Articles by Date : 25 March 2009 - 31 March 2009
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- RHA backs vehicle scrappage plans
The Road Haulage Association has joined the call for a vehicle scrappage scheme to boost road haulage activity. more
(31 March 2009 17:02) - Smart sat-nav and cruise control arrives
We test out a futuristic system that manages your vehicle's speed and driveline according to the road features up ahead. But is it progress? more
(31 March 2009 17:01) - Ford to raise price of Transit and Connect
Ford is to raise prices on both its Transit and Connect vans from 1 April by £900, due to... more
(31 March 2009 16:51) - Sainsbury's improves operation with new systems
Sainsbury's is rolling out two new applications to its routing and scheduling software in order to enhance the accuracy of its transport planning. more
(31 March 2009 16:51) - Iveco works towards launch of new Daily CNG
Iveco will announce an agreement with a gas supplier in the UK in the next two months ahead of the launch of its latest generation Daily CNG van.... more
(31 March 2009 16:51) - Kenyon gets seven flagship Mercs
Kenyon Road Haulage has purchased seven Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units for use on bulk tanker operations and palletised distribution throughout.... more
(31 March 2009 16:51) - Steeton test station gets reprieve
Ann Cryer, the Labour MP for Keighley, West Yorkshire, has won a reprieve for VOSA's Steeton, Bradford test station - which was due to close on 23.... more
(31 March 2009 16:47) - Shortage of used stock pushes up prices
Demand for used commercial vehicles has remained strong, keeping prices up over recent weeks, according to Glass's Guide. more
(31 March 2009 16:32) - Fleet management software firm offers pay-as-you-go
A software company is offering a pay-as-you-go service for hauliers that want to install its fleet management system. more
(31 March 2009 15:47) - Downton wins major contract with Bottlegreen
The Bottlegreen Drinks Company has awarded its outsourced warehousing and UK distribution to Downton, an independent transport and logistics company. more
(31 March 2009 15:40) - RHA welcomes EU's tighter cabotage definition
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed EU haulage revisions which tighten up the definition of cabotage. more
(31 March 2009 11:48) - Operators have little problem securing finance
Despite concerns to the contrary, haulage operators are reporting little problem in securing loan finance packages for vehicles and equipment... more
(31 March 2009 00:00) - RHA reveals 12 back-office job losses at Weybridge
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is making 12 of its 37 Weybridge, Surrey headquarters staff redundant. more
(30 March 2009 17:14) - Blue Cube Rentals calls in administrator
Beaconside, Stafford-based Blue Cube Rentals has entered into administration, resulting in nine job losses. more
(30 March 2009 16:35) - Havering Council to pull plug on London Lorry Ban
Havering Council has decided to remove the London Lorry Ban (LLB) to give HGV drivers more scope for night-time deliveries from April 2010. more
(30 March 2009 16:29) - Sterling performance from TransAg despite downturn
Devon-based agricultural distribution firm TransAg is benefiting from the weak pound as the British public turns to local produce in favour of goods.... more
(30 March 2009 15:28) - Mercedes unveils plans for coming year
Mercedes-Benz continues to invest heavily in research and development: “well over €1bn is committed to the truck group alone,” says MD Ian Jones,.... more
(30 March 2009 15:00) - BST heralds digitach time change
At 2am last Sunday (29 March), British Summer Time (BTC) began - which means the Universal Time Clock (UTC) on digital tachographs and local time in.... more
(30 March 2009 13:17) - Life's a gas for Iveco as Daily CNG launch looms
Iveco is to announce a preferred gas supplier in the next month as a precursor to the launch of its latest-generation Daily CNG (which runs on.... more
(30 March 2009 13:09) - TISS predicts growth in anti-siphoning device sales
Anti-siphoning device manufacturer TISS predicts big growth in 2009 as operators look to combat HGV crime. more
(30 March 2009 09:37) - TM Logistics fits Navman tracking to entire fleet
TM Logistics has fitted Navman Wireless vehicle tracking systems to its total fleet of 126 trucks. more
(27 March 2009 17:03) - Teleroute launches pay-as-you-go freight exchange
Online freight exchange Teleroute has launched a pay-as-you-go service aimed at owner-drivers and small haulage firms. more
(27 March 2009 16:33) - Road schemes get share of £170m funding pot
An array of road-improvement schemes have been allocated a share of a £170m government funding pot. more
(27 March 2009 16:33) - Fraikin offers free fuel-saving guidebook
Fleet management specialist Fraikin has published a practical industry guidebook for the commercial vehicle operator covering all topics relating to.... more
(27 March 2009 16:07) - Redundancies as Greencycle goes into administration
Enfield, North London-based recycling firm Greencycle has gone into administration, resulting in 35 driver redundancies. KPMG was appointed as.... more
(27 March 2009 13:15) - AK Worthington praises Jaama fleet management system
