Chris Tindall

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Writer at Motor Transport UK

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Two new freight flex vessels serving the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick route will bring improved capacity and faster speeds according to the Scottish government. | Motor Transport

3 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

Two new freight flex vessels serving the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick route will bring improved capacity and faster speeds according to the Scottish government, which has launched a procurement process. Funding has been identified for a potential contract start on freighter replacements and ferry and port owner CMAL will progress a competitive tender process to replace the Helliar and Hildasay on routes operated by Serco NorthLink, with a view to awarding the contract in February 2026.
Freight traffic at UK ports is forecast to grow by more than five million tonnes over the next decade and by 33m tonnes by 2050, according to the government. | Motor Transport

3 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

Freight traffic at UK ports is forecast to grow by more than five million tonnes over the next decade and by 33m tonnes by 2050, according to the government.
Fuel card firm International Diesel Services is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new name and a pledge to double the number of truck dedicated sites in its network. | Motor Transport

3 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

Fuel card firm International Diesel Services is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new name and a pledge to double the number of truck dedicated sites in its network. Now called Q8Truck, the company said this helps it align with the Q8 Group, of which it is part; it added that the name also fits better with a range of new services it intends to offer.
Fleet management and leasing firm Holman has delivered the first 750 electric vans to BT Group as part of a huge 3,500 order to help decarbonise the telecoms giant. | Motor Transport

3 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

Fleet management and leasing firm Holman has delivered the first 750 electric vans to BT Group as part of a huge 3,500 order to help decarbonise the telecoms giant. Once completed, it will create the largest electric commercial fleet in the UK and will help BT’s ambitions to become net zero by 2031. Holman’s role included helping with vehicle trials and tests, then specifying and sourcing the vehicles, managing the funding and overseeing delivery.
Stan Robinson Distribution has been prosecuted and fined £6,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when a wrought iron entrance gate fell on him at its Stafford site. | Motor Transport

3 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

Stan Robinson Distribution has been prosecuted and fined £6,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when a wrought iron entrance gate fell on him at its Stafford site. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said the haulier had failed to properly address concerns raised by staff about the gate dating back several years before the incident occurred in February 2020.
ArrowXL has appointed Sarah Hadingham to be its new Midlands business development manager.

3 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

ArrowXL has appointed Sarah Hadingham to be its new Midlands business development manager. She has held a number of high-level business development roles in the logistics industry where she was responsible for managing the end-to-end sales cycle from lead generation to efficient onboarding. In her new role, Hadingham will work with key stakeholders across the business to identify new markets and business opportunities to support strategic growth plans.
Midlands-based D&D Transport has moved to new premises as part of an expansion programme.

3 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

Midlands-based D&D Transport has moved to new premises as part of an expansion programme. The move to Alfreton for the family-run haulage, storage and distribution company increases its warehouse capabilities and it said it would also help provide seamless transport and courier services. MD Dave Palmer, said: “We are really excited by this move, a natural progression for the company, ensuring there is little we can’t do.
Moody Logistics’ chairman, Alan Moody, has stepped down from the role following a lifetime of service to the family business.

3 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

Moody Logistics’ chairman, Alan Moody, has stepped down from the role following a lifetime of service to the family business. The 79-year-old was the second generation of Moodys to lead the Cramlington-based firm and he played a pivotal role in its evolution from a traditional coal and tipper operation into one of the region’s most respected logistics and palletised freight specialists.
An HGV driver who was almost four times over the drink drive limit has been given a nine-month prison sentence.

3 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

An HGV driver who was almost four times over the drink drive limit has been given a nine-month prison sentence. Iurie Istrati, of no fixed abode, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court on Thursday 29 May where he admitted to dangerous and drink driving. The 56-year-old came to the attention of the police after a concerned member of the public reported an HGV swerving between lanes and the edge of the carriageway on the A483 at Gresford shortly before 1pm on 28 May.
Fleet tech specialist Lightfoot has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of David Savage as its chief revenue officer.

3 weeks ago | motortransport.co.uk | Chris Tindall

Fleet tech specialist Lightfoot has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of David Savage as its chief revenue officer. In the newly created role, Lightfoot said Savage brings 20 years of leadership experience driving commercial growth across the mobility, automotive and technology sectors. His most recent position was as Vice President at telematics business Geotab.

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Articles

Two new freight flex vessels serving the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick route will bring improved capacity and faster speeds according to the Scottish government. | Motor Transport

Freight traffic at UK ports is forecast to grow by more than five million tonnes over the next decade and by 33m tonnes by 2050, according to the government. | Motor Transport

Fuel card firm International Diesel Services is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new name and a pledge to double the number of truck dedicated sites in its network. | Motor Transport

Fleet management and leasing firm Holman has delivered the first 750 electric vans to BT Group as part of a huge 3,500 order to help decarbonise the telecoms giant. | Motor Transport

Stan Robinson Distribution has been prosecuted and fined £6,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when a wrought iron entrance gate fell on him at its Stafford site. | Motor Transport

ArrowXL has appointed Sarah Hadingham to be its new Midlands business development manager.

Midlands-based D&D Transport has moved to new premises as part of an expansion programme.

Moody Logistics’ chairman, Alan Moody, has stepped down from the role following a lifetime of service to the family business.

An HGV driver who was almost four times over the drink drive limit has been given a nine-month prison sentence.

Fleet tech specialist Lightfoot has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of David Savage as its chief revenue officer.

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