All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 78
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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.
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MT ArticleBrocklehurst Transport welcomes its first Renault truck
Brocklehurst Transport has added its first Renault truck to its 28-strong fleet, a T480 High TC 6x2 tractor unit.
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MT ArticlePanattoni gets permission for Heathrow logistics development
Real estate developer Panattoni has been given the green light for an 80,000 sq ft logistics development near Heathrow after it bought the plot earlier this year.
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MT ArticleOwens puts in 30-strong Volvo order
Owens Group has begun taking delivery of 30 new Volvo tractor units, having returned to the marque for the first time since 2005 two years ago.
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MT ArticleFord Trucks builds fuel cell F-MAX for EU project
Demonstrations of Ford Trucks’ first fuel cell-powered (FCEV) lorry will commence in 2025, according to its hydrogen storage system developer Hexagon Purus.
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MT ArticleSpeed up accident reporting to drive down costs
Fleet managers and drivers should report collisions and accidents on the road as swiftly as possible to keep costs down and deliver a better outcome, according to specialist insurer Direct Commercial.
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MT ArticleRHA hands Scottish government key issues for operators ahead of Budget
The Scottish government has been urged to bring the speed limit for HGVs into line with the rest of the UK and overhaul the apprenticeship levy in a budgetary submission by the RHA.
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MT ArticleSafety award for The Hollies lorry park
The UK’s oldest truck stop, The Hollies near Cannock, has won an award for its safety credentials.
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MT ArticleCargo thefts warning in run-up to Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, police are warning haulage firms to be on their guard after thefts of goods from trailers to sell on the black market as presents soar.
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MT ArticleInflation-busting pay deal agreed at Brake Brothers
HGV drivers and warehouse workers at Brake Brothers in Motherwell have secured enhanced pay packages worth over £6,000, according to the Unite union.
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MT ArticleS&L Services in administration with the loss of 33 jobs
The failure of a Stoke haulage operator was caused by soaring fuel prices, post-pandemic supply chain issues and a £100,000 bad debt after Kenyon Road Haulage collapsed, a report has revealed.
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MT ArticleHaulier claims ULEZ forcing firms out of London
Businesses are fleeing London and relocating across the UK in order to escape the capital’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ), according to ELB Partners.
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MT ArticleParsons finds happiness in T High
Parsons Nationwide Distribution in Exeter has added its first Renault Trucks T High to its fleet after an “enthusiastic recommendation” from a local business.
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MT ArticleNewell and Wright play Santa for children in Rotherham
Newell and Wright Transport is spreading some Christmas spirit by purchasing thousands of pounds of toys and crafts to be distributed to children in the care of Rotherham social services.
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MT ArticleCider firm hit with £1.4m fine after driver death
Cider maker H Weston and Sons has been fined £1.4m after one of its drivers was killed by the end of a security barrier at its site in Herefordshire.
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MT ArticleArrowXL spends £5m on fleet growth
ArrowXL has invested £5m into its fleet, with 75 7.5-tonne DAF LFs replacing 50 vehicles and adding 25 to deal with growing client demand.