Articles by Date : 08 May 2008 - 15 May 2008
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- Bleak time for hauliers says Gregory
Gregory Distribution has recorded an increase in profit and turnover, but describes the current economic situation for hauliers as "extremely bleak". more
(15 May 2008 00:00) - The future of transport?
Motor Transport exclusively reveals the finalists in the MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
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(15 May 2008 00:00) - Seafield eyes acquisitions
Seafield Logistics is considering possible acquisitions, but has "not reached any agreements" at present. more
(15 May 2008 00:00) - 10,000 foreign trucks involved in UK accidents
An accident management firm claims 9,800 foreign registered trucks are caught up in crashes on British roads each year. more
(15 May 2008 00:00) - Triple A to open more depots
Following the official opening last month of its new 25,000ft² warehouse in Tilbury, Essex, Triple A Transport is considering opening two additional.... more
(15 May 2008 00:00) - Economic downturn delays warehouse plans
South Wales haulier Gerry Jones Transport is to delay building a new warehouse due to the "general economic downturn". more
(15 May 2008 00:00) - FTA asks for LHV report
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has written to Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly asking her to publish a consultant's report on longer, heaver.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Concerns over EU tunnel safety
British hauliers are still at risk when driving though long road tunnels on the Continent, with European governments failing to introduce officially.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Owner-driver broke hours rules to pay tax bill
A Glasgow haulage boss drove up to 30 hours at a time on numerous occasions without taking the required breaks in an attempt to raise money to pay.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Strong performance from Stobart Group
Preliminary results for the world-renowned Stobart Group show that it made a profit of £3.5m in the 14 months ending 29 February 2008. more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Profitable Gregory defies ‘relentless’ competition
Devon-based haulage firm Gregory Distribution saw pre-tax profit rise to more than £3m in 2007, up 58.6% on the year before. more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - TNT takes on a ton of electric tucks
Parcels delivery giant TNT Express Services has extended its commitment to the use of electric vehicles for urban operations with an order for 100.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Scale is ‘key to success’ in uncertain market
Logistics companies with strength in fast-growing central and Eastern European countries will shield themselves from the effects of the downturn in.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Approval for London Gateway logistics park
The government has given its seal of approval to the development of what has been claimed will be the UK's most advanced container port and logistics.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - New regional managing director for Volvo Trucks UK
Goran Nyborg has been appointed regional managing director for Volvo Trucks in the UK and Ireland. more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Return of Nightfreight duo
Former Nightfreight CEO Steve Allen and group services director Carl Bowcock have resurfaced in the industry following their departure from the.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Problems at JDR revealed
MT uncovers truth behind transport firm's collapse last month.
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(14 May 2008 00:00) - CitySprint buys 24/7 Dispatch
CitySprint has acquired South Norfolk courier firm 24/7 Dispatch, for an undisclosed sum. more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - TransAction blasts the RHA for inaction
Pressure group angry the trade association will not back protests. more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Stobart Group commits to multimodal
Logistics firm Stobart Group says that it will press ahead with plans to transform itself into a fully multimodal logistics provider. more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Wincanton reveals cash offer for TDG
Wincanton's possible takeover of TDG would put "even further daylight" between it and the competition, according to a leading transport analyst. more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - City Link looks to turn fortunes around
The boss of Rentokil Initial - parent company of City Link - has vowed to turn around the fortunes of the parcel delivery firm, despite Rentokil.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - TNT's zero-emission fleet
TNT claims it has the world's largest fleet of zero-emission vehicles following a £7m order with Smith Electric Vehicles for 100 battery-powered.... more
(14 May 2008 00:00) - Tesco import centre to create 800 new jobs
Tesco is capitalising on Teesport's expansion plans and has announced the construction of a 1.2m sq/ft import centre, which will create work for.... more
