Articles by Date : 10 April 2007 - 12 April 2007
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- Specialist kit from Schmitz
Since our review of the UK trailer business went to press, we have confirmed that Schmitz Cargobull is to launch a range of sliding-floor and tipping.... more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - MEPs go for 2008 deadline
The European Parliament's Transport Committee is pushing for a binding deadline of 30 June 2008 for retrofitting heavy trucks in operation since 2000.... more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - JDR plans pallet move
JDR Distribution is launching a one-stop shop targeting pallet deliveries in the Midlands, as part of its move away from haulage into consolidation.... more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - Trucks no longer allowed at Tavistock Carnival
Trucks are no longer allowed at Tavistock carnival, held this year on July 21. more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - NFT increases market share with new deal
NFT has won a contract with Manor Fresh to distribute vegetables to retailer Marks & Spencer. more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - Biffa warns of profit drop
Waste management group Biffa has warned investors that its revenue and profits for 2006/07 will be "towards the lower end of market expectations." more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - Depot plans opposed
Planners have come out strongly against proposals for a new truck depot in Derbyshire. more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - Concerns over EU satellite negotiations
European Union (EU) Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot has acted to shore up the future of the EU global positioning satellite network Galileo,.... more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - Taygroup goes from three to one brand
Taygroup is changing its business structure because not enough people in the industry know its name. more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - Just desserts
Culina Logistics has scored a contract with chilled desserts producer Uniq. more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - Christian Salvesen finds Spain a tough environment
The logistics provider's restructuring programme will have 'particular focus' on the firm's UK and Spanish transport businesses.
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(12 April 2007 00:00) - Sneezing LGV driver cleared of death charge
A truck driver who said a sneeze distracted him just before a crash that killed three members of the same family has been fined £2,000 by Lincoln.... more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - FTA calls for more cash in Scottish manifesto
The FTA issues a manifesto calling for more money to be spent on roads and ports in Scotland, ahead of the Scottish elections. more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - Powering Scania into the future
The environment, EGR, SCR, bio-diesel and views on electric propulsion are bread and butter thinking for Hasse Johansson as Motor Transport discovers. more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - 'Charlatan' has licence revoked
A director described as "an unremitting charlatan with an eye for the main chance" by North Western traffic commissioner Beverley Bell has lost his.... more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - Business Post aims for top UK postal role
Business Post says it aims to become "the UK's leading integrated postal operator". more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - Next drivers could go for strike
URTU members at retailer may reject pay deal over rota changes including weekend working. David Craik reports. more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - Van Hee sees Palletline work fall
Gateshead-based Van Hee Transport states that the haulage income generated by Palletline has fallen by 6% on last year's figures. more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - Sliding bogie tippers set for UK
Dennison's sliding bogie tipper trailers are selling well in Ireland, and now the manufacturer wants to replicate this success in the UK.
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(12 April 2007 00:00) - Volvo to launch new Euro 4 EGR engine in September
Volvo will launch a new EGR-equipped engine in September. The new 13-litre, which will only be available in Euro 4 guise, was originally developed.... more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - Double profit
Stena Line has announced its strongest annual profit since the mid-1990s more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - Training women to become drivers
Training company C&G Services has been selected to deliver SfL's Women in Transport project in the South West. more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - ND singles out UK for growth
French operator Norbert Dentressangle has ambitious plans to be a global transport giant more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - Riverside buys
Riverside Truck Rental - a division of NRG Fleet Services Ltd - has bought Milton Keynes-based Trio Hire Direct. more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - Dual Fuel Berlingo celebrates green model millennium
