Articles by Date : 22 May 2008 - 30 May 2008
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- Boughey picks new Michelins
Food logistics firm Boughey Distribution aims to boost mileage on its trailer tyres by up to 50% after switching its fleet to Michelin products. more
(30 May 2008 00:00) - RHA appoints Andy Boyle as chairman
Herefordshire-based ABE (Ledbury)'s managing director Andy Boyle has been appointed as chairman of the Road Haulage Association (RHA). He replaces.... more
(30 May 2008 00:00) - FTA calls for speed limit increase on A9 for trucks
The FTA in Scotland is calling for an increase to the speed limit for trucks on the A9, as it would bring about "major enhancements to road safety". more
(30 May 2008 00:00) - H Whittaker to close its doors
H Whittaker & Sons of Macclesfield is closing down after nearly 50 years in operation due to the owners retiring. more
(30 May 2008 00:00) - Boarhunt wins green award
Investment in Euro 5 trucks has helped Hampshire firm Boarhunt win Environmental Haulier of the Year award from customer NYK Group Europe. more
(30 May 2008 00:00) - Downton gives MAN TGX a go
Gloucestershire operator CM Downton has bought its first MAN - a TGX 26.440 6x2 tractor unit with an XLX cab. more
(30 May 2008 00:00) - Roger Dyson Group to open state-of-the-art showroom
The new showroom being officially opened by Roger Dyson Group next month will enable it to house its entire sales stock on just the one site. more
(30 May 2008 00:00) - Intramast agrees to UK maintenance to get licence
Intramast (UK), a company controlled by Dutch firm De Rooy, has been granted an international licence for 40 vehicles and 40 trailers by North.... more
(29 May 2008 00:00) - NFT Distribution buys Volvo FM Tractive units
Alfreton-based temperature-controlled specialist NFT Distribution has taken delivery of 30 Volvo FM tractor units, all with Euro 5 engines. more
(29 May 2008 00:00) - Dragon wins Iveco customer service award
It proved to be third time lucky for South Wales-based Iveco dealership Dragon Truck & Van when it was crowned winner of the Iveco Customer Service.... more
(29 May 2008 00:00) - Cost of raw materials affects AdBlue prices
Price increases from GreenChem and Yara are due to urea values. more
(29 May 2008 00:00) - Bridge-smash driver has lucky escape
A lorry driver and his passenger had a narrow escape last week after their 7.5-tonner crashed through safety barriers on the M50 and was left hanging.... more
(29 May 2008 00:00) - Bahrain investor eyes Freightliner
Freightliner, the UK's second biggest rail freight operator, could be set for foreign ownership, if talks with Bahrain-based investment bank Arcapita.... more
(29 May 2008 00:00) - Healthy profit at Business Post
Integrated offering reaps rewards as turnover and profit increase. more
(29 May 2008 00:00) - Wincanton extends partnership with Bath Rugby Club
Wincanton has extended its partnership with Bath Rugby Club for the next two seasons, following three seasons of sponsorship. more
(29 May 2008 00:00) - Hauliers get funding for rail services
The Scottish government has handed out more than £3m in grants to two haulage companies wanting to start new rail freight services. more
(28 May 2008 00:00) - Laxey and Wincanton given deadline for TDG bid
The two potential bidders for TDG - Laxey Partners and Wincanton - have been given until 20 June to make an offer. more
(28 May 2008 00:00) - RCS Logistics goes back to basics
Corby, Northants-based RCS Logistics has bucked the trend of falling profits among smaller operators after two years of disappointing results. more
(28 May 2008 00:00) - Nissan pushing ahead with LCV plan
Nissan has unveiled a bold plan to re-establish itself as one of the top players in the world's light commercial vehicle sector. more
(28 May 2008 00:00) - More lay-offs but higher pay for haulage execs
More managers in the haulage industry are being made redundant, but those who keep their jobs are likely to earn more, according to research from the.... more
(28 May 2008 00:00) - Redfern buys Dolphin Logistics
Romford warehousing and distribution company Dolphin Logistics has been bought by supply chain management company Redfern International. more
(28 May 2008 00:00) - Gordon: listen and act now
Listen and act now: that is the message TransAction delivered to the Prime Minister on Tuesday as several hundred trucks parked up on the A40. more
(28 May 2008 00:00) - Union concern over new TfL chairman
Unions have warned of a potential clash with the new Mayor of London Boris Johnson if his choice for Transport for London (TfL) chairman is approved. more
(28 May 2008 00:00) - Asda plan to close Wigan depot
About 50 drivers could lose their jobs following a decision by Asda to close its Ince, Wigan distribution centre. more
(28 May 2008 00:00) - RDFL bought by management
South Wales firm Rhys Davies Freight Logistics (RDFL) has undergone a management buyout due to owner and chairman Gwyn Davies moving towards.... more
(28 May 2008 00:00) - Unrestricted cabotage could destroy UK sector
MEPs vote to fast-track proposals leading to full liberalisation by 2014. more
(28 May 2008 00:00) - Transport causes 22% of workplace fatalities
Being struck by a moving vehicle is the most common type of injury.
