Articles by Date : 06 November 2008 - 10 November 2008
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- UPS orders six Modecs following successful trial
UPS has ordered six Modec electric vehicles for operation at its Camden facility. more
(10 November 2008 16:45) - Council criticises construction of truck park
East Sussex County Council has criticised the construction of a port lorry park, insisting local residents must come first. more
(10 November 2008 00:00) - Milbank Trucks calls in administrator
After the collapse of its sister company and main customer Milbank Floors at the end of October, Milbank Trucks has called in an administrator. more
(10 November 2008 00:00) - 30% of truck drivers in UK are breaking hours regs
Truck drivers in the UK were found to have committed more drivers' hours violations than any other offences during a week-long safety crackdown by.... more
(10 November 2008 00:00) - Pryce buys FH-480s
Pryce adds FH-480s to fleet Telford-based milk collection specialist HW Pryce has bought two Volvo FH-480 6x2 tractors with Globetrotter cabs. more
(10 November 2008 00:00) - Thermo King debuts cryogenic cooling system
Thermo King has launched a patented cryogenic cooling system, Green CryoTech, using recycled liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) as a coolant. more
(10 November 2008 00:00) - Widdowson opts for Stralis
Comfortable working and living space help make Ivecos top choice. more
(10 November 2008 00:00) - Home Delivery Network picks Movanos
The Home Delivery Network has ordered 523 Movano vans. more
(10 November 2008 00:00) - Forestry firm escapes with warning
Midland Forestry has received a formal warning after giving West Midland Deputy Traffic Commissioner Lester Maddrell assurances and undertakings.... more
(07 November 2008 09:54) - Fruehauf buys United Trailers (UK) designs
Following the closure of United Trailers (UK), Fruehauf has bought the designs and copyright for its moving floors, ejectors and blowers for an.... more
(07 November 2008 00:00) - ‘Green’ conditions imposed on ops centre
The Welsh Deputy Traffic Commissioner, Lester Maddrell, has decided to impose a number of environmental conditions on a Bargoed operating centre.... more
(07 November 2008 00:00) - Proceedings adjourned for vehicle report
Consideration of action against the licence held by a Fylde-based skip-hire operator, together with its application to double its vehicle.... more
(07 November 2008 00:00) - False tacho records lead to revocation
An owner-driver loses his O-licence and HGV licence after falsifying records and winding back the odometer. more
(07 November 2008 00:00) - London to rephase traffic lights
Traffic lights could be rephased to improve traffic flow as part of London mayor Boris Johnson's transport plans for London. more
(07 November 2008 00:00) - CV sales down 31% in October
Commercial vehicle sales are down 31.1% for October, with van and truck sales falling 35.2% and 9.4% respectively. more
(07 November 2008 00:00) - Vosa consults on revising HGV testing fees
Vosa has published a consultation on changing the fee structure for lorry testing in an attempt to make life easier for the industry. more
(07 November 2008 00:00) - Interview: Tim Davies, founder of iFleet
Road transport industry big hitter Tim Davies has assembled a formidable team to launch iFleet, a new concept in fleet management solutions.
