All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 9
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MT ArticleOxalis fuel tanker drivers win major pay increase
Bristol tanker drivers working for fuel firm Oxalis have accepted a “substantial” pay increase after they threatened to go out on strike earlier this month.
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MT ArticleFrom A-Level student to regional operations analyst: shedding light on a career in logistics
It is less than a month now before thousands of GCSE and A-Level students get their results and Generation Logistics is offering school and college leavers a glimpse of the careers that exist in the sector.
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MT ArticleLeyland Trucks celebrates 130 years of manufacturing
Leyland Trucks has celebrated its remarkable 130 years of British manufacturing with a family fun day for more than 4,500 employees, family members and suppliers at its Lancashire HQ.
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MT ArticleNorth West transport firm faces winding up notice
Another well-established haulage business is facing serious financial problems after being served with a winding-up petition by HM Revenue and Customs.
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MT ArticleDAF Intake continues fleet investment for steel transport specialist
Intake Transport has taken on six new DAF XG 530 trucks with tag axles and a heavy haulage XG+ 530 configured for 80-tonne operations, to support its work in the steel sector.
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MT ArticleCulina appoints new CFO
Culina Group has appointed Tim Lawlor to be its new chief financial officer (CFO), replacing Thierry Held who is pursuing his career in his home country of Germany.
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MT ArticleAIT the final piece of the jigsaw for Kidsaw
AIT Home Delivery has won a final mile distribution contract with children’s furniture brand Kidsaw following a chance meeting at The Furniture Show earlier this year.
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MT ArticleCompanies snap up space on Coventry logistics estate
Volvo Group is one of three businesses to sign lease agreements with warehouse developer Segro for space at its industrial park in Coventry, which will support the distribution of vehicle parts.
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MT ArticleAcquisitions boost Langdons turnover
STEF Langdons saw revenues increase by nearly £12m last year, but it acknowledged the results were skewed by the addition of Long Lane Deliveries, which the group acquired in 2024.
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MT ArticleStobart truck naming makes a return
The tradition of naming trucks after women has been resurrected by the nephew of Edward Stobart, who is relaunching the idea across the 1,500-strong WS fleet.
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MT ArticleTruck drivers breaking weight limit rules hit with £160 fines
HGV drivers flouting weight restrictions in a south London borough will be slapped with heavy penalties as the council vows to target hauliers breaking the rules.
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MT ArticleLTS racking project a “sizeable leap” towards growth goal
LTS Global Solutions has completed a racking expansion project at its warehouse in Hams Hall, creating 17,000 additional pallet spaces and boosting capacity to support growing demand.
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MT ArticleTransport firms shrug off heatwaves but fear flooding according to new data
The sweltering heat this summer has disrupted people’s lives in myriad ways and figures show it is now one of the most common forms of severe weather disruption facing businesses – but not in transport.
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MT ArticleCarnoustie haulier closes down after 40 years
David Murray Transport in Angus announced it had closed its doors for the final time after almost 40 years of trading.
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MT ArticlePalletline ranked in top 200 business report
Palletline has been named as one of the West Midlands’ leading businesses in a report showcasing private organisations in the region.
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MT ArticleScottish timber transport gets £900,000 road improvement boost
Roads in Scotland used by timber hauliers are to get upgrades in a £900,000 government project aimed at supporting the country’s transport industry.
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MT ArticleYusen opens new European HQ
Yusen Logistics has opened its new European headquarters in Antwerp and relocated its business into close proximity with several of its sister companies within the NYK Group.
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MT ArticleOfsted praises Logistics UK’s apprenticeship courses
The quality of apprenticeships offered by Logistics UK has been confirmed in Ofsted’s latest inspection report, which highlighted the high-quality online resources and tutors’ extensive experience.
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MT ArticleAI-powered trial to calculate conversion optimisation
A vehicle conversion provider has harnessed AI to provide operators with evidence-based recommendations for boosting productivity, ergonomics and fleet efficiency.
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FCZ ArticleFreight on rail supports electric lorry deployment
A trial using freight trains between DPD’s hub in Leicestershire and a terminal near Glasgow demonstrated how eHGV rollout could be focused on easier to decarbonise routes, according to a rail firm.