All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 20
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MT ArticleEvri and DHL to merge and form UK parcel giant
Delivery firms Evri and DHL eCommerce have merged to create a new business that will handle over one billion parcels a year.
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MT ArticleRecruitment firm launches haulage operation
Staff hunter HG Recruitment Solutions said its new transport arm, Network Transport Solutions, would commence operations on Monday (12 May) with a focus on the construction, infrastructure and retail markets.
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MT ArticleConstruction firm Burcombe credits TMS with efficiency gains
Construction and aggregates operator Burcombe Group said it had cut customer admin time by 20% after switching to HaulTech’s transport management system (TMS).
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MT ArticleGuilty plea following death of HGV driver on M6
A man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of an HGV driver on the M6 in Staffordshire earlier this year.
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MT ArticleFedEx delivers consolidation plans
FedEx is opening two logistics hubs close to its existing sites in Atherstone and Marston Gate as part of a strategic move to improve its UK network.
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FCZ ArticleMaritime charges up its depots
Maritime Transport is installing high-powered electric truck chargers at its sites in Wakefield, Doncaster and Tilbury to support the introduction of eHGVS into its fleet later this year.
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MT ArticleAverage lorry repair costs rise by 12%
HGV repair costs have soared by almost 12% in the last year, with a DAF cylinder head and camshaft being the single most expensive item at £10,800, according to new research.
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MT ArticleUS/UK trade deal welcome, but doubts over details remain
The industry has urged caution over the US/UK trade deal announced this week until details about how it facilitates growth in the sector are unveiled.
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MT ArticleCultural change required to improve mental health
Digital solutions provider SNAP has partnered with mental health advocate Harling the Trucker to back calls for more to be done in the industry to protect drivers’ wellbeing.
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MT ArticleX2 marks expansion strategy with new commercial director appointment
4PL X2 (UK) has appointed James Smith to be its new commercial director, saying it marked a major step forward in its expansion plans and market leadership.
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FCZ ArticleJohn G Russell joins government decarbonisation programme
John G Russell (Transport) is trialling hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric lorries as part of a government project to try and accelerate decarbonisation in the sector.
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MT ArticleCool runnings for ArrowXL as it helps pull fridge in charity stunt
ArrowXL is taking part in a 200-mile ‘Tour de Fridge’ charity bike ride later this month to promote the recycling of white goods and raise money in support of mental health awareness.
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FCZ ArticleFrom net zero heroes to AI pioneers? Sector turns cold on climate change
Concerns among transport companies about the impact of climate change on their operations has plummeted with more than half of businesses in the sector saying they are not worried, official figures show.
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FCZ ArticleTIP Group showcases electric trailer relying on battery, solar and recaptured energy
An electric reefer that draws on multiple renewable energy sources and removes the need to rely on diesel, has been developed by TIP Group and two of its partners.
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MT ArticleUniserve WMS partnership drives efficiency and visibility
Uniserve has partnered with Logistics Reply to introduce a warehouse management system to improve its operations and set it on the course for future growth.
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MT ArticleOrwell Bridge repair work prompts travel warning
Travel times in Suffolk are likely to increase when essential maintenance work on the Orwell Bridge kicks in next month.
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MT ArticleSapphire hails workshop management software a real gem
Maintenance and fleet management firm Sapphire Vehicle Services has credited Truckfile workshop management software for cutting paperwork and helping win new business.
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MT ArticleWincanton drivers awarded bumper pay deal
Wincanton drivers and shunters on the JD Sports contract in Rochdale are to receive a 10.75% pay increase, according to their trade union Unite.
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MT ArticleAdministrator says Grimsby haulier’s problems linked to MAN engine issue
The administration of Transafe Logistics in Grimsby was connected to its sister company’s financial challenges brought about by serious mechanical problems across its MAN fleet, according to insolvency experts.
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MT ArticleScania acquires Haydock dealership
Scania has bought Haydock Commercial Vehicles in a move it said secured the Swedish truck maker’s UK dealer and service network for the future.