Articles by Date : 18 September 2008 - 24 September 2008
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- Carroll: too hard hitting for RHA top job?
The RHA has had a surprise application for the role of chief executive - Peter Carroll, who runs Seymour Transport in Maidstone and is one of.... more
(24 September 2008 00:00) - Woodland Media Logistics forges ahead
Woodland Media Logistics, a division of Woodland International Transport, is going after its competitors' business just 12 months after it was.... more
(24 September 2008 00:00) - Archbold Logistics buys Direct Pallet Services
MT's International Operator of the Year Archbold Logistics has acquired Midlands-based Direct Pallet Services (DPS) in a multi-million pound deal. more
(24 September 2008 00:00) - Silence is golden for hauliers
Operators should consider adopting quieter delivery methods ahead of the introduction of a common standard across Europe. more
(24 September 2008 00:00) - Don't fear full cabotage, says RH Freight
Ian Baxter, MD of European specialist RH Freight, says that the UK transport industry "should not be afraid" of a fully liberalised transport market.... more
(24 September 2008 00:00) - Manchester congestion charge alternatives mooted
Opponents to the congestion scheme want to explore other avenues first.
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(24 September 2008 00:00) - Taygroup profits strong after MBO in 2007
Taygroup's first set of accounts since it consolidated its subsidiaries Bee Line Transport and Taylored Lines into one business show a moderate.... more
(24 September 2008 00:00) - Do consolidation centres work?
The South London Freight Quality Partnership calls on the DfT to prove the benefits in a national study.
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(24 September 2008 00:00) - South Yorkshire Councils to launch ECO scheme
Four councils in South Yorkshire are set to launch the ECO (efficient and cleaner operators) Stars Fleet Recognition scheme to reward hauliers for.... more
(24 September 2008 00:00) - Transport secretary Ruth Kelly resigns
Transport secretary Ruth Kelly has resigned from her post and will step down at the next cabinet reshuffle. more
(24 September 2008 00:00) - Haulier fined £15,000 for illegal dumping
A Norfolk haulage firm has been fined £15,000 after hazardous waste was illegally dumped at a motor racing site. more
(24 September 2008 00:00) - Norfolkline to revive Rosyth-Zeebrugge route
Scottish international operators have been handed a lifeline by freight ferry operator Norfolkline. more
(23 September 2008 00:00) - Warning: avoid theft, be wise to criminal activity
Drivers, operators and warehouse staff are being asked to step up awareness following a series of carefully plotted thefts. more
(23 September 2008 00:00) - Hargreaves’ turnover up after Imperial purchase
Co Durham haulage and energy group Hargreaves Services has defied economic gloom in its latest annual results, increasing turnover by 85% to £404.9m.... more
(23 September 2008 00:00) - Waste haulier hit by £25,000 fine
A waste haulage business in South Oxfordshire has been fined £25,000 on three charges of illegally depositing controlled waste. more
(23 September 2008 00:00) - Triple A Transport experiences rapid growth
Triple A Transport has completely filled its new warehouse in Tilbury, which it moved into earlier this year, and has now taken on a further.... more
(23 September 2008 00:00) - Romantiek and Banham take TC to court
A Suffolk operator, whose Belgium-registered trucks were impounded by Vosa, a decision that was later upheld by Eastern Traffic Commissioner Geoffrey.... more
(23 September 2008 00:00) - Glasgow rail freight terminal plans considered
Plans to build a huge rail freight terminal between Cumbernauld and Glasgow, creating 1,000 jobs and removing hundreds of HGVs from the roads, is to.... more
(23 September 2008 00:00) - Hitachi Capital appoints new head of CV sales
Hitachi Capital Commercial Vehicle Services has appointed Mike MacDougall as head of commercial vehicle sales. more
(23 September 2008 00:00) - Fall in freight traffic at UK ports
UK ports experienced a fall in freight traffic last year, providing further evidence that the economy is in sharp decline. more
(23 September 2008 00:00) - MAN to create supercentre
MAN is to combine its two Manchester-based dealer-ships into one supercentre in Trafford Park.
