All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 4
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MT ArticlePothole problems plumb new depths
The state of roads in the UK is worse than it was 12 months ago and pothole repairs are now crumbling as quickly as councils are fixing them, according to a survey of 1,000 drivers.
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MT ArticleLorry breakdown policy aims to speed up recovery times
Insurance provider Auto Legal Protection Services (Alps) has launched an HGV motor breakdown policy, providing nationwide rapid roadside assistance for vehicles over 7.5-tonnes.
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MT ArticleCoroner concludes HGV driver death due to severe burns
The death of a lorry driver from severe burns while he was cooking on a gas cylinder in his cab has highlighted the dangers of using portable cooking devices in enclosed spaces.
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MT ArticleEvri boosts growth with thousands of ‘community courier’ jobs
Evri Group will deliver over 3,700 new workers with a focus on local courier roles, after data showed higher customer satisfaction towards those that did regular rounds and knew their towns well.
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MT ArticleTesco contract renewal for Stobart after top-shelf service
Stobart has secured a contract extension with Tesco and will continue providing dedicated secondary transport services across the supermarket’s Goole and Doncaster RDCs.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex CEO recognised as deputy lieutenant of Leicestershire
Pall-Ex boss Kevin Buchanan (pictured left above) has been recognised as a deputy lieutenant of Leicestershire, assisting the lord-lieutenant at civic engagements and supporting local community events.
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MT ArticleWarning over lack of sleep impact on road traffic accidents
With a month to go before the clocks go forward and we lose an hour’s sleep, transport workers have been urged to take their slumber seriously after a finding that more than 60% already get fewer than six hours a night.
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MT ArticleFreightlink celebrates 30th anniversary and thanks those making it a success
Freightlink has marked 30 years in business with a special celebratory truck and trailer, liveried with a bespoke anniversary design.
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MT ArticleFedEx shines light on supply chain visibility
A report analysing supply chains has found that while most companies have achieved end-to-end shipment visibility, far fewer can turn that data into the actions required to stay competitive.
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MT ArticleSouth Molton Transport’s financial struggles outlined in report
A Devon haulier’s collapse into administration has been blamed on spiralling fuel prices, high financing costs and loans, as well as a VAT error in its accounts that added £280,000 to its debts.
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MT ArticleWincanton e-commerce director becomes Palletline CEO
Carl Moore set to join Palletline as it enters its next phase of growth
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MT ArticleBowring Transport profit more than halves as revenues slip 3.2%
Mansfield haulier Bowring Transport saw revenues decrease by 3.2% last year and group pre-tax profit more than halved to £494,000.
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FCZ ArticleRigterink builds path to electrification
German food transport firm Rigterink is relying on an AI-built planning tool to forge its transition to sustainable logistics.
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MT ArticleGXO secondment aids Ghana HGV driver training
A GXO colleague is in Ghana’s capital working with Transaid to support the rollout of a driver training standard and help establish a training centre for HGV driver trainers.
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MT ArticleHMRC attempting to wind up Scottish transport and storage firm
One of Glasgow’s leading removals and storage companies has had a petition to wind up operations served on it, putting at risk nearly 20 jobs.
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MT ArticleTenants vacating premises precipitated Circle’s pre-pack sale
Circle Express was on the verge of becoming profitable following a major restructure when two of its business tenants announced they were moving out, making operations unsustainable according to its administrator.
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FCZ ArticleMajor 26-bay eHGV charging hub to launch in Coleshill
Charging infrastructure firm Fleete has secured planning consent for a 26-bay eHGV hub at Hams Hall distribution park in Coleshill.
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MT ArticleXPO flies high with Uniload Aviation deal
XPO has been chosen by unit load devices management provider Unilode to be its global logistics partner.
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MT ArticleGrant funding of £750k for ‘innovative’ road safety projects
Grants of up to £200,000 are being offered for innovative and high impact road safety projects that prevent harm related to drug-impaired driving and safer vehicles.