AK Worthington's fleet manager claims a new software system has helped him slash the amount of time he spends on administration by about eight hours.... more
(26 March 2009 16:38) - Up to 193 DHL staff could face redundancy
Up to 193 DHL Exel Supply Chain employees could face redundancy, following the plan by retail giant Marks & Spencer to close its Exeter Distribution.... more
(26 March 2009 16:36) - VOSA confirms 9% HGV test fee increase
VOSA has confirmed an average 9% increase in annualHGV test fees, and a 5% rise in O-licence fees,will take effect this month. more
(26 March 2009 16:33) - FSDF names new chief executive
The Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF) has named Chris Sturman as its new chief executive, replacing John Hutchings, who, after 11 years.... more
(26 March 2009 11:35) - New services for Junction 16 M25
Regular users of the M25 desperate to stop between the 64 miles service-less stretch between South Mimms and Clacket Lane were given some welcome.... more
(26 March 2009 00:00) - Pan-European pay-as-you-go HGV washing network
A network of UK and European truck-washing sites that can be paid for on three major diesel fuel cards has been launched by Euro Truckwash. more
(26 March 2009 00:00) - Labour MP says road pricing is inevitable
Former Labour transport minister Dr Stephen Ladyman MP has warned hauliers that road-pricing will be commonplace in 20 years, and that the industry.... more
(26 March 2009 00:00) - Insolvency threat for Enterprise Logistics
Enterprise Logistics, the Corby, Northants warehousing and logistics provider, could be facing insolvency after creditors of the business were.... more
(26 March 2009 00:00) - Met Police urged to rethink decision on enforcement
Councils in London are urging the Metropolitan Police not to abandon the enforcement of certain traffic and parking contraventions following its.... more
(25 March 2009 16:31) - Thieves steal £36,000 of shoes from parked-up truck
Kent Police is appealing for information on the theft of £36,000 worth of shoes from a lorry parked overnight in Folkestone. more
(25 March 2009 15:38) - RPC restructure required
The SMMT says the government should increase the savings offered by the Reduced Pollution Certificate (RPC) plus introduce a range of capital.... more
(25 March 2009 14:17) - Ceva to focus on cost control
Nick Cullen, Ceva MD UK and Ireland, says the firm is focusing on containing costs, and looking forward with confidence to the economy picking up.... more
(25 March 2009 14:17) - Tank-Ex is 'postponed' until 2010
Tank-Ex , one of the few trade shows left on this year's calendar, has now succumbed to the effects of economic gloom and been "postponed" by its.... more
(25 March 2009 14:00) - Homework pays off as second licence bid succeeds
An operator whose licence bid was adjourned because he could not meet compliance standards has succeeded in obtaining an interim licence for six.... more
(25 March 2009 10:10) - Licence bid rejected after firm operated illegally
An international operator has lost its bid for an O-licence after an inquiry heard it operated for a year without one following the failure of a.... more
(25 March 2009 10:10) - United Biscuits launches biodiesel scheme
United Biscuits (UB) is running its 30-truck fleet and that of West Transport, its largest subcontractor, on a B10 biodiesel blend made from UB's.... more
(25 March 2009 10:02) - Foulger Transport receives formal warning
Foulger Transport has escaped with a formal warning after VOSA found instances of "driver stupidity" that included fitting a TV to a truck dashboard. more
(25 March 2009 10:02) - Boroughs urged to join FORS
London boroughs are being urged to become members of the Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). more
(25 March 2009 10:02) - FTA urges councils to consider freight
The FTA is urging local authorities to give more prominence to freight as they begin drawing up new Local Transport Plans (LTPs) forthe period.... more
(25 March 2009 10:02) - Leach leaves Pall-Ex to join Palletline
Lancs-based Leach Distribution-three times winner of Pall-Ex's 'Depot of the Year' -has left Pall-Ex after 11 years to join Palletline. more
(25 March 2009 10:02) - Freight Industry must speak with a 'single voice'
Steve Agg, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, says the freight industry has got to speak with one voice in future.... more
(25 March 2009 10:02) - Hard-shoulder running for more motorways
The Highways Agency (HA) has committed itself to a significant extension of hard-shoulder running (HSR) in its 2009-10 Business Plan. more
(25 March 2009 10:02) - Indian corporation considers LDV investment
Indian engineering corporation Mahindra & Mahindra has emerged as a potential investor for Birmingham-based van manufacturer LDV, which has.... more
(25 March 2009 10:02) - RHA has 'good hearing' with Treasury
The RHA had a "good hearing" with Exchequer Secretary Angela Eagle this week, according to chief executive Roger King. more
(25 March 2009 10:02) - Barnes & Tipping creditors speak out
Subbies working for cash-strapped Clitheroe haulier Barnes & Tipping (B&T) have been speaking out as they face up to losing money following its.... more
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