All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 4
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MT ArticleNew data reveals scale of work-related road deaths
Thousands of drivers across Europe are killed every year in crashes linked to work activities, yet governments still lack even a basic definition of a work-related collision, according to a report.
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FCZ ArticleEU ICE van ban relaxation will pile pressure on UK
A relaxation of the 2035 ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vans by the EU will place “huge pressure” on the UK government to follow suit, according to software specialist FleetCheck.
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MT ArticleCitySprint builds on Wickes contract success
CitySprint has extended its partnership with home improvement retailer Wickes until the end of 2027.
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MT ArticleData breach risk to hauliers releasing drivers’ personal information
Operators are leaving themselves wide open to legal claims by their drivers for data breaches after passing information on to the traffic commissioner for tribunal hearings, solicitors have warned.
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MT ArticleNeill & Brown names new MD to lead next growth phase
East Yorkshire’s Neill & Brown has appointed a new MD to replace Colin Moody, whose career with the transport and logistics firm spanned more than 40 years.
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FCZ ArticleApproach on weights and dimensions regs leaves key gaps for zero-emission HGVs
A revision to the maximum authorised dimensions and weights for vehicles by the European Council falls short of what is required to accelerate decarbonisation in transport, manufacturers have warned.
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MT ArticleCampaign highlights ‘silent’ danger of electric lorry bin collections
A lorry driver’s quick-thinking prevented a potentially fatal accident after he discovered a person sleeping inside a commercial waste bin just as it was being collected.
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FCZ ArticleRosgal drives carbon neutral plan with Renault Trucks hotbox delivery
Civil engineering firm Rosgal has invested in a new Renault Trucks C380 P6x2 rigid fitted with a Marvtech hotbox tipper body, as part of a plan to hit net zero 20 years ahead of national targets.
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MT ArticleVan market declines but eLCV demand charges up
Registrations of new light CVs plummeted by more than a fifth last month amid weak business confidence and tough economic conditions, according to the SMMT.
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MT ArticleSix-figure price tag for East Yorkshire operator sold in pre-pack deal
The pre-pack sale of a Driffield agricultural haulier to its directors after it encountered severe cashflow problems cost more than £346,500, new documents have revealed.
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MT ArticleFORS expands access to training modules
FORS is opening its doors to the wider industry and offering a 30% discount on its Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner courses to non-FORS accredited operators.
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FCZ ArticleICL signs up to engine cleaning service
Industrial Chemicals (ICL), the chemical manufacturing and distribution company, has signed a three-year contract for the Engine Carbon Clean (ECC) service, following extensive trials.
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FCZ ArticleFenn’s electric Volvos attract driver applications
Fenn Logistics has taken delivery of two Volvo FM Electric 4x2s, replacing two diesel powered units working for one of the world’s largest food and beverage manufacturers.
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MT ArticleTransport law firm criticises removal of juries
A law firm specialising in road transport issues has warned that scrapping jury trials will hit professional drivers the most and erode the country’s justice system.
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MT ArticleLorry under-run bars’ strength questioned after fatal collision
A coroner has raised concerns of more deaths on the roads after the “catastrophic failure” of an HGV’s under-run protection bar when a car driver ploughed into it on the M25.
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MT ArticleHaulier’s collapse followed sales ledger overstatement
The collapse of a haulage firm in Herefordshire came after “significant discrepancies” were found on the sales ledger, which led to its invoice discounting facility being overdrawn by more than £1m.
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MT ArticleEuropa boosts Shanghai presence amid rising China trade
Europa Air & Sea has opened a hi-tech office in Shanghai’s Minhang district, highlighting China’s importance as one of the UK’s largest import trading partners.
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MT ArticleKnowles ensures staff fly high with career progression
Knowles Logistics said its passion for rewarding hard work and nurturing staff development was helping it to invest in the future, with two staff members recently celebrating career successes.
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MT ArticleJail for HGV driver who tried smuggling migrants out of country
A lorry driver has been jailed for three years after attempting to smuggle 32 migrants out of the UK and into France.
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MT ArticleFall from height incident results in five-figure fine
A company has been hit with an £80,000 fine after a visiting HGV driver sustained life-changing injuries when he fell from his trailer during loading operations.