Articles by Date : 19 March 2007 - 26 March 2007
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- GW Sissons enjoys life after downsizing
Despite losing a contract with Britvic and falling profits and turnover, the boss of GW Sissons & Son remains optimistic. more
(26 March 2007 00:00) - Aluminium tanker to debut at FPS show
West Midlands tanker rental company Integrated Tanker Services is giving a taste of what to expect at this year's Federation of Petroleum Suppliers.... more
(26 March 2007 00:00) - Barry Moore Haulage goes for Renault Premium
Somerset-based Barry Moore Haulage, a Palletways member, has taken delivery of a Euro 4 Renault Premium 450.25. The 6x2 tractor unit with double-deck.... more
(26 March 2007 00:00) - Port of Calais to be closed on Tuesday due to bomb
Next Tuesday (27th March) the Port of Calais will be closed for around 3 hours from 9.30am, due to the discovery of an unexploded World War II.... more
(23 March 2007 15:00) - Norbert Dentressangle boosts profit and turnover
French logistics company Norbert Dentressangle describes its financial position as sound after posting an increase in turnover to €1.6bn (£1.1bn).... more
(23 March 2007 05:00) - Interbulk goes for further growth
Interbulk, the liquid and dry goods bulk haulier, plans further expansion following a deal last week which more than doubled its size.
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(23 March 2007 00:00) - Top Gear Transport switches to Energy tyres
Top Gear Transport is switching its 24-strong tractor and 40-strong trailer fleet to Michelin Energy tyres in a move it hopes will equate to annual.... more
(23 March 2007 00:00) - Euro 4 trucks may have residuals penalty
Euro 4 SCR-equipped trucks currently have a 3% residual value penalty over equivalent Euro 3 vehicles, according to industry guide CAP Monitor..... more
(23 March 2007 00:00) - Clipper sails on despite fuel costs
Pre-tax profits at independent logistics group Clipper increased by £230,000 to £2.6m in 2006, despite its value-added logistics arm being unable to.... more
(23 March 2007 00:00) - Morrisons seeks Southern presence
Morrisons is keeping tight-lipped about whether it is behind the construction of one of the biggest distribution centres in Britain, which could.... more
(23 March 2007 00:00) - Tribunal rejects loader's sex discrimination claim
Sex discrimination case against TNT is rejected because claim is made too late. more
(23 March 2007 00:00) - Wincanton workers 'devastated' by job losses at hub
Argos is switching work from its Wolverhampton hub to Corby, putting nearly 300 warehouse and driving jobs at risk. more
(23 March 2007 00:00) - Truckfest celebrates its silver anniversary
Truckfest celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and the organisers say it operates to the same formula it was founded on. more
(23 March 2007 00:00) - Row over Somerset weight restrictions
Proposals to introduce a weight restriction on two roads in Somerset have been attacked by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) for ignoring the.... more
(22 March 2007 13:00) - Belgium says UK drivers no longer need Digitach prints
Drivers who are stopped in Belgium and asked to produce printouts for digital tachographs have been advised to refuse to pay the fines. .... more
(22 March 2007 12:00) - Axtec's more driver-friendly on-board weigher
Axtec has redesigned its on-board weighing system with a simple schematic screen display more
(22 March 2007 00:00) - New Stralis - streets ahead
Due for launch at the CV Show, the new 'Cube' cabbed Euro 5 Stralis could be a real winner for Iveco more
(22 March 2007 00:00) - Working Time Directive group to meet
The second meeting of the Data Validation Working Group reviewing the implications of the Working Time Directive took place last week. The group.... more
(22 March 2007 00:00) - APC invests £3m in trucks and IT
APC Overnight has a new £750,000 livery as part of a £3m investment initiative. The new branding adorns the company's 1,000 collection and delivery.... more
(22 March 2007 00:00) - MAN boss optimistic on Scania deal
MAN boss Anton Weinmann is optimistic that a merger between MAN and Scania will still take place.
