Articles by Date : 25 October 2007 - 31 October 2007
Articles 1 to 50 of 268
- Iveco launches the 4x4 Massif
Iveco has launched the Massif 4x4 - a rebadged version of the Santana. more
(31 October 2007 00:00) - Hard shoulder running extensions confirmed
Transport secretary Ruth Kelly last week confirmed that the M42 hard-shoulder running pilot launched last year will be extended to other parts of the.... more
(31 October 2007 00:00) - Palletways will start trunking to Europe next year
Palletways says it will start trunking from the UK into its Spanish and Italian networks in the first quarter of next year. more
(31 October 2007 00:00) - Boalloy administrators discussing sale options
Collapsed bodybuilding and trailer firm Boalloy looks set to be sold off and broken up by administrator Pricewater-houseCoopers (PWC). more
(31 October 2007 00:00) - Bartrums to build new depot
Bartrums Road Services is looking to build new premises adjacent to its Eye, Suffolk site, that it recently relocated to in full. more
(31 October 2007 00:00) - DHL scores £100m deal with TK Maxx
DHL Exel Supply Chain's green credentials have helped the company scoop the renewal of a contract with retailer TK Maxx for £100m. more
(31 October 2007 00:00) - Next goes into third party logistics
High street fashion retailer Next is offering its transport and warehousing expertise on a third-party basis to other retailers under the brand name.... more
(31 October 2007 00:00) - Knowles ups profits
Profit at Knowles Transport nudged upwards in 2006 and the firm is optimistic about its future success once new warehousing is completed by the end.... more
(31 October 2007 00:00) - Drivers' strike avoided by 7% Cemex pay deal
Driver representative Mick Binns is optimistic the dispute will be resolved. more
(31 October 2007 00:00) - Mitsubishi showcases HDEP engine
Mitsubishi-Fuso unveils its 12.8-litre HDEP engine at the Tokyo Motor Show, but remains tight-lipped about the technical details. more
(31 October 2007 00:00) - Potential Driver CPC loophole exposed by MT
Motor Transport has learnt of a potentially cost-cutting loophole in the Driver CPC regulations. more
(31 October 2007 00:00) - Norbert Dentressangle boosts sales by 10.3%
French haulier Norbert Dentressangle (ND) has increased sales by 10.3% to €1.3bn (£907m) for the year to September. more
(30 October 2007 00:00) - Highways Agency consults on roadside facilities
The Highways Agency has launched a public consultation on its draft policy for roadside service facilities. The... more
(30 October 2007 00:00) - £1,000 for CM rugby winner
Anthony McDermott, operations manager at the Manchester depot of TNT Express UK, has scooped the top prize in our Rugby World Cup Challenge produced.... more
(30 October 2007 00:00) - DfT plans joined up transport investment after 2014
Road and rail will be considered together rather than separately under the latest government plans - but not until after 2014. Dylan Gray and Roanna.... more
(30 October 2007 00:00) - New vans face emissions limit by 2015
The European Parliament has approved proposals to limit average CO2 emissions from new vans and cars to 125g/km by 2015. more
(30 October 2007 00:00) - Bedrock of support for road pricing
Many members of the public are in favour of road pricing, an Ipsos Mori poll released last week suggests. Some 61% of respondents said they would.... more
(30 October 2007 00:00) - Eurotunnel cuts freight-train tolls in half
In an attempt to attract freight back on to rail, Eurotunnel has slashed its prices by 50% and simplified its pricing structure. more
(30 October 2007 00:00) - Waste carriers face fly-tipping crackdown
Waste and recycling vehicles have been subjected to random checks in Staffordshire in a crackdown on fly-tipping in the county. more
(30 October 2007 00:00) - Ford launches 4.6 tonne Transit
Ford is targeting its new 4.6-tonne Transit at operators looking to drop in weight from 7.5 tonnes. more
(30 October 2007 00:00) - Alternative fuels for trucks at the RAI Show
Scania, whose stand was dominated by its newly-launched range of EGR Euro 5 trucks, is another manufacturer to hedge its bets – researching numerous.... more
(30 October 2007 00:00) - Hybrid trucks star in Amsterdam
One of the stars of the show was the eye-catching Renault Hybris, a hybrid-technology urban concept vehicle. Renault describes it as a "vision of.... more
(30 October 2007 00:00) - Environmental themes strong at Amsterdam Show
The European Road Transport Show 2007 had a clear environmental theme, with alternative fuel/driveline trucks being exhibited by almost all of the.... more
(30 October 2007 00:00) - Autologic's New chairman
AutoLogic's former chairman Reg Heath has returned to the role. more
(29 October 2007 00:00) - Wincanton wins ten year deal with Carlsberg
Wincanton wins ten-year deal to manage warehousing & primary transportation for Carlsberg UK.
