How to Reduce the Threat of Terrorism

Posted by Chadkirk
On 10th May 2019

In recent years, the threat of vehicles being used in a terrorist attack have dramatically increased. In 2017 alone, 14 people were killed in London in three separate Vehicle as a Weapon (VAAW) attacks where commercial vehicles were used as ramming devices. Across Europe, the figures are much greater with hundreds of people killed and […]

100% improvement on fines and charges

Posted by Chadkirk
On 30th April 2019

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In the first four months of 2019 we received zero Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), a year-on-year decrease of 100%. In 2018, between the same period, we received a total of five PCNs, costing the business £185. For over three years, since joining the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), we have been working hard to cut […]

Chadkirk Transport turns 10!

Posted by Chadkirk
On 3rd April 2019

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This month marks the ten-year anniversary of Chadkirk Transport. That’s right, we’re officially in double digits! We’re super excited about reaching this significant milestone, and to celebrate, we’re reflecting on how far we’ve come in this time, and how far we want to go. A whole decade ago, Rhys Fildes, the founder, started out on […]

Top Ten Attributes of a Great Delivery Driver

Posted by Chadkirk
On 12th March 2019

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Every profession requires certain characteristics and qualities, and, despite what people may think, it’s no different for delivery drivers. It’s a job everyone thinks they can do and questions the complexity of it, but in actual fact, there’s a lot more to the position than what meets the eye. Right now, there’s a huge amount […]

Lorries Can’t Limbo – Prevent Bridge Strikes!

Posted by Chadkirk
On 21st January 2019

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Following a recent bridge strike in Romiley, Stockport, less than a mile away from our head office, we’re highlighting the importance of driver’s and transport companies doing everything they can to prevent strikes. What is a bridge strike? Firstly, what is a bridge strike? It’s where a vehicle crashes into a bridge at a location […]

Christmas Comes Early for the Dogs of Manchester

Posted by Chadkirk
On 28th November 2018

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Christmas has arrived early for the doggies at Manchester & Cheshire Dogs’ Home as Chadkirk Transport comes to the rescue and deliveries four tonnes of dog food. Last week, Manchester & Cheshire Dogs’ Home got in touch with us when they received a huge donation of dog food with no way of transporting it all […]

Clean Air Zones – Comply or Pay!

Posted by Chadkirk
On 20th November 2018

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With a number of cities revealing plans to introduce clean air zones, it’s never been more important for hauliers and couriers to have an up to date, modern fleet. Manchester, Birmingham and Nottingham are just three of many councils that have recently announced proposals to start charging the most polluting cars, taxis, HGVs and buses […]

Chadkirk Transport expands into the ADR market

Posted by Chadkirk
On 30th October 2018

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We are excited to announce we have broadened our services and are now fully trained and equipped to transport dangerous goods. After years of operating as a general haulier from our Stockport-based office, we have now expanded into the ADR market. Firstly, what is ‘ADR’? ADR stands for Accord Dangereux Routier, and is the formal […]

Chadkirk Transport Raises Over £100 for Macmillan

Posted by Chadkirk
On 5th October 2018

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Last week, we swapped wheels for whisks at Chadkirk Transport to raise money for Macmillan’s coffee morning special. After a day of eating homemade muffins, cakes and flapjacks, we raised a show-stopping £103 for the cancer charity – that’s how we roll! The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s largest fundraising event for people facing […]

Getting the nation to #LoveTheLorry

Posted by Chadkirk
On 20th September 2018

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This week it’s National Lorry Week, a campaign set up by the Road Haulage Association to highlight the importance of the transport industry for the UK economy. For those of us working in haulage, we know it’s the life-blood of the country, transporting the raw materials and finished goods required to keep Britain trading, but […]