All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 69
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MT ArticleGXO drivers raise a glass after Greene King pay deal
GXO drivers on the Greene King contract have secured an improved pay deal following six days of industrial action.
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MT ArticleBrit European and Prometeon relationship rolls on
Brit European has extended its contract with Prometeon Tyre Group with a 12-month rolling pay-as-you-go deal covering the logistics provider’s 162-strong fleet.
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MT ArticleNestlé begins breakaway from diesel with battery electric truck tests
Nestlé is testing two battery electric Volvo FM tractor units as a means to reduce its carbon footprint.
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MT ArticleVersatile Volvo joins Proudlock’s fleet
Northumberland’s R.L Proudlock & Sons has taken on an adaptable Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter 6x2 plated for 65-tonne GCW operation, capable of tackling the firm’s entire range of activities.
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MT ArticleHauliers call for depot charging to be prioritised in net zero ambitions
HGV operators are calling for a zero carbon infrastructure plan that sees investment in charging and refuelling prioritised at their depots first, before being rolled out across the road network.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex hails its member commercial project
Pall-Ex Group is celebrating the success of its member commercial project, which it said had delivered commercial advantage for all the firms that took part.
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MT ArticleYodel volumes soar in fashion business work
Yodel said volumes in the Yours Clothing business had grown by a third in the last year, with the online fashion retailer growing by 81% year-on-year.
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MT ArticleMedical supplies disruption claim after vote for strikes at Movianto
Workers at healthcare operator Movianto’s Bedford warehouse will take strike action after Unite claimed it was refusing to recognise the union for collective bargaining purposes.
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MT ArticleHarris Maxus ends 2023 on a sales high
CV distributor Harris Maxus said it had seen a 46% increase in sales this year, which it attributed to its investment, range of electric vehicles and strength of its dealer network.
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MT ArticleMore Moto sites join SNAP network
Digital marketplace SNAP and Moto have extended their partnership with an additional 24 locations joining the network and enabling HGV drivers with an account to park at dozens of sites.
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MT ArticleTanker builder fined after double gas asphyxiation
Road tanker manufacturer Tasca Tankers has been fined £200,000 after two workers collapsed from exposure to argon gas while carrying out welding work.
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MT ArticleRochdale Asda drivers call off strikes following pay deal
Strike action among Wincanton drivers on the Asda contract in Rochdale has been called off after an improved pay offer was put on the table.
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MT ArticleNew trucks at Bywater seal growth plans
Dover-based Bywater Transport has brought in five new trucks as part of a substantial fleet investment to give the business increased capacity as it looks to boost its long-term growth.
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MT ArticleKinaxia takes on CNG trucks in journey to net zero
Kinaxia Logistics’ ambitions to become net zero now include taking delivery of its first tractor units powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).
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MT ArticleSuttons smooths the way in Kier road deal
Infrastructure firm Kier Highways has praised Suttons Tankers for delivering four million litres of bitumen emulsion this year and helping to improve the nation’s crumbling road network.
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MT ArticleS&S clears space as Christmas bargain hike looms
S&S Distribution said it had freed up space in its warehouses in anticipation of a surge in volumes as shoppers look to bag bargains in the run-up to Christmas.
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MT ArticleCarrier Transicold continues serving beer maker Timothy Taylor’s
West Yorkshire brewer Timothy Taylor’s has taken delivery of two new temperature-controlled trailers to help transport its beers to customers across the UK.
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MT ArticleDP World breaks ground on £15m HGV driver services
Construction on a new driver welfare facility at Southampton port has begun, where truckers will have access to bathrooms, showers and a restaurant.
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MT ArticleWincanton Asda drivers’ strike sparks claims of Christmas food shortages
Asda said it was confident customers would get “everything they need” for Christmas after HGV drivers working for Wincanton said they would strike in a row over pay.
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MT ArticleCroydon haulier gives driver candidates fully-funded HGV training
ELB Partners has committed to training up two new HGV drivers for free next year as part of a programme it set up to overcome local skills shortages.