Articles by Date : 11 January 2007 - 18 January 2007
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- Licence suspended after series of offences
A Wolverhampton haulier's licence has been suspended for a week and he has been told to sack his transport manager after admitting a series of.... more
(18 January 2007 00:00) - Distribution looks healthy
The FTA says there has been a recovery in demand for distribution services in the UK. More operators are looking to expand their fleets as a.... more
(18 January 2007 00:00) - TC calls for tighter controls on O-licence applications
Can the Traffic Commissioners trust O-licence applicants to be truthful? It seems not - so maybe it's time to tighten up if we are to keep cowboys.... more
(18 January 2007 00:00) - Concern over Yearsley driver jobs as depot shuts
Yearsley Group admits the closure of the Birds Eye depot in Hull could lead to redundancies among its drivers – but says it will attempt to.... more
(18 January 2007 00:00) - FTA opposes congestion charge extension
The Freight Transport Association opposes the extension to the London congestion charge for haulage operators. The charge will cover Kensington.... more
(18 January 2007 00:00) - Mini-SEVEL prices announced
Peugeot is the first brand to publish UK prices for the new mini-SEVEL range of vans, to be sold as the Peugeot Expert, Fiat Scudo and Citroen.... more
(15 January 2007 00:00) - First Euro 5 Volvo pulls charity's 'Big Bus'
The UK's first Euro 5 Volvo has been delivered to Northern Ireland charity Action Cancer. more
(15 January 2007 00:00) - St Peter Port Services boosts warehousing
Guernsey-based haulage company St Peter Port Services has bought a 2,800m 2 warehouse and office complex for £2m. It subcontracts for Paul Davis.... more
(11 January 2007 14:54) - Northgate boosts turnover and profit
Interim results for the six months to October 2006 show that light CV hire company Northgate increased revenue by 48% to £262.1m and pre-tax profit.... more
(11 January 2007 14:46) - Replacement SCR exhausts from AVT
Astra Vehicle Technologies is offering replacement Euro-4 and Euro-5 SCR silencer and exhaust systems for specialist vehicles which require the.... more
(11 January 2007 14:38) - Montracon appoints new sales manager
Martin Gaines is the new sales manager, refrigerated product, at Montracon . He is responsible for refrigerated trailer sales for the North-East and.... more
(11 January 2007 11:50) - Ryder appoints new general manager
David Morris is the new general manager for logistics business development and solutions at Ryder . Morris is responsible for sales and new.... more
(11 January 2007 11:01) - Owens' first Ivecos
Llanelli-based Owens Road Services has taken delivery of three Stralis AS tractors, the first Ivecos on its 250-strong fleet. more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Freight Best Practice launches "Save It" on DVD
Freight Best Practice has launched an updated "Save It" on DVD more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Finally- trucks running through Dublin Port Tunnel
After five years' work the Dublin Port Tunnel has opened - but the IRHA foresees traffic management problems. more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Goldhofer launches new longer low-loader trailer
Goldhofer has launched the XLE, a new design of extendable low-loader trailer for payloads of up to 110 tonnes. more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Morgan makes PM Onboard PM1300 standard on vehicle
D Morgan is making PM Onboard's PM1300 standard fit on all new vehicles. more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Salvesen buys G&A double-deck trailers
Christian Salvesen's Temperature Controlled Business Unit has purchased a pair of Gray & Adams double-deckers for its dedicated Marks & Spencer.... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - RSA raises concerns about Irish drivers' safety
Sixty percent of lorry drivers in Ireland are not able to produce their required tachograph records when stopped at a roadside checkpoint, according.... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - The future of home delivery
Despite the problems of home delivery, our experts are optimistic about the future. more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Driver chooses religion over driving
A driver has lost his constructive dismissal claim against Christian Salvesen after his shift pattern was changed to include Sunday working..... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - New Rules for Livestock Transportation
New, tighter EU animal transport regulations must be properly enforced, says RHA more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Takeovers to come
The UK's express parcel and pallet networks are still over- subscribed, with twice the numbers that can be found in France and Germany. More.... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - TNT spends £100m on growing depot network
TNT Express says 2007 will be a year in which it expands and upgrades its depot network including finding a strategic new location in the East of.... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Toll rises will hit Cardiff
Welsh hauliers predict the latest toll rises on the Severn Bridge and Second Severn Crossing will hit businesses in Cardiff. more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - UPN share gift
