Articles by Date : 17 April 2008 - 24 April 2008
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- Transaction 2007 planning 'legal demonstrations'
The founder of campaign group Transaction 2007, which is being boosted by support from the Unite union, has spoken to CM of national fuel protests in.... more
(24 April 2008 00:00) - No clarity on Home Office 'fence jumper' policy
The Home Office was unwilling to explain last week how a driver could prove that any stowaway found in their trailer was a "fence jumper", which.... more
(24 April 2008 00:00) - Norwich says no to congestion charge
Norwich has abandoned plans to introduce a congestion charge after a study revealed that it wouldn't raise enough money to fund other transport.... more
(24 April 2008 00:00) - Ramage Distribution: the facts behind its demise
In a letter leaked to MT, the company explains what went wrong. more
(23 April 2008 00:00) - Grangemouth oil workers poised to strike
As MT went to press, a planned strike by workers at Grangemouth oil refinery in Scotland, which could cripple supplies for a month, hung in the.... more
(23 April 2008 00:00) - TAL Logistics adds to group
Sheffield firm TAL Logistics has added yet another firm to its portfolio with the capture of 13-truck haulier Phillips (Seahouses). more
(23 April 2008 00:00) - FTA and RHA hit out at fuel burden
The FTA and RHA have both hit out at the burden imposed on hauliers as a result of the spiralling cost of diesel. more
(23 April 2008 00:00) - Drive-over tyre checker unveiled
RightStrip can identify both under- and over-inflated tyres, as well as record vehicle weights. more
(23 April 2008 00:00) - VOSA given tougher targets
Agency given new targets to slash the amount of dangerous vehicles and drivers on UK roads. more
(23 April 2008 00:00) - Ritchie owner slams police handling of collision
The owner of Leicestershire-based Ritchie Transport has hit out at Warwickshire Police's handling of a case where a Polish driver wrote off one of.... more
(23 April 2008 00:00) - LCCC has capacity to take on more business
The company that runs the London Construction Consolidation Centre (LCCC) says it wants to attract a string of new contractors looking to use it as a.... more
(23 April 2008 00:00) - King to step down as RHA chief executive in 2009
Road Haulage Association (RHA) chief executive Roger King has confirmed that he will step down from the role in May 2009. more
(23 April 2008 00:00) - Innovate plans legal action to stop 'gossip'
CEO wants to kill false rumours regarding financial difficulties.
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(23 April 2008 00:00) - Cabotage proposals criticised
New proposals allow foreign hauliers three extra UK journeys a week.
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(23 April 2008 00:00) - Pall-Ex to open hub near Carlisle
Pall-Ex is opening a hub near Carlisle to reduce the trunking journeys its members have to do in the north of England and improve the structure it.... more
(22 April 2008 00:00) - Twinings renews Ceva Newsfast contract
Tea producer Twinings has renewed its logistics contract with Ceva Newsfast. more
(22 April 2008 00:00) - Ruth Kelly yet to be persuaded about LHVs
Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly has admitted she would need "a lot of persuasion" to allow longer, heavier vehicles (LHVs) on the UK's roads. more
(22 April 2008 00:00) - Coscon gives recruitment contract to RD East
The haulage arm of Felixstowe, Suffolk-based Coscon has underlined its plans to exploit the port's growth strategy by contracting a recruitment firm.... more
(22 April 2008 00:00) - Scania secures order with Russian grocery chain
Scania continues its sales charge into Russia, a country where it says "investments and growth are expected to remain high for many years to come". more
(22 April 2008 00:00) - Pollock keeps Ramage Distribution client happy
Transport and warehousing operator Pollock (Scotrans) has stepped in to take over some of Ramage Distribution's work following its move into.... more
(22 April 2008 00:00) - RHA joins SNP in call for fixed oil price
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is urging the government to set aside "partisan politics" and consider a proposal tabled by the Scottish National.... more
(22 April 2008 00:00) - Freight Best Practice launches drivers' handbook
Freight Best Practice (FBP) has launched a handbook for drivers to encourage them to drive in a fuel-efficient manner. more
(22 April 2008 00:00) - Debate over biofuels continues
Government pressure to make fuel greener increased last week when a regulation came into force requiring fuel companies to ensure at least 2.5% of.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00) - Kent Police clamps down on illegal parking
Kent Police is stepping up patrols on an industrial estate near Ashford after residents complained that trucks were parking there illegally due to a.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00) - Temporary van racking solution
We at Commercial Motor always applaud innovation in the CV world, and, in particular, when it comes from one of our readers. more
