construction at London Gateway
A £13m 29,000 sq ft amenities and innovation hub, named The Hive, is being built at London Gateway Logistics Park.
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FCZ ArticleWebfleet, Bia Power and ChargeBroker join forces to offer optimised charging
Webfleet said it had partnered with smart charging firm Bia Power and ChargeBroker to offer a complete EV energy and fleet management system without the need to replace any infrastructure.
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MT ArticleWave of companies sign up to Generation Logistics campaign
DHL Supply Chain, the Association of Pallet Networks (APN) and British Ports Association are among another wave of organisations signed up to sponsor the Generation Logistics campaign in 2026.
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MT ArticleLTS Global’s fundraising campaign for students with Down syndrome soars through £40,000 target
Transport firm LTS Global Solutions led a campaign to transform secondary education for pupils with Down syndrome – and it smashed through its £40,000 target ahead of the deadline.
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FCZ ArticleEU waters down plans to ban new ICE vehicles
The European Commission has proposed a “targeted amendment” to CO2 emissions deadlines for HGVs amid a lack of confidence among operators about EV charging infrastructure.
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MT ArticleImproved pay offer fuels Certas strike suspension
Strike action by tanker drivers working for Certas has been put on hold after the fuel supplier put forward an improved pay offer just in time for Christmas.
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MT ArticleGeopost Vision in tech tie-in for next generation street imagery
Geopost’s new business unit, Geopost Vision, has entered into a partnership with camera tech firm Nextbase to provide next generation street-level imagery and mobility intelligence.
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MT ArticleJS Davidson is miracle worker for children’s charity
Peterborough-based JS Davidson is helping local children’s charity Little Miracles with the storage and delivery of toys and games in preparation for the festive season.
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MT ArticleNew TC for Scotland recruited
A new traffic commissioner for Scotland has been appointed and will start in the role in April.
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MT ArticleNorfolk crop haulier closes down
A Norfolk haulage firm specialising in the transport of animal feed and straw has entered liquidation after owing HM Revenue and Customs more than £190,000.