Articles by Date : 24 September 2008 - 01 October 2008
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- European project aims to boost parking security
A bold €11m (£8.7m) pan-European project to boost security at truck parks will unveil a package of security measures for park operators in the New.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - MEPS back hydrogen vehicle technical standards
Overwhelming support for a European Union EU-wide technical standard for hydrogen vehicles has been secured at the European Parliament, clearing way.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Tribunal orders TC to reconsider disqualification
The Transport Tribunal has ordered that a new Traffic Commissioner reconsider the action taken against Katharine Oliver, the wife of disgraced.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Culina Logistics wins deal with Unique Fine Foods
Culina Logistics has signed a deal to provide a chilled storage and distribution service for Unique Fine Foods. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - New depot manager for new Renault dealership
Coulter Truck and Van, the Renault Trucks distributor, has appointed Ron Jones as depot manager for its recently opened outlet in Haydock, Lancashire. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Ruptured fuel tank causes chaos on Isle of Wight
A lorry's leaking fuel tank has caused chaos on the Isle of Wight, leading to numerous collisions and a road being closed off. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Cement drivers face axe
Job cuts on the cards as construction industry downturn bites. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Verdant runs 20 Econics in Shakespeare Country
Verdant Group has begun operating its 20th Mercedes-Benz Econic refuse collection vehicle on the streets of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - DHL reviews Same Day operations
As MT went to press, it emerged that DHL is "reviewing its Same Day operations with a view to repositioning the business in accordance with market.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Double revocation for flouting O-licence requirement
An operator of 16 years standing claimed to be unaware of the requirement for daily vehicle checks when the O-licences of his two associated.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Disqualified for running unlawful operation
Haulier had no transport manager and drivers were unable to complete tacho charts. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Nightfreight grows volume in home-delivery service
Nightfreight's two-man home-delivery network has seen volumes grow by 20% over the past three months and 10% year-on-year, while a new customer win.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Free environmental guidance for small hauliers
Operators are being urged to use a free online environmental advice service that has already saved transport firms an average of £4,669 a year. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Superheroes to the rescue
Next time you've broken down you could be rescued by the likes of Batman or Spiderman, as recovery specialist CSG Recovery is rebanding its.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - ACS&T turnover drops despite restructuring
Despite a restructure and a 9% reduction in staff numbers, Associated Cold Stores and Transport (ACS&T) saw turnover drop 1.5% to £26.9m for the.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Do you want to take part in an MT debate?
How can the road transport industry improve its image with the public and the national media? more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Clipper Logistics unveils new image
Flush with success from a London consolidation scheme win, the haulier reveals its new look. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - S&S Distribution adopts regional approach
The haulier believes sticking to local work will help reduce fuel usage more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Tribunal upholds double disqualification
The Transport Tribunal has upheld the indefinite disqualification of a haulier who stepped in to help rescue a business he sold to another operator. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Tribunal upholds revocation
The revocation of the one vehicle licence held by Guildford Timber Frame by the South Eastern & Metropolitan Traffic Commissioner Christopher Heaps.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Volvo to cut production capacity in Europe
Volvo Trucks is downsizing its production capacity in Europe as demand for trucks falls in light of the current financial situation. more
(30 September 2008 00:00) - Scotflow ceases trading despite staying in profit
Two months after its parent company went into administration, Scotflow has ceased trading. more
(30 September 2008 00:00) - Axis boosts turnover, profit and fleet size
Contract-hire specialist Axis Intermodal has reported a 62 % increase in turnover to £8.59m in the six months ending 30 June. more
(30 September 2008 00:00) - Labour dismisses BNP's haulage campaign
A campaign by the British National Party (BNP) to recruit lorry drivers as members has been dismissed by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and the.... more
(30 September 2008 00:00) - New business 'on the rise' for Wincanton
Logistics giant Wincanton is confident about winning new business despite the current tough trading conditions. more
