Articles by Date : 01 May 2009 - 07 May 2009
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- Operator gets 14 days to offer proof
A North Wales operator has been given 14 days in which to provide proof that he holds a Driver CPC or face having his partnership licence revoked. more
(07 May 2009 00:00) - Operator fails to deliver on inquiry undertakings
The licence held by Cupar-based Steven Lawson, trading as Lawson Transport, has been revoked by the Scottish Traffic Commissioner Joan Aitken after.... more
(07 May 2009 00:00) - Road freight volumes in London fall
The amount of road freight carried on London's roads fell by 11% in 2007 following a peak in 2006, according to the latest report from Transport for.... more
(07 May 2009 00:00) - Royal Mail to trial 'safest truck on UK roads'
Billed as possibly 'the safest truck on UK roads', a unique artic unveiled by Royal Mail will be trialled over the next 12 months to see which of the.... more
(07 May 2009 00:00) - UK haulage has less than a fifth of European market
The number of UK-registered trucks working across the Continent has been falling for the past couple of years. Why is this? Cost? Greater.... more
(07 May 2009 00:00) - Used van prices rise sharply in March
Used van values are up as Manheim Auctions is the latest to reveal average prices rose 3.6% in March compared to the previous month, while online.... more
(07 May 2009 00:00) - 60 drivers could face redundancy at Wolseley UK
Trade distributor Wolseley UK has entered a consultation period with 60 HGV drivers and 209 warehousing staff over the closure of two distribution.... more
(06 May 2009 16:51) - Take the money and go off road
The government is urging hauliers to take advantage of the increasing sums of money being offered to take freight off roads and on to rail or water. more
(06 May 2009 15:28) - Wincanton wins lucrative contract extensions
Wincanton has secured two lucrative contract extensions in the DIY and construction markets, worth a total of £55m. more
(06 May 2009 15:23) - LDV given £5m lifeline for sale to Weststar
LDV has been thrown a lifeline with the government agreeing to provide the embattled van-maker with a £5m bridging loan, safeguarding up to 850 jobs. more
(06 May 2009 12:06) - Tinnelly: deficit tops £4.5m
Tinnelly International Transport (TIT) had debts of more than £6m when it ceased trading in February this year, MT can reveal. more
(06 May 2009 10:07) - Arla Foods adds 35 new trailers to its fleet
Arla Foods has bought 35 Gray & Adams reefer trailers with Carrier Vector 1850 fridge units as part of a £6.2m fleet replacement programme, which.... more
(06 May 2009 10:07) - New Caddys for British Gas
British Gas has ordered 5,300 VW Caddy vans, citing their durability and competitive whole-life costs. more
(06 May 2009 10:07) - Your repute will suffer from driver penalties
UK operators need to be aware of the impact graduated fixed penalties (GFPs) can have on their business repute, and ensure they have policies in.... more
(06 May 2009 10:06) - Recovery firm Turners switches to Isuzu
North Eastern recovery operator Turners of Sedgefield has switched marque to Isuzu following the addition of a second 7.5-tonne recovery truck, with.... more
(06 May 2009 10:06) - Krone offers Cool Side Loader
Krone has introduced a Cool Liner Side Loader fridge trailer that it hopes will give reefer operators the versatility of curtainsiders. more
(06 May 2009 10:06) - New Actros for Mona Precast
A 6x2 Mercedes-Benz Actros 2546 MegaSpace has replaced a seven-year-old Mercedes Axor at concrete building block specialist Mona Precast. more
(06 May 2009 10:06) - Calculate your vehicle fleet's CO2 emissions
MT's Cost Tables' author, John Phillips, has come up with this simple formula to calculate CO2 emissions from mpg figures. more
(06 May 2009 10:06) - RHA posts net decline in membership
The RHA posted a net decline in membership last year - "not surprising in view of the challenges thrown into the path of our industry," according to.... more
(06 May 2009 10:06) - Don-Bur delivers Blade Teardrop
Trailer manufacturer Don-Bur has delivered the first Teardrop trailers built with its lightweight Blade foam panels to logistics firm Lloyd Fraser. more
(06 May 2009 10:06) - Ocado buys Paneltech double-deckers
Home delivery business Ocado has ordered five refrigerated double-deck trailers to meet demand. more
(06 May 2009 10:06) - 'Strong volumes' at Boughey Distribution
With demand high for ambient grocery deliveries, Boughey Distribution's parent NWF Group is expecting profit above analyst forecasts. more
(06 May 2009 09:37) - ZF and Continental to work together on hybrid drive
ZF and Continental are set to co-operate on the development of a commercial vehicle hybrid drive, with the resulting system set for production in.... more
(05 May 2009 15:29) - Europe to accredit 80 secure truckstops by 2010
A scheme to beat truck crime by identifying secure and comfortable truckstops across Europe aims to accredit 80 sites in 10 countries by June 2010. more
(05 May 2009 12:00) - Schmitz Cargobull's new double-deck S.CS MEGA VARIOS
Schmitz Cargobull has launched a double-deck version of its S.CS MEGA VARIOS trailer. more
