Articles by Date : 09 October 2008 - 17 October 2008
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- Knights of Old fits vehicle tracking
Former MT Haulier of the Year, Knights of Old, has introduced vehicle tracking to its entire 75-truck fleet. more
(17 October 2008 00:00) - Carillion Fleet heads down the electric avenue
Carillion Fleet Management has supplied its first electric vehicle on contract hire. more
(17 October 2008 00:00) - Green & Skinner adds Volvo FE rigid to fleet
The vehicle will join a dozen 4x2 Volvos in operation on groupage work. more
(17 October 2008 00:00) - Hargreaves' tippers like it rough
Hargreaves Services is using Mercedes-Benz Actros tippers on what its technical director Neil Sowerby describes as: "The toughest job I've come.... more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Transport-specific telematics launched
Cybit's real-time GPS system operates on a bespoke logistics platform
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(16 October 2008 00:00) - Smiths' Michelins get stuck in
Smiths of Bury recently solved traction difficulties at a customer's premises by fitting new tyres. When the driver of one of the firm's 4x2.... more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Small operators wanted for fuel-price hedging
Fuel-price hedging firm Infin Management is looking for operators to take part in a pilot to test its Fuelbeater product, aimed at operators using.... more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Pentons Haulage fined £250,000 for worker fatality
Pentons Haulage and Cold Storage has been fined £250,000 after a truck driver was crushed between his vehicle and another lorry as it reversed at a.... more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Ireland puts new limit on load height
The Road Safety Authority in Ireland has drafted new legislation which provides for a national maximum vehicle and load height limit of 4.65m. more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Mystery surrounds future of United Trailers
The exact financial status of United Trailers (UK) remained a mystery as CM went to press after the recovery firm apparently tasked with handling its.... more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - German motorway toll set for 50% increase
Germany's transport minister has announced a motorway toll increase will go ahead from next year, affecting all trucks passing through the country. more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - MEPs call for end to self-employed WTD exemption
The European Parliament has called upon the European Commission to swiftly propose reforms to the European Union's (EU) working time directive so.... more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Channel Tunnel truck use drops in wake of fire
A serious fire in the Channel Tunnel meant the number of trucks using the facility in the three months to the end of September fell by 14%. more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Pallet networks are working for hauliers
Hauliers increasingly see their membership of a pallet network as a way of improving their fuel costs, according to a survey by Pall-Ex. more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Piano Logistics keys up for business expansion
Piano Logistics has taken a leading position as it acquires its biggest rival and opens a distribution centre to cope with the added business. more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Ford announces series of Transit van updates
Ford has announced a host of updates to its Transit van, including the UK launch of the long awaited all-wheel-drive (AWD) version. more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Pentons haulage fined after driver is crushed
Chilled foods distributor Pentons Haulage and Cold Storage has been fined £250,000 after one of its lorry drivers was crushed between two vehicles at.... more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - MAN and Knorr-Bremse in blind spot device link-up
Braking system manufacturer Knorr-Bremse has teamed up with truck-maker MAN to create a Blind Spot Assistant, which extends a driver's vision when.... more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Driver invents brake light-testing device
A newly-designed device enables truck drivers to check their brake lights before... more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - S&S Distribution buys Iveco Stralis
Tonbridge-based S&S Distribution has taken delivery of its first Iveco: a Stralis Active Space Super3 6x2 twin-steer tractor, supplied by local.... more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Rubbish driving by bin men lands fines of £576
The drivers of two refuse lorries were ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £576 after they pleaded guilty at Mold Crown Court to careless.... more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Appeal fails - Tribunal brands operation a 'danger'
The Transport Tribunal has rejected an appeal against revocation by L C Mistry Haulage of Leicester and upheld the finding that director and.... more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Tribunal quashes decision to ban heavy vehicles
An operator has won its appeal against restrictions on the movement and weight of vehicles from its operating centre after the Transport Tribunal.... more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Fourteen-day ultimatum to produce financial records
A Birmingham car transporter has been given two weeks to produce evidence of sufficient financial standing or face a revocation of its licence. more
(16 October 2008 00:00) - Pawson Transport gets O-licence
North Eastern Traffic Commissioner Tom Macartney has given new entity Pawson Transport an O-licence. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Dunning revealed as new RHA chief executive
The RHA has announced that Geoff Dunning will be the association's new chief executive when the incumbent Roger King steps down next year. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Boots seeks depot partners
Health and beauty retailer seeks partners to collaborate on multi-user cross-docks
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(15 October 2008 00:00) - TML network faces geographical shuffle
As many key sectors face a downturn, the firm hopes to maximise efficiency
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(15 October 2008 00:00) - FTA wants views on longer trucks
Opinions to be presented to government as industry considers change.
