Articles by Date : 19 November 2008 - 26 November 2008
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- Truckwash sites to multiply
Keeping a truck clean is about to get a lot easier for operators, as the UK's only network of truckwash sites expands. more
(26 November 2008 00:00) - Business Post pre-tax profits rise 25%
Despite the difficult economic climate, Business Post Group has seen sales grow across all business units during the first half of 2008, with group.... more
(26 November 2008 00:00) - Transport Tribunal: DTC's ruling 'plainly wrong'
A London-based operator has succeeded in overturning a deputy traffic commissioner's decision to reduce its fleet after the Transport Tribunal.... more
(26 November 2008 00:00) - Harvey makes a comeback
Former Tibbett & Britten CEO John Harvey has made a shock return to the transport industry as part of a consortium that has purchased underperforming.... more
(26 November 2008 00:00) - TNT Express plans 300 redundancies
The parcels firm blames 'one of the sharpest downturns in decades'. more
(26 November 2008 00:00) - TruckNet UK offers its wares online
I hate to mention it in November, but that is no escaping the fact that the festive season is rapidly approaching. more
(26 November 2008 00:00) - Pre-Budget Report: hauliers' reactions
RT.com has asked a number of hauliers for their opinion on the Pre-Budget Report, especially the 2.5% reduction in VAT and corresponding increase in.... more
(25 November 2008 00:00) - Industry objects to Pre-Budget rise in fuel duty
The Government's decision to increase fuel duty to counter a cut in VAT has received a furious response from the industry... more
(25 November 2008 00:00) - The CV Show must go on – without the big eight
The Commercial Vehicle Show will go ahead in 2009 despite the absence of the big eight manufacturers. more
(25 November 2008 00:00) - Home Delivery Network takes on 150 temps
The Home Delivery Network has taken on 150 temporary workers at its new sorting centre in Crick, Northamptonshire. more
(25 November 2008 00:00) - Volumes hard to predict, says transport boss
A leading transport boss claims the current economic crisis is making it difficult to predict future volumes in the industry. more
(25 November 2008 00:00) - RHA slams Campaign for Better Transport's ideas
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has criticised some of the suggestions made by Campaign for Better Transport for reducing the carbon footprint of.... more
(25 November 2008 00:00) - Industry doubts police ability to stop truck crime
Despite a recent survey revealing that operators have no faith in the ability of the police or Home Office to deal with lorry crimes, dedicated.... more
(25 November 2008 00:00) - Carntyne Tran strike is off as drivers take 4.25%
Drivers at drinks delivery firm Carntyne Tran have agreed to call off a 24-hour strike and accept a 4.25% pay rise. more
(25 November 2008 00:00) - Don-Bur launches carbon footprint calculator
Trailer manufacturer Don-Bur has developed a carbon footprint calculator for operators to work out their CO2 output. more
(25 November 2008 00:00) - Roger Dyson Group refurbishes older chassis
Recovery vehicle builder Roger Dyson Group is refurbishing older chassis with new recovery equipment to help the market during tough trading.... more
(25 November 2008 00:00) - Renault Trucks to increase UK market share
Renault Trucks has reiterated its commitment to the UK despite the current economic difficulties, and claims it will increase its market share. more
(25 November 2008 00:00) - HA brings forward A11 dualling scheme
East Anglian operators have welcomed plans that will bring forward a £147m scheme to dual the last single-carriageway section of the A11. more
(25 November 2008 00:00) - Containerlift promotes convential container work
Containerlift, the specialist sidelifter container haulier, is promoting its more conventional container haulage in an effort to keep business levels.... more
(25 November 2008 00:00) - Rigorous enforcement at Holyhead ‘causes delays’
Vosa is more rigorously checking trucks using the Port of Holyhead than those at any other port in the country, say officials at the Welsh port. more
(25 November 2008 00:00) - Unipart opens distribution centre in Solihull
Unipart Automotive has opened a £1m area distribution centre (ADC) in Solihull. The UK's largest independent... more
(24 November 2008 09:26) - Maersk sells Roadways Container Logistics
Multimodal specialist Roadways Container Logistics (RCL) is the latest container business to be sold in the ongoing shake-up of the sector. more
(24 November 2008 00:00) - Wincanton's chilled consolidation deal with Culina
Wincanton is to merge its chilled consolidation activities in the UK with Culina Logistics. more
(24 November 2008 00:00) - BLG and Westminster tie-up slashes number of PCNs
A joint partnership between the Brewery Logistics Group (BLG) and Westminster City Council has seen a dramatic fall in the number of parking tickets.... more
(24 November 2008 00:00) - Music hauliers bucking credit crunch downturn
As the music industry continues to struggle, hauliers in the music distribution sector are reaping the rewards. more
(24 November 2008 00:00) - Campaign for Better Transport: ‘Invest in rail’
