Articles by Date : 09 May 2008 - 16 May 2008
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- Fifty trucks in go-slow protest in Norfolk
Around 50 lorries took part in a go-slow around a bypass in Norfolk on Monday to protest about high fuel prices. more
(16 May 2008 00:00) - Report calls for Royal Mail reform
A government-commissioned review claims Royal Mail's finances are so precarious they could destabilise its commitment to the universal postal service. more
(16 May 2008 00:00) - Skills for Logistics chief retires
The chief executive of Skills for Logistics (SfL), Ian Hetherington, has taken early retirement in order to pursue other interests, after nearly 14.... more
(16 May 2008 00:00) - Isotrak system to monitor Sainsbury's fleet
Sainsbury's Online's grocery home delivery fleet is to be fitted with Isotrak's Active Transport Management System by this summer. more
(16 May 2008 00:00) - 3663 fits wide-angle cameras to fleet
Recognix reversing system on 70% of fleet will give company's delivery drivers a wider field of vision without distortion
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(16 May 2008 00:00) - Peter Bennie takes heavy duty tippers
Peter Bennie has taken delivery of five Binotto- equipped Scania 8x4s. more
(16 May 2008 00:00) - Removable body lightens the load
Welwyn-based John O'Connor Grounds Maintenance has avoided exceeding the 3.5t weight limit that triggers the use of tachographs by commissioning a.... more
(16 May 2008 00:00) - Student designs self-adjusting suspension
A PhD student at Cambridge University has come up with a new design of suspension that he claims will enhance driver control as well as increasing.... more
(16 May 2008 00:00) - Fines for driver who falsified tachograph records
A driver who falsified tachograph records and in one instance drove nearly twice the permitted hours, was ordered to pay £825 in fines and costs by.... more
(15 May 2008 00:00) - TC grants additional authority
An international heavy haulier has beat off opposition from local residents to increase its licence by one vehicle and four trailers. more
(15 May 2008 00:00) - Owner-driver with serious convictions disqualified
An owner-driver who failed to to appear at a public inquiry and had not notified the Traffic Commissioner of a string of serious convictions has lost.... more
(15 May 2008 00:00) - Son gets more trucks after dad's application stops
An operator seeking to increase his licence authority was successful after his father withdrew a separate application. more
(15 May 2008 00:00) - Vosa report's serious allegations about operator
A traffic examiner's report that makes serious allegations about an international haulier has led to an inquiry being adjourned twice so that the.... more
(15 May 2008 00:00) - New standards affect truck-mounted tanks
Construction standards likely to come into effect within next two years. more
(15 May 2008 00:00) - Bleak time for hauliers says Gregory
Gregory Distribution has recorded an increase in profit and turnover, but describes the current economic situation for hauliers as "extremely bleak". more
(15 May 2008 00:00) - The future of transport?
Motor Transport exclusively reveals the finalists in the MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
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(15 May 2008 00:00) - Seafield eyes acquisitions
Seafield Logistics is considering possible acquisitions, but has "not reached any agreements" at present. more
(15 May 2008 00:00) - 10,000 foreign trucks involved in UK accidents
An accident management firm claims 9,800 foreign registered trucks are caught up in crashes on British roads each year. more
(15 May 2008 00:00) - Triple A to open more depots
Following the official opening last month of its new 25,000ft² warehouse in Tilbury, Essex, Triple A Transport is considering opening two additional.... more
(15 May 2008 00:00) - Economic downturn delays warehouse plans
South Wales haulier Gerry Jones Transport is to delay building a new warehouse due to the "general economic downturn". more
(15 May 2008 00:00) - Approval for London Gateway logistics park
The government has given its seal of approval to the development of what has been claimed will be the UK's most advanced container port and logistics.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - New regional managing director for Volvo Trucks UK
Goran Nyborg has been appointed regional managing director for Volvo Trucks in the UK and Ireland. more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Return of Nightfreight duo
Former Nightfreight CEO Steve Allen and group services director Carl Bowcock have resurfaced in the industry following their departure from the.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Problems at JDR revealed
MT uncovers truth behind transport firm's collapse last month.
