Articles by Date : 13 May 2009 - 22 May 2009
Articles 51 to 100 of 207
- EU approval for Modec electric vans
The British Modec electric van is set to become the first electric commercial vehicle to gain EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval. more
(22 May 2009 12:07) - Lib Dems' Baker calls for end to 'cowboy clampers'
The government should regulate 'cowboy clampers' who operate on private property, according to Liberal Democrat shadow transport secretary Norman.... more
(22 May 2009 00:00) - Business Post's turnover and pre-tax profits on the up
Business Post Group's focus on reducing operating costs has contributed to a 7.6% turnover increase and 23% rise in pre-tax profits to £17.5m. more
(21 May 2009 16:34) - JOST expands free safety programme
JOST has expanded its free fifth-wheel safety-check programme to include agents in Scotland and the South-East. more
(21 May 2009 16:19) - Trans Haul buys DAF for the first time
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire haulier Trans Haul (UK) is breaking with 20 years of tradition by buying trucks from DAF. more
(21 May 2009 15:43) - LDV production 'will restart in July'
Thanks to a £5m government bailout and a new owner, the future of LDV has been secured. more
(21 May 2009 14:41) - Rail freight groups campaign against LHVs
MEP candidates across Europe are being lobbied to oppose the introduction of 'mega trucks' (trucks that are 25.5m long and 60 tonnes in weight) by.... more
(21 May 2009 00:00) - FTA dismisses A14 fears
Fears that HGVs will be forced off the A14 and into Suffolk villages while improvements to the routes into Felixstowe Port are carried out have been.... more
(21 May 2009 00:00) - Boris moots London LEZ expansion u-turn
London Mayor Boris Johnson says he would consider adding to the capital's controversial Low Emission Zone (LEZ), despite announcing in February that.... more
(20 May 2009 10:02) - DVLA abandons online driving-licence checker
The DVLA has scrapped plans to implement an online driving-licence checking system next year due to an estimated budget shortfall of £25m-£30m for.... more
(20 May 2009 10:02) - VOSA ATF policy under fire
VOSA's policy of test station closures has come in for renewed criticism after it emerged that little or no progress on finding replacement sites -.... more
(20 May 2009 10:02) - Economic indicators: May 2009
No let-up in construction slowdown; NFU slams rise in meat control charges; IRU calls for European rescue plan; workers agree to safeguard jobs;.... more
(20 May 2009 00:00) - Carlisle clamps down on illegally parked trucks
Carlisle City Council is putting on extra traffic wardens to clampdown on illegally parked HGVs on the back of congestion and hygiene complaints. more
(19 May 2009 16:44) - FTA to jointly fund Westminster's parking guru
The FTA has upped the ante on its continued efforts to tackle the problem of penalty charge notices (PCNs) by agreeing to jointly-fund Westminster.... more
(19 May 2009 15:43) - Lambotte leaves AVCIS for Metropolitan Police
Detective Constable Paul Lambotte has left his role as head of unit at TruckPol's parent -the Association of Chief Police Officers' Vehicle Crime.... more
(19 May 2009 15:43) - Grocontinental pre-tax profit hits £1.3m
Multi-temperature distributor Grocontinental saw pre-tax profit hit £1.3m for the year to 31 October 2008, up from £455,577 in the previous year..... more
(19 May 2009 15:43) - Lightweight LF55s for Mitchell and Webber
Redruth, Cornwall-based fuel supplier Mitchell and Webber has added two 18-tonne DAF LF55s to its 21-tanker fleet. more
(19 May 2009 15:00) - Stobart unveils Lake District-liveried HGVs
Stobart Group has joined forces with Cumbria Tourism to drive lorries liveried with images of the Lake District across the UK and the Continent. more
(19 May 2009 14:54) - London Mayor opens door to LEZ expansion
Mayor London Mayor Boris Johnson has opened the door to expanding the perimeters of London's controversial low emission zones (LEZ). more
(19 May 2009 12:58) - Lidl plans New Forest distribution centre
Budget supermarket Lidl is planning to open a new distribution centre near Ower, Hampshire, which could result in 500 lorry movements a day. more
(19 May 2009 12:24) - Book your seats for the Brake fleet safety awards
Tickets are now available for the Brake Fleet Safety Forum Best of the Best Awards. more
(19 May 2009 12:24) - Ken Thomas escapes licence loss
Ken Thomas has narrowly escaped being put out of business following its third appearance at a public inquiry (PI), because its licence will be.... more
(19 May 2009 10:27) - Air1 expands AdBlue coverage in the South
AdBlue supplier Yara has opened a 2.5 million-litre storage facility at TDG's Choats Road terminal in Dagenham, Essex, to service its Air1 customers.... more
(19 May 2009 10:27) - Axscend offers VOR scheduler for tracked trailers
Trailer tracking specialist Axscend can now offer a Vehicle Off-Road scheduler via its revised website. more
