Articles by Date : 08 October 2008 - 16 October 2008
Articles 601 to 650 of 6384
- Tribunal quashes decision to ban heavy vehicles
An operator has won its appeal against restrictions on the movement and weight of vehicles from its operating centre after the Transport Tribunal.... more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Fourteen-day ultimatum to produce financial records
A Birmingham car transporter has been given two weeks to produce evidence of sufficient financial standing or face a revocation of its licence. more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Pawson Transport gets O-licence
North Eastern Traffic Commissioner Tom Macartney has given new entity Pawson Transport an O-licence. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Dunning revealed as new RHA chief executive
The RHA has announced that Geoff Dunning will be the association's new chief executive when the incumbent Roger King steps down next year. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Boots seeks depot partners
Health and beauty retailer seeks partners to collaborate on multi-user cross-docks
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(15 October 2008 00:00) - TML network faces geographical shuffle
As many key sectors face a downturn, the firm hopes to maximise efficiency
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(15 October 2008 00:00) - FTA wants views on longer trucks
Opinions to be presented to government as industry considers change.
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(15 October 2008 00:00) - Oban Express buys two M-B Ategos
Oban Express Parcel Service has celebrated its silver anniversary by buying a pair of silver Mercedes-Benz Atego 816s. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Currie European opts for Masternaut telematics
Dumfrieshire haulier Currie European is fitting its entire fleet - 80 tractor units and 420 trailers - with a Masternaut telematics system. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - HDE buys a Renault Kerax
An 8x4 Renault Kerax 410.32 has entered service with Hydraulic Discharge Equipment (HDE) to showcase its Load King 15m³ steel muckaway body. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Fowler Welch picks Volvo
Temperature-controlled transport specialist Fowler Welch Coolchain has added 10 new Volvo FH 480hp tractor units to a fleet more usually associated.... more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Brewers call 'time please' on PCNs
With the majority of pubs in London established long before road legislation was introduced, the requirements imposed on brewery delivery firms by.... more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Dodds Group acquires Les Knight Transport
Dodds Group has confirmed one of the industry's worst-kept secrets and announced the acquisition of part of the business of short-sea container.... more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Business Post avoids borrowing
Business Post Group has claimed it has been able to virtually steer clear of borrowing money during the credit crunch, as it reports a 16.3%.... more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - WT Allen closes down
Staffordshire haulage firm WT Allen Garages has ceased trading after failing to find a new owner following founder William Allen's retirement. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Pall-Ex decides against fuel surcharges
Pall-Ex has decided against applying fuel surcharges to members' contra-payments following a fuel survey of its 98 members. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Zambian charity training scheme launched
Transaid's Zambian professional driver training programme was launched last week by HRH Princess Anne. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - DHL signs high street deal with WHSmith
DHL has become the first private-sector parcel business to make its mark on the UK High Street with the announcement of a partnership with retailer.... more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Pallet-Track opens new hub
Pallet-Track says it's been delighted by the first week of operation at its new Wolverhampton hub. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - RHA appoints new Chief Executive
The Road Haulage Association has appointed Geoff Dunning as its new Chief Executive, to succeed Roger King when he retires next Spring. Dunning has.... more
(14 October 2008 11:02) - Labour MP supports campaign to recruit CV mechanics
A Labour MP has thrown her weight behind a campaign to boost the number of HGV mechanics. more
(14 October 2008 00:00) - Frederick R Miller celebrates 40 years in business
Palletways member Frederick R Miller has proved that life does not end at 40 by celebrating its anniversary with new vehicles and major investment in.... more
(14 October 2008 00:00) - Check brake lights remotely with Brakeaware
A device has been unveiled that enables truck drivers to check their brake lights more easily prior to taking their vehicle on the road. more
(14 October 2008 00:00) - New Stobart super-warehouse up for approval
A new Stobart Group distribution centre in Cheshire - which would create more than 1,000 jobs - is set to be recommended for approval next week. more
(10 October 2008 00:00) - MP to congratulate newly qualified truck mechanic
An Enfield MP is flying the flag for young people entering the CV field by presenting an apprenticeship certificate to newly qualified lorry.... more
(10 October 2008 00:00) - DHL service points to appear in WHSmith shops