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(07 November 2008 00:00) - Number of trucks on the road falls
The number of HGVs of the road fell by 4% in the third quarter of 2008 when compared to the same period of 2007. more
(06 November 2008 14:46) - Trading strong at Forth Ports despite slump
Forth Ports says increased activity in a range of sectors has more than offset any downturns in trade elsewhere in the economy. more
(06 November 2008 12:17) - DHL Container Logistics reports £2.7m loss
DHL Container Logistics has reported a loss of almost for £3m last year, despite doubling turnover. more
(06 November 2008 11:56) - Operators stalling on new vehicle purchasing
Operators are stalling on vehicle replacement due to the current lack of affordable finance. more
(06 November 2008 11:11) - Wincanton buys container haulier CEL Group
Wincanton has tightened its grip on the container transport sector with acquisition of Woodbridge, Suffolk firm CEL Group. more
(06 November 2008 10:00) - DfT improves On Line Benchmarking pilot website
The Department for Transport (DfT) On Line Benchmarking pilot run by Freight Best Practice has improved its comparison tools with six new key.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - MP calls for Top Gear's Clarkson to be sacked
A Labour MP has urged the BBC to sack Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson. more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Teesport-Scotland high-cube rail service launched
PD Ports and EWS have launched a high-cube-capacity container train service connecting Teesport to Mossend and Grangemouth, but believe further.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Citroen launches dual-fuel Berlingo and auto Nemo
Citroen has launched a dual-fuel Berlingo and an automatic version of its Nemo. more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Tories pledge not to bring back LRUC
Shadow transport minister Stephen Hammond has said that a future Conservative government would not resurrect plans for a lorry road user charge. more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - DSV focuses on one project at a time
At an acquisitive company like DSV a lot of time is spent merging operations and while always looking to expand its footprint the company's UK.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Hilary Devey in Entrepreneur of the Year finals
The British Chambers of Commerce has named Hilary Devey, owner and chief executive of pallet network Pall-Ex, as regional Entrepreneur of the Year.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - M6 crash driver remanded in custody
The Portuguese lorry driver accused of killing a Welsh family of six on the M6 has been remanded in custody on the same day as the victims' funeral. more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - FTA defends UK's rail freight infrastructure
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has defended Network Rail's strategy of modernising the rail network after PD Ports apparently expressed.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - A Bognor truck park may get coded entry barriers
Drivers may have to suffer with a complex coding entrance system at a Bognor Regis truck park as a result of the council's wrath at travellers.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Haulage not key in government safety report
A House of Commons Transport Select Committee report on road safety, published last week, gave barely any reference to the haulage industry. more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Driver Hire begins home delivery course for drivers
Following the launch of its fuel-efficient accreditation programme for agency drivers last month, Driver Hire has turned its attention to.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Top Gear controversy: storm in a teacup?
Do Jeremy Clarkson and Geoff Hoon have a wanton disregard for the road transport industry? We fully support Top Gear's desire to be entertaining and.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Trading updates for Wincanton subsidiaries
Wincanton-owned haulage contractor Swales Haulage turned in a £4.3m pre-tax profit for the 17 months ending 31 March 2008, four months after the.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Trucks get year reprieve from Manchester C-charge
Hauliers will not have to pay the Manchester congestion charge while a study into its impact on freight is carried out. more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Dartford Crossing truck charge set to rise 22%
Hauliers face a 22% rise in the cost of using one of the most important roads in Britain when the Dartford Crossing puts up its tolls on the 15.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - TruckNet UK users discuss Top Gear
TruckNet UK community manager Rikki Chequer talks Top Gear, tyres and 10-tonne trucks. more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Vosa's contact centre is moving
Vosa's contact centre is moving on 28 November and telephone contact will be disrupted during the move. Lines will not be working from approximately.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Research undermines DVLA ban on diabetic drivers
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) says its policy of banning people from driving lorries if they inject insulin for their diabetes is.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - TC hands Taymix an official warning
Taymix has been given another chance to relieve the doubts of the Western Traffic Commissioner and prove it is up to scratch. more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Creditors left reeling after United Trailers (UK) closure
Creditors of the stricken business United Trailers (UK) have reacted with anger at the circumstances surrounding the Cambridgeshire firm's closure.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Government puts £100m towards low-carbon vehicles
Commercial vehicle technology is set to benefit from a Department for Transport-backed development programme for low-carbon vehicles. more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Forth Ports trading 'in line with expectations'
In an interim management statement, Forth Ports, which manages Tilbury, Dundee, Leith, Grangemouth, Rosyth, Methil and Burntisland ports, says.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Interview: Tom Ryan & Kevin Popely, Circle Express
Tom Ryan and Kevin Popely are determined to make sure Circle Express transforms itself from a distribution firm to a one-stop shop for all customers'.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Lorry ban delayed in Petworth
A lorry ban due to be introduced in the West Sussex town of Petworth has been delayed because the signs and barriers have yet to be installed. more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - RHA blasts council for lorry park code proposals
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has blasted Arun council in West Sussex for contemplating a complicated entry system to a lorry park as a means to.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Investment helps Palletline's throughput growth
On the back of a £1m investment in IT, Palletline's Birmingham central hub celebrated its opening day with a throughput of more than 10,000.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Fuel thieves target 14 HGVs in East Riding
Following the theft of 6,500 litres of diesel from Paul Headley Transport in the Kelleythorpe Industrial Estate, Driffield between 1 and 2 November,.... more
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