Articles by Date : 15 September 2008 - 22 September 2008
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- STVA buys Automove's car transporter assets
Vehicle logistics firm STVA UK has purchased the car transporter assets and contracts of Southampton-based Automove for an undisclosed fee. more
(22 September 2008 00:00) - Schmitz aims for UK top spot
Over the past two years, it seems the UK division of trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull has been building itself up for a charge to become the.... more
(22 September 2008 00:00) - Burnt Tree opens Leeds branch
Burnt Tree opens Leeds branch Contract hire and rental company Burnt Tree has opened a new depot in Leeds, bringing its total number of sites to.... more
(22 September 2008 00:00) - Scotch Premier opts for new Mercedes-Benz Actros
Long lead times from its main supplier Daf have led Scotch Premier Meat to purchase a new Mercedes-Benz Actros 2548 tractor unit. more
(22 September 2008 00:00) - Volvo scrubs up well for Unisurge
Medical equipment supplier and distributor Unisurge has taken delivery of a rather special Volvo FH, which will be used to transfer surgical.... more
(22 September 2008 00:00) - Police find 18 stowaways in refrigerated trailer
The police have seized 18 people hiding in the back of a refrigerated trailer. more
(22 September 2008 00:00) - Seafield Logistics aims for ISO9001 standard
Seafield Logistics has produced a set of short manuals to help simplify its business procedures, to aid in its quest towards attaining quality.... more
(22 September 2008 00:00) - Challenging market, according to Davies Turner
The boss of a leading aviation haulage specialist believes fuel surcharges and the slowing global economy are giving companies in the industry.... more
(19 September 2008 00:00) - IRTE gives advice on contract maintenance
A new guide has been launched to help hauliers who contract-out maintenance of their fleet. more
(19 September 2008 00:00) - Merc to unveil hybrid Axor prototype at IAA
Mercedes-Benz will be unveiling the first prototype version of a hybrid Axor at IAA in Hannover next week. more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - RH Group sees pre-tax profits rise
In a difficult time for the logistics industry, the RH Group has seen pre-tax profits rise 20%, as it shifts focus from driving volume, to focusing.... more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Fuel cards are essential for all fleets
The Fuelcard People insist new fuel cards are essential for all fleet sizes to make savings, and it is "astonishing" if any operator does not take.... more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Ainscough boosts tractor fleet
Ainscough Crane Hire has added fourteen new MAN TGX 33.480 6x4s to its fleet of tractors. more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - ADR training 'is better suited to traffic staff'
A haulage company boss has called for ADR training to be aimed at operators' traffic office staff rather than drivers. more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Anger over Hull Container Terminal gate charge
One of the largest port operators in the UK is facing a showdown with East Yorkshire-based hauliers in the run-up to Christmas after it announced a.... more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Ford to slash Transit production at Southampton
Ford's manufacturing plant in Southampton, home of the Transit van, is to halve its production by 2011. more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Channel Tunnel resumes services after fire
The Channel Tunnel is up and running again with restricted capacity after the third fire to hit the tunnel since it opened in 1994. more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - TruckNet UK asks: do you drive for love or money?
Some drivers still choose an employer for its motors rather than its pay packet - as TruckNet UK community manager Rikki Chequer finds out. more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Freightliner claims damages against EWS
Rail freight company Freightliner has submitted a claim for damages against Deutsche Bahn-owned EWS following a decision by the rail regulator that.... more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Concrete walls could cut 'crossover' fatalities
Fatal accidents that occur when a lorry crosses the central reservation could be avoided if steel barriers were replaced with concrete walls,.... more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Council's audacious plans for park access bridge
Cardiff Council has announced ambitious plans to build a dedicated lorry bridge that will allow hauliers unrestricted access into a park in the heart.... more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - HGV driver convicted of death by dangerous driving
HGV driver Michael Coombes, from Stowmarket, was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving last week, after smashing into a stationary queue of.... more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Trucks to use cycle lane in Norwich trial
A controversial plan to allow lorries delivering goods from a consolidation centre to use cycle lanes in Norwich starts next week. more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Interview: Wincanton's Martin Taylor
Anger, desperation and crisis are the words we've recently come to associate with the haulage industry, but like a breath of fresh air in the smoke.... more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - NYK gives £20,000 to children's hospice
NYK Group Europe has awarded £20,000 to a children's hospice in an attempt to promote corporate social responsibility. more
(17 September 2008 00:00) - Scotch Premier Meat buys second M-B tractor
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire-based distribution group Scotch Premier Meat has purchased a second Mercedes tractor unit, but admits there are no plans to.... more
(17 September 2008 00:00) - RHA delivers Pre-Budget submission
The RHA has made detailed duty de-coupling suggestions to the Treasury in its Pre-Budget submission. more
(17 September 2008 00:00) - Crude oil gets cheaper, yet pumps lag behind
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has dismissed industry anger over the time taken for falling oil prices to be passed on to users. more
(17 September 2008 00:00) - City Link's new board sets out revival plans
Loss-making parcels carrier City Link is here to stay, according to its new management team. more
(17 September 2008 00:00) - Hauliers angry at PD Ports' entry fee
Middlesbrough-based PD Ports has been accused of attempting to top up a funding shortfall by charging hauliers £5 to enter Hull Container Terminal.... more
(17 September 2008 00:00) - FTA criticises FORS scheme
A backlog of firms are waiting for approval, while no confirmed scheme benefits are a 'big worry'.