(29 September 2008 00:00) - Interview: Phil Flanders of the RHA
Phil Flanders is leading the fight for hauliers' interests in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but the biggest battle is keeping hope alive. more
(29 September 2008 00:00) - Kent Police to trial A20 stacking
Trucks will be stacked on the A20 outside Dover in a trial to prevent the town centre becoming gridlocked with freight traffic waiting to get into.... more
(29 September 2008 00:00) - Schmitz Cargobull promises five-day delivery
Following the launch of the Fruehauf two-hour turnaround on a rigid tipping body, Schmitz Cargobull is offering to build and deliver a range of.... more
(29 September 2008 00:00) - Granning Lynx EBS axle cuts fitting time
Warrington-based axle supplier Granning Lynx has developed a self-contained, modular lift-up EBS add-on axle that significantly cuts the fitting and.... more
(29 September 2008 00:00) - Tesco to run two Modecs in Northern Ireland
Tesco has become the first supermarket in Northern Ireland to run a fleet of electric vehicles. more
(26 September 2008 00:00) - Safety officials investigate lorry driver's accident
Safety officials are examining the circumstances that led to a lorry driver having his arm amputated after part of his load crushed him. more
(25 September 2008 00:00) - Lorry driver is shot at, causing train delays
A lorry driver was shot at by a sniper in an incident that led to the closure of the West Coast Main Line train service. more
(25 September 2008 00:00) - Wincanton wins eco-contract with Neal's Yard
Wincanton has won a three-year contract to operate an electric delivery vehicle for organic skincare retailer Neal's Yard Remedies. more
(25 September 2008 00:00) - Livestock incineration plant ‘in administration’
Hauliers across the country subcontracted to collect and dispose of livestock as part of a government contract could be forced out of business.... more
(25 September 2008 00:00) - Worries over release of OCRS headlamp data
Concerns have been raised over the potential to include headlamp aim issues in Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) data, which is passed on to.... more
(25 September 2008 00:00) - Drivers found guilty of hours offences
Six drivers working for Jobe Transport, Norwich, were found guilty of a total of 84 driving offences at Ipswich Crown Court earlier this month,.... more
(25 September 2008 00:00) - Vosa to get tough over Driver CPC rules
Operators who allow a driver who fail to produce a Driver CPC card following a roadside check to continue with a job risk causing an offence and even.... more
(25 September 2008 00:00) - RFG questions Chunnel's use of open wagons
The Rail Freight Group (RFG) wants the use of open wagons to carry lorries in the Channel Tunnel to be re-examined following the recent fire. more
(25 September 2008 00:00) - TruckNet UK members share their memories
Rikki Chequer, community manager for TruckNet UK, enjoys memories of trucking in the 80s - and beyond. more
(25 September 2008 00:00) - Tesco blamed for stopping drivers obeying hours law
Supermarket giant Tesco is to come under scrutiny after drivers working for a supplier complained they were held up for hours at its Livingston.... more
(25 September 2008 00:00) - Third time lucky for Walsall firm’s licence bid
Walsall-based D C Haulage & Storage has succeeded in its third bid for an O-licence, following a Birmingham public inquiry at which it produced.... more
(25 September 2008 00:00) - Anglo Dutch director lied to obtain an O-licence
The licence held by Durham-based Anglo Dutch Logistics has been revoked by the North Eastern Traffic Commissioner, Tom Macartney, following evidence.... more
(25 September 2008 00:00) - Weekend restrictions are relaxed through appeal
Weekend hours restrictions imposed on two licences by Western Deputy Traffic Commissioner Tim Hayden have been relaxed by the Transport Tribunal on.... more
(25 September 2008 00:00) - RHA chairman wants to know what members really think
After 36 years in road transport, RHA chairman and ABE Ledbury managing director Andy Boyle knows a fair bit about the industry, which should help.... more
(25 September 2008 00:00) - Fuel card agency criticises PM's speech
Fuel card agency The Fuelcard People has hit out at the Prime Minister, insisting that his speech at the Labour Party conference on 23 September.... more
(24 September 2008 00:00) - Government rejects e-petition from hauliers
The government has further angered protesters this week with its rejection of an e-petition, which collected 831 signatures, calling for more help.... more
(24 September 2008 00:00) - Teeside lorries fall victim to fuel siphoning
Hundreds of pounds worth of diesel have been stolen from trucks in Teesdale during three days of fuel thefts. more
(24 September 2008 00:00) - A20 Operation Stack under consideration
Kent Police is considering using the A20 outside Dover as a temporary holding area for port traffic when it implements Operation Stack on the M20. more
(24 September 2008 00:00) - Kent Police targets trucks flouting weight rules
The police are running a roadside operation as part of a crackdown to prevent lorries ignoring weight and width restrictions on Kent's rural roads. more
(24 September 2008 00:00) - FTA poised to quit Treasury negotiations
Association is angry at a lack of commitment to decoupling fuel tax. more
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