Articles by Date : 13 November 2008 - 19 November 2008
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- SMMT calls on government to help fleet buyers
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called on the government to help fleets maintain their purchasing rates in the face of the.... more
(19 November 2008 00:00) - BP launches fuel efficiency awards for van fleets
BP has launched the Car and Van Fleet Fuel Efficiency Awards 2009, which are open to all managers of car and van fleets across the UK. more
(19 November 2008 00:00) - Milbank hopeful of buyer
The administrators of Milbank Trucks, the Essex-based crane specialist that was placed into administration on 4 November (MT 13 November), remain.... more
(19 November 2008 00:00) - DHL wins Olympics Logistics Centre bid
DHL has made it over the final hurdle and been selected to run the East London 2012 Olympics Logistics Centre. more
(19 November 2008 00:00) - LCCC grows client base
The capital's consolidation hub, run by Wilson James, has increased its client base by 200%.
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(19 November 2008 00:00) - More majors drop out of CV Show 2009
As more firms withdraw, some call for the event to become biennial.
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(19 November 2008 00:00) - Health and safety laws get tougher
Operators found guilty of flouting health and safety legislation will face an increase of up to £15,000 in fines and are more likely to receive a.... more
(19 November 2008 00:00) - Shell tests show efficiency gain of up to 3%
Oil company Shell claims one of its truck fuel products is delivering big economy gains. more
(19 November 2008 00:00) - Viper Guard unveils online TruckPol petition
Truck security product group Viper Guard has launched an online petition against the government's decision to cut funding for TruckPol (MT 30.... more
(19 November 2008 00:00) - Suttons' profit grows by 266%
The Cheshire firm is, however, planning a cautious approach for the 'challenging' year ahead. more
(19 November 2008 00:00) - MAN analysis helps drivers excel
Delegates at MT's 5th Fleet Management Conference learn about the benefits of installing driver-behaviour monitors. more
(19 November 2008 00:00) - Transaid launches traditional Christmas Appeal
Firms that donate to this year's Transaid appeal will be helping to improve driving training and road safety standards in Zambia. more
(19 November 2008 00:00) - Daf consults union over 250 proposed job cuts
The truck manufacturer says forecasts are 'pretty gloomy' for next year. more
(19 November 2008 00:00) - Amtrak collapse unravelled
MT unveils the events preceding, and more dramatically following, the parcel carrier's demise. more
(19 November 2008 00:00) - DHL wins Olympics Logistics Centre contract
DHL has beaten off the competition to win the contract to run the 2012 Olympics Logistics Centre in Barking, East London. more
(19 November 2008 00:00) - Concerns raised over Danish LHV trials
A leading transport organisation in Denmark has expressed concerns over trials of longer, heavier vehicles (LHVs). more
(19 November 2008 00:00) - Snooper offers truck-friendly sat-nav
Sat-nav manufacturer Snooper believes it has answered hauliers' prayers with a product to reduce the number of trucks getting stuck in tight spaces. more
(19 November 2008 00:00) - Fridge manufacturers drop out of CV Show 2009
The two largest manufacturers of fridge units have dropped out of the CV Show, and it is rumoured that another bodybuilder will not be attending. more
(18 November 2008 15:00) - Concrete mixer drum made of plastic reaches UK
Five years ago, CM reported on a revolutionary new concrete mixer drum made of plastic. Now the appropriately named Revolution, from the McNeilus.... more
(18 November 2008 00:00) - Knutsford refunds clamping fine after RHA steps in
The firm that carries out the clamping of trucks at Knutsford Services has agreed to repay the clamping fee issued to one truck after the Road.... more
(18 November 2008 00:00) - Axors steel the limelight at Fowle
Steel stockholder Fowle & Co has bought its first Mercedes-Benz trucks: two Axor 2533L 26-tonners. more
(18 November 2008 00:00) - Bandvulc wins Sainsbury's tyre contract
Supermarket Sainsbury's has awarded a three-year tyre-management deal to Bandvulc Tyre Contracts (BTC) for its logistics operation. more
(18 November 2008 00:00) - Knights of Old buys 18 new Scanias
Northamptonshire haulier Knights of Old has added 18 Scanias to its fleet - all on six-year R&M packages. more
(18 November 2008 00:00) - West Sussex to trial freight consolidation centre
West Sussex County Council has given the thumbs up to a pilot consolidation centre to cut maintenance costs caused by lorries driving into urban.... more
(18 November 2008 00:00) - McPherson and Carntyne Tran drivers vote to strike
Drivers at two Scottish hauliers have voted in favour of strike action in pay disputes. more
(18 November 2008 00:00) - French haulage sector hit by bankruptcies
As the number of truck-related bankruptcies increases by 82% in France, the industry's union believes now is the time for the government to provide.... more
