All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 56
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MT ArticleSuckling Transport tanker drivers agree pay deal
Strikes involving Suckling Transport tanker drivers have been called off after the Unite union said it had secured a “significantly improved” pay deal.
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MT Article‘Most ambitious’ emissions reduction targets adopted by European Parliament
New CO2 emissions targets that will drastically reduce the number of diesel HGVs that can be sold have been adopted by the European Parliament.
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MT ArticleLogistics sector suffering from digital skills gap
First it was drivers, then HGV technicians; now the UK logistics sector is also suffering from a considerable digital skills gap, according to a new report.
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MT ArticleCouncils tell public which roads will receive pothole repairs
The majority of local authorities across England have now published plans showing which roads will receive pothole repair maintenance, after the government handed them reallocated HS2 funding.
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MT ArticleCandidates without provisional licences to access HGV driver training
Prospective lorry drivers could begin their theory and off-road parts of the driver CPC before they are granted their provisional licence, under plans put forward by Ministers.
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MT ArticleWelch’s Transport announces leadership change as haulier toasts 90 years in business
Welch’s Transport celebrates its 90th anniversary this year and it has used the milestone to announce a new MD – Jim Welch’s son Chris.
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MT ArticleRHA keeps up dialogue with TfL over DVS changes
The RHA said it was continuing to engage with Transport for London (TfL) about issues surrounding the direct vision standard’s forthcoming changes, despite pre-election rules being in place.
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MT ArticleWoody’s expresses satisfaction with Asset Alliance’s truck supplies
Scotland’s Woody’s Express Parcels has taken delivery of eight new DAFs and MANs from Asset Alliance Group in order to help it manage new contracts.
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MT ArticleL&M Transport (UK)’s demise prompted by pandemic’s impact
Immingham’s L&M Transport (UK) had traded successfully for more than 13 years before falling victim to the Covid pandemic, according to a creditor’s report.
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MT Article“Positive year of growth” for Pall-Ex despite closure of Poland business
A decision to close Pall-Ex’s network in Poland following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to the group making a loss of more than £3m last year.
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MT ArticleS&J European Haulage enters administration
S&J European Haulage in Melton Mowbray has entered administration after more than 40 years of business.
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MT ArticleScotland to address lorry speed limits with public consultation
Hopes for an increase in the speed limit for HGVs in Scotland have been raised after the government told Motor Transport it would shortly be asking the public for its opinions.
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MT ArticleWains welcomes fuel efficiency boost from Actros Ls
Devon haulier Wains Transport said both of its Actros L tractor units were performing consistently better on fuel efficiency compared to any other vehicles in its 25-strong fleet.
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MT ArticleMorecambe 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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MT ArticleSuttons 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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MT ArticleYodel 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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MT ArticleVolta 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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MT ArticleTwo 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.