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All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 6
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ArticleM&H Carriers’ capacity grows with fifth Scottish hub
M&H Carriers has opened a new delivery hub in Perth and hailed it as “the gateway to the north”, giving customers greater access to the whole of Scotland.
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ArticleScale of new company closures revealed in data analysis
Half of all haulage companies that were set up since 2019 have now entered insolvency proceedings or closed down, according to analysis of official figures.
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ArticleFagan & Whalley cleans up with HVO fuelled base
Fagan & Whalley has launched its first 100% HVO fuelled depot, in a “seamless” move that has reduced its fleet’s CO2 emissions by almost a fifth.
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ArticleJost makes move to acquire Hyva
CV safety systems manufacturer Jost has entered into an exclusivity agreement to acquire Hyva and broaden its product portfolio.
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ArticlePay increase for Wincanton Bellshill drivers
Wincanton drivers in Scotland are to receive a 10% pay increase following negotiations between their union and the supply chain giant.
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ArticleLucky escape for driver whose lorry plunged 60ft off viaduct
Police have said it was “remarkable” that the driver of an HGV that toppled off the Thelwall Viaduct and dropped 60ft onto an embankment below this week was not seriously injured.
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ArticleFormer soldier keeping civvy street in good nick thanks to vets' charity
Veterans into Logistics has once again led from the front and facilitated employment for army vet James Meakins, providing the former soldier with a new career as an HGV driver for highways firm EST.
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ArticleTruck loaned to safety event teaches new drivers about blind spots
Building products firm Forterra provided one of its lorries to a safety event at Silverstone in order that young drivers could be taught about road safety and reduce avoidable accidents.
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ArticleFORS is strong with Brocklehurst after silver award
Dewsbury haulier Brocklehurst Transport has achieved FORS silver accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to safety and sustainability.
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ArticleLogistics key to home building plans
National planning policy must include a stronger representation for lorry parking provision, hauliers have urged ministers.
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ArticleDon-Bur gives Holland & Barrett a personalised service
Don-Bur has completed the building of 33 bespoke rigid box bodies for Holland & Barrett, with each vehicle personally linked to a staff member at the health and wellbeing firm.
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ArticleStruggling operators warned not to use liability avoidance schemes
Transport lawyers are warning directors facing mounting debts not to rely on so-called ‘corporate rescue’ schemes after the Insolvency Service shut down businesses that preyed on firms in financial distress.
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ArticleFunding boost for Transaid delivering Kenyan access to health services
Transaid has secure grant funding for a project in Kenya to strengthen access to essential health and road safety messaging at the Mombasa port enclave, specifically targeting HGV drivers.
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ArticleKinaxia agrees tasty new deal with SPL Foods
Kinaxia Logistics has extended its nationwide distribution contract with ambient foods supplier SPL Foods for another three years.
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ArticleLucky escape after bin explodes in refuse truck
Shocking film footage has emerged of a large explosion in a refuse truck as a bin is loaded into the wagon – with workers narrowly escaping unharmed.
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ArticleMoody’s second consecutive Pall-Ex award
Moody Logistics and Storage has been awarded its second consecutive Pall-Ex operational excellence award for the North East and Scotland.
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ArticleMenzies looks to the future after restructure
Menzies Distribution Group said 2023 was “transformational” for the time sensitive delivery company, with a reshaped business now more focused on the longer term.
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ArticleKnights of Old staff win pay claim
At least 80 former staff of the collapsed haulage firm Knights of Old have been successful in their legal action to claw back pay they were owed.
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ArticleDesire to be leading liquid haulier sees Wilson of Kendal snap up A&F Grant
Liquid transport specialist Wilson of Kendal has acquired Ballindalloch-based A&F Grant in a bid to strengthen its operation.