Articles by Date : 20 February 2009 - 27 February 2009
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- Ceva acclaims powerful partnership with E.ON
Ceva Logistics has described its contract with E.ON as a "small acorn that has grown into a large oak". more
(27 February 2009 16:50) - VOSA announces dates of test centre closures
VOSA has confirmed the dates of the first testing stations to close as it embarks upon transferring tests to Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs). more
(27 February 2009 15:52) - JOST offers free fifth-wheel safety checks
Fifth-wheel manufacturer JOST is offering its customers a 10-point safety check free of charge as part of its 'Stay Safe With JOST' initiative. more
(27 February 2009 15:47) - HGV driver arrested on suspicion of murder
A lorry driver who claims he was defending himself with a knife during an attempted robbery has been arrested on suspicion of murder in North.... more
(27 February 2009 11:19) - Gunns Transport aims to be a UK top 10 haulier
Mark Minors, the owner of Erith-based Gunns Transport, acquired through a £3.5m management bu-out last year, says he wants the firm to be one of the.... more
(27 February 2009 00:00) - A3 tunnel nears completion
Britain's longest land road tunnel took a step closer to completion last week as excavations from north and south met underneath the Surrey.... more
(27 February 2009 00:00) - SMMT launches van buyers' guide
The SMMT has launched a van buyers' guide aimed at providing light CV purchasers and drivers with information on how to reduce running costs and CO2.... more
(26 February 2009 16:51) - IRU calls for EU governments to back road transport
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has called on European governments to mitigate the impact of the recession on the road transport.... more
(26 February 2009 16:48) - M20 truck park plans hit by delay
Kent County Council (KCC) has admitted that plans for a truck park next to the M20 are unlikely to be submitted before the summer. more
(26 February 2009 11:05) - New Calais truckstop targets UK operators
Hauliers who have to pass through the Port of Calais can now benefit from All4Trucks' new 7.6-hectare truckstop. Reasonably priced meals, plenty of.... more
(26 February 2009 00:00) - Next Ford Ranger is shown early
Ford has unveiled the latest version of its Ranger pickup ahead of its official public screening at next month's Geneva motor show. more
(25 February 2009 16:45) - East Midlands rail-freight terminal sites earmarked
Three sites have been earmarked as possible locations for a new East Midlands rail-freight terminal. more
(25 February 2009 16:28) - Hours offences cost Stockport driver £513
Hours offences cost Stockport driver £513 Driving for more than 4½ hours without taking the required break has cost Stockport lorry driver Wayne.... more
(25 February 2009 10:25) - Application adjourned so DTC can deal with case
An O-licence application has been adjourned so that it can be dealt with by the Deputy Traffic Commissioner who revoked the licence held by the.... more
(25 February 2009 10:06) - Licences revoked for failure to report convictions
The O-licences of two associated food companies have been revoked after its director claimed he was unaware he had to notify the Traffic.... more
(25 February 2009 09:56) - Former drug dealer and robber bids for an O-licence
An O-licence bid by a former drug dealer, who had once driven a getaway car in an armed robbery, is being considered by the North Western Traffic.... more
(25 February 2009 09:56) - Windows supplier and driver fined over £1,600
The owner of a window supplier and his driver must pay £1,645 in fines and costs for offences including failing to use a tachograph and driving on.... more
(25 February 2009 09:56) - Stiller Group remains confident despite poor trading
Revealing a £980k pre-tax loss, the group will focus on specialist areas.
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(25 February 2009 09:42) - Jack Richards & Son purchases five DAF LF55s
As part of its renewal programme, Jack Richards & Son has bought five DAF LF55s and three Montracon slope double-deck trailers. more
(25 February 2009 09:42) - McDowell looks north of the border
Keighley, West Yorks haulier R McDowell Distribution is applying for a Scottish O-licence as it seeks to expand north of the border. more
(25 February 2009 09:42) - Road network is failing, says CBI
Capacity and reliability are worsening, with journey delays adding to hauliers' supply chain costs.
