Articles by Date : 07 April 2008 - 14 April 2008
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- Sex change trucker's partial tribunal win
An Employment Tribunal has given partial support to a sex-change truck driver in a discrimination case after he transformed himself from Mike Gaynor.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00) - TruckNet UK: road transport still a tough industry
Perhaps a timely reminder with all the glitz and glamour this week of the CV show are a couple of topics on the forums about how the transport.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00) - TC regretfully grants licence despite road concerns
A Traffic Commissioner says he has been unable to refuse an O-licence application from a firm operating LGVs and heavy machinery despite concerns.... more
(14 April 2008 00:00) - Volvo wins £1m DME testing pot
Volvo has been granted SEK 12.8m (£1.1m) by the Swedish Energy Agency (SEA) to support field testing of third-generation dimethyl ether (DME).... more
(14 April 2008 00:00) - Cenex to action DfT's low-carbon vehicle scheme
Low carbon and fuel cell consultancy Cenex will deliver the Department for Transport's (DfT) Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme. more
(11 April 2008 00:00) - DSV Road explores rail freight potential
Firm cites increasing congestion and green focus as influencing factors.
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(11 April 2008 00:00) - Simmonds introduces faces trailer
Simmonds Transport has introduced a new trailer to its 45-strong fleet. more
(11 April 2008 00:00) - Hargreaves on acquisition trail again
Energy, mineral and waste sector transport company Hargreaves Services has been on the acquisition trail again - with the purchase of AJS Contracts.... more
(11 April 2008 00:00) - Eurovignette availability concerns driver
A driver is warning that the Elf garage in Calais has stopped selling Eurovignettes, reducing the opportunities to comply with the motorway charging.... more
(11 April 2008 00:00) - Locals fight over Kent truck-park plans
Kent residents who believe they will be affected by ambitious plans to build a truck park next to the M20 have formed a campaign group to oppose the.... more
(11 April 2008 00:00) - HA to have more influence on truck-park planning
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed a government policy document which confirms that the Highways Agency (HA) will be given more.... more
(11 April 2008 00:00) - Licence revoked for hours and tacho breaches
Aberdeen-based James Innes has had his licence for 18 vehicles and 25 trailers revoked by the Scottish Deputy Traffic Commissioner Richard McFarlane.... more
(11 April 2008 00:00) - Road building plans still reliant on Treasury
The government's road building plans will continue to be "at the mercy of external pressures from the Treasury", claims the Civil Engineering.... more
(11 April 2008 00:00) - UTD powers ahead by burning rubber
An East Midlands entrepreneur has applied for a patent to turn old tyres into diesel. more
(11 April 2008 00:00) - Isuzu heavies roll into action
In a quest to double its current market share, new heavier-weight trucks have been unveiled. more
(10 April 2008 00:00) - Vosa test station stops pre-test checks
Operators in Inverness have complained to Vosa because the local test station has stopped offering pre-test checks. more
(10 April 2008 00:00) - Tougher O-licences for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is poised to tighten up its O-licensing system to bring it in line with the rest of the UK. more
(10 April 2008 00:00) - The romance of the road is dead in 2008
Fewer people are becoming LGV drivers because the profession no longer offers an appealing lifestyle, says a Somerset haulage boss. more
(10 April 2008 00:00) - Isuzu outlines ambitious growth plan
Isuzu Motors will to continue to flex its global muscles with a new, three-year plan that, if successful, will see it export 350,000 heavy/medium.... more
(10 April 2008 00:00) - Refuse driver fined for reversing over colleague
A council refuse truck driver in Scotland ran over and killed a colleague despite having the correct cameras and reversing mirrors in his cab, a.... more
(10 April 2008 00:00) - Dual-fuel firm asks truck makers to co-operate
One of the few remaining major opportunities to improve heavy truck exhaust emissions has stalled because European manufacturers are not co-operating.... more
(10 April 2008 00:00) - Licence under threat as TC issues ultimatum
Numerous prohibitions, including one involving wheel loss on a motorway, have led to the threat of action against a Bishop Auckland operator unless.... more
(10 April 2008 00:00) - Hauliers given weapon to fight penalty charges
Hauliers now have a strong defence against penalty charge notices (PCNs), as the Department for Transport (DfT) has adopted protocols drawn up by the.... more
(09 April 2008 00:00) - FTA warns government on truckstop shortage
The FTA claims the government has failed to grasp the need for more truckstops in the UK, following the publication last week of a Department for.... more
(09 April 2008 00:00) - SNCF makes £366m bid for Geodis
French national railway operator SNCF has launched a €462m (£366m) cash bid to take over Geodis, thereby effectively renationalising the business 12.... more
(09 April 2008 00:00) - Massey Wilcox speaks out on fuel
Massey Wilcox Transport has become the latest haulier to speak out against the "relentlessly spiralling" cost of fuel as it posted its results for.... more
(09 April 2008 00:00) - Pudsey buys five Sprinter 311CDIs
Morley-based express carrier Pudsey Transport has taken delivery of five 3.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 311CDIs. more
(09 April 2008 00:00) - Vauxhall plans to show off
The CV Show will see the unveiling of a new Luton Movano, plus Black Edition concept vans. more
(09 April 2008 00:00) - Do you know your van speed limits?