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(14 May 2008 00:00) - CitySprint buys 24/7 Dispatch
CitySprint has acquired South Norfolk courier firm 24/7 Dispatch, for an undisclosed sum. more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - TransAction blasts the RHA for inaction
Pressure group angry the trade association will not back protests. more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Stobart Group commits to multimodal
Logistics firm Stobart Group says that it will press ahead with plans to transform itself into a fully multimodal logistics provider. more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - TNT's zero emission fleet
TNT claims it has the world's largest fleet of zero-emission vehicles following a £7m order with Smith Electric Vehicles for 100 battery-powered.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Wincanton reveals cash offer for TDG
Wincanton's possible takeover of TDG would put "even further daylight" between it and the competition, according to a leading transport analyst. more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - City Link looks to turn fortunes around
The boss of Rentokil Initial - parent company of City Link - has vowed to turn around the fortunes of the parcel delivery firm, despite Rentokil.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Concerns over EU tunnel safety
British hauliers are still at risk when driving though long road tunnels on the Continent, with European governments failing to introduce officially.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Owner-driver broke hours rules to pay tax bill
A Glasgow haulage boss drove up to 30 hours at a time on numerous occasions without taking the required breaks in an attempt to raise money to pay.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Strong performance from Stobart Group
Preliminary results for the world-renowned Stobart Group show that it made a profit of £3.5m in the 14 months ending 29 February 2008. more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Profitable Gregory defies ‘relentless’ competition
Devon-based haulage firm Gregory Distribution saw pre-tax profit rise to more than £3m in 2007, up 58.6% on the year before. more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - TNT takes on a ton of electric tucks
Parcels delivery giant TNT Express Services has extended its commitment to the use of electric vehicles for urban operations with an order for 100.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Scale is ‘key to success’ in uncertain market
Logistics companies with strength in fast-growing central and Eastern European countries will shield themselves from the effects of the downturn in.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - FTA asks for LHV report
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has written to Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly asking her to publish a consultant's report on longer, heaver.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Wincanton joins the race to buy TDG
Wincanton has approached TDG with an indicative cash offer worth 281.25 pence per share, 15% higher than the offer by hedge fund management firm.... more
(13 May 2008 00:00) - Tesco import centre to create 800 new jobs
Tesco is capitalising on Teesport's expansion plans and has announced the construction of a 1.2m sq/ft import centre, which will create work for.... more
(13 May 2008 00:00) - Fens firm buys up assets of reefer operator
Cambridgeshire refrigerated operator Savage Haulage has expanded its business and saved the jobs at another East Anglian haulage business after it.... more
(13 May 2008 00:00) - Eurocargo given makeover
A face-lifted front end, an interior makeover and a standard six-speed auto gearbox on all right-hand-drive chassis are just some of the attractions.... more
(13 May 2008 00:00) - SAF-Holland signs parts deal with Daf
Component supplier for the truck and trailer industry SAF-Holland has agreed a strategic co-operation with Daf in the aftermarket business. more
(13 May 2008 00:00) - Firm told to repay deductions from driver's pay
A haulage firm which deducted more than £900 from a lorry driver's wages after he failed to repay a loan has been ordered to return the money to him.... more
(13 May 2008 00:00) - Stas trims dealer network
Stas, the Belgian aluminium tipping and moving floor trailer specialist, has rationalised its UK dealer network. more
(12 May 2008 00:00) - Axis optimistc about UK growth
Axis Intermodal, the European transport equipment contract hire group, increased turnover and profits last year, and remains confident of further.... more
(12 May 2008 00:00) - Foulger builds awareness for consolidation centre
Foulger Transport hopes to generate increased business with Norwich-based retailers to deliver goods from its consolidation centre next month,.... more
(12 May 2008 00:00) - MPs accused of destroying biofuel business
Investment in biofuels in the UK has dried up since a major Parliamentary committee questioned whether or not producing it did more harm than good,.... more
(12 May 2008 00:00) - Foreign drivers accident bill tops £52m
Accident Exchange survey finds incidents involving foreign trucks cost £52m. more
(12 May 2008 00:00) - Police begin driver get-togethers
CM joins the Metropolitan Police at Clacket Lane Services on the M25 as it launches a pilot driver-education programme. more
(12 May 2008 00:00) - Wincanton reveals intention to make TDG offer
Wincanton has joined Laxey Partners as a possible takeover bidder for TDG. more
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