Articles by Date : 04 February 2009 - 11 February 2009
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- Traffic commissioners consultation: have your say
Senior Traffic Commissioner Philip Brown wants the industry's views on the TCs' strategy for 2009 and beyond. more
(11 February 2009 10:30) - Freshlinc gets a helpful shunt from Dawsonrentals
Refrigerated distribution specialist Freshlinc has improved shunt operations at its Spalding, Lincs distribution centre with the help of.... more
(11 February 2009 10:29) - RHA calls for gritting strategy
The RHA has writtento DfT minister Lord Adonis to call for a national strategy to keep the UK's roads open during severe weather conditions, such as.... more
(11 February 2009 10:29) - Operators reap benefits from fuel-saving device
Two operators have claimed impressive falls in fuel consumption following trials of a new fuel-saving device. more
(11 February 2009 10:29) - Couplings crisis, warns VBG
Drawbar coupling manufacturer VBG has warned that potential problems with VOSA's testing regime and regular vehicle checks by service agents could.... more
(11 February 2009 10:29) - New Transit Connect breaks cover at Chicago
Ford has revealed the new North American version of its Transit Connect and at the same time confirmed that the UK's Smith Electric Vehicles will.... more
(10 February 2009 17:34) - Print press distributor sees turnover rise 93%
Print press deliveries are the way forward, believes Headline Distribution, which has defied the downturn by boosting annual turnover by 93% after.... more
(10 February 2009 17:29) - Driver in death crash may have been using laptop
The Portuguese lorry driver faced with charges of death by dangerous driving may have been using a laptop as he drove on the M6, a court has heard. more
(10 February 2009 16:43) - Scania rolls out fixed-price repair programme
Scania has rolled out a fixed-price repair programme under its Total Transport Solutions banner. more
(10 February 2009 16:35) - DfT considers national truck park action plan
The Department for Transport hopes to produce a national action plan on lorry parking later in the year. more
(10 February 2009 15:19) - Stowaways caught in load of flat-pack furniture
Three stowaways have been caught attempting to get into the UK in a load of flat-pack furniture. more
(10 February 2009 15:05) - Edinburgh considers consolidation centre
Edinburgh City Council has revealed it is in the early stages of considering a congestion-busting plan that includes a consolidation centre. more
(10 February 2009 11:18) - Scania board rejects Porsche takeover offer
The board of Scania has rejected a takeover offer from Porsche because it does not reflect long-term value for the company. more
(10 February 2009 11:15) - Number of unroadworthy trucks rises 67%
The number of unroadworthy HGVs in the UK has shot up by 67% over five years, but the Department for Transport (DfT) insists this is a result of more.... more
(10 February 2009 11:07) - Senior TC outlines modernising agenda
Senior traffic commissioner Philip Brown has outlined his strategy for modernising the licensing system in a move that would open up the O-licence.... more
(10 February 2009 00:00) - TruckPol seeks private backers
With Home Office negotiations to reinstate TruckPol funding still ongoing, the freight crime fighting division is calling for private sponsors to.... more
(10 February 2009 00:00) - HA website meets huge demand
The Highways Agency traffic information website, faced an unprecedented level of demand as the inclement weather struck last week. more
(10 February 2009 00:00) - Hauliers await return of Rosyth-Zeebrugge ferry
Scottish hauliers that relied on the Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry crossing which Superfast ended last September are counting down the days until the.... more
(10 February 2009 00:00) - Anti-siphoning devices prove popular in recession
Manufacturers of anti-siphoning devices are reaping the rewards of operators looking to prevent fuel theft during a recession, with TruckProtect and.... more
(10 February 2009 00:00) - VOSA proposes rise in voluntary test fees
VOSA is proposing to increase its voluntary test fees in a move that would see some costs rise by as much as 40%. more
(10 February 2009 00:00) - Channel Tunnel re-opens at full capacity
The Channel Tunnel re-opened fully this week, after running at reduced capacity for four months because of the fire in September. more
(10 February 2009 00:00) - Fraikin sees green shoots for UK contract hire
Fleet management specialist Fraikin has sounded an optimistic note for the UK contract hire sector. more
(10 February 2009 00:00) - Chocolate-covered stowaways arrested
A group of 15 illegal immigrants were arrested at a Mars factory "covered in cocoa powder" last week when they attempted to smuggle themselves into.... more
(10 February 2009 00:00) - Irish owner-driver raffles his truck
An Irish owner-driver is raffling off his truck because work is so scarce that he cannot keep up the monthly repayments. more
(10 February 2009 00:00) - Insolvencies double in fourth quarter
The number of land transport companies becoming insolvent in England and Wales more than doubled during the last three months of 2008. more
(09 February 2009 12:38) - Rejection of A55 truckstop plans may be appealed
Flintshire Country Council has rejected two plans for truckstops off the A55. more
(09 February 2009 11:40) - Mayor scraps phase three of London LEZ
The Mayor of London is scrapping the third phase of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) which had been due to include light goods vehicles and vans up to 3.5.... more
(09 February 2009 10:39) - Renault Trucks dealers to sell Trafic van
The Renault Trucks dealer network is to start selling the Renault Trafic van in June. more
(09 February 2009 09:30) - New truck and van sales continue to fall
CV registrations last month were down 44.7% on January 2008, while the rolling year to date saw a fall of 14.3%. more
(06 February 2009 15:57) - BVRLA: VOSA fee structure is 'wholly unfair'
VOSA is planning to increase its annual commercial vehicle test and inspection fees by 9%, netting the government agency an extra £9.6m in revenue. more
(06 February 2009 13:00) - Manufacturing woes hit transporter sector
As new-car sales plummet, the fallout has left vehicle carriers with dwindling volumes and unavoidable redundancies.