A staggering 85% of drivers have admitted that they don't know the legal speed limits when driving a van, with 36% confessing to breaking the speed.... more
(09 April 2008 00:00) - MRS Distribution acquires fellow Scottish firm JBT
West Lothian-based MRS Distribution has acquired Aberdeen haulier Jim Brackenridge Transport (JBT) for an undisclosed sum. more
(09 April 2008 00:00) - Digitach driver cards malfunction in wallets
Digital tachograph driver cards could be failing as a result of where they are being stored. more
(09 April 2008 00:00) - Extra funds to tackle unsafe foreign trucks
The government has allocated £24.3m of additional funding to VOSA in a three-year package to help the agency clampdown on unsafe foreign lorries. more
(09 April 2008 00:00) - FTA attacks DfT’s vignette decision
The FTA has called on the DfT to revisit its assumptions and calculations on which its Freight data feasibility study is based. more
(09 April 2008 00:00) - Ramage Group goes into administration
The Ramage Group of companies - distribution, recycling and fleet services - has gone into administration. more
(09 April 2008 00:00) - FTA calls for independent assessment on DfT study
The FTA is calling for an independent assessment to be carried out of the Department for Transport’s (DfT) ‘Freight Data Feasibility Study’ as it.... more
(09 April 2008 00:00) - Palletways targets Europe
Strategy for 2008 is to continue European network expansion and sign-up 30 new members. more
(09 April 2008 00:00) - MBO at Craib as founder retires
Aberdeen-based ARR Craib Transport has undergone a change in ownership due to founder and chairman George Craib looking to retire. more
(09 April 2008 00:00) - DfT invests £24m in tackling foreign offenders
The government has given Vosa an extra £24m over the next three years to tackle dangerous foreign trucks on the UK's roads. more
(08 April 2008 00:00) - Driver sues TDG after his truck is blown over
LGV driver Brian Young has instigated a personal injury claim against his employer TDG after being injured when his truck overturned in strong winds.... more
(08 April 2008 00:00) - Plan for strategic rail network is published
Network Rail has published its proposals for spending £200m of government money on creating a strategic rail network that logistics companies will be.... more
(08 April 2008 00:00) - Public-sector showcase for low-carbon vehicles
Vehicle manufacturers and suppliers are being encouraged to showcase their low-carbon technologies. more
(08 April 2008 00:00) - Staff numbers set to shrink in haulage
Hauliers are less enthusiastic about taking on new staff than at any time since the end of 2005, according to the latest employment survey by.... more
(08 April 2008 00:00) - Isuzu tests hybrid market
Japanese brand holds a customer clinic to assess reactions to its 7.5-tonne hybrid. MT goes along for the ride. more
(07 April 2008 00:00) - Government 'hyping up' new border agency
Last week saw the merger of Immigration, HM Revenue and Customs and Visa staff to create a new UK Border Immigration Agency (UKBA) in an attempt to.... more
(07 April 2008 00:00) - Palletways sees pre-tax losses as turnover rises
Freight pallet network Palletways saw its turnover rise by 15% but continued to make a pre-tax loss in its latest annual results. more
(07 April 2008 00:00) - TruckNet UK gears up for show season
Rikki Chequer, community manager of TruckNet UK, reports on current hot topics at the driver forum. more
(07 April 2008 00:00) - Viper’s Den: security firm seeks inventors
Truck security firm Viper Guard is calling for inventors and innovators to get in touch with their ideas so it can help get them to market. more
(07 April 2008 00:00) - EIC calls for consistent LEZ standards across UK
The Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) has called on the government to ensure any future low-emissions zones (LEZs) in the UK follow the same.... more
(07 April 2008 00:00) - Vauxhall gears up for CV Show launches
Vauxhall is to expand its core conversion range with the launch of a Luton-bodied Movano at this year's CV Show. more
(07 April 2008 00:00) - Most van drivers ignorant of speed limits
A massive 85% of drivers do not know the correct speed limits when driving a van, while 36% have confessed to breaking the speed limit on dual.... more
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