Articles by Date : 16 July 2008 - 23 July 2008
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- TPN upbeat about future prospects
The Pallet Network (TPN) is anticipating acquiring new members as a result of the fuel crisis and is upbeat about future prospects despite the.... more
(23 July 2008 00:00) - Elddis profit dips, but radial arm is thriving
Consett, County Durham-based haulier Elddis Transport says that its radial transport operation - which acts as its own in-house network for ambient.... more
(23 July 2008 00:00) - Foreign hauliers' advantage is 'patently unfair'
The RHA has welcomed the findings of an influential House of Commons committee report, which says it is "patently unfair" that foreign trucks can use.... more
(23 July 2008 00:00) - TPN profit and turnover sharply up
The Pallet Network (TPN) substantially increased turnover and pre-tax profit in the latest financial year. more
(22 July 2008 00:00) - Vosa to adopt 'light touch' over trade plate use
Dealers taking customer trailers for annual test using trade plates will be treated with a light touch by Vosa. more
(22 July 2008 00:00) - Culina expands after merger
Two companies that merged in March to become the new Culina Logistics have released their last sets of figures as independent companies. more
(22 July 2008 00:00) - Gloomy trade predictions proved correct in Ireland
Alarming number of Irish haulage firm going under There has been a dramatic increase in the number of haulage corporate failure cases in Ireland.... more
(22 July 2008 00:00) - Bovine TB outbreak could give rise to export ban
As the UK braced itself for a ban on cattle exports to the Continent this week, one of the UK's leading livestock haulage experts says that exports.... more
(22 July 2008 00:00) - Jailed haulier’s ex-wife fails to change TC ruling
The long-running saga involving Jennifer Grave's bid for an O-licence following a litany of public inquiries and appeals has struck another hurdle.... more
(22 July 2008 00:00) - Secureseal launches electronic hubodometer
Secureseal has launched an electronic hubodometer designed to make it easier for companies to monitor use of their trailers. more
(22 July 2008 00:00) - Disqualification for hauling waste on wrong licence
TC disqualifies directors for hauling waste on wrong licence. more
(22 July 2008 00:00) - Is load sharing really happening?
A group of the UK's biggest supermarkets and food producers have agreed to share space on trucks to save cash and cut back on pollution. Publicity.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00) - SW Adamsom orders two Volvo FH16-660s
Volvo has cemented its place in the fleet of North Yorkshire mushroom compost haulier SW Adamson with an order for two new FH16-660s that takes the.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00) - Greenhous hires new apprentice
Midlands truck dealer Greenhous Commercials has taken on the first of three apprentices for 2008. more
(21 July 2008 00:00) - Putzmeister debuts concrete mini-pump
Truck-mounted concrete pump specialist Putzmeister UK has used a 7.5t Mitsubishi Fuso Canter as the base for a new model incorporating its compact.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00) - New truck sales still healthy
Continued strong demand is keeping trucks in the spotlight, according to the latest registration figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00) - Welsh freight conference makes debut
A conference to discuss the importance of freight to the Welsh economy has taken place for the first time. more
(21 July 2008 00:00) - Government postpones October fuel duty rise
The Government has decided to postpone the two pence per litre increase in fuel duty due in October, as well as delaying planned increases in road.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00) - £50m green funding for van fleets
Public sector fleet operators are set to benefit from up to £50m of government money over three years to encourage them to improve their van fleets'.... more
(21 July 2008 00:00) - Manchester congestion charge under consultation
A huge consultation process is currently taking place over the proposed congestion charge for Manchester. more
(21 July 2008 00:00) - Loadmac: use truck-mounted forklifts, save on fuel
A sea change in the way certain operators, such as builders' merchants, approach multi-drop deliveries could result in a reduction in fuel costs per.... more
(18 July 2008 00:00) - Credit crunch affects hauliers' customers
As the housebuilding sector feels the squeeze, where should you look for new opportunities?
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(18 July 2008 00:00) - Transhaul boosts its fleet
Trans Haul (UK) has just taken delivery of its second Montracon double-deck trailer with sloping aerodynamic roof, supplied on contract by BS.... more
(18 July 2008 00:00) - Licence granted as transport manager goes full-time
Blue Moon Management Services has been granted a new international licence after the company undertook to employ a full-time transport manager. more
(18 July 2008 00:00) - APC opts for recyclable packaging
APC Overnight is doing its bit to reduce the impact of plastic on the environment by opting to use recycled and recyclable packaging and is urging.... more
(18 July 2008 00:00) - Dover truck parking looks unlikely
Consultants advising the Port of Dover on its plans for providing a lorry parking buffer zone between Folkestone and Dover for the day-to-day.... more
(18 July 2008 00:00) - Are hydrogen vans the future?