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(23 September 2008 00:00) - Eurocargo makes a UK entrance
As the new Iveco Eurocargo hits UK roads, MT got the chance to drive the full range of British-spec vehicles. more
(23 September 2008 00:00) - Council calls for truck park to replace M20 Stack
The Channel Tunnel fire has prompted Kent County Council (KCC) to renew its call for a permanent truck park to replace Operation Stack, which.... more
(23 September 2008 00:00) - Study questions benefits of ‘teardrop’ trailers
The fuel-efficiency gains of a so-called 'teardrop' trailer are no better than those of a 4.1m-high trailer, according to one trailer manufacturer. more
(23 September 2008 00:00) - Humber councils join forces to fight bridge tolls
HGVs using the Humber Bridge now face a increased toll of nearly £40 in a move that has been slammed by a Hull-based haulier and the local council. more
(23 September 2008 00:00) - Keep compliant with CM's legal roadshow
Once again, Commercial Motor is linking up with ATS Euromaster to bring you an autumn roadshow of legal seminars up and down the country and keep you.... more
(23 September 2008 00:00) - Oliver appeal allowed after ‘flawed’ inquiry
Katherine Oliver, partner in Hexham, Northumberland-based JW Swan & Partners, has succeeded in having an appeal against her disqualification allowed.... more
(23 September 2008 00:00) - Computer firm wins extra trucks for new contract
A computer manufacturer with a poor maintenance record has won a 400% increase on its restricted licence after it undertook to have its maintenance.... more
(23 September 2008 00:00) - STVA buys Automove's car transporter assets
Vehicle logistics firm STVA UK has purchased the car transporter assets and contracts of Southampton-based Automove for an undisclosed fee. more
(22 September 2008 00:00) - Schmitz aims for UK top spot
Over the past two years, it seems the UK division of trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull has been building itself up for a charge to become the.... more
(22 September 2008 00:00) - Burnt Tree opens Leeds branch
Burnt Tree opens Leeds branch Contract hire and rental company Burnt Tree has opened a new depot in Leeds, bringing its total number of sites to.... more
(22 September 2008 00:00) - Scotch Premier opts for new Mercedes-Benz Actros
Long lead times from its main supplier Daf have led Scotch Premier Meat to purchase a new Mercedes-Benz Actros 2548 tractor unit. more
(22 September 2008 00:00) - Volvo scrubs up well for Unisurge
Medical equipment supplier and distributor Unisurge has taken delivery of a rather special Volvo FH, which will be used to transfer surgical.... more
(22 September 2008 00:00) - Police find 18 stowaways in refrigerated trailer
The police have seized 18 people hiding in the back of a refrigerated trailer. more
(22 September 2008 00:00) - Seafield Logistics aims for ISO9001 standard
Seafield Logistics has produced a set of short manuals to help simplify its business procedures, to aid in its quest towards attaining quality.... more
(22 September 2008 00:00) - Challenging market, according to Davies Turner
The boss of a leading aviation haulage specialist believes fuel surcharges and the slowing global economy are giving companies in the industry.... more
(19 September 2008 00:00) - IRTE gives advice on contract maintenance
A new guide has been launched to help hauliers who contract-out maintenance of their fleet. more
(19 September 2008 00:00) - Merc to unveil hybrid Axor prototype at IAA
Mercedes-Benz will be unveiling the first prototype version of a hybrid Axor at IAA in Hannover next week. more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - RH Group sees pre-tax profits rise
In a difficult time for the logistics industry, the RH Group has seen pre-tax profits rise 20%, as it shifts focus from driving volume, to focusing.... more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Fuel cards are essential for all fleets
The Fuelcard People insist new fuel cards are essential for all fleet sizes to make savings, and it is "astonishing" if any operator does not take.... more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Ainscough boosts tractor fleet
Ainscough Crane Hire has added fourteen new MAN TGX 33.480 6x4s to its fleet of tractors. more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - ADR training 'is better suited to traffic staff'
A haulage company boss has called for ADR training to be aimed at operators' traffic office staff rather than drivers. more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Anger over Hull Container Terminal gate charge
One of the largest port operators in the UK is facing a showdown with East Yorkshire-based hauliers in the run-up to Christmas after it announced a.... more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Ford to slash Transit production at Southampton
Ford's manufacturing plant in Southampton, home of the Transit van, is to halve its production by 2011. more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Channel Tunnel resumes services after fire
The Channel Tunnel is up and running again with restricted capacity after the third fire to hit the tunnel since it opened in 1994. more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - TruckNet UK asks: do you drive for love or money?
Some drivers still choose an employer for its motors rather than its pay packet - as TruckNet UK community manager Rikki Chequer finds out. more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Freightliner claims damages against EWS
Rail freight company Freightliner has submitted a claim for damages against Deutsche Bahn-owned EWS following a decision by the rail regulator that.... more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Concrete walls could cut 'crossover' fatalities
Fatal accidents that occur when a lorry crosses the central reservation could be avoided if steel barriers were replaced with concrete walls,.... more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - Council's audacious plans for park access bridge
Cardiff Council has announced ambitious plans to build a dedicated lorry bridge that will allow hauliers unrestricted access into a park in the heart.... more
(18 September 2008 00:00) - HGV driver convicted of death by dangerous driving
HGV driver Michael Coombes, from Stowmarket, was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving last week, after smashing into a stationary queue of.... more
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