Articles by Date : 13 November 2008 - 17 November 2008
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- Suttons Transport boosts pre-tax profit by 267%
Suttons Transport has posted a rise in profit and turnover helped by a good performance from its distribution and tanker divisions. more
(17 November 2008 14:36) - More manufacturers drop out of CV Show 2009
German trailer makers Krone and Schmitz and Japanese chassis manufacturer Isuzu Truck (UK) are the latest big names to confirm their non-attendance.... more
(17 November 2008 13:00) - Stobart Group gets £4.3m to develop Widnes port
Stobart Group has received a £4.3m grant from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) to develop its inland port at Widnes. more
(17 November 2008 00:00) - FH Globetrotters hit the spot for PTS
PTS, a UK haulier specialising in Scandinavian traffic, has added five new Volvo FH Globetrotter XL tractor units to its fleet - all equipped with.... more
(17 November 2008 00:00) - Fuso Canter becomes a Wing van
A strong ladder-frame chassis and compact overall dimensions helped persuade Wing Security to buy two SWB Mitsubishi Fuso Canters to remove illegally.... more
(17 November 2008 00:00) - Stan Robinson sees ‘challenging’ times ahead
Stan Robinson (Stafford) has revealed a drop in profit and an increase in turnover, and warns that maintaining margins and increasing market share.... more
(17 November 2008 00:00) - Crackdown on A55 could ‘damage economy’
While insisting that there should be a crackdown on foreign trucks travelling in Wales, North Wales police Chief Constable Richard Brunstrom has.... more
(17 November 2008 00:00) - MAN wins two-year Wales and West Utilities contract
MAN is supplying a range of rigid trucks to Wales and West Utilities under a two-year framework agreement. more
(17 November 2008 00:00) - Isle of Man launches O-licence consultation
The Isle of Man has launched a consultation to get feedback from operators on its planned introduction of O-licences. more
(17 November 2008 00:00) - Operators successfully appeal against LEZ penalties
Over 4,000 penalty charge notices have been issued to trucks entering the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ), but the majority have been overturned on.... more
(17 November 2008 00:00) - Test shows oil additive boosts fuel economy
A truck has recorded a 10.8% improvement in fuel economy after using a new engine oil additive. more
(14 November 2008 15:29) - DAF to cut 250 jobs from Leyland plant
DAF Trucks has announced proposals to cut 250 jobs from its Leyland, Lancs factory, a fifth of the site’s workforce, blaming a dramatic.... more
(14 November 2008 12:00) - Hooligan hurls rock at moving HGV
Police are hunting a rock-throwing hooligan who broke the nearside window of a lorry travelling on the A14. more
(14 November 2008 10:41) - Volkswagen opens Glasgow van centre
Volkswagen has launched a purpose-built van centre in Glasgow with the aim of bringing standards of service that car drivers experience to CV.... more
(14 November 2008 00:00) - Stowaways caught after loud singing in truck
A group of illegal immigrants scuppered their chances of a secret entrance to the UK when their loud celebration songs alerted a lorry driver to.... more
(14 November 2008 00:00) - UK operators successfully contest LEZ PCNs
In the first five months of the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ), operators contested most of the penalty charge notices (PCNs) issued to UK-registered.... more
(14 November 2008 00:00) - Prestigious contract win for Norbert Dentressangle
Norbert Dentressangle has agreed a five-year deal to carry out distribution for Toyota Material Handling UK (TMHUK). more
(14 November 2008 00:00) - UK to play key role as Nissan renews van range
Nissan's Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) in Cranfield is to play a major role in the company's ambitious global van-development programme. more
(14 November 2008 00:00) - Helioslough to resubmit rail-freight depot plans
Helioslough, the developer of a proposed rail freight terminal in Radlett, Hertfordshire, is planning to resubmit the planning application even.... more
(14 November 2008 00:00) - Cannon was hit by Bison collapse
Cannon Group, the Oxfordshire firm that closed its transport and distribution operation last week , appears to have been hit by the administration.... more
(13 November 2008 11:00) - Turnover up but profits down at Ceva Logistics
Ceva Logistics reports a 4% increase in turnover to €1.67bn (£1.36bn) in the third quarter to 30 September, with pre-tax profits falling 3% to €102m.... more
(13 November 2008 10:23) - Fraikin wins contract with Environment Agency
Fraikin has won a two-year contract to manage the Environment Agency's fleet of vehicles. more
(13 November 2008 09:47) - Insurer offers subscription-based breakdown cover
Transport insurance firm Towergate Underwriting has introduced subscription-based commercial vehicle breakdown cover for independent hauliers to.... more
(13 November 2008 09:42) - Trans Haul (UK) employees gain NVQs
Hauliers that provide good staff training reap the rewards through excellent customer service standards, claims Trans Haul (UK). more
(13 November 2008 09:36) - Teen arsonists pay compensation for torching truck
Two teens have avoided jail for torching a £17,000 lorry, but must pay compensation for vandalism. more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - TDG wins contract with technology firm VTech