Talking at the annual press conference in.... more
(22 March 2007 00:00) - 'Leaner, fitter' small hauliers beating the big boys
A small group of haulage companies are overtaking the larger players in terms of profits and sales, says business analyst Plimsoll Publishing. more
(22 March 2007 00:00) - Brakes admits to strategic review but not to sale
European food distributor Brakes has confirmed it has "initiated a review of strategic options" following national press reports that it is being.... more
(22 March 2007 00:00) - Budget Comment from Scania on the Euro 5 RPC
Tim Pugh, Business Development Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited, has this to say on the Euro 5 RPC announcement in the.... more
(22 March 2007 00:00) - Budget Comment from freight forwarders
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has expressed concern that the rise in fuel tax announced in the Budget will further impede.... more
(22 March 2007 00:00) - Cardiff skip firm appeals over O-licence vehicle cut
B James Skip Hire (Cardiff) is appealing against Welsh traffic commissioner David Dixon's decision to cut the number of vehicles it can run from 20.... more
(22 March 2007 00:00) - £100,000 blaze may have been arson attack
Police are investigating an explosion and fire at Barry-based M&G Haulage. Four trucks and eight containers were destroyed in the blaze which caused.... more
(22 March 2007 00:00) - MA Ewers and driver fined after reporting stowaways
A company which reported illegal immigrants on board one of its trucks says it cannot afford to appeal against the Home Office's "ludicrous" decision. more
(22 March 2007 00:00) - Budget Digest - Small businesses are hit hard
Budget 2007: Once Again Small Businesses Are Hit
In his eleventh Budget speech, the Chancellor Gordon Brown talked about continued growth for.... more
(22 March 2007 00:00) - Sealane gets first Don-Bur double-deck road train
Harpenden-based Sealane has taken delivery of its first Don-Bur double-deck road train, as part of its move into groupage services. The trailer takes.... more
(22 March 2007 00:00) - Mike Beer hands over reins after acquisition
Mike Beer Transport has entered a new era with the departure of the man who set up the business a quarter of a century ago. more
(22 March 2007 00:00) - Exel boosts profits for Deutsche Post
Deutsche Post World Net , parent company of DHL, has revealed strong results on its 2006 trading. Turnover rose 36% to €60bn (£40.8bn) and.... more
(22 March 2007 00:00) - Cupar looks at truck ban
Trucks could be banned from the high street in Cupar, near Fife, because the area is failing to meet statutory air-quality targets. Ron MacPhee,.... more
(21 March 2007 16:00) - XF105 Super Space Cab appears at Mid-America
DAF's XF105 Super Space Cab has made a surprise appearance at the Mid-America Trucking Show , which opened to the press today in Louisville , .... more
(21 March 2007 15:30) - Brown incentivises Euro-5 uptake
The Budget 2007 brings good news for the industry with the reinstatement of the RPC scheme for anyone taking a Euro-5 truck before their mandatory.... more
(21 March 2007 14:00) - £20,000 reward for stolen goods
A reward of up to £20,000 is offered for the return of 17 pallets (303 boxes) of designer clothing destined for reseller The White Stuff. .... more
(21 March 2007 13:00) - GPS pallet network getting up to speed
Global Pallet System's launch shows there is still room for more pallet networks - just. more
(21 March 2007 13:00) - MAN announces TG-A replacements - the TGS and TGX
MAN has announced that the successor to the TG-A will be launched in the Autumn – probably at the RAI Show in Amsterdam in October. In fact,.... more
(21 March 2007 12:00) - M-B to introduce Electronic Inspection System
Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with Truckfile to introduce the Electronic Inspection System (EIS) by the end of April. This uses hand-held.... more
(21 March 2007 11:50) - M-B trials high-tech roadside assistance service
Mercedes-Benz is piloting a roadside assistance service called Pulse at seven of its dealers. Technicians' vans are equipped with hand-held.... more
(21 March 2007 11:40) - FTA slates EC diesel duty plan
European Commission attempts to harmonise diesel tax across the EU are too little, too late, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA)..... more
(21 March 2007 11:00) - RHA speaks out against (A1)M overtaking bans
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called on the Highways Agency to stop the implementation of two LGV overtaking bans on the A1(M) which.... more
(21 March 2007 11:00) - Reorganisation puts Nightfreight back in black
Nightfreight , which specialises in express delivery of large and awkwardly shaped consignments, has sharply improved its financial performance in.... more
(21 March 2007 10:00) - Off-road 'is not driving time' says VOSA
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has been assured by VOSA that driving off the public road does not have to be recorded as driving.... more
(21 March 2007 09:00) - £70,000 fine for driver death
Barnsley-based EJ Lidster and Sons has been fined £70,000 and told to pay £35,000 costs after a lorry driver was killed by a falling excavator. .... more
(21 March 2007 00:00) - RHA warning over fuel duty hike in Budget
Raising fuel taxes in the Budget would put even more pressure on the beleaguered UK haulage industry, says the Road Haulage Association (RHA)..... more
(20 March 2007 18:00) - Volvo announces a hybrid distribution truck
Volvo has been unveiling new hybrid products to European politicians and press today in Brussels . The event, chaired by West Midlands .... more
(20 March 2007 18:00) - EU aims to cut red tape - on paper, at least
The European Commission (EC) plans to end the requirement for transport companies to provide statistics on paper, as demanded by current EU.... more
(20 March 2007 00:00) - A day in the life of food hauliers
More than 7,500 CVs from 130 fleets have taken part in an intensive 24-hour survey into the efficiency of the food and drink distribution sector. .... more
(20 March 2007 00:00) - Last chance to win the MT Service to Industry award
With just three weeks left in which to enter the Motor Transport awards we're looking for nominations for the Service to the Industry Award.... more
(19 March 2007 00:00) - Driver's redundancy claim sets a £500,000 trend
By successfully claiming redundancy pay, an LGV driver has opened the way for claims from his former workmates. more
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