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(17 September 2008 00:00) - Government to invest £67m in fuel efficient driving
The FTA and RHA have welcomed the government's £67m package to help operators become more fuel efficient and cut emissions, congestion and costs. more
(17 September 2008 00:00) - Side-swipe prevention steps up
The Highways Agency (HA) and VOSA are continuing their efforts to reduce the number of side-swipe incidents involving left-hand drive (LHD) trucks on.... more
(17 September 2008 00:00) - Agency launches driver fuel-efficiency scheme
Driver Hire is to launch a fuel-efficient accreditation programme for agency drivers next month, which will enable it to supply drivers who are.... more
(17 September 2008 00:00) - LE Jones' fines cut
Two associated north Wales haulage companies have had fines totalling £19,000 slashed to £5,680 following an appeal at Mold Crown Court. more
(17 September 2008 00:00) - Customers forcing hauliers to reveal their OCRS
Customers are forcing hauliers to reveal their Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) during tendering and using the figure to make buying decisions,.... more
(17 September 2008 00:00) - Northants truck drivers told to beware of thieves
Police have urged lorry drivers in Northamptonshire to be on guard following a spate of thefts in the area. more
(16 September 2008 00:00) - Sandy McCracken ceases trading; no buyer found
Scottish haulier Sandy McCracken & Son has ceased trading after liquidators failed to find a buyer for the business. more
(16 September 2008 00:00) - Rates changes may cause warehousing shortage
Warehouse owners are demolishing empty buildings to avoid paying business rates, the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has warned. more
(16 September 2008 00:00) - Renault announces Kangoo pricing and spec
Renault has announced pricing and specification for its new Kangoo van. more
(16 September 2008 00:00) - Alan R Jones defies downturn with customer focus
A South Wales haulier claims companies with the best levels of customer service will be the ones to survive the current economic downturn. more
(16 September 2008 00:00) - Van sales fall nearly 25% in August
Van sales are down 24.7% in August compared with a year ago, as operators continue to be hit by the economic downturn. more
(16 September 2008 00:00) - Dart Group's trading in line with expectations
Despite poor weather having an impact on the volumes of traditional summer foods being distributed, Dart Group, which owns Fowler Welch-Coolchain,.... more
(16 September 2008 00:00) - Denmark introduces zones similar to the LEZ
Denmark introduced environmental zones similar to the London LEZ on the first of September. more
(16 September 2008 00:00) - ECO fleet recognition for South Yorks hauliers
Operators based in South Yorkshire and those who regularly visit the region are being encouraged to sign up to the ECO (Efficient and Cleaner.... more
(16 September 2008 00:00) - TDG makes temperature-controlled deliveries in NW
Logistics giant TDG has started a temperature-controlled delivery service for the North-West of England, based at its Trafford Park, Manchester site. more
(16 September 2008 00:00) - Aerodynamic reefer launched
Reefer operators looking to slash their fuel bills with more aerodynamic trailers have so far had few options to choose from. But now, Scottish.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - Lombard secures 100-van deal
Lombard Vehicle Management will supply more than 100 vans to Whitefriars Housing Group over the next five years. more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - Nutsteel opts for a Volvo FH-440
Nusteel Structures, which designs, builds and delivers bridges and gantries, has added a second Volvo tractor unit to its fleet. more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - Transworld begins fleet upgrade
Widnes-based container haulier Transworld Transport has begun a fleet replacement programme with the delivery of six MAN TGXs. more
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