All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 44
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MT ArticleSteady trading for Archbold Logistics in 2023
Financial figures published for Archbold Logistics showed that trading at the Greater Manchester business remained virtually unchanged from the previous year, against a backdrop of increasing costs.
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MT ArticleDrivers question safety of autonomous HGVs
Truck drivers have raised concerns about the safety of driverless HGVs, with unpredictable weather, navigating rural roads and other motorists chief among their worries.
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MT ArticleCollege course aims to spark interest in EV technician roles
A new two-day accredited course for HGV technicians teaching them the knowledge and skills to work on electric and hybrid lorries is being rolled out at two colleges in England.
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MT ArticleStobart bolsters SLT with two new appointments
Stobart said it had strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a new retail director and operations director.
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MT ArticleBowker aims for zero with integrated camera and fleet management system
Bowker Transport is relying on an integrated Webfleet fleet management and VisionTrack camera system across its 225 HGVs to boost driver safety and reduce fuel use.
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MT ArticleNew HGV registrations increased in Q2
HGV registrations increased by 2.6% in Q2, reversing a decline seen in the first quarter of the year according to new figures.
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MT ArticleTIP Group supports Howdens with major refurb of its trailers in sustainability drive
TIP Group is helping Howdens Joinery as it embarks on a major project to refurbish half of its 800-strong trailer fleet in a move that will save significant amounts of CO2 emissions.
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MT ArticleHGV simulator gives public chance to handle life at the wheel
The public will get a taste of what it’s like to drive an HGV at a Midlands truckstop this month, when a driving simulator is used to demonstrate the difficulties of being a professional driver.
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MT ArticleAdministrator confirms H. Parkinson Haulage has closed down
The administrator handling the affairs of Preston transport company H. Parkinson Haulage said the business had closed down and it was now supporting staff with their redundancy claims.
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MT ArticleDon’t increase fuel duty, Logistics UK warns government
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been urged not to raise fuel duty this autumn as she mulls over how to plug a fiscal black hole.
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MT ArticleAE Chilled’s workforce and supply chain secured following pre-pack acquisition
Temperature controlled distribution firm AE Chilled has been sold in a pre-pack administration deal, saving all 62 jobs and securing its future.
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MT ArticleTC's office in Leeds changing in September
The traffic commissioner’s office in Leeds is changing premises next month and operators are being informed to update their correspondence address.
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MT ArticleEcon’s exclusive partnership with Exactrak helps keep roads clear this winter
Gritter builder Econ Engineering has signed a deal with tracking systems provider Exactrak for its winter maintenance vehicles.
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MT ArticleH Parkinson Haulage latest to succumb to administration
Long established Preston-based H Parkinson Haulage entered administration this week, with FRP Advisory taking control of its affairs.
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MT ArticleHGV driver died after being crushed by falling hay bales
A coroner has asked the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to explain how it intends to prevent deaths while unloading hay bales from HGVs after a driver was crushed to death in Cheshire.
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MT ArticleWelch’s motor trade work rises amid technicians crisis
Welch’s Transport saw a significant increase in its garage activities last year, which it said reflected a lack of capacity in the market due to a shortage of qualified technicians.
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MT ArticleJail for HGV driver who killed car passenger and fled abroad
A lorry driver who fled to Turkey after he drove into the back of a car on the M1 and killed the passenger has now been jailed for more than four years.
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MT ArticlePalletline London’s flexible fleet solution paves way for success
Palletline London’s contract with London Stone has been extended to cover goods being transported across the country.
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MT ArticleNew model arms Bretts with emission savings
Bretts Transport in Wisbech has introduced a modelling strategy to streamline its consolidation process, cutting overall mileage and its carbon footprint.
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MT ArticleMaritime sails ahead with largest FH Aero order
Maritime Transport has secured the largest Volvo FH Aero order in the UK to date, with 150 joining the fleet over the coming months.