Articles by Date : 10 September 2008 - 18 September 2008
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- 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
(15 September 2008 00:00) - Vosa test site relocation plan prompts criticism
Concerns have been raised over the potential relocation of a Vosa test site in Llandrindod Wells, Wales, which could leave local operators with hefty.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - FTA issues guide to proposed road pricing schemes
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has published a guide to the Department for Transport's 11 potential road pricing schemes. more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - New picking system creates faster, denser pallet
Warehouse contractor SSI Schafer has launched an automatic case-packing system in the UK, lightening the load for the industry by offering drivers.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - Whitby locals report trucks flouting weight ban
Residents in Whitby, North Yorkshire have been working with Trading Standards to report trucks that break the weight restrictions in the town. more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - John Toulson (Teesdale) ceases trading
John Toulson (Teesdale) has ceased trading as a result of contract-hire firms recalling its vehicles when administrators were called in. more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - DfT's £67m package to cut freight emissions
The government has put together a £67m package designed to cut freight emissions, congestion and hauliers' costs, and help operators become more.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - RNLI cuts costs with electric van
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has taken delivery of an electric van from Aixam Mega to cut operating costs and reduce its.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - Kent courier disqualified for hours offences
Kent courier business Beeline Sameday has had its licence revoked and its boss disqualified after failing to observe drivers' hours and tachograph.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - BLG and Westminster hire former NCP employee
A former NCP employee has been tasked with tackling various parking problems faced by brewery logistics providers in Westminster. more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - Second chance and out for McHugh Earthworks
The three-vehicle licence held by Leeds-based McHugh Earthworks was revoked by North Eastern Deputy Traffic Commissioner Mark Hinchliffe after the.... more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Link to Dutch coach firm could affect licence
Durham-based Anglo Dutch Logistics could face action against its licence following illegal operation by an associated coach company whose licence had.... more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Customer’s support fails to convince Tribunal
An operator that lost its licence for ignoring Vosa and the Traffic Area Office (TAO) has failed to win its appeal before the Transport Tribunal.... more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Bloody overload leads to licence cut
A truck collecting from an abattoir was so overloaded that animal waste, including blood and mucus, was dripping on the road when it was stopped by.... more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Council promotes freight terminal plans
Companies are being encouraged to invest in a new rail freight terminal in Shropshire. more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Willi Betz takes delivery of 50 trailers
Willi Betz has taken delivery of 50 Schmitz Cargobull freepost curtainsider trailers. more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Administrators take over Trumac
Wiltshire-based bodybuilder Trumac went into administration last week, with the loss of 30 jobs. more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Industry split on EU plans to trial absent drivers
British truck drivers who fall foul of the laws across the European Union could be tried in their absence in other EU countries and extradited if.... more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Driver awarded more than £8,000 compensation
A truck delivery driver who believed his company vehicle was targeted to stop him giving evidence in Crown Court, has been awarded more than £8,000.... more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Van Elle converts Daf CFs to run on dual fuel
Building foundations specialist Van Elle has converted two of its new tractor units to run on an environmentally friendly dual fuel. more
(10 September 2008 00:00) - LDV parent buys 50% stake in engine manufacturer
LDV has announced that parent company, Russian-based GAZ Group, has bought a 50% stake in engine manufacturer VM Motori. more
(10 September 2008 00:00) - DME biofuel project gets under way
A group of companies is taking part in a project to test the technical feasibility of using biofuel Dimethyl Ether (DME). more
(10 September 2008 00:00) - Stack, not park, says Ashford
Ashford Borough says change the site of Operation Stack, rather than build a 70-acre truckstop. more
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