All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 8
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FCZ ArticleFirst permanent electric lorries join Menzies Distribution’s fleet
Menzies Distribution Solutions (MDS) has taken on three 42-tonne electric Scania tractor units – the first eHGVs to become a permanent part of its fleet.
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MT ArticleWestons rolls out the barrel after opening new Herefordshire D/C
Cider maker Westons has doubled its warehousing capacity and streamlined deliveries after opening a new 43,000 sq ft distribution centre in Ledbury.
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MT ArticleM6 Toll operator sees turnover soar after price increases
The M6 Toll owner has seen revenues increase by nearly £10m – and it’s mostly due to ramping up the price for lorries.
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MT ArticleGrenfell blamed for collapse of South East construction operator
One of the biggest construction haulage and plant hire firms in the London area collapsed after building works were halted following the Grenfell Tower fire, resulting in projects being delayed or abandoned.
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MT ArticleRobust Segro results reflect UK warehouse demand
Industrial property firm Segro delivered strong half-year results with a “record level” of projects in the pipeline, driven by a continued demand for logistics space.
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FCZ ArticleChiltern harnesses power of sun for trailer work
Chiltern Distribution has taken on two temperature-controlled trailers from TIP Group, fitted with Sunswap’s Endurance units powered by a combination of onboard batteries and roof-mounted solar panels.
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MT ArticleAdministrators appointed to Morecambe’s JM Gorry
Long-established Lancashire haulier JM Gorry & Son has entered administration after more than 50 years of trading following the death of its MD.
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MT ArticleGold award for Leyland Trucks’ work recognising armed forces
Leyland Trucks has been awarded Gold in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), the MoD’s highest honour for employers demonstrating exceptional support for the armed forces community.
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FCZ ArticleExtra £1m investment in Scotland’s eHGV transition following “strong interest”
Strong demand from Scottish operators to transition their fleets to zero-emission HGVs has prompted the government to invest a further £1m to help SMEs prepare for the switch.
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MT ArticleTesco drivers’ strike action threat amid pay dispute
More than 3,000 HGV drivers and warehouse workers at Tesco are being balloted for strike action in a row over pay that a union threatened would leave store shelves empty.
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MT ArticleParking made easy with new in-cab app
Drivers can now search for and book access to more than 750 secure parking locations across Europe after a partnership between global tech firm Trimble and TRAVIS Road Services.
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MT ArticleScania encouraged by strong Q2 performance
Scania said revenues in the second quarter of the year had increased by 6%, with truck order intake rising significantly, mainly driven by strong activity in Brazil.
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MT ArticleContract expansion for Evri with fulfilment partner
Evri has signed a new two-year contract with 3PL and e-commerce fulfilment specialist Haul&Store.
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MT ArticleAdvice for haulage workers about how to THRIVE as temperatures soar
As heatwaves become the new normal in the UK, employers are being offered advice and tips on how to ensure their driving workforce keeps cool and continues to operate safely.
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MT ArticlePalletline secures 12th gold award for health and safety
Palletline has won its 12th Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for its commitment to embedding health and safety into every level of its operation.
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MT Article10 arrested in immigration raids at 3 UK Evri sites
Immigration enforcement officers arrested 10 people at three Evri bases across the country as part of a coordinated government crackdown on illegal working in the delivery sector.
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MT ArticleDX wins extended Viking deal after service gains
DX and Viking UK have expanded their partnership with a multi-year contract that sees the logistics firm take responsibility for all next-day deliveries for the workplace supplies distributor.
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MT ArticleIndustry supports reappointment of business secretary Reynolds
The reappointment of Jonathan Reynolds as business secretary in Andy Burnham’s new cabinet has been welcomed by Logistics UK, which said he was someone who understood the critical role of logistics.
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FCZ ArticleOpportunity for EV policies to be revisited with incoming cabinet
A new government cabinet could be an opportunity for contentious policies such as the zero emissions mandate and electric vehicle excise duty (eVED) to be reconsidered, according to FleetCheck.
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MT ArticleExtreme weather event guidance produced for highways authorities
Guidance to help local highways authorities prepare for and tackle climate-related disruption such as extreme heat and flooding, has been produced by the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT).