Articles by Date : 01 March 2007 - 07 March 2007
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- DNA test catches Newcastle firebomber
DNA FROM a gangland-style shooting suspect proved to be the "billion-to-one" evidence needed to end a five-year arson spree. Newcastle Crown.... more
(07 March 2007 00:00) - Government split over road pricing
The Transport Secretary says road pricing is a done deal - the Prime Minister sees it as "kamikaze politics". more
(07 March 2007 00:00) - Felixstowe councillors back A14 overtaking ban
Felixstowe town councillors want to impose an overtaking ban on trucks using the A14 in a bid to ease congestion near the port. The call comes.... more
(07 March 2007 00:00) - Hargreaves buys Maltby Colliery
Hargreaves Services, the acquisitive Co Durham haulage and fuels group, has paid more than £30m for Maltby Colliery. A Hargreaves spokesman.... more
(07 March 2007 00:00) - Pollock Scotrans orders another 50 from Boalloy
Scottish-based haulier Pollock Scotrans has ordered another 50 curtainsiders from Boalloy for its 300-strong trailer fleet. The .... more
(06 March 2007 15:00) - URTU wants to know about Periods of Availability
The URTU has urged members to inform about abuses of periods of availability (PoAs) for a Data Validation Working Group set up to review the.... more
(06 March 2007 00:00) - Fortec handout from parent Geodis spurs growth
Pallet network Fortec has been given a vote of confidence by its parent company Geodis after getting the go-ahead for a £5m investment in a new.... more
(06 March 2007 00:00) - Chris Thorneycroft-Smith leaves Iveco as MD
Iveco UK MD Chris Thorneycroft-Smith is to leave the company at the end of June "to pursue new interests". Thorneycroft-Smith, who joined Iveco.... more
(06 March 2007 00:00) - Government starts consultation on UK biofuel use
The government has finally announced a consultation into the UK ’s target for renewable fuel use set by the European Union. The Renewable.... more
(06 March 2007 00:00) - Hastings takes larger-payload Canter for city work
Barlborough, Derbyshire-based distribution firm Hastings Freight has taken its first steps to a green procurement policy.
Its new 7.5-tonne.... more
(06 March 2007 00:00) - Battle continues over St Albans road-rail site
Plans to build a massive road-rail interchange on a disused airfield near St Albans stalled last week after they were rejected by the local.... more
(06 March 2007 00:00) - Boalloy's results show rapid revival
The latest group financial results from Boalloy Holdings reveal that the bodybuilder and trailer manufacturer made a pre-tax profit of £456,000 on a.... more
(05 March 2007 00:00) - FTA victory for operators on EU drivers' hours regs
The FTA has persuaded the government to change its interpretation of the latest EU drivers' hours regs , giving greater protection to operators.... more
(05 March 2007 00:00) - MAN offers fleet management as standard with R&M
MAN is to offer its Fleet Management package as standard on all vehicles supplied with its repair and maintenance contracts. The new web-based.... more
(05 March 2007 00:00) - Morrisons wants night drops in Felixstowe & Derbyshire
Supermarket giant Morrisons is pushing for night-time deliveries at its supermarkets in Felixstowe and Derbyshire. Morrisons is seeking.... more
(05 March 2007 00:00) - Ireland plans service trials of duty-free plant oil
The Irish Department of Transport plans to launch a pilot scheme under which 50 trucks and coaches will be operated on pure plant oil for a year. .... more
(05 March 2007 00:00) - VW publishes two lists of approved van converters
Volkswagen has formalised its approved van conversion offering with a new dual-level scheme, marketed as the 'Engineered for You' and 'Engineered to.... more
(05 March 2007 00:00) - Bodybuilder Wilcox happy with financial results
Bodybuilding specialist Wilcox Commercial Vehicles, which is based near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, reports that it is satisfied with its trading.... more
(05 March 2007 00:00) - Paul Hodgson jobs saved as firm is bought
The purchase of a car transport specialist in the North-East by A1 Automotive has saved 31 drivers' jobs. Paul Hodgson Transport was snapped up.... more
(05 March 2007 00:00) - Charity needs help with its Ivecos and trailers
Hope and Aid Direct, a charity that transports humanitarian aid via truck convoys, is looking for help with servicing and maintenance of its two.... more
(05 March 2007 00:00) - Liquidators turn to Purple
Former owners of collapsed company call in liquidators to their second firm more
(02 March 2007 00:00) - Beware Belgian digital tachograph enforcement
Operators travelling through Belgium are being warned over its enforcement of digital tachograph rules following an incident where an RHA member's.... more
(02 March 2007 00:00) - TNT growing fast in emerging markets
Dutch postal and parcels giant TNT reports an 11.1% growth in operating income to £884m (€1.3bn) and a 7.8% rise in revenue to £6.9bn (€10.1bn) in.... more
(02 March 2007 00:00) - DHL Exel fined for accidental death
DHL Exel has been ordered to pay a total of more than £33,000 in fines and costs after a worker died unloading a truck. The accident occurred in.... more
(02 March 2007 00:00) - Haulier can operate on farm depot
Local residents have failed to block haulier James Ferguson from using an operating centre at Burnibrae Farm, Milton of Campsie in Lanarkshire. .... more
(02 March 2007 00:00) - Eddie Stobart stays at Appleton
Eddie Stobart is staying put at its Appleton site in Warrington despite widespread reports to the contrary, as it undertakes a major expansion.... more
(02 March 2007 00:00) - Ladyman's warning on congestion and road pricing
Dr Stephen Ladyman, speaking today at the FTA’s Freight Summit in London , has warned that without some form of road pricing the UK would see.... more
(01 March 2007 13:00) - Ladyman proposes UK roads vignette
Speaking at the FTA Freight Summit in London today, Transport Secretary Stephen Ladyman was enthusiastic about the idea of a “vignette” for.... more
(01 March 2007 12:00) - Wincanton says Lane Group integration is going well
Logistics giant Wincanton says the acquisition of Lane Group is turning into a smooth integration. Lane Group starts its transition to Wincanton.... more
(01 March 2007 00:00) - Brake's fleet safety events
Road safety charity Brake's Fleet Safety Forum is running three half-day workshops on managing driver agencies, presenting a fleet safety case and.... more
(01 March 2007 00:00) - UK share of international freight hits all-time low
The UK's market share of international road freight has hit a new low, according to provisional government figures. In 2006 the market share held.... more
(01 March 2007 00:00) - Clipper launches new e-fulfilment service
Yorkshire-based Clipper Logistics has launched a new e-fulfilment service for retailers called e-Clipper. The firm, traditionally a specialist in.... more
(01 March 2007 00:00) - Roadferry profit dip 'will be a one off'
UK and Ireland specialist Roadferry admits that a number of factors contributed to the fall in profit reported in its latest results. For the 15.... more
(01 March 2007 00:00) - Truck stop closure will create parking havoc
New link road plans will destroy parking in Midlands hotspot more
(01 March 2007 00:00) - Fowler Welch Coolchain to push growth in ambient division
Temperature controlled specialist unveils £14m turnover boost and higher pre-tax profits more
(01 March 2007 00:00) - New Schmitz Cargobull boss has ambitious plans
The British arm of Europe ’s No.1 trailer maker has a new managing director, and he comes with a mission. Andreas Schmitz, great-great-grandson.... more
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