All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 8
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MT ArticleTanker drivers accept Certas pay deal
An improved pay offer put forward by Certas to its 400 fuel tanker drivers has been accepted and planned strike action has now been called off.
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MT ArticleFraikin appoints new UK CEO
Commercial fleet services provider Fraikin has promoted Craig Douglas to UK chief executive.
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MT ArticlePolice catch Devereux ‘disqualified’ driver, despite firm conducting checks
Devereux Transport said it was investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident in which one of its drivers was pulled over by the police and found to be disqualified.
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MT ArticleDevon haulier collapses with loss of 20 jobs
South Molton Transport, a North Devon-based aggregates haulier, has entered administration after it ceased trading in November.
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MT ArticleCircle Express calls in the administrators
Air freight specialist Circle Express collapsed into administration and has now been sold to new owners, its chief financial officer (CFO) told Motor Transport.
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MT ArticleRecycling company and haulage subsidiary sold out of administration
A West Midlands scrap metal recycling company and its transport division have been sold in a pre-packaged administration deal that saves 39 jobs.
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MT Article‘Game-changing’ business hub under construction at London Gateway
A £13m 29,000 sq ft amenities and innovation hub, named The Hive, is being built at London Gateway Logistics Park.
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FCZ ArticleWebfleet, Bia Power and ChargeBroker join forces to offer optimised charging
Webfleet said it had partnered with smart charging firm Bia Power and ChargeBroker to offer a complete EV energy and fleet management system without the need to replace any infrastructure.
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MT ArticleWave of companies sign up to Generation Logistics campaign
DHL Supply Chain, the Association of Pallet Networks (APN) and British Ports Association are among another wave of organisations signed up to sponsor the Generation Logistics campaign in 2026.
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MT ArticleLTS Global’s fundraising campaign for students with Down syndrome soars through £40,000 target
Transport firm LTS Global Solutions led a campaign to transform secondary education for pupils with Down syndrome – and it smashed through its £40,000 target ahead of the deadline.
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FCZ ArticleEU waters down plans to ban new ICE vehicles
The European Commission has proposed a “targeted amendment” to CO2 emissions deadlines for HGVs amid a lack of confidence among operators about EV charging infrastructure.
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MT ArticleImproved pay offer fuels Certas strike suspension
Strike action by tanker drivers working for Certas has been put on hold after the fuel supplier put forward an improved pay offer just in time for Christmas.
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MT ArticleGeopost Vision in tech tie-in for next generation street imagery
Geopost’s new business unit, Geopost Vision, has entered into a partnership with camera tech firm Nextbase to provide next generation street-level imagery and mobility intelligence.
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MT ArticleJS Davidson is miracle worker for children’s charity
Peterborough-based JS Davidson is helping local children’s charity Little Miracles with the storage and delivery of toys and games in preparation for the festive season.
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MT ArticleNew TC for Scotland recruited
A new traffic commissioner for Scotland has been appointed and will start in the role in April.
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MT ArticleNorfolk crop haulier closes down
A Norfolk haulage firm specialising in the transport of animal feed and straw has entered liquidation after owing HM Revenue and Customs more than £190,000.
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MT ArticleMet police’s CV unit to be scrapped
The Metropolitan Police’s decision to shelve its commercial vehicle unit is a retrograde step that will significantly impact the relationship between hauliers and the police, according to Logistics UK.
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MT ArticleLorry drivers arrested for drink driving
HGV drivers in Wales have been arrested for being over the drink drive limit in the police’s annual Christmas anti drink and drug drive campaign.
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MT ArticleCameras to start recording London lorry ban breaches
ANPR cameras will be set up to ensure hauliers obey the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS) – in locations where non-compliance has been monitored.
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FCZ ArticleDundee first council to migrate to new e-charging firm
Dundee City Council has migrated its entire fleet and public electric charging infrastructure over to Evolt Charging as part of a new long-term contract.