More money should be made available for investment in rail and water freight and lorries should be charged to use the roads if the government is to.... more
(24 November 2008 00:00) - Dawson Rentals takes 30 Mitsubishi Canters
Mercedes-Benz dealer Intercounty Truck and Van has delivered 30 7.5-tonne Mitsubishi Canters to Dawson Rentals. more
(24 November 2008 00:00) - Mercedes to fit stop/start technology as standard
Mercedes-Benz is to fit stop/start engine technology as standard on its Atego and Axor trucks up to 26 tonnes from January 2009. more
(24 November 2008 00:00) - Volvo is the latest to pull out of the CV Show
The CV Show may be left with only three major truck manufacturers at the 2009 event after Volvo became the latest to pull out. more
(21 November 2008 15:00) - DAF drops out of Amsterdam truck show
DAF Trucks has pulled out of the European Road Transport Show at the RAI in Amsterdam next Autumn. DAF has already dropped out of next.... more
(21 November 2008 13:00) - Fuel card agency asks government to cut fuel tax
Fuel card agency The Fuelcard People is continuing the call for cheaper fuel tax by writing to the government and insisting the problem must not be.... more
(21 November 2008 00:00) - Palletforce hires UPS man to promote new hub
Palletforce is preparing for the opening of its new hub in January with the appointment of a new sales and marketing director. more
(21 November 2008 00:00) - Wincanton to merge chilled operations with Culina
Wincanton is to merge its chilled activities in the UK with Culina Logistics. The agreement, which will take effect from 28 March 2009, will cover.... more
(21 November 2008 00:00) - Renault Trucks pulls out of CV Show 2009
Renault Trucks has withdrawn from next year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, but is committed to returning in 2010. more
(20 November 2008 22:00) - TNT to cut 300 jobs
Parcel specialist TNT Express is to cut around 300 jobs from its UK and Irish network and head office citing "one of the sharpest downturns.... more
(20 November 2008 15:00) - K&N to manage warehousing in Russia for Kärcher
Kuehne + Nagel has signed a three-year agreement to manage warehousing for Kärcher in Russia. more
(20 November 2008 00:00) - Ceva consolidates position in Italian publishing
Ceva Logistics has strengthened its position in the Italian publishing market with the purchase of Transitalia. more
(20 November 2008 00:00) - Increasing number of stowaways caught at Calais
The number of stowaways caught attempting to get into the UK from the Continent has rocketed, with 14,000 at the Port of Calais alone so far detected.... more
(20 November 2008 00:00) - TruckNet messaging system helps drivers find jobs
TruckNet UK community manager Rikki Chequer finds out why some drivers are 'getting the message' about vacancies... more
(20 November 2008 00:00) - Helioslough undeterred by rejection of depot plan
Developer Helioslough says it is confident it can prove that its plan for a huge road-rail freight interchange in Hertfordshire will be given the.... more
(20 November 2008 00:00) - Truck security firm petitions to save TruckPol
The Home Office must reverse its decision to stop TruckPol funding and instead increase its resources, according to one of its stakeholders. more
(20 November 2008 00:00) - Isuzu in CV ‘no-show’
Isuzu Truck (UK) has become the third manufacturer to withdraw from the 2009 CV show, following in the footsteps of Scania and Daf. more
(20 November 2008 00:00) - Nearly 200 tacho offences led to licence suspension
A maintenance investigation that revealed nearly 200 tachograph offences has led to a firm's O-licence being cut from three vehicles to two, and.... more
(20 November 2008 00:00) - Licence bid refused because firm operated illegally
A business that operated without an O-licence, despite warnings from the Traffic Area Office, has had its bid for a new licence turned down..... more
(20 November 2008 00:00) - Driver learnt how to adjust speed limiter online
A lorry driver who admitted tampering with his speed limiter faces sentencing at crown court after his truck was involved in a fatal accident. The.... more
(20 November 2008 00:00) - Driver faces jail for ignoring roadblock
An owner-driver who tried to breach a motorway safety block is facing a prison sentence after being convicted of dangerous driving. more
(20 November 2008 00:00) - Mercedes-Benz 'can weather economic storm'
While the truck manufacturing industry battens down the hatches ready for a rough ride in 2009, Daimler is confident that the Mercedes-Benz brand is.... more
(20 November 2008 00:00) - Strike fails to scupper operations at Dover port
As CM went to press, the Port of Dover was "operating near to normal" despite the start of a 48-hour strike by more than half of its staff. more
(20 November 2008 00:00) - RHA wants Vosa to weigh vehicles at Calais
Vosa should play an increased role in inspecting vehicles entering the UK by performing weight and hours checks at the juxtaposed controls in Calais,.... more
(20 November 2008 00:00) - Volvo truck deliveries fall 5% in October
Volvo saw truck deliveries plummet by 5% in October on the back of weakening demand across Europe and North America. more
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