Articles by Date : 07 June 2007 - 11 June 2007
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- 'No room' for new pallet networks
Newcomers into pallet distribution should think about niche markets, says Palletline managing director Glyn Jones. more
(11 June 2007 00:00) - Groupe Samat turns from loss to profit
Efficiency inprovements have helped the company move back into profit. Roger Brown reports. more
(11 June 2007 00:00) - Driver agency directors banned after fatal accident
Two former directors of a Devon-based LGV driver agency have been banned from running an agency following a double fatal accident. more
(11 June 2007 00:00) - Davies Turner wins award
Davies Turner has been voted freight forwarder of the year in a nationwide shipping industry poll. more
(11 June 2007 00:00) - Crash test demo for operators
The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is to stage a series of crash tests on its proving ground at Crowthorne, Berkshire, on Thursday July 5. more
(11 June 2007 00:00) - More reefer vans for school dinners
Four more 3.5 tonne Mercedes Sprinter 311 panel vans, with body lining insulation and GAH refrigeration equipment installed by the GRP Group, have.... more
(11 June 2007 00:00) - Spray-on ceramic to avoid DPF cloggings
A new solution has been developed to combat the problem of soot clogged diesel particulate filters (DPF) when run on low-temperature operations. more
(11 June 2007 00:00) - Freightliner settles MAN compensation
Freightliner, part of DaimlerChrysler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, has finally agreed a multi-million pound compensation deal with MAN over.... more
(11 June 2007 00:00) - Broscombe commissions XF105 for events in tents
Marquees for country shows and other events are bulky and heavy enough to require a substantial road transport capability - like the curtain-sided 44.... more
(11 June 2007 00:00) - Moto to keep clamping trucks in coach bays at Lymm
Drivers who park in coach bays will have their trucks clamped, even if the designated LGV parking area is full. more
(11 June 2007 00:00) - DfT gives grants to move freight from road to rail
The government plans to remove 631 million truck kilometres from UK roads by awarding £44m in grants to companies that transport freight by rail. more
(11 June 2007 00:00) - 'Level playing field' wanted for Teesport
PD Ports is taking legal advice to ensure its £300m expansion plan for Teesport is judged on a "level playing field". more
(11 June 2007 00:00) - UK trucks abroad have a flawed safety record
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on British hauliers to maintain the same roadworthiness standards abroad as at home, after a.... more
(11 June 2007 00:00) - Police try to solve Operation Stack's Problems
There was a touch of anxiety about Chief Inspector Martin Barnes-Smith as he addressed the recent stakeholder meeting for Operation Stack, and with.... more
(11 June 2007 00:00) - Rail minister Tom Harris gives £44m for rail grants
Rail minister Tom Harris has awarded £44m for new rail freight grants. more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - Night ban booklet
The FTA has issued a print version of its web document: Delivering the goods: a toolkit for improving night-time deliveries. more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - M1 closure
The M1 motorway is closed between junctions eight and nine in both directions due to overnight work. more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - Strike suspended
A second strike at Tesco's Livingston distribution depot has been suspended. more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - Whitfire Shavings suffers three fires in 36 hours
A sawdust haulier has lost trailers in three separate fires, which the fire service is treating with suspicion. more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - Potential LEZ enforcement tool displayed
Enviro Technology Services reckons it has the solution to policing the London Low Emission Zone. more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - De Rijke UK takes delivery of 17 Volvo trucks
De Rijke has taken delivery of 17 FH 400 Volvo tractor units - the first Volvos to be purchased for its UK operation. more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - LEZ could close firms, haulier says
A haulage firm has expressed concern about the financial burden being placed on operators ahead of the new London Low Emission Zone (LEZ). Roger.... more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - TNT launches new Orange livery
TNT has launched a new corporate livery which features more orange. more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - Innovate posts loss but says performance is strong
Innovate Logistics says a loss last year should be viewed in the context of a strong performance by the group as a whole. more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - Debach given extra Palletforce coverage
Palletforce has given current member Debach Enterprises extra postcode coverage. more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - Ceva reports first quarter turnover rise
Ceva Logistics says its strategy of focusing on specific sectors is paying off despite seeing its turnover fall €7.1m in the first quarter of 2007 to.... more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - Isotrak cuts mileage and emissions