DHL has become the first private-sector parcels business to make its mark on the UK high street... more
(09 October 2008 16:00) - Ford Transit gets new engine and 4x4 options
Ford's all-wheel-drive (AWD) Transit has gone on sale in the UK. more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Police are concerned for missing lorry driver
Police have raised the alarm over a missing lorry driver, questioning whether he ever reached his delivery destination. more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Business Post sees turnover rise 16%
Business Post has revealed a 16% turnover increase ahead of its interim results, with new contracts driving the distribution firm forward. more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Fowler Welch Coolchain returns to the Volvo FH
Fowler Welch Coolchain has taken on 10 new Volvo FH480 artics and has 30 more on order for delivery in December. more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - MAN and Knorr-Bremse create Blind Spot Assistant
Braking system manufacturer Knorr-Bremse has teamed up with truck-maker MAN to create a Blind Spot Assistant which extends a driver's vision when.... more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - September slump for van registrations
September saw a big drop in van registrations, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Driver's death 'probably the result of tiredness'
An Oxfordshire coroner has concluded that an accident in which a German truck driver died was likely to have been the result of the driver's.... more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Analyst predicts 'shake-out' in freight transport
Rising fuel costs and lower demand will result in a "shakeout" within freight transport, according to an analysis of business trends by auditor.... more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Volvo cuts production and sheds jobs
Volvo is shedding almost 1,400 jobs at its European plants due to falling demand for new trucks. more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Economic slump hits vehicle transporters
The economic downturn has struck the car and van transport logistics sector, with newly released figures showing that sales of new vehicles have.... more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Isle of Man takes first step towards O-licensing
The Isle of Man has taken its first step towards introducing an operator licensing system by appointing a consultant to draft the legislation. more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - 'Value-added' truck park to open near Dover port
A new truck park opening near the Port of Dover with space for 100 lorries is also offering customers trans-shipment and storage facilities for.... more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - EU approves rules on cross-border credentials
Hauliers will have to comply with identical paperwork on visas, declaring perishable goods, vehicle inspection and weight certificates when crossing.... more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Hauliers encouraged to get tight on tachos
Operators who just rely on tachograph data to prove their compliance with the law to Vosa are entering into a false economy as times get tight... more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Suttons Group expands chemical tanker fleet
Cheshire-based Suttons Group has taken delivery of five new trucks in the first stage of a multi-million pound fleet replacement programme. more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Why Norfolk Line prefers Krone trailers
Norfolk Line has introduced a policy of buying only trailers that can be transported by both road and rail. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Vauxhall van sales increase by 8%
Vauxhall has recorded an 8% increase in light CV sales despite an overall 20% fall in the market. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Viridor buys second Canter
Leading waste management company Viridor has increased its hazardous waste capacity after taking on a new Mitsubishi Fuso Canter at its Taunton,.... more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Westminster gets electric tip-off
The London Borough of Westminster claims to be the first local authority to run an electric-powered Smith Newton 7.5-tonne tipper. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - White & Co gets to grips with Michelin
Removals firm White & Company is trialling a set of Michelin XDN2 grip tyres on its new Scania drawbar unit. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - ResMed offers sleep disorder treatment plan
A manufacturer of devices designed to fight sleep disorders claims it can undercut NHS queues for treatment of sleep apnoea by four months, meaning.... more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Stobart Group's Tesco drivers decide future
Stobart Group is in the process of finding out whether its 130 Tesco drivers, who transferred over earlier this year from the supermarket have chosen.... more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Culina secures Unique deal
Culina Logistics has signed an agreement to provide a chilled storage and distribution service for Unique Fine Foods. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Construction hits a brick wall
For anyone engaged in construction-related haulage - estimated to be the largest sector of any in road transport - the latest figures released by the.... more
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