(21 April 2008 00:00) - Tip-Ex show to take place next month
The spiritual home of trailers for many has been revived with the only UK show dedicated to the tipping industry set to take place at Harrogate next.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00) - Police to hold informal meetings with drivers
Met Police announces trial measures to improve driver/police relations. more
(21 April 2008 00:00) - TruckNet UK gives driver perspective on CV Show
Rikki Chequer, community manager of TruckNet UK, gives the driver's perspective on last week's CV Show. more
(21 April 2008 00:00) - MEP says government must be tougher on cabotage
Concerns are growing that proposed changes to cabotage rules will result in more foreign operators choosing the UK to carry out haulage work, leading.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00) - Cyclists and DfT disagree over blind-spot mirrors
The Department for Transport (DfT) has been criticised by cycling campaigners for not acting quickly enough to enforce the introduction of blind-spot.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00) - Bulmers signs intermodal deal with EWS
Bulmers Logistics has won a contract with rail-freight operator EWS to support its intermodal operations and help its customers reduce road miles and.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00) - Sheriff fines hijack faker
A Manchester lorry driver, who faked an attempted hijack of his vehicle, which sparked a massive police operation, was fined £1,000 at Perth.... more
(18 April 2008 00:00) - No licence after operating without authority
The director of Merseyside-based Alpine Scaffolding Services, who ran vehicles without licence authority after the company went into liquidation and.... more
(18 April 2008 00:00) - TruckEast lifts service levels
TruckEast lifts service levels TruckEast, the Scania dealer for East Anglia, has improved its customer satisfaction score, more
(18 April 2008 00:00) - Ryder's £10.6m vehicle order
Ryder plans to spend £10.6m on new rental vehicles for delivery this year. more
(18 April 2008 00:00) - TNT wins contract with JA Magson
has won a £6.5m-plus three-year contract with York-based distributor of toys, stationery and greetings cards, JA Magson. more
(18 April 2008 00:00) - Expect claims "significant growth"
Expect Distribution's new depot, due to open this summer, has been impeded by planning issues and will not now open until the end of the year. more
(18 April 2008 00:00) - Survey reveals a lack of fleet procedures
More than 75% of fleet decision makers have not introduced in-vehicle telematics systems, a survey by Northgate Vehicle Hire has revealed. more
(18 April 2008 00:00) - Culina recruitment drive for Suffolk warehouse
Culina Logistics has begun a recruitment drive for its new warehouse in Suffolk, due to open in August 2008. more
(18 April 2008 00:00) - Hijackers' sentences cut on appeal
Three truck hijackers have had their jail terms substantially cut on appeal. more
(18 April 2008 00:00) - Demolition firm has licence cut
A demolition firm appearing at its third public inquiry has had its licence cut from seven vehicles to six for a period of three months and a total.... more
(18 April 2008 00:00) - Innovate denies rumours of financial uncertainty
Innovate has come out fighting against suggestions that it is facing financial uncertainty, instead saying its financial position is "favourable". more
(18 April 2008 00:00) - Interview: Bob Wrigglesworth of WaverleyTBS
Drinks wholesaler WaverleyTBS explains how its move to a single logistics operator, Kuehne+Nagel Drinks Logistics, has helped it slash 23% from the.... more
(17 April 2008 00:00) - Interview: Northside Managing Director, Tim Ward
Northside Truck & Van managing director Tim Ward explains how happy customers, involved staff and litter-picking propelled his firm to become MT's.... more
(17 April 2008 00:00) - Buyer sought for E Pawson’s storage operation
Administrators brought in to oversee the sale of failed Rotherham, South Yorkshire-based haulier E Pawson and Son are "optimistic" that the company's.... more
(17 April 2008 00:00) - Keedwell ups profits and turnover
Somerset-based haulier R T Keedwell defied the economic downturn by substantially increasing profits and boosting turnover in the last financial year. more
(17 April 2008 00:00) - 'Too much emphasis on lists' say drivers
The UK Border Agency is unable to allay operators' concerns that it is placing too much emphasis on drivers completing checklists as proof of their.... more
(17 April 2008 00:00) - Union boss calls for diesel tax rebate
The most senior official in the biggest road transport union has warned that more hauliers will go bust unless the government offers an essential.... more
(17 April 2008 00:00) - Driver who 'forgot' to use tacho: Licence suspended
Driver who 'forgot' to use a tachograph has their licence suspended for a week. more
(17 April 2008 00:00) - Licence suspended for Liverpool operator
Putting another hauliers' trucks on licence leads to one week's suspension. more
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