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(25 February 2009 09:42) - Bedfords invests in new dual-branded trailers
West Yorkshire print distribution specialist Bedfords Haulage has taken on two new dual-branded trailers as part of its ongoing commitment to.... more
(25 February 2009 09:42) - Paragon and Road Tech join forces
Developers of two of the industry's key software tools have developed an interface to help operators save money and improve efficiency through better.... more
(25 February 2009 09:42) - DND has record 2008
Daily Nationwide Distribution (DND)claimsit had a record 2008, with profitup more than300%. Although unwilling to reveal any figures, the firm's.... more
(25 February 2009 09:42) - Sainsbury's orders Dual Fuel installations
Sainsbury's has ordered five Genesis dual-fuel installations from Clean Air Power after successful trials, with plans to run the modified vehicles on.... more
(25 February 2009 09:42) - Asda recognises carriers at awards night
Asda rewarded its distribution suppliers with a gala awards ceremony in Leeds last week, with Derbyshire chilled specialist NFT Distribution walking.... more
(25 February 2009 09:42) - Palletforce aims for double volume
Palletforcesays its new £30m hub at Burton-on-Trent gives it the potential to more than double existing annual volumes as it looks to attract new.... more
(25 February 2009 09:42) - City Link invests £31m in network revamp
City Link plans to spend at least £31m this year as it overhauls its operating model. The parcels carrier will return most (about 300) of its.... more
(25 February 2009 09:42) - LDV bailout calls rejected
As MT went to press, ailing van manufacturer LDV's future hung in the balance following the government's rejection of the firm's plea for a £30m.... more
(25 February 2009 09:42) - Bulmers boss speaks out
Johnathan Bulmer has defended the decision to buy back the assets of his failed firm, Bulmers Logistics, in a pre-pack administration earlier this.... more
(25 February 2009 09:42) - Firm and driver fined for axle weight overload
An axle weight overload cost a North Wales company and one of its drivers £1,421 in fines and costs.St Asaph-based Grapevine (North Wales) and its.... more
(25 February 2009 00:00) - Authorisation cut by two vehicles for 72 hours
The authorisation on the licence held by Telford, Shropshire-based Hudson Industrial Services has been cut from four vehicles and three trailers to.... more
(25 February 2009 00:00) - Stobart defends conduct over Larkhall redundancies
Stobart Group has defended the way it conducted staff redundancies at its chilled depot in Larkhall, which closed last week. more
(24 February 2009 16:36) - EC gives hours concession to truck drivers in TA
Lorry drivers who also volunteer for the Territorial Army have been given an exemption from EU drivers' hours rules. more
(24 February 2009 16:00) - Alan Sugar teams up with apprentice mechanics
Apprentice HGV mechanics in London are set to team up with Sir Alan Sugar to discuss how to tackle a nationwide shortage of young people in the.... more
(24 February 2009 15:55) - Temporary reprieve for 46 Dodd's staff
Dodd's Transport is set to make 46 staff redundant by the end of September when its contract with paper firm M-Real expires. more
(24 February 2009 15:36) - RHA wants Euro-manifesto for haulage
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) and the International Road Transport Union plan to create a Euro-manifesto for the haulage industry that can be.... more
(24 February 2009 15:32) - Pall-Ex to introduce new night-time service
Pall-Ex is introducing a night-time service next month in an attempt to make deliveries in built-up areas easier. more
(24 February 2009 15:25) - Council rejects Thurrock truckstop proposals
Thurrock Council's planning committee has rejected plans for a secure overnight lorry park in the area. more
(24 February 2009 11:00) - New regs have trebled recovery charges, says lawyer
Top lawyer says 'recovery and storage charges treble' following rule change. more
(24 February 2009 00:00) - Cranleigh wins contract with Cargolux Airlines
Cranleigh Freight Services has signed a contract with Cargolux Airlines to handle the road freight element of its inbound and outbound cargo-handling.... more
(23 February 2009 16:23) - Pembrokeshire HGV driver training to be relocated
Welsh hauliers' travel misery eased with opening of new test centre Pembrokeshire hauliers have been spared the misery of driving up to 80... more
(23 February 2009 15:24) - American SCR system uses no AdBlue
The main factor that is stoppingmost operators from specifying SCR-equipped Euro-4 and 5 trucks is the need to carry an onboard supply of AdBlue urea.... more
(23 February 2009 11:36) - TfL unveils FORS online benchmarking scheme
London transport managers can now benchmark their performance against fellow operators under a Transport for London (TFL) freight benchmarking scheme. more
(23 February 2009 11:14) - LDV pleads for government aid
Van manufacturer LDV has requested state-funded emergency financial support, citing the recession and the resulting collapse of the commercial.... more
(23 February 2009 11:00) - SeaFrance to cut 650 jobs
French ferry operator LD Lines has proposed to take control of SeaFrance services on cross-channel routes in the wake of SeaFrance's decision to cut.... more
(23 February 2009 10:00) - Suffolk Council: lorry parking 'woefully inadequate'
Councillors in Suffolk say they are committed to providing lorry drivers with safe, secure parking facilities after acknowledging that available.... more
(23 February 2009 00:00) - Construction haulier cuts fleet size to survive
Recession forces construction firms to slash fleet sizes and staff numbers S pecialist c o nstruction hauliers are cutting fleet sizes... more
(23 February 2009 00:00) - Council considers giving hauliers their own grit
Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) is considering giving hauliers their own supply of grit to ensure access to industrial estates is not.... more
(23 February 2009 00:00) - Bulmers Logistics financial details revealed
The boss of Bulmers Transport has revealed more details about the financial position of his old company - Bulmers Logistics - which went into.... more
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