All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 79
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MT ArticleWaste boss sentenced after illegal dumping
An Epping haulage boss has been sentenced to 120 hours of community service and ordered to pay £4,000 costs after he dumped 160 tonnes of waste illegally.
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MT ArticleCertas buys business and assets of Green Biofuels
The business and assets of HVO supplier Green Biofuels have been acquired by energy firm Certas after it collapsed into administration.
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MT ArticleSuttons opens Chinese domestic trunking service for chemical logistics
Suttons International China has launched a domestic trunking service, Suttons Tankers China, exclusively tailored to the Asian country.
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MT ArticleNingbo London joins Hazchem Network to broaden service
Palletline haulier Ningbo London has diversified into handling dangerous goods and joined the Hazchem Network.
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MT ArticleHauliers to offer job seekers door into logistics at RHA National Lorry Week event
Major haulage firms will be present at Telford College next week to encourage and inspire job seekers to start a career in logistics.
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MT ArticleTevva launches legal action against ElectraMeccanica in wake of scrapped merger deal
Tevva Motors said it was filing a lawsuit in the US against ElectraMeccanica Vehicles (EMV) after the American company terminated its agreement with the EV maker for alleged “multiple incurable breaches”.
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MT ArticleWincanton signs home delivery deal with The Conran Shop
Wincanton has been chosen by furniture, lighting and home accessories retailer The Conran Shop to be its home delivery partner for UK customers.
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MT ArticleMost UK firms failing to digitise their supply chain, new poll finds
A little over a third of UK supply chain businesses are using their own data to make strategic decisions, while a fifth said they are not using their supply chain data at all, according to a report.
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MT ArticlePolice crack down on HGV drivers using unmarked truck from National Highways
Police in Cleveland said they observed numerous examples of poor driver behaviour after it used an unmarked HGV for four days to spot offences committed in the cabs of other lorries.
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MT ArticleLonger semi-trailer trial extended in bid to reduce red tape
The government’s longer semi-trailer (LST) trial has been extended by three months while discussions to reduce burdensome regulations continue, according to the RHA.
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MT ArticleArrowXL recruits marketing specialist in bid to elevate brand
ArrowXL has appointed a new brand and marketing executive to help develop the two-person home delivery specialist’s brand.
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MT ArticleTrucksters adds electric Volvos to long-haul fleet
Trucksters has signed an agreement with Volvo Trucks to acquire two FM Electric tractor units.
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MT ArticleASOS to mothball £90m Lichfield fulfilment centre as losses mount
Fashion retailer ASOS will close its £90m fulfilment centre in Staffordshire after only two years following a £300m loss before tax.
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MT ArticleAztek Logistics gets tops marks for operational excellence
Aztek Logistics has achieved an A+ standard brand reputation compliance global standard (BRCGS) following an unannounced inspection of its storage and distribution facilities.
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MT ArticlePallet Network Solutions marks 10th anniversary with new Renault tractor unit wrapped in special livery
Trunking and shunting firm Pallet Network Solutions (UK) has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a new Renault T520 High 6x2 tractor unit wrapped in a one-off version of the company’s livery.
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MT ArticleTruck drivers hit with Tyne Tunnel toll charge hike
HGV drivers are set to face a 9% increase in the cost of driving through the Tyne Tunnel from next year.
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MT ArticleDG Sweeper Hire adds new Volvo FH to fleet
One of the only Volvo FH Sweeper trucks in the UK has been delivered to DG Sweeper Hire in North Wales.
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MT ArticleMagnus Group files intention to appoint administrator
Haulage and warehousing company and Ipswich Town FC sponsor Magnus Group has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators in court.
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MT ArticleMagnus Group files intention to appoint administrator
Haulage and warehousing company and Ipswich Town FC sponsor Magnus Group has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators in court.
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MT ArticleDS Smith puts plans in place to handle strike disruption
Packaging transport firm DS Smith Logistics said it had contingency plans in place to deal with any disruption caused by its HGV drivers striking in the run-up to Christmas.