Articles by Date : 02 July 2007 - 06 July 2007
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- Kent Council pledges to pay for lorry park
Kent County Council (KCC) has pledged to meet the land acquisition and planning permission costs for a new lorry park in the county. more
(06 July 2007 00:00) - Two-week sat-nav offer from Citroen
Citroën will be offering free Trafficmaster Smartnav satellite navigation and Trackstar GPS stolen vehicle tracking on all new C2 Enterprise and.... more
(05 July 2007 00:00) - RHA hits out at AGMA report
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is objecting to the proposed Transport Innovation Fund bid by the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities.... more
(05 July 2007 00:00) - Changes to government's transport line-up
The Department for Transport has received a thorough overhaul this week as part of new Prime Minister Gordon Brown's first cabinet reshuffle. more
(05 July 2007 00:00) - Baylis wins Weetabix contract
Weetabix has outsourced its distribution operation to logistics firm Baylis. more
(05 July 2007 00:00) - The benefits of retreading a tyre
An extra 15,000 Michelin tyres have been regrooved since the manufacturer launched its Four-Lives programme, giving both financial and environmental.... more
(05 July 2007 00:00) - In-tank sensor checks AdBlue quality
An on-board sensor to monitor the quality of AdBlue solution on board diesel trucks equipped with SCR deNOx systems has been developed by Wema. more
(05 July 2007 00:00) - Warning for EU nations over driver training
The European Commission (EC) has sent final legal warnings to 10 European Union (EU) member governments, telling them to abide by minimum standards.... more
(05 July 2007 00:00) - Ladyman backs sustainable fuels
Stephen Ladyman has called for the UK to cut its carbon emissions, though not at the cost of economic activity. more
(05 July 2007 00:00) - Liquidators at Lorry Loaders
Bad debts, disputed invoices and reluctance by the banks to provide further funding have led to the downfall of high-profile Hiab dealer Lorry.... more
(05 July 2007 00:00) - Demountable glazing frame
Supertrucks has launched Fit & Glaze, a new demountable glass-carrying rack for panel vans. more
(05 July 2007 00:00) - Freight crime conference to highlight problem
The Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce is hosting a conference on how hauliers can beat road freight crime. more
(04 July 2007 00:00) - Joseph Rice buys five Dafs
Gloucester haulier Joseph Rice has bought five Daf XF105 FTG 44-tonners. They feature Daf's 12.9 lit Daf MX engine rated at 460hp and meet Euro-4.... more
(04 July 2007 00:00) - Lorry ban proposed for Marchwood
Southampton Container Logistics backs residents' calls for a truck ban near a local school. more
(04 July 2007 00:00) - TfL pays Vosa for LEZ testing
TfL's plans pay Vosa to test LEZ vehicles for particulate matter but not NOx emissions are flawed, according to the FTA and RHA. more
(04 July 2007 00:00) - Axis buys 80 Daf trucks
Oxfordshire-based contract hire company Axis Intermodal has ordered 15 Daf CF85s and 65 XF105s from Liverpool Daf dealer North West Trucks. more
(04 July 2007 00:00) - Elddis boosts profit and turnover in 2006
Elddis Transport of Consett, Co Durham boosted its turnover and profit last year, according to its latest figures. more
(04 July 2007 00:00) - Scania to launch ethanol engines
Scania will launch a range of vehicles with ethanol engines by the end of the year. more
(04 July 2007 00:00) - SigmaKalon aquires new Ivecos
West Yorkshire-based operator SigmaKalon has acquired nine new Iveco Stralis Euro-5 tractor units from local Iveco distributor Northern Commercials. more
(04 July 2007 00:00) - McDonalds to run trucks on chip fat
It may be criticised for selling unhealthy meals, but McDonalds claims to be doing its bit for the environment by running its fleet of trucks on used.... more
(04 July 2007 00:00) - Northgate increases turnover
Northgate has experienced double-digit increases in turnover and profit following its acquisitions of rental businesses in the UK and Spain, giving.... more
(04 July 2007 00:00) - Ex EA Aston and Son driver jailed
A truck driver who "cynically and arrogantly" tricked his employers into thinking he had not been banned from driving following a drink-driving.... more
(04 July 2007 00:00) - Don-Bur invests in new workshops
Trailer and rigid bodybuilder Don-Bur has invested £2m in new chassis and component manufacturing workshops. more
(03 July 2007 15:00) - EWS set for DB take-over
The boss of Britain's largest rail-freight operator, EWS, says its purchase by Deutsche Bahn (DB) will help increase the amount of rail freight it.... more
(03 July 2007 00:00) - Knorr-Bremse looks forward
If evidence were required of the importance that dedication and focus have to a business, Knorr-Bremse would be the ideal case study. more
(03 July 2007 00:00) - Diesel Emissions Conference
Frankfurt, Germany's financial capital, was the setting for the third annual Diesel Emissions Conference, hosted by Integer Research. more
(03 July 2007 00:00) - Biofuels Corp battles to avoid insolvency
Biofuels Corporation seeks re-structuring as market conditions hinder business. more
(03 July 2007 00:00) - Bandvulc launches BIG tyres
Bandvulc has launched BIG, a new range of tyres designed specifically for regional fleets and local operations. more
(03 July 2007 00:00) - Hill Hire’s used truck initiative a success
Hill Hire says its newly-launched used truck and trailer initiative has been well accepted by the industry. more
(03 July 2007 00:00) - London delivery times flawed
London's extended delivery times are flawed and will entangle operators in red tape, according to the Brewery Logistics Group. more
(03 July 2007 00:00) - Eastern Catering fined for overloaded truck
A driver and his employers who overloaded a vehicle with food have been ordered to pay more than £5,000 in fines and costs. more
(02 July 2007 00:00) - Grayrentals buys 100 Gray & Adams trailers
Grayrentals has continued its 30-year relationship with trailer and body manufacturer Gray & Adams (G&A) with the purchase of over 100 triaxle.... more
(02 July 2007 00:00) - No RPC for existing Euro-5
The Department for Transport (DfT) has said it will not include Euro-5 vehicles purchased before the inclusion of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) in the.... more
(02 July 2007 00:00) - Driver shortage still affecting hauliers
With 'freight-intensive' industries still in decline and the driver shortage continuing to bite, it's not all rosy for road haulage - at least.... more
(02 July 2007 00:00) - MSS slashes fuel consumption for Goldstar
Heathrow-based airfreight specialist Goldstar hopes that its decision to specify Motor Stop Start (MSS) on its new Mercedes-Benz Atego and Axor.... more
(02 July 2007 00:00) - New Sales and Marketing Director for Renault
Nigel Butler has been appointed as Renault Trucks UK sales and marketing director, replacing Bruce Allison who retires this month. more
(02 July 2007 00:00) - Montracon supplies large trailer order
Montracon is to supply Dawson Rentals with 1,000 trailers, in what is one of its largest ever single orders. more
(02 July 2007 00:00) - Ruth Kelly takes charge of transport
In a cabinet reshuffle by new Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Ruth Kelly takes over as Transport Secretary. more
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