Articles by Date : 22 June 2009 - 30 June 2009
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- Bedfords Transport's trailer conversion cuts consumption
Bedfords Transport has achieved a 1mpg reduction in fuel consumption as part of its trailer modification programme, resulting in a saving of £60 per.... more
(30 June 2009 14:16) - Mandelson: Part sale of Royal Mail 'likely to be delayed'
The government's plans to sell off a stake in Royal Mail are likely to be delayed as the legislation is being "jostled for space", according to Lord.... more
(30 June 2009 10:40) - Volvo predicts it can cut truck weight by 20% in 10 years
Volvo claims its engineers have invented a method of truck construction that significantly reduces weight while maintaining payload. more
(30 June 2009 10:26) - Online marketplace gets major overhaul
Roadtransport.com's Buy & Sell classified section is now easier to use for truck and van buyers and sellers alike. more
(30 June 2009 10:00) - Euro-6 could spark Euro-5 'pre-buying spree'
Operators may go on a 'pre-buying spree' of more fuel-efficient Euro-5 vehicles shortly before the Euro-6 emissions standard becomes mandatory in.... more
(30 June 2009 09:58) - Government announces Olympic roads
The government has revealed the series of roads that will give priority to key personnel at the 2012 London Olympics at peak times. more
(30 June 2009 09:30) - Iveco unveils new EcoDaily line-up
Iveco has taken the wraps off the new EcoDaily light commercial vehicle line-up, now with a 7.0-tonne GVW version and low- and zero-emission engine.... more
(30 June 2009 09:09) - Government commissions 'white van man' study
A study to examine the rapid growth in the 'white van man' phenomenon is set to be undertaken by the Commission for Integrated Transport. more
(30 June 2009 07:31) - Morrisons recruits lorry drivers
Hundreds of lorry drivers are being recruited by supermarket Morrisons in preparation for the opening of a giant distribution depot in Kent. more
(30 June 2009 07:00) - DHL axes 59 jobs in Birmingham
DHL Supply Chain has shut its Landor Street, Birmingham site, resulting in 59 staff being made redundant and the remaining 50 redeployed across the.... more
(29 June 2009 14:41) - Lawyer defends delay in drafting Isle of Man O-licence regs
The transport lawyer appointed by the Isle of Man's government to introduce operator licensing has defended the time it is taking to draft the.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00) - LD Lines attacks French unions
LD Lines, the French-owned ferry operator that has begun services from Dover to Boulogne this year, has launched a scathing attack on French unions.... more
(29 June 2009 00:00) - Wordsworth looks to purchase assets of United Trailers
Wordsworth Holdings, the parent company of Fruehauf, has confirmed it is the frontrunner in the race to snap up the assets of United Trailers.... more
(26 June 2009 17:04) - Lloyds Transport makes Premium purchase
Lloyds Transport has renewed part of its existing 35-truck mixed fleet with the purchase of 10 new Renault Premium 450.25 tractor units. more
(26 June 2009 14:33) - Fraudster claims benefits while working as truck driver
A benefit fraudster has been given a prison sentence for claiming disability allowance while working as a truck driver. more
(26 June 2009 12:23) - Government puts national road charging plans on hold
The government admits the recession played a part in its decision to scrap plans for a national road charging scheme. According to reports in .... more
(25 June 2009 16:51) - Meachers wins 'long-term' contract with Huhtamaki
Meachers Group has won a "long-term" contract to act as a logistics one-stop shop for packaging manufacturer Huhtamaki. more
(25 June 2009 16:40) - The Undercover Boss revealed
Stephen Martin, CEO of Clugston Group, went undercover at his own company for a Channel Four reality TV show. We speak to the man behind the mask. more
(25 June 2009 16:00) - Two-hour parking limit in some Cumbria lay-bys
Cumbria County Council has imposed a two-hour parking limit in certain lay-bys in response to complaints from local residents about truck drivers.... more
(25 June 2009 15:29) - Masternaut launches speed alert service
Vehicle tracking firm Masternaut Three X has launched a service that provides fleet managers with an instant alert if a driver breaks the speed limit. more
(25 June 2009 15:01) - K+N agrees distribution contract with Quadriga
Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) is to distribute goods for a firm that provides internet and entertainment services to hotels. more
(25 June 2009 14:52) - Van suppliers chosen for DFT's low-carbon programme
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the light CV suppliers for its Low Carbon Procurement Programme, in which selected public sector.... more
(25 June 2009 14:43) - Thieves steal 1,000 cases of champagne from lorry
Thieves have diverted a lorry from its destination and made away with over 1,000 cases of champagne in Hertfordshire. more
(25 June 2009 14:28) - Teaming up with Fraikin to deliver the Driver CPC
With the introduction of the Driver CPC legislation just two months away, we have teamed up with Fraikin to launch the Big Train, a major training.... more
(25 June 2009 09:00) - Keeping control of our borders
