Chris Tindall

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FedEx is opening two logistics hubs close to its existing sites in Atherstone and Marston Gate as part of a strategic move to improve its UK network.

1 week ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

FedEx is opening two logistics hubs close to its existing sites in Atherstone and Marston Gate as part of a strategic move to improve its UK network. The transport company said it would mean consolidating its existing hub infrastructure from five hubs into two new facilities and they are anticipated to be operational by 2029.
Construction and aggregates operator Burcombe Group said it had cut customer admin time by 20% after switching to HaulTech’s transport management system (TMS). | Motor Transport

1 week ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

Construction and aggregates operator Burcombe Group said it had cut customer admin time by 20% after switching to HaulTech’s transport management system (TMS). “Our previous supplier was acquired by a larger group who couldn’t provide the flexibility that we needed,” explained director Stuart Wilkie. “We needed a TMS which could match our specific requirements and not just an off-the-shelf product.
Staff hunter HG Recruitment Solutions said its new transport arm, Network Transport Solutions, would commence operations on Monday (12 May) with a focus on the construction and retail. | Motor Transport

1 week ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

Staff hunter HG Recruitment Solutions said its new transport arm, Network Transport Solutions, would commence operations on Monday (12 May) with a focus on the construction, infrastructure and retail markets. The recruitment firm said its Kettering-based logistics company would deliver “comprehensive, customer-focused transport and haulage services tailored to the evolving needs of modern supply chains”.
Maritime Transport is installing high-powered electric truck chargers at its sites in Wakefield, Doncaster and Tilbury to support the introduction of eHGVS into its fleet later this year. | Motor Transport

1 week ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

Maritime Transport is installing high-powered electric truck chargers at its sites in Wakefield, Doncaster and Tilbury to support the introduction of eHGVS into its fleet later this year. A total of 17 chargers are being installed at the locations after the haulier partnered up with e-fleet solutions provider VEV. Additional charging infrastructure will be delivered through separate ZEHID projects at nine port and rail-connected depots.
HGV repair costs have soared by almost 12% in the last year, with a DAF cylinder head and camshaft being the single most expensive item at £10,800, according to new research. | Motor Transport

1 week ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

HGV repair costs have soared by almost 12% in the last year, with a DAF cylinder head and camshaft being the single most expensive item at £10,800, according to new research. Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) said DAF Trucks accounted for seven of the top 10 highest warranty claims, underlining the brand’s widespread use in UK fleets but also highlighting the potential cost when major components failed.
The industry has urged caution over the US/UK trade deal announced this week until details about how it facilitates growth in the sector are unveiled. | Motor Transport

1 week ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

The industry has urged caution over the US/UK trade deal announced this week until details about how it facilitates growth in the sector are unveiled. There was a collective sigh of relief across many industries after negotiations with the US government led to import taxes on cars and car parts being cut to 10% from 27.5% and tariffs on steel and aluminium imports into the US reduced to zero. In return, the UK has opened up the British market for some US beef.
A man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of an HGV driver on the M6 in Staffordshire earlier this year.

1 week ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

A man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of an HGV driver on the M6 in Staffordshire earlier this year. Cliff Tamou, who drove for SSO Logistics on Merseyside, was standing outside of his MAN after it broke down between junctions 16 and 15 southbound on 27 February. The 58-year-old was hit by a Toyota Avensis and suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash. Ghulam Haider, 22, from Dudley, pleaded guilty at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court to causing the death of Tamou by dangerous driving.
Inadequate lorry load securing resulted in cyclist’s death

1 week ago | commercialmotor.com | Chris Tindall

A Warwickshire haulier has been fined £90,000 after a metal heat exchanger fell from its lorry and killed a cyclist. An HGV operated by JW Morley Transport was driving through Nuneaton in June 2021 carrying four metal heat exchangers weighing over 10,000kg when the load shifted as it rounded a bend. This caused a securing strap to snap, resulting in one of the exchangers falling from the lorry, killing 70-year-old Christopher Baker, who was cycling alongside the vehicle.
An electric reefer that draws on multiple renewable energy sources and removes the need to rely on diesel, has been developed by TIP Group and two of its partners. | Motor Transport

1 week ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

An electric reefer that draws on multiple renewable energy sources and removes the need to rely on diesel, has been developed by TIP Group and two of its partners. The Powered Trailer integrates battery, solar and energy recuperation to provide an emissions-free refrigerated transport solution that its designers claimed is both cost-effective and fully sustainable.
Digital solutions provider SNAP has partnered with mental health advocate Harling the Trucker to back calls for more to be done in the industry to protect drivers’ wellbeing. | Motor Transport

1 week ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

Digital solutions provider SNAP has partnered with mental health advocate Harling the Trucker to back calls for more to be done in the industry to protect drivers’ wellbeing. It said it wanted to raise awareness of the pressures on drivers and added long overdue cultural change started with open conversations and support networks, especially for younger drivers entering the industry.

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Articles

FedEx is opening two logistics hubs close to its existing sites in Atherstone and Marston Gate as part of a strategic move to improve its UK network.

Construction and aggregates operator Burcombe Group said it had cut customer admin time by 20% after switching to HaulTech’s transport management system (TMS). | Motor Transport

Staff hunter HG Recruitment Solutions said its new transport arm, Network Transport Solutions, would commence operations on Monday (12 May) with a focus on the construction and retail. | Motor Transport

Maritime Transport is installing high-powered electric truck chargers at its sites in Wakefield, Doncaster and Tilbury to support the introduction of eHGVS into its fleet later this year. | Motor Transport

HGV repair costs have soared by almost 12% in the last year, with a DAF cylinder head and camshaft being the single most expensive item at £10,800, according to new research. | Motor Transport

The industry has urged caution over the US/UK trade deal announced this week until details about how it facilitates growth in the sector are unveiled. | Motor Transport

A man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of an HGV driver on the M6 in Staffordshire earlier this year.

Inadequate lorry load securing resulted in cyclist’s death

An electric reefer that draws on multiple renewable energy sources and removes the need to rely on diesel, has been developed by TIP Group and two of its partners. | Motor Transport

Digital solutions provider SNAP has partnered with mental health advocate Harling the Trucker to back calls for more to be done in the industry to protect drivers’ wellbeing. | Motor Transport

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