(05 May 2009 11:05) - Transporter driver beaten and tied up in theft
The driver of a car transporter has been "beaten to a pulp" by hijackers who tied him up and stole a load of cars worth £180,000 near Brentwood,.... more
(05 May 2009 10:09) - RHA accounts show tough 2008
The Road Haulage Association's annual accounts show that it found 2008 to be a challenging year, with 2009 likely to be every bit as tough. more
(05 May 2009 00:00) - HCVS London to Brighton Run 2009
The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society's 48th London to Brighton Run took place on Bank Holiday Sunday. more
(05 May 2009 00:00) - Future of LDV hangs in balance
The future of Birmingham-based van-maker LDV was hanging in the balance as CM went to press, with the company holding last-ditch talks with potential.... more
(05 May 2009 00:00) - Government should focus on electric vans, not cars
The government should focus on electric vans and not cars, says Modec chief executive Bill Gillespie. more
(04 May 2009 17:29) - Non-mobile workers keep WTD opt-out for now
Non-mobile workers in road transport can continue to opt out of the Working Time Directive 48-hour week after moves to end the derogation broke down. more
(04 May 2009 00:00) - Win a truck for a year with T&D
Truck & Driver magazine is giving away a unique Mercedes-Benz Actros for one year, as part of its 25th birthday celebrations. more
(04 May 2009 00:00) - MAN's Des Evans calls for artic scrappage scheme
The vehicle scrappage scheme unveiled in the recent Budget seems like a good idea to stimulate the motor industry in the UK. But will it really do.... more
(04 May 2009 00:00) - Poor maintenance blamed on dead father
A company with a "dire" maintenance history, including 19 prohibitions in five years, has had its O-licence cut from seven to four vehicles for eight.... more
(04 May 2009 00:00) - Transaid sets £20,000 target for Transaid Week
Transaid wants to raise at least £20,000 during Transaid Week (29 June to 3 July) to go towards supporting its work improving transport efficiency in.... more
(03 May 2009 18:46) - Herts quarry firm wins lorry movement increase
A Hertfordshire quarry firm has won council approval to increase lorry movements on the B1368 by 67%. more
(03 May 2009 16:21) - Schmitz targets 40% share of UK curtainsider market
Schmitz Cargobull has launched two new trailers and is looking to achieve 40% market share for curtainsiders in the UK. more
(03 May 2009 09:26) - Oliver's disqualification appeal dismissed
The wife of Stuart Oliver remains disqualified for three-and-a-half years. more
(03 May 2009 00:00) - UPS to sponsor golf tournament
UPS has become the official sponsor for golfing competition The Open Championship, adding it to its sponsorship programme for golfing tournament The.... more
(02 May 2009 13:24) - SAFED For Vans extended for six months
The Department of Transport (DfT) is to continue SAFED For Vans, a business subsidy, for another six months in recognition of the tough economic.... more
(02 May 2009 10:09) - Building work on new 3663 depot 'well under way'
Food service company 3663 says building work is "well under way" on its new depot in Kent. more
(02 May 2009 09:58) - Langdon ‘pleased’ with £2.5m pre-tax profit
Temperature controlled haulage firm Langdon Group saw turnover rise 10% and pre-tax profit increase 32% last year. more
(01 May 2009 18:46) - Bulmers debts totalled £14m
Bulmers Logistics had total debts of £14.1m when it went into administration in January, according to papers filed at Companies House. more
(01 May 2009 18:46) - Return loads website gets revamp
Triple A Transport has today unveiled its revamped return loads web service, which now automatically alerts hauliers when a load becomes available in.... more
(01 May 2009 17:37) - The firm that bought JC Payne assets is revealed
Casing Management Services has been confirmed as the company that purchased the assets of West Midlands truck manufacturer JC Payne Truck Bodies. more
(01 May 2009 16:56) - Wincanton to cut jobs in home delivery arm
Wincanton is cutting up to 283 jobs - including 161 drivers - at its home delivery division following a strategic review. more
(01 May 2009 16:42) - Private buyers believe 'Vans go cheaper at auction'
The number of private buyers attending auctions is continuing to rise, drawn by the myth that 'vans always go cheap at wholesale', according to.... more
(01 May 2009 15:33) - Three-job cabotage limit, rules European Parliament
Drivers based outside the United Kingdom will be limited to three jobs on each trip to the UK, according to cabotage rules from the European.... more
(01 May 2009 15:26) - Welsh haulier to cease trading after contract loss
Welsh general haulier WJ Clayton is shutting up shop because a lost contract has left it with insufficient volumes to maintain business. more
(01 May 2009 14:30) - Bevan is first to adopt EC Type Approval Status
The Bevan Group claims to be the first commercial vehicle bodybuilder in the UK to adopt European Community Type Approval Status - five years ahead.... more
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