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(28 May 2008 00:00) - Protest convoy stopped on the M4
A convoy travelled from Cross Hands in Gwent down the M4 to Cardiff as part of the national fuel protests. more
(27 May 2008 00:00) - French fishermen blockade Calais - again
Despite a halt being called to blockades at the Port of Calais last week, French fishermen have once again taken up their positions to bring.... more
(27 May 2008 00:00) - Fuel protesters take letters to Gordon Brown
Speaking at Marble Arch on Tuesday, Transaction organiser Mike Presneill stated that "when we left Medway services this morning, there were 70 trucks. more
(27 May 2008 00:00) - Protest shows ‘depth of feeling’ over fuel prices
Fuel protesters have descended on London for the second month in succession today, with parked-up trucks causing a four-mile tailback on the A40. more
(27 May 2008 00:00) - AE Gough & Sons mark milestones
As Llandrindod Wells-based bulk tipper operator A E Gough & Sons has recently passed its 81st anniversary and senior partner Derek Gough has.... more
(27 May 2008 00:00) - Hauliers park up on the A40 during fuel protests
After allowing Park Lane to be taken over earlier in the year, the capital's authorities weren't quite as accommodating for the second Transaction.... more
(27 May 2008 00:00) - Diesel price rises spark truck fuel protests
Diesel prices have risen by 34% in the past year, and by 14% since the beginning of 2008. more
(27 May 2008 00:00) - TC grants De Rooy O-licence
Dutch operator De Rooy has been granted a 40 vehicle and 40 trailer O-licence, with the condition that they are serviced in the North West. more
(27 May 2008 00:00) - Looming French truckers strike could cripple ports
Hauliers' relief at the lifting of Operation Stack on the M20 last week after blockades by French fishermen was short-lived as rumours spread that.... more
(27 May 2008 00:00) - TCs blast Vosa’s centralising move
Cowboy operators who lack good repute and 'phoenix' companies are finding it easier to slip into the haulage industry after Vosa centralised.... more
(27 May 2008 00:00) - FTA says sat-nav problems are easily solved
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says problems arising when truck are directed onto inappropriate roads by satellite navigation systems could.... more
(27 May 2008 00:00) - Business Post raises turnover and profits
Business Post increased its pre-tax profit by 45% to £14.2m on turnover up 10% to £359m in the year to 31 March, the company revealed last week. more
(23 May 2008 00:00) - Stobart wins second rail contract with Tesco
Stobart has signed a £15m, five-year contract with Tesco to run a second rail freight service. more
(23 May 2008 00:00) - TDG gives suitors 20 June deadline
TDG has given Laxey Partners and Wincanton until 5pm on 20 June to make a firm offer for the company or walk away. more
(23 May 2008 00:00) - TC revokes Wigan Scaffolding Northwest's O-licence
The one vehicle licence held by Martin McDermott, trading as Wigan Scaffolding Northwest, has been revoked by North Western Deputy Traffic.... more
(23 May 2008 00:00) - JDR Distribution under scrutiny
JDR Distribution says it is investigating the events leading up to its collapse. more
(23 May 2008 00:00) - Meachers opts for Ivecos
Meachers Group is operating a 100% Iveco fleet from its Southampton depot after taking delivery of 20 new Iveco Stralis 6x2 twin-steer tractor units,.... more
(23 May 2008 00:00) - Speed Distribution has joined Palletways
Speed Distribution, based in Welshpool, Powys has joined Palletways. more
(23 May 2008 00:00) - Eurocargo gets a makeover
Iveco has launched a new Eurocargo, which will be rolled out across Europe over the next few months. more
(22 May 2008 00:00) - Amtrak Sprinters ahead
Express parcel specialist Amtrak has ordered 100 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters for delivery by the end of the year. more
(22 May 2008 00:00) - Iveco service staff trained on operator issues
Iveco has launched a new mini-CPC course for its service staff to instill greater under-standing among its dealer network of the regulatory demands.... more
(22 May 2008 00:00) - Stephen Norris appointed to TfL board
Former director general of the RHA, Stephen Norris, has been appointed by Boris Johnson to the board of Transport for London (TfL). more
(22 May 2008 00:00) - AEA wins £850k in training funds
AEA Technology has been awarded a government-funded contract worth up to £850,000 to manage a driver-development programme to support greener and.... more
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