Articles by Date : 28 August 2007 - 31 August 2007
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- Could this be the new LDV?
You are looking at the Valdai, the new 6.5-tonner from Gaz. And according to Russian Automotive giant, which bought LDV last year, it could well be.... more
(31 August 2007 00:00) - Local food often means long trips for hauliers
A decade ago, the local food movement was not widely known. But today, the pressure for people to buy and consume products that are grown or made as.... more
(31 August 2007 00:00) - Operator loses O-licence
A London-based operator who failed to prove he had the required finances of £13,000 has lost his appeal against the revocation of his three-vehicle.... more
(31 August 2007 00:00) - Two-pedal trucks have better RVs
For the first time since their widespread acceptance by UK fleets, tractors with automated manual transmis-sions (AMT) have a better residual value.... more
(31 August 2007 00:00) - Isuzu is right tool for the job for Travis Perkins
Builders' merchant Travis Perkins will be running more than 100 Isuzus by the end of the year, having made the NKR its 3.5-tonne chassis cab of.... more
(31 August 2007 00:00) - Analyst questions Stobart move
Transport analysts monitoring the Stobart developments say they see the attraction of moving to a multi-modal operation, but questions remain about.... more
(31 August 2007 00:00) - Licence refused, applicant fails to show at inquiry
An application for a new international licence authorising the operation of eight vehicles and 16 trailers was rejected when the applicant failed to.... more
(30 August 2007 00:00) - Firm formally warned as cracked brake disc explodes
Firm receives formal warning after cracked brake disc explodes. more
(30 August 2007 00:00) - O-licence granted on condition
A company formed by the directors of two failed companies has been awarded an O-licence on condition that a CPC-qualified transport manager is.... more
(30 August 2007 00:00) - Operator given benefit of doubt and interim licence
Operator given benefit of doubt - and interim licence An operator who claimed he had never received a call-up letter to a public inquiry has been.... more
(30 August 2007 00:00) - O'Connor says Stobart takeover will speed growth
Steve O'Connor, chief executive of O'Connor Group, says the acquisition by newly-formed Stobart Group will accelerate the company's plans for growth. more
(30 August 2007 00:00) - VOSA launches £28 LEZ-compliance test
Smoke test will ensure 12-tonne-plus vehicles comply with LEZ regulations. more
(30 August 2007 00:00) - Palletforce doubts there is room in the market
Palletforce has questioned whether there is room in the market for newest competitor Alliance Freight Network (AFN). more
(30 August 2007 00:00) - Logistics can give environmental lead says Pall-Ex
Pall-Ex claims the haulage industry can set an example to other sectors in protecting the environment. more
(30 August 2007 00:00) - Operator refused return of crane fitted to truck
The Transport Tribunal has upheld Scottish traffic commissioner Joan Aitken's decision to refuse to return a crane bolted to an impounded vehicle. more
(30 August 2007 00:00) - Oldhams buys Draycote from administration
Oldhams says move was strategically planned for growth in local area more
(30 August 2007 00:00) - CSR survey
Nearly three-quarters of UK entrepreneurs working in the transport industry say supporting their local community is good for their businesses. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Hellmann / FREJA partnership
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK has agreed a partnership with Danish firm FREJA Transport & Logistics. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Baylis renewal
Baylis Logistics has renewed its contract with long-term customer Stute Foods. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Seafield's plan
Seafield Logistics is setting up a contract maintenance scheme for the majority of its tractors, trailers and equipment. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Suspension satisfies DTC that lesson has been learnt
A Lancashire firm that was ordered to suspend its operation for a week because it did not have an O-licence has been granted one after North Western.... more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - No show O-licence bid fails on lack of evidence
A licence bid by the wife of a Stoke-on-Trent haulier was turned down by West Midland Deputy Traffic Commissioner Roger Seymour on financial grounds. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Telematics guide
The Freight Best Practice programme has published Telematics for Efficient Road Freight Operations. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - New heads at Volvo
Volvo has appointed current CFO Björn Ingemanson, as president of its international division. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Autos grow in popularity
Automatic transmissions are now more popular than manual transmissions on new tractors, although they are still being largely ignored by the.... more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Vauxhall launches Astravan and Corsavan Sportives