TDG has won a three-year deal to run the transport operations of technology company VTech in Continental Europe. more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - Lorry driver sentenced for road rage knife attack
A Merseyside lorry driver has been sentenced for a "moment of madness" road rage incident. more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - Wincanton's acquisition boosts its ranking
Wincanton claims to be the UK's largest container haulier following its takeover of Woodbury, Suffolk-based CEL Group on 6 November. more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - WH Malcolm makes 10 workshop redundancies
WH Malcolm has made 10 of its workshop mechanics redundant following a review of its construction division due to the economic downturn. more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - City Link reveals weak Q3 results
City Link's continued improvement in customer service was not enough to combat the general economic downturn in Q3: its turnover fell 13.2%.... more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - Industry votes on future fuels
Delegates at MT's Fleet Management conference determine the most realistic alternative fuel
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(13 November 2008 00:00) - M&M Howden drivers disqualified
Twelve drivers lose licences and three are suspended after facing Traffic Commissioner.
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(13 November 2008 00:00) - EU votes to remove opt-out from 48-hour week
MEPs vote to abolish 48-hour week opt-out The right of non-mobile workers and some drivers in the transport industry to opt out of the 48-hour.... more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - Investor buys United Trailers (UK) assets
The man behind the purchase of what remained of United Trailers (UK) after its closure last month says he wants its suppliers and creditors to work.... more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - Gang steals 6,500 litres of diesel in one raid
Police in East Yorkshire have issued a security warning to hauliers following a massive theft of diesel. more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - Subbie struggles after E Pawson & Son collapses
A subcontractor who claims he is owed £10,000 by collapsed haulier E Pawson & Son says he could be out of business by January because he is.... more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - Knutsford truckstop HGV parking scandal rages on
The controversy over the clamping of lorries at Knutsford Services on the M6 continues, with further complaints reaching CM about the practice. more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - Norfolkline cuts Ro-Ro sailings from Felixstowe
Norfolkline has cut the number of sailings on its RO-RO freight service between Felixstowe and Vlaardingen in Holland due to the economic climate. more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - Need for specialist mechanics is on the rise
The need for truck mechanics is on the up as demand for skilled tradesmen rises on the back of the implementation of Euro-5 emissions limits. more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - Ports firm says road pricing would boost shipping
PD Ports says the introduction of a congestion-busting road tax would also encourage operators to move freight by sea to regional ports. more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - Scania and Daf pull out of CV Show 2009
Scania and Daf have pulled out of exhibiting... more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - FTA calls for leniency on sideguard rules
Changes to rules should apply only to new vehicles, VOSA told.
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(13 November 2008 00:00) - Coastal Waste buys eight Kerax hook-loaders
Eight Renault Kerax 8x4 hookloaders have joined the 20-strong fleet of Devon firm Coastal Waste, part of Devon Waste Management. more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - FTA and RHA clash over NERA report
Relations between the two major industry trade associations appear to have hit an all-time low this week after the Freight Transport Association.... more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - Tesco RDC awaits council approval
Plans for a regional distribution centre (RDC) in Andover, Hants, that Tesco hopes to lease from developers will finally be decided next month. more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - Haulier slams Manchester C-charge proposal
Trafford Park-based Kerry Logistics has hit out at the proposed Manchester congestion charge, warning the Association of Greater Manchester.... more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - Channel Tunnel train numbers fall by 40%
There were nearly 40% less trains going through the Channel Tunnel in October, compared with last year's monthly average, says Eurotunnel. more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - SMMT vehicle reg figures are a 'mixed bag'
The latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders' commercial vehicle registration figures have just been released, and they show a truly mixed.... more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - HA launches roadworks awareness campaign
Although traffic cones are an inconvenience, they are there to protect the workers repairing the UK's asphalt network - as a new campaign highlights. more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - Danish government gives OK to LHV tests
Danish government gives OK to LHV tests Denmark has become the latest country to test 60-tonne 25.25-metre trucks on its roads. more
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