Articles by Date : 01 March 2008 - 07 March 2008
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- URTU fears over hedge fund bid
TDG has stressed that the offer it received from hedge fund Laxey this week is at an early stage and discussions are "ongoing". more
(07 March 2008 00:00) - Nemo's pre-launch buzz
Citroën claims businesses are showing "a lot of interest" in the new Nemo ahead of its official UK launch at the CV Show in Birmingham next month. more
(07 March 2008 00:00) - AA rolls out 150 new Renault Trafics
The AA has just put 150 new Renault Trafics on the road, and has placed an order for an additional 200 identical vans. more
(07 March 2008 00:00) - EasyVan takes the chequered flag
EasyVan.com has won a contract with the Silverstone Circuit, which will see it supply 17 vans over the next 12 months. more
(07 March 2008 00:00) - Mitsubishi Fuso supplies 50-Canter order
Mitsubishi Fuso has fulfilled one of its largest-ever UK orders, having supplied 50 Canter 7C18s to home insulation contractor Miller Pattison. more
(07 March 2008 00:00) - Transaid and road transport charities
Transaid is a road transport charity which aims to bring modern methods of economical and sustainable transport to underdeveloped economies. more
(06 March 2008 00:00) - Gammonds' licence cut temporarily
Gammonds' licence cut temporarily Hereford-based haulier Gammonds Transport has seen its licence cut temporarily by the West Midlands TC Nick.... more
(06 March 2008 00:00) - Continental outlines correct tyre pressure benefits
Slash your fuel consumption, reduce your carbon footprint and dramatically extend the life of your tyres simply by ensuring that inflation levels are.... more
(06 March 2008 00:00) - TWP's Stralis package
TWP Packaging took delivery of this new Euro 5 Iveco Stralis AS Super3 last Saturday - the first '08'-registered truck supplied by North East Truck &.... more
(06 March 2008 00:00) - Volvo's anti-fatigue device in final stages
A safety device that detects and alerts drivers of fatigue is in the final stages of development. more
(06 March 2008 00:00) - Company appeal dismissed
A company that claimed it had not received a letter requesting financial information to support an O-licence application has had its appeal dismissed.... more
(06 March 2008 00:00) - UPS nears completion of Lynx integration
Global parcel firm UPS says it has almost completed the integration of Lynx Express into its business - some two-and-a-half years ahead of schedule. more
(06 March 2008 00:00) - TfL pleased with first month of LEZ
The London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) will earn Transport for London (TfL) almost £1m per week if non-compliance rates remain at their current level, MT.... more
(06 March 2008 00:00) - Foulger in rail freight project
Foulger Transport and EWS are providing potato supplier Higgins Group with help in its plan to shift freight by rail. more
(06 March 2008 00:00) - MT Awards deadline draws closer
The deadline for entry to the Motor Transport Awards 2008 is drawing closer - there are just 22 days left. more
(06 March 2008 00:00) - Mergers and acquisitions flurry
A spate of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has hit the road haulage industry ahead of a change of the tax rules in April. In the last week, more
(06 March 2008 00:00) - Wincanton buys HeBo
Wincanton has bought German high tech logistics specialist HeBo for €2.9m. more
(05 March 2008 00:00) - LEZ test can be done at 'approved' fitters
Transport for London has announced a new 'one stop shop', where operators can have their abatement equipment for the London Low Emission Zone fitted.... more
(05 March 2008 00:00) - MX Onboard focuses on Fruehauf
MX Onboard, which is part of the Wordsworth Holdings family, has denied it is in trouble and instead says it has adjusted its strategy to focus on.... more
(05 March 2008 00:00) - Scania customers welcome VW takeover
Scania customers in the UK have welcomed Volkswagen's purchase of the controlling interests in the truckmaker. more
(05 March 2008 00:00) - Roadferry MD pleased with DSV takeover
Jim McGhee, MD of Roadferry, says he is delighted that the company is now back in the hands of a transport firm following its acquisition by DSV from.... more
(05 March 2008 00:00) - Royal Mail shake-up proposal
UK Mail has called for radical changes in the way Royal Mail is operated. more
(05 March 2008 00:00) - Red Forge calls for O-licensing on vans
Red Forge is calling for an O-licence scheme for 3.5-tonne vans, which it hopes will act as a deterrent to van operators who run overloaded. more
(05 March 2008 00:00) - Dover port actions Operation Stack
A 'perfect storm' of industrial action, roadworks and poor weather conditions threatened to overwhelm Dover port early this week, as lorries were.... more
(05 March 2008 00:00) - TruckNet UK drivers discuss container work
This week TruckNet UK has had the usual diverse postings from the industry. more
(04 March 2008 00:00) - Volvo tests safety systems on tired drivers