(19 May 2009 10:27) - Merc unveils new Sprinter engine
Mercedes-Benz has launched a new engine family to meet Euro-5 emissions standards. more
(19 May 2009 10:27) - Return of Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry route welcomed
A road transport manager says the return of the direct ferry service between Rosyth and Zeebrugge will help his company "cut its fuel bill.... more
(18 May 2009 13:13) - TMH Transport goes into administration
TMH Transport, which is based in Ipswich, has entered administration after a key customer left following the theft of a lorry and its £25,000 tyre.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00) - DVLA abandons virtual licence check scheme
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is demanding that the Department of Transport (DfT) provides more money for the Driver and.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00) - Tipper fleet fits blindspot scanners
Demolition specialist Keltbray has fitted its 32-strong tipper fleet with electronic sensors in an effort to cut the risk of accidents caused by.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00) - Telematics are a necessity, say operators
Every haulier will soon need satellite navigation and vehicle tracking systems to survive business and legal pressures, according to operators using.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00) - Hargreaves snaps up Barnes & Tipping
Hargreaves Transport Services has purchased the trade and assets of cash-strapped Clitheroe haulier Barnes & Tipping. more
(15 May 2009 17:06) - ATOL Fuels goes racing with Renault Premium
ATOL Motorsport Fuels has taken delivery of an 18-tonne Renault Premium 410 rigid. The truck will transport racing fuel and lubricants to various.... more
(15 May 2009 16:39) - Hazardous chemicals found in abandoned Tesco truck
Up to 200 drums of hazardous chemicals have been found in an abandoned Tesco trailer in Shropshire. more
(15 May 2009 16:20) - Gazelle Transport Services reaps rewards from joining Palletforce
Gateshead-based Gazelle Transport Services says it has experienced an influx of customers since joining Palletforce in early May. more
(15 May 2009 16:14) - Government awards £7.5m for local road improvements
Local authorities have been awarded grants for road improvements. more
(15 May 2009 11:45) - MPs reject SNP fuel duty regulator proposal
Parliament has rejected a plan for a fuel duty regulator. more
(15 May 2009 11:07) - Schmitz launches three new trailers
Schmitz Cargobull has launched three new trailers for the UK market. more
(15 May 2009 11:01) - Renault Trucks launch Premium campaign
Renault Trucks kicks off a finance package for its Premium range more
(15 May 2009 11:01) - Winners announced at Everywoman Awards
Elaine Miller, operations director at Wincanton Container Logistics, was named Woman of the Year at the MAN everywoman in Transport & Logistics.... more
(14 May 2009 15:10) - Norbert Dentressangle to cut 158 jobs
Up to 158 Norbert Dentressangle (ND) employees could be made redundant. more
(14 May 2009 12:19) - Eimskip sells Containerships majority shareholding
The Icelandic company Eimskip is selling its majority shareholding in Containerships Group. more
(14 May 2009 12:17) - Recession cuts emissions better than green policies
The recession could be driving down fleet carbon levels faster than green policies, says software provider. more
(14 May 2009 12:07) - New CV manager at Manheim in Mansfield
Jacqui James is the new commercial vehicle manager at Manheim in Mansfield more
(14 May 2009 12:07) - 150 jobs at risk at Ceva depot
Ceva Logistics will close a depot in Essex with the loss of 150 jobs. more
(14 May 2009 07:26) - False letters and contract lead to disqualification
A haulier who produced a false maintenance contract in order to obtain his licence and false letters during a public inquiry has had his licence.... more
(14 May 2009 00:00) - Thurrock Council pilots HGV clamping scheme
Thurrock Council has launched a pilot scheme to clamp all illegally parked HGVs in the borough. more
(13 May 2009 15:46) - SNP seeks fuel duty regulator amendment
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has called on politicians to back its fuel duty regulator proposals. more
(13 May 2009 15:46) - DEFRA calls for retrofit SCR systems to pre-Euro-5 vehicles
Truck operators could be forced to retrofit SCR systems to pre-Euro-5 vehicles more
(13 May 2009 15:35) - Ken Mallinson Transport poised to switch sites
South Yorkshire haulage firm Ken Mallinson & Sons is poised to move into a new 108,000ft² depot and take on five new vehicles as it looks to grow its.... more
(13 May 2009 14:40) - Reynolds awaits longer, heavier vehicle decision
Irish haulier Reynolds Logistics says a decision is imminent on its application to the Irish government to allow it to run its version of a longer,.... more
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