Although some manufacturers are moving away from liquid petroleum gas (LPG) van conversions, Citroën has just clocked up its 1,000th Dual Fuel.... more
(12 April 2007 00:00) - 6.5-tonners take over
West Skelston Services of Dumfries is the latest operator to downsize from 7.5 to 6.5- tonnes, having added a pair of Iveco Dailys to its fleet. .... more
(11 April 2007 00:00) - Clipper scheme 'a success'
Clipper Logistics' pilot scheme to offer retailers at Sheffield's Meadowhall shopping centre an Accelerated Response Centre (ARC) has been so.... more
(11 April 2007 00:00) - Government looked at Channel bridge scheme
Before the Chunnel, proposals were put to the government for a 21-mile bridge across the sea to France. more
(11 April 2007 00:00) - Business Direct poised for profit
Specialist division's drop in turnover is a result of strategy to bring significant growth and drop unprofitable work. more
(11 April 2007 00:00) - Fridge users moving to 3.5-tonners risk overloads
Bodybuilder struggles to maintain decent payload as manufacturers add weight to their products more
(11 April 2007 00:00) - SDC considers Indian joint venture trailers
Northern Ireland trailer manufacturer SDC has set up a company in India to investigate a joint venture to make trailers for the Indian market. more
(11 April 2007 00:00) - Operator begs court to help keep his firm afloat
The boss of a Nailsworth, Glos haulage firm pleaded with the Solihull magistrates to help save his business after being accused of causing danger to.... more
(11 April 2007 00:00) - Angloco Masters firefighting chassis conversion
Firefighting and rescue-vehicle manufacturer Angloco has completed a vehicle based on a Renault Master 100.35 chassis. more
(11 April 2007 00:00) - Win tickets to the European Championship
Continental Tyres is celebrating its return to the CV Show in 2007 with the chance to win a pair of tickets to watch a game at the UEFA Euro 2008.... more
(11 April 2007 00:00) - Mahindra to relaunch pickup range in UK
If anyone in the UK remembers the name of Mahindra, it will be for its licence-built version of the classic Jeep CJ, sold to a small number of.... more
(11 April 2007 00:00) - Freight bodies sceptical of council truck bid
Gloucestershire County Council has tried to allay industry concerns about plans to manage LGV traffic but trade associations remain "highly.... more
(10 April 2007 00:00) - Operators asked to keep trucks out of Towcester
Operators have been asked to avoid sending their vehicles through Towcester, which is on the A5 in Northamptonshire, and reroute them along the M1. more
(10 April 2007 00:00) - Knights of Old takes two new streamlined trailers
Knights of Old has expanded its fleet of 120 trailers with two new aerodynamically-designed curtainsiders built by Lawrence David. more
(10 April 2007 00:00) - Canal could ease traffic
Using the Regents Canal for freight traffic to ease congestion in the capital was suggested at the launch of the Central London Freight Quality.... more
(10 April 2007 00:00) - Biofuel use may force up the price of food
The use of arable crops to make biofuels could force up the price of food by putting crops in short supply, according to the Food and Drink.... more
(10 April 2007 00:00) - North-East plans to meet 'environmental challenge'
The North-East Assembly plans to produce a five-year strategy designed to help the region's transport operators do their bit to tackle global warming. more
(10 April 2007 00:00) - Italian tension curtains to be sold in UK
Tension curtain supplier Structure-flex is to sell Italian firm Autocar's products to UK bodybuilders. The deal will focus on major components such.... more
(10 April 2007 00:00) - Mersey container terminal project will boost prospects
Green light for £90m terminal which will double container capacity at the Port of Liverpool and is set for a 2010 opening. more
(10 April 2007 00:00) - HSE targets LGV deliveries in Norfolk
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors are to drop in unannounced on retail premises in Norfolk to check that deliveries made by LGVs are being.... more
(10 April 2007 00:00) - Truck crime cost is 'massive', says Truckpol
The Motor Transport Fleet Management Conference is told that the incidence of violence in truck crime is increasing. more
(10 April 2007 00:00) - Digital tachographs not easy to use, says Gregory
Digital tachographs have been a headache to implement, according to the experiences of Gregory Distribution recounted at the Motor Transport Fleet.... more
(10 April 2007 00:00) - Pentalver to bring operations to single site
Southampton-based container specialist Pentalver Transport, part of shipping giant Maersk, has unveiled plans to consolidate its operations onto a.... more
(10 April 2007 00:00) - Disqualified Harcol director wins new hearing
The transport tribunal has asked South Eastern & Metropolitan traffic commissioner Chris Heaps to reconsider his decision to disqualify Harcol.... more
(10 April 2007 00:00) - Police warn drivers of hijackers in East Anglia
The shortage of secure truck parks has been highlighted by two night attacks on artics in lay-bys on the A14. more
(10 April 2007 00:00) - Mike Beer Transport changes pallet network
Online MBT, formerly Mike Beer Transport, has joined the Palletforce distribution network. The company used to work with Pall-Ex. more
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