(13 May 2008 00:00) - Wincanton joins the race to buy TDG
Wincanton has approached TDG with an indicative cash offer worth 281.25 pence per share, 15% higher than the offer by hedge fund management firm.... more
(13 May 2008 00:00) - Fens firm buys up assets of reefer operator
Cambridgeshire refrigerated operator Savage Haulage has expanded its business and saved the jobs at another East Anglian haulage business after it.... more
(13 May 2008 00:00) - Eurocargo given makeover
A face-lifted front end, an interior makeover and a standard six-speed auto gearbox on all right-hand-drive chassis are just some of the attractions.... more
(13 May 2008 00:00) - SAF-Holland signs parts deal with Daf
Component supplier for the truck and trailer industry SAF-Holland has agreed a strategic co-operation with Daf in the aftermarket business. more
(13 May 2008 00:00) - Firm told to repay deductions from driver's pay
A haulage firm which deducted more than £900 from a lorry driver's wages after he failed to repay a loan has been ordered to return the money to him.... more
(13 May 2008 00:00) - Stas trims dealer network
Stas, the Belgian aluminium tipping and moving floor trailer specialist, has rationalised its UK dealer network. more
(12 May 2008 00:00) - Axis optimistc about UK growth
Axis Intermodal, the European transport equipment contract hire group, increased turnover and profits last year, and remains confident of further.... more
(12 May 2008 00:00) - Foulger builds awareness for consolidation centre
Foulger Transport hopes to generate increased business with Norwich-based retailers to deliver goods from its consolidation centre next month,.... more
(12 May 2008 00:00) - MPs accused of destroying biofuel business
Investment in biofuels in the UK has dried up since a major Parliamentary committee questioned whether or not producing it did more harm than good,.... more
(12 May 2008 00:00) - Foreign drivers accident bill tops £52m
Accident Exchange survey finds incidents involving foreign trucks cost £52m. more
(12 May 2008 00:00) - Police begin driver get-togethers
CM joins the Metropolitan Police at Clacket Lane Services on the M25 as it launches a pilot driver-education programme. more
(12 May 2008 00:00) - Interview: Yoshifumi Komura of Isuzu
With its advance into the heavier end of the market, Isuzu is taking on a serious challenge. CM catches up with Isuzu's Yoshifumi Komura. more
(09 May 2008 00:00) - Last ERF delivered
The last ERF to roll off the production line has been delivered to Luton-based Barry Dancer Haulage. more
(09 May 2008 00:00) - Wincanton reveals intention to make TDG offer
Wincanton has joined Laxey Partners as a possible takeover bidder for TDG. more
(09 May 2008 00:00) - What can hauliers do to improve their emissions?
Consolidation centres have been cited as an environmentally friendly solution to increasing congestion in cities. But who should pay for them? more
(09 May 2008 00:00) - Suffolk lays lorry park plans
Councils in Suffolk have woken up to the fact that drivers in the county need overnight parking. But plans for some lorry parks are still getting the.... more
(09 May 2008 00:00) - Tesco appoints Scania to manage vehicle maintenance
Tesco has appointed Scania to manage and operate the vehicle maintenance unit at its new Goole regional distribution centre.
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(09 May 2008 00:00) - Axis Intermodal guarantees eight week delivery time
Axis Intermodal is guaranteeing immediate delivery of new, standard trucks to its customers as well as undertaking to provide tailored packages.... more
(09 May 2008 00:00) - TK Maxx buys electric truck
The largest emission-free commercial delivery truck in the UK has been received by high street shopping chain TK Maxx in conjunction with DHL Exel.... more
(09 May 2008 00:00) - Driver airline repairs save time and cash
Somerset-based Massey Wilcox Transport has adopted a new technique for reducing the inconvenience of dealing with broken airlines. more
(09 May 2008 00:00) - Now Glasgow ponders low emission zone
Glasgow is considering introducing a low emission zone (LEZ) for commercial vehicles. more
(09 May 2008 00:00) - New centre will bring 500 jobs
Sainsbury's says its new district distribution centre at Selby, North Yorkshire, could create 500 jobs when fully operational. more
(09 May 2008 00:00) - Tanker driver wins TDG award
A tanker driver on the Tesco fuel contract at Thurrock has won TDG's Driver of the Year award. more
(09 May 2008 00:00) - Stobart airport plans approved by council
Stobart Group is set to remain in Carlisle after the city council gave it the go-ahead to revamp the local airport. more
(09 May 2008 00:00) - UK-spec aerodynamic curtainsider from Kässbohrer
Kässbohrer has become the latest manufacturer to offer an aerodynamic curtainsider trailer. more
(08 May 2008 00:00) - Analysts “surprised” by level of market slowdown
One in seven haulage companies could go out of business if the current economic conditions continue, according to research by market analyst Plimsoll.... more
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