All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 5
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Morecambe Metals rolls out new Renault C520
Scrap metal firm Morecambe Metals has added a Renault Trucks C520 8x4 to its fleet and put it out to work in the North West, covering an area from Stoke to Carlisle and across to Leeds.
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Suttons welcomes 100th fuels truck
Suttons Tankers has taken on its 100th fuels truck, a Volvo FM; one of a batch of four low cab models with Gardner Denver discharge equipment and pet. reg. fit out.
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Yodel recruits new CFO Dan Hobden
Yodel has appointed a new chief financial officer (CFO) following its acquisition earlier this year by the consortium YDLGP.
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Volta prepares for comeback under new ownership
Volta Trucks said it was laying the groundwork for a comeback in 2024 after it entered administration last year.
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Two for the road as Butcombe Brewery scoops for Volvo
Butcombe Brewery is toasting Volvo Trucks after taking on an FE 6x2 and an FL 4x2 rigid following a move away from a rival manufacturer.
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Government under fire for post-Brexit import charges
The government has finally revealed the intended charging structure for certain imported goods from the EU to start later this month – and been accused of ignoring the industry’s opinions.
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Wilmotts Transport takes on 60 Tiger trailers
Wilmotts Transport in Somerset has taken delivery of 60 high-spec Tiger curtainsiders to support a new contract win.
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Mercedes-Benz launches fuel efficient Actros L
Mercedes-Benz has launched its latest Actros L, claiming it is up to 7% more fuel efficient than its predecessor.
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Two dozen rigids with Carrier technology for bakery firm BAKO
Bakery wholesaler BAKO has taken delivery of 24 new rigid trucks, mounted with a combination of Carrier Transicold Supra 1150 multi-temperature systems and engineless Iceland units.
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RHA creates wishlist for combined authority mayoral candidates
The RHA has put forward a list of ‘asks’ ahead of the local elections taking place in May, to encourage combined authorities to support the freight transport sector and help it transition to net zero.
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Tanker maker Van Hool “steadfast” in efforts to sustain its future
Van Hool, the Belgian tanker manufacturer, said it was making “maximum efforts” to find a solution to its financial problems, following press speculation about its future.
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Border chaos looms unless new arrangements are clarified
The government must clarify its post-Brexit border arrangements with the EU or else chaotic delays and the knock-on effect on food imports from Europe will be significant, Logistics UK has warned.
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Orica gets bang for its buck with Volvo
Mining firm Orica UK has continued its long-standing partnership with Volvo Trucks and added another four Volvo FMX 460 6x4s to its fleet.
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MANs boost PD Ports’ fleet
PD Ports has taken delivery of 10 MAN TGX 6x2 tractors from Dawsongroup on a five-year contract.
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Allen Logistics expands service with pallet network membership
Fortec member Allen Logistics has sealed its commitment to the group by joining Pall-Ex and expanding its service in Northern Ireland.
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DX opens two more 2-Man supersites
DX said it had expanded its 2-Man division with the opening of two new sites in Middleton in the North West and at Heathrow.
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No money for unsecured creditors of Gwynedd Shipping, administrator anticipates
The Gwynedd Shipping group of companies that collapsed into administration in February are estimated to owe unsecured creditors almost £8m with none expected to receive their money, according to accountants at Kroll.
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Old Military Road improvement works on target
Resilience work to improve the Old Military Road in the Glen Croe valley in Scotland is on course to be completed by the spring, according to Transport Scotland.
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LTS Global goes electric with new Volvo FM addition
LTS Global Solutions in Warwickshire is the latest transport company to add an eHGV to its fleet with the delivery of a Volvo FM Electric.