All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 64
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MT ArticleCouncil that lost operator licence works hard to clear waste bins build-up
A council in Essex that had its operator licence revoked for failing to recruit a transport manager said it was relying on extra trucks and staff to try and clear residents’ waste after it was granted interim authority.
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MT ArticleAdministrators appointed to John Dinham Transport
Bristol-based John Dinham Transport has become the latest haulage business forced to appoint administrators.
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MT ArticlePetit Forestier UK announces its new MD
Refrigerated vehicle hire giant Petit Forestier has hired Barrie Javens as its MD in the UK.
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MT ArticleSpades in the ground at major logistics space near Heathrow
Construction work has begun at Panattoni Poyle 80, an 80,000sq ft development near Heathrow after the real estate developer purchased the site last year.
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MT ArticleWickes takes delivery of Scania P320s for its home delivery expansion
DIY giant Wickes has added its first batch of Scania P320 trucks as it expands its home delivery service for online customers and trade professionals.
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MT ArticleNo break for 17 hours: lorry driver caught on A1
Police in South Yorkshire caught an HGV driver who had been behind the wheel for more than 17 hours without taking a break.
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MT ArticleLow AI adoption among UK haulage companies
Less than a fifth of transport companies in the UK are relying on artificial intelligence (AI) for data analytics, demand forecasting and fleet route optimisation, according to a survey.
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MT ArticleCSG’s new chemical tanker the acid test for fibreglass lining
Waste management firm CSG has splashed out £200,000 on a specialist tanker designed to carry acid.
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MT ArticleAF Blakemore’s sustainable business plan boosted by electric truck delivery
AF Blakemore has added two Volvo FM Electric trucks to its fleet and will power its fridge trailers using HVO fuel in order to reduce its carbon footprint.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex Group celebrates a successful 2023
Irish dancers, Italian opera singers and Spanish flamenco dancers were all on the menu at Birmingham’s Hilton Metropole as Pall-Ex celebrated a year of successful business among its members.
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MT ArticleDVS-standard FMs join Moran Logistics’ growing fleet
Distribution firm Moran Logistics has added 15 new Volvo FM 460 6x2 tractor units to its fleet, all meeting Transport for London’s 3-star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rating.
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MT ArticleTop marks for JS Davidson’s cool runnings
Temperature-controlled specialist JS Davidson has been awarded a BRCGS AA+ grade for storage and distribution following an unannounced audit at the Peterborough firm.
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MT ArticleSpeculation grows over Yodel’s future
Yodel said it was reviewing its “strategic options” as speculation grew over its future.
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MT ArticleSignificant number of redundancies as Youngs Transportation and North West Cargo succumb to administration
Two more major road haulage businesses, Youngs Transportation & Logistics and North West Cargo, have entered administration with a significant number of redundancies.
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MT ArticleResearch finds retailers want goods imported through ports closer to home
More than three-quarters of retail industry bosses want goods imported through ports closer to their end destination in order to reduce emissions and inefficiencies, according to a new survey.
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MT ArticleAAD Transport in administration with 65 jobs in doubt
Kirriemuir-based haulage firm AAD Transport is up for sale after falling into administration this week.
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MT ArticleHave you had your Weetabix? XPO has
XPO has become the new logistics partner for cereal brand Weetabix.
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MT ArticleJoined-up approach among police forces to resolve abnormal loads transport issues
Seven police forces in eastern England have teamed up to make abnormal load movements easier for hauliers, following criticism from companies that they were being inflexible.
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MT ArticleDVSA’s work scrutinised in independent review
An independent review into the running of the DVSA has been launched, with findings and recommendations expected to be published this summer.