Retailer Marks & Spencer has slashed vehicle mileage by 14% with a corresponding reduction in fuel use and emissions thanks to better integration of.... more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - 'Self-employed' drivers exploit WTD
The European Commission is considering a crackdown on drivers who claim to be self-employed, and thereby exempt from the European Union (EU) Working.... more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - £2,000 reward for stolen Perry trailer
West Midlands-based Perry Transport is offering a £2,000 reward for the recovery of a trailer with its load which was stolen on 24 May. more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - EU-wide operator register planned for 2010
Plans for an EU-wide electronic register of transport operators by 2010 have been welcomed but branded "ambitious" by industry insiders. more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - Ramage Group is looking at future acquisitions
Haulage firm seeks to reposition itself as a big player in UK-wide distribution more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - Armet logistics fined for tacho offences
Liverpool-based Armet Logistics has been hit with fines and costs totalling £14,100 for tachograph offences. more
(08 June 2007 00:00) - Spiralcrest Transport foils truck hijackers
Three family owners of a Bolton truck depot partially foiled an attempt by armed robbers to hijack their fleet. more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - UPS liable for damages for lost packages
Global parcels giant UPS has been found liable to pay damages for the loss of a consignment of computer processors despite it being worth more than.... more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - RPC scheme fails Axor operator
Firm disappointed by government's RPC scheme that fails early adopters of Euro 5. more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - Goodyear Dunlop aims to be top
Top tyre manufacturer to tighten business practice in quest to become leading supplier for LGVs more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - Next Tesco strike off pending talks
A second Tesco drivers' strike at Livingston has been called off as a 'goodwill gesture' after Tesco says the first had no impact. more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - Interview: Daf marketing director Tony Pain
Tony Pain spends a lot of time analysing imminent road transport legislation. He tells Roanna Avison manufacturers and operators need more notice of.... more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - Government to crack down on rogue hauliers
Hauliers that flout the rules risk being fined or having their vehicles impounded under road safety measures outlined for consultation by Transport.... more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - Alconbury truckstop closure 'could cause chaos'
The threat to Nightowl's Alconbury truckstop has angered councillors who fear local roads will become a "disaster area". more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - O'Connor Transport changes name
O'Connor Transport (Widnes) has changed its name to O'Connor Container Transport. more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - Appeal for sacked DHL smoker
Trade union Usdaw is to appeal a decision by DHL Exel Supply Chain to sack a truck driver after he was found smoking in his cab at a depot. more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - Forth and Tay bridge tolls axed
Tolls on the Forth and Tay bridges will be scrapped by the end of the year after the Scottish parliament voted in favour of their abolition. more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - Wincanton closes its Tewkesbury chilled depot
Vehicles at the depot made their final deliveries to stores on June 2. more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - Traffic Comissioners slam transfer of licensing
The Department for Transport (DfT) and VOSA have received scathing criticism from several traffic commisioners over their planned transfer of.... more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - New Thermo King hotline
Temperature controlled transport specialist Thermo King has unified its Thermo Assistance and TotalKare assistance packages. more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - EC wants enforcement agencies to communicate
Committing an offence in a foreign country within the EU does currently not result in prosecution in the offenders home country - yet this is about.... more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - Wincanton looking to buy more companies
Logistics firm Wincanton is back on the acquisition trail, not even a year after its last spending spree when it acquired Lane Group and RDL.... more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - ITWF told to drop FirstGroup name
FirstGroup's lawyers are trying to stop a trade union federation from using the company's name when representing its employees. more
(07 June 2007 00:00) - Stowmarket's Suffolk freight depot plans revived
Plans to build a major freight distribution depot in the heart of the Suffolk countryside have been revived four years after the ambitious project.... more
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