Vauxhall has launched the Astravan Sportive SE and Corsavan Sportive, both of which were exhibited as concept vehicles at this year's CV Show. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - GP Plantscape switches fleet to Citroen LCVs
Interior and exterior landscaping company GP Plantscape is in the process of switching to a 40-plus, all-Citroën LCV fleet. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Nissan scoops top sales spot
Nissan says its Navara has been the best-selling pick-up truck in the UK for three consecutive months, taking a 28% market share. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Eddie Stobart to launch on stock market
Reverse takeover and purchase of container business O'Connor allows Stobart to develop full intermodal service. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Stobart and Westbury Property join forces
Iconic haulage firm Eddie Stobart is merging with Guernsey-based Westbury Property Fund in a reverse takeover deal. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Bibby boss says firm is in "good shape"
Iain Speak, who was recently installed as chief executive at Bibby Distribution, has praised his former boss Theo de Pencier who left to head up the.... more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Union to ballot Total drivers
The TGWU section of trade union Unite confirms that Total's oil tanker drivers are being balloted for industrial action over the company's plans to.... more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Gerry Jones gets warehouse build approval
Gerry Jones Transport has been granted planning permission to build a new South Wales warehouse. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - ASDA pay deal rejected by Ince depot workers
ASDA's relationship with trade union GMB has hit the rocks after the third collapse of pay negotiations at the supermarket giant's Ince, Lancashire,.... more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Cemex receive ultimatum from its owner drivers
Cemex has been delivered an ultimatum by its owner drivers to either pay them correctly or face industrial action. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Salvesen performance hit by weather
Christian Salvesen claims the performance of its UK logistics business for the first half of the year will be hit by the poor summer weather. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Prestons recreates one of first deliveries
North Yorkshire firm Prestons of Potto recreates one of its first-ever deliveries from 1957, using a steam-powered vehicle built in 1913. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Future Environmental wins 20-vehicle licence
Glasgow-based Future Environmental Services has had the number of vehicles authorised on its Preston-based licence doubled to 20 - taking its.... more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Gefco hit by Peugeot closure
GEFCO UK says the closure of parent company Peugeot's car factory in Coventry has affected its profits. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Wincanton acquisitions post healthy financials
Lane Group went back into the black after being bought by Wincanton last October. more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Great Bear builds dedicated distribution site
Storage and transport firm Great Bear Distribution is in the process of building a multi-temperature-controlled national distribution centre to.... more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Cautious welcome for Tory road charge proposals
The freight industry says it welcomes Conservative proposals to charge foreign lorries for every mile they travel on British roads but warns there.... more
(29 August 2007 00:00) - Road improvement scheme targets A590
Work is starting this week on a £2.4m road improvement scheme on the A590 in Barrow, Cumbria. more
(28 August 2007 00:00) - London unloading times to be reviewed
The launch of extended loading/unloading times in London has been delayed until October - and vans have been excluded. more
(28 August 2007 00:00) - PACCAR and Eaton in heavy hybrid agreement
Paccar and Eaton Corporation are collaborating on LGV hybrid technology for Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in the US to be produced from 2009. more
(28 August 2007 00:00) - RHA recommends UK wide Low Emission Certificate
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed Vosa's promise that it will be able to handle the smoke tests needed for a London Low Emission Certificate.... more
(28 August 2007 00:00) - Police appeal for witnesses to attempted hijack
Police are appealing for witnesses to the attempted hijack of a truck in Coleshill, Warks. more
(28 August 2007 00:00) - Andover trailer for Kelston Sparkes
Earthmoving specialist Kelston Sparkes Group has acquired a four-axle extending step-frame trailer from Andover Trailers to transport its fleet of.... more
(28 August 2007 00:00) - CILT leaves Buckingham Gate premises
CILT is leaving its Buckingham Gate Office to share premises with the Society of Operations Engineers more
(28 August 2007 00:00) - 13 new Scania tractor units for Superquinn
Wincanton has taken delivery of 13 Scania tractor units for use on its distribution operation for Irish supermarket Superquinn. more
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