Free shares to members to promote 'push year' more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Best Christmas at Amazon
Online retailer Amazon says that Christmas 2006 was its most successful ever. more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Wrekin Construction is first with crewcab Sprinters
Wrekin Construction is the first UK operator to take delivery of a fleet of new generation Sprinter crewcab vans. more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Biodiesel gets serious
UK may miss out on Renault's new 'cleaner' Trafic and Master vans more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - 5 is better than 4 for Pulleyn
Pulleyn Transport has skipped Euro 4 in favour of Euro 5 in order to take advantage of reduced toll charges on Germany's autobahns. more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - HST Feeds takes delivery of new Euro 4 Volvo FM480
HST Feeds opts for a 'more cost-effective' SCR-powered FM480 more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Scania to offer Euro 5 EGR in 2007
Scania will be the first manufacturer to offer a Euro 5 engine without the need for selective catalytic reduction (SCR), as it begins to introduce.... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Tesco boosts biodiesel demand
Tesco's announcement that it will run 2,000 trucks on a 50:50 biodiesel blend from this month has caused a surge in demand for the fuel. more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Brits opting for Euro 5 Dafs
Market leader claims 45% of its customers go for Euro 5. Other manufacturers tell a different story more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - The challenges facing home delivery
Internet shopping really took off this Christmas, with home delivery becoming increasingly popular. But what are the challenges facing this rapidly.... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - This year starts well for Clipper Logistics Group
This year starts well for Clipper Logistics Group - it's listed in the Sunday Times top 100 fastest-growing, privately-owned firms. more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Looking at the year with interest
How will higher interest rates in 2007 affect inflation, the UK economy - and road transport? Truck industry management consultant Kelvin Briggs.... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Matalan's operation can't afford to stand still
Speed of delivery is all important in the fast-moving world of fashion retailing and Matalan has to send products through its supply chain as quickly.... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Do we have a driver shortage?
Do we have a driver shortage? The answer to this important question is complicated as it also involves trying to estimate how many drivers from.... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Avia to introduce 10- and 12-tonners at CV Show
Avia will add 10- and 12-tonners to its range later this year, moving up from its current maximum of 7.5 tonnes. The new trucks are expected to be.... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - John Cutler returns as chief executive of Youngs
After 18 months out of the industry following the sale of Hammond Logistics to Bibby Distribution, John Cutler is back and is revelling in his new.... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Restriction on workers from accession states
Truck drivers from Bulgaria and Romania will not routinely be given work permits for the UK. Romania and Bulgaria became members of the EU on 1.... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - T&G and Amicus unions plan to merge
The Transport and General Workers Union (T&G) is set to merge with Amicus , the engineering and technical union. The leaders of both unions.... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Phillips buys a pair of Stralis tractors
Iveco has continued its recent run of sales success in the North-East with two trucks joining another well regarded fleet - Phillips (Seahouses).... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Foreign driver blamed for death of six
A fatal accident on the A52 in Lincolnshire last year has been blamed at inquest on an illegal Portuguese driver. more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - 'Dangerous' rapist denied LGV licence
The North-Eastern Traffic Commissioner has prevented a convicted rapist from returning to work as a truck driver. more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Widdowson Group goes into the red
Leicester haulier and logistics operator Widdowson Group has dipped into the red with a pre-tax loss of £319,716 and an operating loss of £35,984 for.... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Armoric boosts its warehouse space by 500%
Devon reefer specialist Armoric Freight International has moved to new premises which will enable it to diversify into ambient storage. The.... more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Drivers' pay soars by 9.4%
Transport sector recruitment shortages ease, but drivers enjoy a fatter pay packet. more
(11 January 2007 00:00) - Government clamps down on illegal workers
Haulage firms are among those targeted as the UK Immigration Service has launched a £700,000 media campaign to remind employers that.... more
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