Volvo has been given permission by the Swedish government to let tired drivers take trucks on public roads so it can test its safety systems. more
(04 March 2008 00:00) - TfL to consider LEZ refunds
Operators that are trying to comply with the London low-emission zone (LEZ) but are still having trouble getting their abatement equipment may be in.... more
(04 March 2008 00:00) - C Butt's turnover increases
Northampton-based haulier C Butt reported turnover of £30.7m in the year to 30 April 2007, up from £27.8m in 2006. Pre-tax profits rose from £5,593.... more
(04 March 2008 00:00) - TDG's £222m takeover offer from Laxey Partners
TDG has received a £222m cash takeover offer from Laxey Partners . more
(04 March 2008 00:00) - Removals firm Pickfords has new owners
Removals firm Pickfords has new owners after the debt-ridden firm was sold off by its parent company, US firm Sirva. more
(04 March 2008 00:00) - Roadferry's acquisition by DSV
One intriguing aspect of Roadferry’s acquisition by DSV is the opportunity that it offers Palletline for European distribution. more
(04 March 2008 00:00) - DSV buys Roadferry
Danish global logistics and supply chain company DSV expects there to be some redundancies after its purchase Roadferry for an undisclosed sum. more
(04 March 2008 00:00) - Easy come, easy go for haulage bosses
The typical director of a UK road haulage company is 54, called John and earns £59,160 a year, says a survey by industry analyst Plimsoll. more
(04 March 2008 00:00) - DSV buys Roadferry from Peel Ports
Danish transport giant DSV has significantly added to its UK operations with the acquisition of Preston-based UK-Ireland specialist Roadferry from.... more
(03 March 2008 00:00) - SfL urges firms to claim cash for training
Training fund: use it or lose it, says SfL Skills for Logistics (SfL) has again urged transport firms to make use of gov-ernment training funds. more
(03 March 2008 00:00) - Barclays runs out of time to win back vehicle
The Transport Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by Barclays Asset and Sales Finance against the refusal of the Eastern Traffic Commissioner Tom.... more
(03 March 2008 00:00) - Operator fights off revocation on appeal
An operator has escaped revocation on appeal, but must suffer loss of authority and a licence suspension instead. more
(03 March 2008 00:00) - Inquiry adjourned for Vosa to investigate fleet
(HEAD) Inquiry adjourned for Vosa to investigate fleet activity. A Lancashire operator who admitted he did not know whether his vehicles were... more
(03 March 2008 00:00) - Suspension for operator too busy to produce records
A Glasgow operator who told traffic examiners he was too busy to produce tachograph records has had his seven-vehicle licence suspended for 10 days. more
(03 March 2008 00:00) - PD Teesport to expand container terminal
The Department for Transport has approved an application by PD Teesport to expand container terminal facilities at the North East port. more
(03 March 2008 00:00) - Police warn of catalytic converter thefts
Van drivers in East Surrey have been warned to keep an eye on their vehicles after a spate of thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles this year. more
(03 March 2008 00:00) - Cyclists oppose Norfolk bus lane scheme
Norfolk County Council is battling a backlash against plans to allow Foulger Transport to use bus lanes in Norwich to boost interest in Foulger's.... more
(03 March 2008 00:00) - Dublin tunnel builder could be sued over 'faults'
Ireland's National Roads Authority (NRA) has threatened to sue the builder of the Dublin Port Tunnel if it does not fix alleged faults in the.... more
(03 March 2008 00:00) - ‘Operation snack’ for parked-up drivers
Drivers caught up in Operation Stack in Suffolk should now have access to food and toilets at a new site designated for trucks after the council.... more
(03 March 2008 00:00) - FTA welcomes new draft regulations
The FTA has welcomed new draft regulations regarding the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles. more
(03 March 2008 00:00) - Euro NCap demands Navara recall
The European body responsible for testing new cars, Euro NCap, has demanded the Nissan Navara pickup truck be recalled after it received one star out.... more
(03 March 2008 00:00) - RHA advice site
The RHA's online employment information service, Croner-i Employment Law system, is due to be launched in April. more
(03 March 2008 00:00) - Volkswagen acquires majority share in Scania
German car manufacturer Volkswagen has bought a 30.62% share in Scania from Investor and the Wallenberg family, making it the Swedish truck maker's.... more
(03 March 2008 00:00) - Knowles’ depot upgrade plans go on hold
Knowles Transport's expansion plans hit a stumbling block as a local council decides it has stored materials on site without permission. more
(03 March 2008 00:00) - TWP takes delivery of new Stralis AS
TWP Packaging took delivery of this new Euro 5 Iveco Stralis AS Super3 today - the first ‘08’-registered truck supplied by North East Truck & Van. more
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