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(15 October 2008 00:00) - Oban Express buys two M-B Ategos
Oban Express Parcel Service has celebrated its silver anniversary by buying a pair of silver Mercedes-Benz Atego 816s. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Currie European opts for Masternaut telematics
Dumfrieshire haulier Currie European is fitting its entire fleet - 80 tractor units and 420 trailers - with a Masternaut telematics system. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - HDE buys a Renault Kerax
An 8x4 Renault Kerax 410.32 has entered service with Hydraulic Discharge Equipment (HDE) to showcase its Load King 15m³ steel muckaway body. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Fowler Welch picks Volvo
Temperature-controlled transport specialist Fowler Welch Coolchain has added 10 new Volvo FH 480hp tractor units to a fleet more usually associated.... more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Brewers call 'time please' on PCNs
With the majority of pubs in London established long before road legislation was introduced, the requirements imposed on brewery delivery firms by.... more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Dodds Group acquires Les Knight Transport
Dodds Group has confirmed one of the industry's worst-kept secrets and announced the acquisition of part of the business of short-sea container.... more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Business Post avoids borrowing
Business Post Group has claimed it has been able to virtually steer clear of borrowing money during the credit crunch, as it reports a 16.3%.... more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - WT Allen closes down
Staffordshire haulage firm WT Allen Garages has ceased trading after failing to find a new owner following founder William Allen's retirement. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Pall-Ex decides against fuel surcharges
Pall-Ex has decided against applying fuel surcharges to members' contra-payments following a fuel survey of its 98 members. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Zambian charity training scheme launched
Transaid's Zambian professional driver training programme was launched last week by HRH Princess Anne. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - DHL signs high street deal with WHSmith
DHL has become the first private-sector parcel business to make its mark on the UK High Street with the announcement of a partnership with retailer.... more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - Pallet-Track opens new hub
Pallet-Track says it's been delighted by the first week of operation at its new Wolverhampton hub. more
(15 October 2008 00:00) - RHA appoints new Chief Executive
The Road Haulage Association has appointed Geoff Dunning as its new Chief Executive, to succeed Roger King when he retires next Spring. Dunning has.... more
(14 October 2008 11:02) - Labour MP supports campaign to recruit CV mechanics
A Labour MP has thrown her weight behind a campaign to boost the number of HGV mechanics. more
(14 October 2008 00:00) - Frederick R Miller celebrates 40 years in business
Palletways member Frederick R Miller has proved that life does not end at 40 by celebrating its anniversary with new vehicles and major investment in.... more
(14 October 2008 00:00) - Check brake lights remotely with Brakeaware
A device has been unveiled that enables truck drivers to check their brake lights more easily prior to taking their vehicle on the road. more
(14 October 2008 00:00) - New Stobart super-warehouse up for approval
A new Stobart Group distribution centre in Cheshire - which would create more than 1,000 jobs - is set to be recommended for approval next week. more
(10 October 2008 00:00) - MP to congratulate newly qualified truck mechanic
An Enfield MP is flying the flag for young people entering the CV field by presenting an apprenticeship certificate to newly qualified lorry.... more
(10 October 2008 00:00) - DHL service points to appear in WHSmith shops
DHL has become the first private-sector parcels business to make its mark on the UK high street... more
(09 October 2008 16:00) - Ford Transit gets new engine and 4x4 options
Ford's all-wheel-drive (AWD) Transit has gone on sale in the UK. more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Police are concerned for missing lorry driver
Police have raised the alarm over a missing lorry driver, questioning whether he ever reached his delivery destination. more
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