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(06 February 2009 11:49) - Volvo's Q4 truck sales fall 19% in Europe
Volvo's truck sales fell by 19% in Europe in the fourth quarter as the recession affected demand for new vehicles. more
(06 February 2009 11:12) - Romanian driver contravenes merchant shipping regs
Failure to immediately produce dangerous goods notes has led to a Romanian truck driver being fined £2,700. Ioan Tanasoaie was refused entry to the.... more
(05 February 2009 16:23) - Wincanton warns of lower profits than predicted
Wincanton has braced itself for profits at the lower end of predictions following a slump in construction and home delivery volumes. more
(05 February 2009 15:13) - Kirklees Council powers electric van from waste
Kirklees Council is running an electric light CV powered off energy regained from its waste station. more
(05 February 2009 13:08) - Isuzu Forward enters 18-tonne market
Isuzu Trucks has entered the 18t market with a limited, but competitive, package, backed up with a strong warranty.
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(05 February 2009 11:49) - London LEZ information stays under wraps
Transport for London's (TfL) refusal to release the legal advice it received before launching the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) has been upheld by.... more
(05 February 2009 11:49) - Schmitz opens local business centres
Trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull says its new regional business centre [RBC] in Warrington will serve as a blueprint for three further sites in.... more
(05 February 2009 11:49) - Iveco and Keys offer free fuel
Iveco dealers are trying to drum up sales by offering retail customers 1,000 litres of free fuel with the purchase and registration of any new.... more
(05 February 2009 11:49) - Court dismisses M&M Howden drivers' appeal
North East Traffic Commissioner Tom Macartney's decision to disqualify six former drivers at M&M Howden Haulage has been upheld by the Court of.... more
(05 February 2009 11:49) - Dawsonrentals commits to maintaining young fleet
Dawsonrentals is committed to maintaining the young age profile of its 9,500-strong fleet despite the economic downturn. more
(05 February 2009 11:49) - Stobart defends site closure decision
Stobart Group insists its decision to close a chilled distribution centre in Scunthorpe has nothing to do with the economic downturn and is based on.... more
(05 February 2009 11:49) - Clipper Logistics joins green fleet scheme
Clipper Logistics has joined an environmental scheme in Yorkshire promoting companies with 'green' fleets and providing guidance on further fuel.... more
(05 February 2009 11:49) - Car transporters see volumes drop 50%
Despite the government unveiling a £2bn bailout package for car manufacturing in the UK, specialist car transporters face a bleak winter without.... more
(05 February 2009 00:00) - Petition backs lorry park solution to A14 Stack
A petition has been set up for lorry drivers and transport operators supporting the use of Orwell Crossing Lorry Park during Operation Stack on the.... more
(05 February 2009 00:00) - Are new exhaust systems just hot air?
The environment needs to be rescued, no-one disputes that, but can exhausts deliver more than just hot air? We report from the seventh International.... more
(05 February 2009 00:00) - Wincanton and Heinz extend contract
Wincanton has extended its agreement with food manufacturer HJ Heinz as the sole supplier of its transport and warehousing. more
(04 February 2009 16:41) - Home & Away Express Logistics joins Palletways
Home & Away Express Logistics has joined pallet network. Palletways and hopes the move will open new business opportunities during the recession. more
(04 February 2009 16:29) - Thieves must pay compensation to Boughey
Boughey Distribution has praised West Midlands Police for being 'on the ball' and arresting two thieves who have since been ordered to pay the firm.... more
(04 February 2009 16:21) - Rejection recommended for A55 truckstop plans
Flintshire County Council's planning department has recommended that plans for a truckstop on the A55 are rejected because the site is an.... more
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