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All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 20
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ArticleEnvironment Agency becomes first government body to sign up to earned recognition
The Environment Agency (EA) has become the first government agency to be accredited under the DVSA’s earned recognition (ER) scheme.
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ArticleScotland releases plan to decarbonise haulage
The Scottish government has published its plans for decarbonising the haulage industry, with the aim of transport firms having access to a wide range of zero emission trucks up to 44-tonnes by 2029.
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ArticleMultimillion-pound investment in England’s roads
High risk roads in England will get new junctions, roundabouts and surfacing works in a £38m package aimed at boosting safety.
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ArticleeActros demonstrates potential for heavy-duty shuttle transport
A successful trial of an electric truck in a heavy-duty shuttle scenario has taken place in Poland.
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ArticleEssex haulage director disqualified for licence lending
The boss of an Essex-based international haulier has been disqualified for five years after presiding over “truly appalling” business practices that included running more trucks than legally allowed, tacho card lending and a huge amount of missing mileage.
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ArticleWidespread scepticism among fleet operators over government’s net zero goals
More than half of UK fleet operators think the government will not go ahead with their planned ban on fossil fuels, according to Teletrac Navman’s annual industry survey.
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ArticleBoughey helps place veterans into logistics
Boughey Distribution has announced it has partnered with Veterans into Logistics, a charity that helps place former members of the armed forces in jobs in haulage.
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ArticleFirst Hydrogen “thrilled” with feedback from trial of fuel cell-powered vehicle
First Hydrogen said trials of its fuel cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) with Wales & West Utilities (WWU) were now complete and the first-of-its-kind van had completed its highest-ever mileage of 2,000km.
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ArticleDX reopens the doors in East Grinstead
DX has reopened its East Grinstead depot after winning new business and expanding its freight division.
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ArticleLiverpool Port basks in net zero plans
The country’s largest roof-mounted solar energy system is being installed at the Port of Liverpool, as it embarks on its net zero ambitions by 2040
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ArticleFedEx delivers increase in turnover and profits
FedEx Express UK saw turnover rise to £584.2m last year, as well as reporting a 39.3% increase in pre-tax profit.
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ArticleHaulier launches legal fight against Home Office over £66,000 fine after six stowaways found in truck
The boss of a Northampton international haulage firm accredited with Border Force has criticised the Home Office after it was fined £66,000 when six stowaways got into one of its trucks.
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ArticleDAF dealer promises seamless EV transition after collaboration with software specialist
DAF customers should experience a smoother transition to electric trucks after dealership HTC Group partnered with software firm Flexible Power Systems (FPS).
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ArticleAshford International truckstop acquired by BP Pulse
The electric charging infrastructure arm of BP has acquired the freehold of Ashford International truckstop next to the M20 in Kent.
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ArticleSchmitz launches emissions-free box body semi-trailer for UK and Ireland customers
Schmitz Cargobull has launched an all-electric box body semi-trailer with e-axle generator in the UK, to help operators meet increasingly strict emissions regulations.
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ArticleBrighton bin wagons deliberately damaged with wires cut
Bin lorries in Brighton have been “deliberately vandalised” with wires cut so they can’t be used on collection rounds, according to the local council.
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ArticleScotland’s Hayden Chilled to be wound up
Scottish food distribution company Hayden Chilled has presented a petition in court for a liquidator to be appointed to wind the business up.
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ArticleLogistics late payers exposed in company watchlist
Well known transport and distribution firms have cropped up in a list naming and shaming both late and serially-late payers of invoices.
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ArticlePO postcodes covered by new Palletforce member FGT
Bognor-based FGT has become the newest member of Palletforce, covering the PO postcodes around Fareham and Wickham.