All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 25
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MT ArticleHGV driver wins £56,000 in damages following six-figure payout
A lorry driver working for Morrisons who was paid £110,000 after he was injured moving a pallet, has now been awarded an extra £56,000 by the recruitment agency who placed him.
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FCZ ArticleInteractive city offers glimpse of life in a decarbonised world
Renault Trucks has launched an immersive, 3D interactive town showcasing real-world decarbonised transport solutions in operation across Europe.
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MT ArticleMicrolise reports record financial performance in cyberattack year
Microlise Group said the exceptional costs associated with the cyber security attack it was subjected to last year are expected to be fully covered by its insurance.
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MT ArticleGrowing gap in perception of job between frontline workers and management
HGV drivers and warehouse workers report feeling overworked and undervalued – and their managers are failing to recognise the challenges they face, according to a new study.
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MT ArticleFraikin takes control of government department’s fleet
Fraikin has won a contract to oversee the servicing, maintenance and compliance of over 1,700 vehicles for the department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra).
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MT ArticleAdministrator: cargo bike courier Zedify failed due to low volumes and high costs
Zero-emission, last-mile delivery service Zedify was unprofitable ever since the business first launched 10 years ago, according to its administrator.
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FCZ Article‘Largest’ eHGV charging hub under construction at Tilbury Port
A CV electric charging hub, believed to be the largest in the UK, is being built in the Port of Tilbury.
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MT ArticleFly By Nite smooths out braking requirements with Webfleet
Webfleet is simplifying Fly By Nite’s DVSA compliance by fitting all its trailers with electronic braking performance monitoring system (EBPMS) tracking.
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MT ArticlePlans to get Britain building welcomed, but shed space needs tackling
The industry has given a mixed response to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, as the RHA hailed reforms of the planning system while warehousing firms lamented the effect of higher NI and business rates.
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MT ArticleNew senior traffic commissioner announced as Richard Turfitt steps down after eight years
The traffic commissioner for the West of England, Kevin Rooney, has been announced as the new senior TC (STC), replacing Richard Turfitt after eight years in the role.
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FCZ ArticleMeasures to cut CO2 in Welsh haulage published
A package of measures that would strip out more than eight million tonnes of carbon from Wales’ commercial vehicle sector and save operators billions in fuel costs has been unveiled by Zemo Partnership.
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MT ArticleGXO champions Down’s Syndrome staff
GXO is celebrating World Down Syndrome Day by showcasing the work it does in being one of the UK’s largest employers of staff with the condition.
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MT ArticleConstruction of UK’s largest container port to commence
DP world’s £1bn expansion project at London Gateway will start in May, with construction of two new shipping berths and a second rail terminal.
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MT ArticleStrong growth ahead, Joda says
Joda Freight in West Yorkshire said it was on a continued positive trajectory after reporting a 10% increase in revenues last year.
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MT ArticlePreston haulage firm’s creditors expected to receive distribution
Firms owed money following the collapse of H. Parkinson Haulage last year are likely to be paid back at least some of their cash, according to latest estimations by its administrator.
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MT ArticleNew GB/NI parcel movement rules delayed until May
A delay in the introduction of the next phase of the Windsor Framework must be used to provide clarity and awareness to hauliers over what is expected of them, according to business groups.
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MT ArticleVertellus boosts senior team with new appointments
CV contract hire company Vertellus has appointed a new business development director and a head of marketing to help accelerate its growth.
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MT ArticleLicence refused after haulier chose suppliers over tax payers
A licence application by a haulier to operate 15 trucks has been refused after a traffic commissioner found that the business it had bought out of administration paid suppliers in favour of meeting its tax liabilities.
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MT ArticleNew chief executive at Kinaxia as Michael Conroy announces departure
Kinaxia’s chief executive Michael Conroy said it was “mission accomplished” after announcing he was stepping down to be replaced by Graham Cox.
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MT Article£17bn black hole in roads repair bill
The backlog of repairs for disintegrating roads in England and Wales has reached new heights, with carriageways resurfaced on average once every 93 years.