All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 7
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MT ArticleCF Booth administrator completes sale of business and assets
The business and assets of CF Booth have been bought by a subsidiary of Yorkshire metal recovery and waste recycling company Ron Hull Jnr, saving 29 jobs.
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MT ArticleBrighton bags biggest pothole pot
Brighton and Hove receives more additional funding for pothole repairs than anywhere else in the country, according to a new study.
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MT ArticleFuel group accuses ministers of fanning the flames in row over forecourt prices
A row has erupted over “inflammatory language” used by government ministers criticising fuel retailers ratcheting up the cost of petrol and diesel – resulting in a trade group pulling out of a Downing Street meeting.
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MT ArticleMeachers and Ferryspeed’s partnership sails on
Meachers Global Logistics has extended its partnership with Ferryspeed with a new three-year contract.
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FCZ ArticleMore charging hubs for electric trucks announced
Gridserve has announced an expansion of the electric freightway network with four more charging hubs for eHGVs located at Moto Knutsford North, Moto Medway East, Markham Vale Electric Forecourt and Stevenage Electric Forecourt.
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MT ArticlePlight of family-run Bedfordshire operator outlined in administrator report
A long-running Luton haulier attempted to continue trading with cash injections from family members before it finally succumbed to administration in November, documents revealed.
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MT ArticleChancellor warns oil price profiteering will not be tolerated
The government said it “will not tolerate” fuel companies exploiting the current conflict in the Middle East and that the competition watchdog is poised to take action over undue price increases.
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FCZ ArticleManufacturers demand net zero review before UK runs out of road
An urgent review of the UK’s transition to zero emission vehicles must be carried out before net zero targets collapse amid an increasingly uncertain world, the industry has warned.
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MT ArticleIndustry’s letter to No. 10 attracts widespread parliamentary support
An open letter to the Prime Minister by the RHA demanding HGV drivers get access to more safe and secure roadside facilities has been signed by 115 Parliamentarians.
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MT ArticleIPP ensures flower supplier comes up roses for Mother’s Day
Pallet pooler IPP is ensuring a fresh flowers business supplies florists and supermarkets with bouquets in time for Mother’s Day and keeps its supply chain blooming.
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MT ArticleDP World achieves bumper revenues in 2025
DP World said it had generated “record financial results” last year, with group revenues up 22% to $24.4bn (£18.2bn) and a record performance across Europe.
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MT ArticleFleetSafe reinforces commercial leadership team
Video-led telematics developer FleetSafe has appointed Sopp+Sopp founder Jamie Sopp as vice president.
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MT ArticleWelsh haulier acquired by Monex following collapse into administration
A Newport-headquartered haulage company trading since 1998 entered administration and was then snapped up by Monex Distribution, in a deal that saved 61 jobs.
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MT ArticleTruck park survey will gauge capacity and demand for spaces
The government is poised to carry out another national lorry parking survey in order to gather precise information about where drivers are struggling the most to park around the country.
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MT ArticleWest Yorkshire haulier latest to fall into administration
Wakefield operator C&L Transport Services has entered administration after a creditor attempted to wind up the business.
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FCZ ArticleHived simplifies deliveries with new business launch
All-electric parcel firm Hived has launched a new service for SMEs, which it claimed stripped out complexity and replaced the need to go through multiple delivery providers.
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MT ArticleWoodside and dealer eStar put the wow factor into Actros handover
Woodside has taken delivery of 15 Mercedes-Benz Actros with ProCabins from eStar Truck & Van – the largest ProCabin order in the haulier’s history.
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MT ArticleA47 Norfolk improvements commence
Construction work on the A47 Thickthorn junction in Norfolk has finally begun, with the projecting aiming to free up congestion and improve routes to the eastern ports.
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MT ArticleStudy identifies UK areas with worst roads
Northamptonshire has the worst road surfaces of anywhere in the UK, with the west of the county topping the list and North Northamptonshire coming in third place.
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MT ArticleIndustry snubs remote working
Acceptance of increased homeworking in transport and logistics has plummeted according to government figures, with the sector now the most reluctant to embrace the working practice.