All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 42
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MT Article‘Game-changing’ Volvo technology helps Solstor achieve fuel economy wins
Temperature-controlled and dry freight firm Solstor said switching to Volvo Trucks’ turbo compound technology with I-Save had improved its fuel economy by up to 20% with a corresponding drop in carbon emissions.
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MT ArticlePaid sick leave on offer for Evri drivers
Evri said it had agreed a “ground-breaking” deal with the GMB union over pay for its courier drivers, which would give its self-employed workers access to paid sick leave.
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MT ArticleMotus Truck & Van sold in Saga deal
Motus Group said it had signed an agreement to sell its Mercedes-Benz dealership Motus Truck & Van to Saga, the wholly owned subsidiary of RCM in France.
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MT ArticleGovernment pledges to tackle freight crime ‘epidemic’
A project identifying crime patterns at HGV parking sites is underway as the government battles an epidemic orchestrated by gangs operating out of the Midlands.
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MT ArticleDennis Eagle swoops in to deliver bin fleet for Birmingham
Birmingham City Council said Dennis Eagle had emerged as “the clear winner” in a tendering process that will see it taking delivery of 151 new refuse wagons.
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MT ArticleWincanton glows with beauty brand contract expansion
Wincanton has expanded its distribution contract with Japanese consumer goods manufacturer Kao to include the self-tan brand Bondi Sands.
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MT ArticleStobart firm looks to AI to address empty running
WS Transportation is harnessing the power of AI to cut empty running and make significant carbon savings after it entered into a partnership with digital freight marketplace HaulageHub.
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MT ArticleLineside Logistics warehouse staff at Dagenham plant in strike ballot
Around 150 warehouse workers employed by Lineside Logistics at Ford Dagenham are being balloted for strike action over the unacceptable state of the toilets on the site, according to their union.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK slams outgoing transport secretary as replacement is named
Heidi Alexander has replaced Louise Haigh as the new transport secretary.
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MT ArticlePublic charger for electric HGVs opens at truck stop
Shell said it was helping hauliers transition to a greener and more sustainable future after opening its first public eHGV charge point in Nottinghamshire.
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MT ArticleNo reference to freight in government’s vision for ‘joined up’ transport
The government’s vision for an integrated national transport strategy has been criticised as “deeply disappointing” by Logistics UK after it failed to make any mention of freight and the efficient movement of goods.
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MT ArticleHydrogen lorry manufacturer HVS served with winding-up action
A petition ordering that Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the Glasgow-based manufacturer of hydrogen trucks, is wound up and placed into liquidation has been lodged in court.
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MT ArticleTransport Secretary resigns over ‘stolen’ phone offence
The transport secretary Louise Haigh has quit after she admitted pleading guilty to a fraud offence.
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MT ArticleHGV parts supplier builds presence after seven-figure investment
Aftermarket parts supplier Sampa UK & Ireland said it had secured a £1m funding package to boost its manufacturing capabilities.
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MT ArticleA Lockwood Group first after choosing Schmitz for semi-trailer delivery
Lockwood Group said it was keen to “try something new” after adding 50 Schmitz Cargobull S.CS fixed roof semi-trailers to its fleet.
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MT ArticleWincanton rolls out five-year partnership with Cormar Carpets
Wincanton has secured a five-year contract extension with UK manufacturer Cormar Carpets to manage its transport and warehousing.
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MT ArticleSuffolk firms count cost of Maersk pulling out of Felixstowe
Shipping giant Maersk’s decision to pull its larger vessels out of Felixstowe and begin using London Gateway instead has been described as “disappointing” by Suffolk businesses.
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MT ArticleXPO’s sustainability chief becomes VC of decarbonisation group
XPO’s head of sustainability, Dr Nicholas Head, has been named as vice chair of the sustainable logistics forum.
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MT ArticleLymers invests in new fleet vehicles
Derbyshire transport and storage firm Lymers Assist has spent over £1.1m on new Volvo tractor units and specialist trailers, including full steers.
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MT ArticleSkip operators in court for unpaid fines
Two waste haulage operators have been prosecuted by a Kent council this month after they failed to pay fines for unlicenced skips.