All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 53
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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.
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MT ArticleThe Haulage Group’s collapse caused in part by HS2, says administrator
Administrators handling Sutton Coldfield-based The Haulage Group said its problems could be traced back to HS2 developers giving it one week to vacate the premises during the height of Covid.
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MT ArticleWincanton and Co-op contract extended for five more years
Wincanton has extended its contract with Co-op for another five years, distributing goods to hundreds of the retailers’ stores across the country.
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MT ArticleRT Keedwell sees dip in revenues in 2023
RT Keedwell said the war in Ukraine and the downturn in the UK economy last year hit its trading, with revenues down 4.8% to £23.9m.
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MT ArticleEuropa gets gold for sustainable operations
Europa Worldwide Group has achieved two globally recognised accreditations that demonstrate its dedication to reducing its environmental impact.
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MT ArticleTeen arsonist targeted Hotpoint haulage base
A teenager who admitted starting a fire that tore through dozens of lorry trailers at business premises in Peterborough, causing more than £750,000 worth of damage, has been handed a community order.
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MT ArticleInvestors deliver £85m of funds to Yodel
Yodel has secured an £85m funding package, which its chief executive said would provide financial security and enable it to modernise the business over the next three years.
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MT ArticleRobotics firm appoints VP
Robotics and automation specialist Rainbow Dynamics has appointed Frazer Watson as its vice president.
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MT ArticleSteady growth at Geopost in first six months of 2024
Geopost grew revenues by 1.3% during the first half of the year, despite a “challenging” period peppered with macroeconomic tensions, according to the parcel firm.
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MT ArticleFirst Carrier Vector eCool for pharma firm Trans-Bridge
Trans-Bridge Freight Services has taken delivery of its first Carrier Transicold Vector eCool unit for its temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical deliveries.
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MT ArticleKinaxia secures distribution contract with Robinson Young
Kinaxia Logistics has won a contract with marketing and distribution group Robinson Young to provide warehousing and transport services for FMCGs.
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MT ArticleCall for freight crime to be made specific offence
Tougher sentencing of criminals targeting HGVs and their freight needs to be introduced to stop tens of millions of pounds of goods being stolen every year, according to the RHA.
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MT ArticleSuttons spends to expand Widnes site and support growth
Suttons is making progress expanding its Widnes site following significant growth of its tankers and international businesses.
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MT ArticleDent Logistics handed formal warning after failing to report fatal accident
Major Penrith haulier Dent Logistics has been given a “strong formal warning” by a deputy traffic commissioner after it failed to report a fatal road traffic collision.
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MT ArticleVolvo FH Aero charges into Wales at JP Bull
The first Volvo FH Aero in Wales has gone into service at JP Bull Transport in Pontypool.
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MT ArticleDisqualification for dangerous driving truck driver
An HGV driver who dangerously drove his vehicle on the M11 and M25 with a crane on the back and then obstructed a police officer has been banned from the roads.