The Home Office, specifically the Border and Immigration Agency (IBA), has had a difficult relationship with the haulage industry. more
(25 June 2009 00:00) - Thorburn Transport placed in liquidation
Beleaguered Liverpool haulage firm Thorburn Transport has been placed into liquidation after the insolvency practitioner handling the case said the.... more
(25 June 2009 00:00) - Crime alert text messages branded 'unsafe'
Hauliers have been plunged into confusion over the use of police-sanctioned crime alert text messages after the Department for Transport (DfT).... more
(25 June 2009 00:00) - European CV registrations plummet 39%
European CV registrations fell for the 13th consecutive month in May, plummeting 39.0% compared with the same time last year according to the.... more
(24 June 2009 11:33) - Great Bear grows turnover and profit
Great Bear Distribution says it is pleased with its results for the year to 31 December 2008, which saw it grow turnover, operating profit and.... more
(24 June 2009 10:42) - Gregory buys Kay Transport
North Tawton, Devon-based Gregory Distribution has consolidated its position as the South-West's largest haulage firm with the acquisition of rival.... more
(24 June 2009 10:42) - Office Depot opts for more agency drivers
Stationery firm Office Depot is planning to roll out its flexible workforce model across the UK after generating cost savings of £134,000 by.... more
(24 June 2009 10:42) - MAN opens flagship Manchester dealership
Truck manufacturer MAN has opened a new £9m flagship dealership in Manchester, which includes a one-stop-shop body-build facility. more
(24 June 2009 10:42) - STAS wins new orders on the back of better payload
Better payload, durability and fuel returns have led two bulk tipper operators to purchase new lightweight TPX trailers from STAS. more
(24 June 2009 10:42) - Local authorities abandoned LDV
One reason for LDV's collapse was the fact that local authorities were abandoning the brand, eroding its share of what was previously a mainstay of.... more
(24 June 2009 10:42) - Tarmac risks haulier anger with rate cut
Tarmac Building Products (TBP) has risked angering its subcontract haulier base by instituting a take-it-or-leave-it, across-the-board rate reduction.... more
(24 June 2009 10:42) - Operators urged to join Yorkshire green scheme
Clipper Logistics has earned a five-star rating from a Yorkshire environmental scheme that recognises companies with green fleets, and is urging.... more
(24 June 2009 10:42) - Hireco launches flexible online rental service
Trailer rental firm Hireco is launching an easyJet-style online trailer-rental service. more
(24 June 2009 10:42) - Fortec aims to double volume
Fortec Pallet Distribution Network plans to double its volume, growing both organically and by acquisition, in the next few years. more
(24 June 2009 10:42) - Focus on carbon, not fuel duty, says FTA
The Freight Transport Association has called for the freight industry to focus its lobbying on carbon emissions, rather than just fuel duty. more
(24 June 2009 10:42) - DX Group customers can collect from post offices
DX Group is reducing its number of repeat journeys due to an agreement with the Royal Mail enabling customers to collect undelivered parcels from.... more
(24 June 2009 10:42) - Asda boosts delivery capacity by 30%
Supermarket Asda has revamped its home-delivery van fleet, increasing its carrying capacity by 30% and boosting fuel consumption as well. more
(24 June 2009 10:42) - Saints restructure boosts profit
A company restructure last summer has seen airfreight specialist Saints Transport report a strong set of accounts: pre-tax profit increased more than.... more
(24 June 2009 10:42) - Volvo plans new medium-heavy engine
Volvo Trucks is developing its own range of proprietary medium-heavy engines for trucks and buses to be launched in 2010. more
(24 June 2009 10:42) - Wimbledon gear stolen from truck
A large quantity of sportswear destined for tennis players at Wimbledon has been stolen from a truck parked overnight in East London, the.... more
(24 June 2009 09:00) - Interview: Cybit's John Wisdom
Cybit's John Wisdom talks telematics, vehicle tracking systems, round-the-world yachting races and the benefits available to operators. more
(24 June 2009 00:00) - Cartwright Group 'may be forced to leave UK'
A leading trailer manufacturer says it may be forced to leave the UK after being refused planning permission to build a car park at its factory in.... more
(24 June 2009 00:00) - Dentressangle signs deal with Cosmeticus H&B
Norbert Dentressangle (ND) has signed a contract to manage warehousing and transportation for health and hygiene supplier Cosmeticus H&B. more
(23 June 2009 17:00) - Sniffer dog catches stowaways at Calais
A UK Border Agency sniffer dog foiled the attempts of three Vietnamese stowaways to enter the UK via a lorry-load of agricultural equipment. more
(22 June 2009 15:07) - Citroën launches crewcab Berlingo
Citroën is set to launch a crewcab version of its Berlingo van which includes an innovative sliding/folding rear seat and bulkhead design that allows.... more
(22 June 2009 14:05) - CV repairers should highlight large van MoT failure rates
Commercial vehicle repairers should capitalise on the fact that large vans have the worst MoT pass rate of any vehicle on UK roads, according to the.... more
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