Hydrogen-powered trucks and vans could soon become a reality, thanks to a British technology company. more
(18 July 2008 00:00) - Adamson invests in Masternaut Dynamics
Adamson Group, the Scottish chilled and frozen food distribution specialist, has become the first UK logistics company to invest in Masternaut Three.... more
(18 July 2008 00:00) - Schmitz Cargobull reduces losses
Trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull cut its losses and nearly doubled its turnover in the latest financial year after changing its pricing.... more
(17 July 2008 00:00) - EU proposes charging hauliers for ‘making noise’
The European Commission has proposed charging operators for noise, congestion and air pollution caused by their lorries. more
(17 July 2008 00:00) - Investment in border truckstops
The European Commission is to spend €3.5m on setting up secure truck stops for hauliers having to wait at the frontier between the European Union.... more
(17 July 2008 00:00) - Trial to limit trucks to 20mph through village
Trucks may have to drive through a Leicestershire village at 20mph if the county council gets the go-ahead from the Department for Transport (DfT) to.... more
(17 July 2008 00:00) - TK Fuels develops fuel-borne catalyst
TK Fuels has developed a fuel-borne catalyst which, it says, can reduce NOx and hydrocarbons and improve fuel efficiency by an average of 8%. more
(17 July 2008 00:00) - Firms sign up to environmental checklist
Leading food and drinks firms have signed a document that embeds environmental standards into their transport practices. more
(17 July 2008 00:00) - MacGregor finds new business out of fuel crisis
Transport firm MacGregor Europe claims that rocketing fuel prices have actually generated new business for the company. more
(17 July 2008 00:00) - Manchester congestion charge for HGVs
The proposal to charge HGVs the same as cars to enter the Manchester congestion-charge zone has been met with derision in the industry. more
(17 July 2008 00:00) - Who's liable when a foreign truck is unroadworthy?
Subbing out work under cabotage rules can save on your costs, but who pays up if the foreign vehicle is not roadworthy or an accident occurs? more
(17 July 2008 00:00) - Foreign HGV numbers rise by a third
Confirming what drivers on the road every day already know, research has shown one in seven trucks in the country is foreign. more
(16 July 2008 00:00) - Schenker fined after employee is injured
Schenker, the global provider of integrated logistics, has been fined £45,000 and ordered to pay £19,000 costs after one of its workers was crushed.... more
(16 July 2008 00:00) - Elddis upbeat despite downturn
Durham haulier Elddis Transport saw drops in turnover and pre-tax profits for 2007, according to the latest figures from Companies House. more
(16 July 2008 00:00) - Germans protest against Maut price rises
Germany has had its first protest against rising fuel costs and the planned increase in the Maut toll system. more
(16 July 2008 00:00) - Container firms unveil results
Accounts just filed at Companies House by three big container hauliers paint a mixed picture across the sector. more
(16 July 2008 00:00) - Argos staff set to strike
Drivers and warehouse staff at four Argos distribution centres are set to strike in a dispute over pay. more
(16 July 2008 00:00) - Speakers criticise government on environment
Speakers at a logistics debate have blasted the government for failing to provide a clear lead on environmental issues. more
(16 July 2008 00:00) - CEL group sees turnover rise
CEL Group, which owns Felixstowe-based W Carter (Haulage) and has a share-holding in fellow Felixstowe operator Deben Transport, reports a pre-tax.... more
(16 July 2008 00:00) - EP will not scrap POAs, says the FTA
The FTA has rubbished reports elsewhere in the transport press that the European Parliament (EP) is planning to do away with Periods of Availability.... more
(16 July 2008 00:00) - FedEx tests Iveco hybrids
Iveco has delivered 10 diesel-electric hybrid daily vans to FedEx Express for trial routes between Milan and Turin. more
(16 July 2008 00:00) - Macfarlane director starts new company
Stephen Cooke, the owner and director of collapsed Leeds haulage firm Macfarlane Transport Holdings, is back in business with a new company, MT can.... more
(16 July 2008 00:00) - FedEx trials diesel-electric hybrids in Italy
Express parcel firm FedEx is trialling 10 Iveco diesel-electric hybrid Daily vans in its Italian operation. more
(16 July 2008 00:00) - Chancellor postpones 2p/litre fuel duty rise
The Chancellor Alistair Darling has postponed plans to increase fuel duty by 2p/litre in the light of soaring oil prices and the global credit.... more
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