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(29 October 2007 00:00) - Reed Boardall promotes managers
Reed Boardall has promoted managers Andrew Baldwin and Howard Gill. more
(29 October 2007 00:00) - DfT refutes idea that road pricing will be abandoned
The DfT rejects reports in the national press suggesting that the government is about to abandon a national road pricing scheme following a petition.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00) - VOSA urges drivers to request LEZ leaflet
VOSA is urging drivers to request a copy of a London Low Emission Zone leaflet next time they visit an LGV test station. more
(29 October 2007 00:00) - MT's Own Account debate
MT is holding a debate, entitled 'Own-account: can it be more efficient than using a 3PL?' and sponsored by Fraikin, on 21 November in London. more
(29 October 2007 00:00) - Fourth theft on same road in Worcester
A theft from a truck in Worcester at the end of October was the fourth in two months on the same road, say West Mercia Police. more
(29 October 2007 00:00) - Formal warning at secong inquiry
A Nottinghamshire company escaped with a warning after appearing at its second public inquiry in just over two years. more
(29 October 2007 00:00) - Objections mount against Brayton truck park plans
Dozens of local residents have objected to a haulier's application for permission to park two artics at his stables. more
(29 October 2007 00:00) - Sevel mid-range scoops Van of the Year
The Sevel mid-range van - badged as the Fiat Scudo, Citroen Dispatch and Peugeot Expert - has taken the title of International Van of the Year 2008.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00) - MAN TG wins International Truck of the Year 2008
The International Truck of the Year 2008 was unveiled at last week's Amsterdam truck show - Jury chairman Andy Salter explains the decision. more
(29 October 2007 00:00) - Trucks being stolen for scrap value
Time was when thieves would steal trucks for their valuable loads - but with the price of scrap metal climbing, the vehicles themselves are becoming.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00) - Amsterdam Show: MAN TGS/TGX is Truck of the Year
At the European Road Transport Show in Amsterdam today, the revised MAN TG series was declared International Truck of the Year 2008. more
(26 October 2007 23:00) - Pay minimum wage or face heavy fines
The National Minimum Wage (NMW), introduced by Labour in April 1999, increased this month by 17p an hour to £5.52. more
(26 October 2007 00:00) - Licence saved by impressive steps to make ammends
A Teesside property development firm that admitted its maintenance regime was a "shambles" has been refused its application for an extra vehicle and.... more
(26 October 2007 00:00) - Director with record of failed firms granted licence
Despite its links to two failed companies a fresh restricted licence was granted to Barnoldswick, Lancs-based Event Staging & Structures after it.... more
(26 October 2007 00:00) - Women and flexible working
Offering flexible working hours and the ability to work from home is not going to work in all aspects of transport. After all, drivers may struggle.... more
(26 October 2007 00:00) - Interview: Steve Agg, of CILT
The Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics seeks to assist its members through gentle means, according to chief executive Steve Agg. Tim.... more
(26 October 2007 00:00) - Driver used ghost driver to get home
The use of a 'ghost driver' cost Kirkby, Liverpool driver Stuart Thomas £621 in fines and costs when he appeared before the Ellesmere Port & Neston.... more
(26 October 2007 00:00) - No action over accidental licence offence
No action was taken against a Tarmac subcontractor who had operated three vehicles after he had been issued with three O-licence identity discs, even.... more
(26 October 2007 00:00) - VOSA amended TAO letter - DTC is not impressed
South Eastern & Metropolitan Deputy Traffic Commissioner Christopher Heaps has expressed his regret and anger that a letter from the Traffic Area.... more
(26 October 2007 00:00) - 100% bio-fuel allowed on Daf Euro 4/5 trucks
Daf has confirmed that customers are allowed to use 100% bio-diesel on specific Euro 4 and Euro 5 trucks, whereas previously it had only permitted.... more
(26 October 2007 00:00) - Gist profits hit by pension boost
Additional pension contributions and changes to the awarding of share options to employees has impacted on Gist's operating profit. more
(26 October 2007 00:00) - Chinese trailers coming to the UK
After nearly two years of planning, Chinese giant China International Marine Containers (CIMC) is about to begin selling its products directly to UK.... more
(25 October 2007 00:00) - Driver reported by dog warden coughs up £185
A North Wales driver who smoked a cigarette in his truck cab has been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £185 for smoking in the workplace in.... more
(25 October 2007 00:00) - Suspension for owner-driver whose hobby was haulage
A Cheshire owner-driver who treated haulage as a "hobby" and allowed intervals between safety inspections to stretch to 82 weeks has had his.... more
(25 October 2007 00:00) - Tacho fiddling costs "flying start" driver £2,100
A Skelmersdale lorry driver who admitted 48 offences of tachograph fiddling to win a "flying start" in the mornings has been ordered to pay fines and.... more
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