(18 November 2008 00:00) - January launch for Hyundai's 115hp iLoad
Hyundai is set to return to the UK light CV market with the launch of the iLoad in January. more
(18 November 2008 00:00) - Parcelnet plans new hub and head office
Parcelnet has unveiled plans to open a new hub in Nuneaton by mid-2009, creating 100 jobs, as part of a major investment in its UK facilities over.... more
(18 November 2008 00:00) - Suttons Transport boosts pre-tax profit by 267%
Suttons Transport has posted a rise in profit and turnover helped by a good performance from its distribution and tanker divisions. more
(17 November 2008 14:36) - More manufacturers drop out of CV Show 2009
German trailer makers Krone and Schmitz and Japanese chassis manufacturer Isuzu Truck (UK) are the latest big names to confirm their non-attendance.... more
(17 November 2008 13:00) - Stobart Group gets £4.3m to develop Widnes port
Stobart Group has received a £4.3m grant from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) to develop its inland port at Widnes. more
(17 November 2008 00:00) - Crackdown on A55 could ‘damage economy’
While insisting that there should be a crackdown on foreign trucks travelling in Wales, North Wales police Chief Constable Richard Brunstrom has.... more
(17 November 2008 00:00) - FH Globetrotters hit the spot for PTS
PTS, a UK haulier specialising in Scandinavian traffic, has added five new Volvo FH Globetrotter XL tractor units to its fleet - all equipped with.... more
(17 November 2008 00:00) - MAN wins two-year Wales and West Utilities contract
MAN is supplying a range of rigid trucks to Wales and West Utilities under a two-year framework agreement. more
(17 November 2008 00:00) - Fuso Canter becomes a Wing van
A strong ladder-frame chassis and compact overall dimensions helped persuade Wing Security to buy two SWB Mitsubishi Fuso Canters to remove illegally.... more
(17 November 2008 00:00) - Stan Robinson sees ‘challenging’ times ahead
Stan Robinson (Stafford) has revealed a drop in profit and an increase in turnover, and warns that maintaining margins and increasing market share.... more
(17 November 2008 00:00) - Isle of Man launches O-licence consultation
The Isle of Man has launched a consultation to get feedback from operators on its planned introduction of O-licences. more
(17 November 2008 00:00) - Operators successfully appeal against LEZ penalties
Over 4,000 penalty charge notices have been issued to trucks entering the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ), but the majority have been overturned on.... more
(17 November 2008 00:00) - Test shows oil additive boosts fuel economy
A truck has recorded a 10.8% improvement in fuel economy after using a new engine oil additive. more
(14 November 2008 15:29) - DAF to cut 250 jobs from Leyland plant
DAF Trucks has announced proposals to cut 250 jobs from its Leyland, Lancs factory, a fifth of the site’s workforce, blaming a dramatic.... more
(14 November 2008 12:00) - Hooligan hurls rock at moving HGV
Police are hunting a rock-throwing hooligan who broke the nearside window of a lorry travelling on the A14. more
(14 November 2008 10:41) - Volkswagen opens Glasgow van centre
Volkswagen has launched a purpose-built van centre in Glasgow with the aim of bringing standards of service that car drivers experience to CV.... more
(14 November 2008 00:00) - Stowaways caught after loud singing in truck
A group of illegal immigrants scuppered their chances of a secret entrance to the UK when their loud celebration songs alerted a lorry driver to.... more
(14 November 2008 00:00) - Helioslough to resubmit rail-freight depot plans
Helioslough, the developer of a proposed rail freight terminal in Radlett, Hertfordshire, is planning to resubmit the planning application even.... more
(14 November 2008 00:00) - UK operators successfully contest LEZ PCNs
In the first five months of the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ), operators contested most of the penalty charge notices (PCNs) issued to UK-registered.... more
(14 November 2008 00:00) - Prestigious contract win for Norbert Dentressangle
Norbert Dentressangle has agreed a five-year deal to carry out distribution for Toyota Material Handling UK (TMHUK). more
(14 November 2008 00:00) - UK to play key role as Nissan renews van range
Nissan's Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) in Cranfield is to play a major role in the company's ambitious global van-development programme. more
(14 November 2008 00:00) - Cannon was hit by Bison collapse
Cannon Group, the Oxfordshire firm that closed its transport and distribution operation last week , appears to have been hit by the administration.... more
(13 November 2008 11:00) - Turnover up but profits down at Ceva Logistics
Ceva Logistics reports a 4% increase in turnover to €1.67bn (£1.36bn) in the third quarter to 30 September, with pre-tax profits falling 3% to €102m.... more
(13 November 2008 10:23) - Fraikin wins contract with Environment Agency
Fraikin has won a two-year contract to manage the Environment Agency's fleet of vehicles. more
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