Articles by Date : 29 September 2008 - 02 October 2008
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- Lib Dems propose less fuel in Channel Tunnel
The Liberal Democrats are pushing for the amount of fuel lorries can store in their tanks when using the Channel Tunnel to be slashed by 80% to.... more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - Liverpool launches TruckWatch scheme
Liverpool has set up a TruckWatch scheme to in an effort to cut freight crime. more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - Haulier admits 'silly mistakes', get fresh licence
An operator who admitted that "silly mistakes" led to a previous two-year disqualification for hours offences has been granted a fresh licence. more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - Tesco drivers transferred to Stobart agree deal
Drivers who transferred to Stobart Group from Tesco are deciding on their futures after union leaders agreed new terms as well as redundancy packages. more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - Palletways awards Frenni and H&M Distribution
Frenni Transport, which has depots in Pembrokeshire and Swansea, and Warrington-based H&M Distribution have been victorious in the Palletways Star.... more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - Laxey Partners completes takeover of TDG
TDG's £222m takeover by Bidco, a company created by Laxey Partners, has been completed after the High Court approved the deal. more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - Agricultural operator fined for defective brakes
An Isle of Anglesey operator of an agricultural tractor has been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £454 for brake defects. more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - Maintenance problems bring licence cut
Maintenance problems have resulted in the authorisation on the licence held by Newport-based UK European Transport Services, trading as Mallett.... more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - Overloaded axle costs £978
An axle overload has cost Southsea owner driver Richard Gyles £978 in fines and costs. He admitted the offence before the Wrexham Magistrates. more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - Michelin introduces X Energy Savergreen tyre
Tyre manufacturer Michelin has launched its Michelin X Energy Savergreen tyre, which it claims will save operators up to 500 litres of diesel per.... more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - High hopes for new transport secretary
The RHA and FTA are both hoping Ruth Kelly's replacement will have greater understanding of the transport industry and its needs. more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - RHA launches rescue and recovery service
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has launched a rescue and recovery service for members, managed by Lantern Recovery Specialists. more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - Home Counties Transport is in administration
A Tilbury, Essex haulier has gone into administration after its major customer went under owing it nearly £100,000. more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - Royal Mail adds 40 MAN TGS tractors to fleet
Royal Mail has added 40 MAN TGS tractor units to its fleet - the first time an MAN tractor has appeared in the distinctive red. more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - Innovate administrators investigate £54m shortfall
Administrators handling the fallout from Innovate's collapse are digging deeper to establish whether action should be brought against the company's.... more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - Planning reform may mean more truckstops
The Department for Transport (DfT) is trying to introduce lorry parking provisions into its national policy framework to speed up the development of.... more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - Livestock hauliers may not get money owed
Livestock hauliers left high and dry following a Somerset incineration plant's move into administration are not pinning their hopes on receiving the.... more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - TruckNet users discuss cab comfort and parking
Overnight parking costs rear their ugly head again, as Rikki Chequer, TruckNet's UK community manager, finds out. more
(02 October 2008 00:00) - Fixed penalties could harm operators' repute
Senior TC says too many fines could indicate poor working practice.
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(01 October 2008 00:00) - Innovate owes parent £20m
The Innovate group, which collapsed in the summer, owed parent company Eimskip around £20m. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Trumac ceases trading
Refrigerated bodybuilder Trumac Group has ceased trading after its administrator was unable to find a buyer for the business. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - New regulations proposed for lorry-loading cranes
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has proposed changes to bring lorry loading cranes into line with mobile cranes. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - European project aims to boost parking security
A bold €11m (£8.7m) pan-European project to boost security at truck parks will unveil a package of security measures for park operators in the New.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - MEPS back hydrogen vehicle technical standards
Overwhelming support for a European Union EU-wide technical standard for hydrogen vehicles has been secured at the European Parliament, clearing way.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Tribunal orders TC to reconsider disqualification
The Transport Tribunal has ordered that a new Traffic Commissioner reconsider the action taken against Katharine Oliver, the wife of disgraced.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Culina Logistics wins deal with Unique Fine Foods
Culina Logistics has signed a deal to provide a chilled storage and distribution service for Unique Fine Foods. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - New depot manager for new Renault dealership
Coulter Truck and Van, the Renault Trucks distributor, has appointed Ron Jones as depot manager for its recently opened outlet in Haydock, Lancashire. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Ruptured fuel tank causes chaos on Isle of Wight
A lorry's leaking fuel tank has caused chaos on the Isle of Wight, leading to numerous collisions and a road being closed off. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Cement drivers face axe
Job cuts on the cards as construction industry downturn bites. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Verdant runs 20 Econics in Shakespeare Country
Verdant Group has begun operating its 20th Mercedes-Benz Econic refuse collection vehicle on the streets of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - DHL reviews Same Day operations
As MT went to press, it emerged that DHL is "reviewing its Same Day operations with a view to repositioning the business in accordance with market.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Double revocation for flouting O-licence requirement
An operator of 16 years standing claimed to be unaware of the requirement for daily vehicle checks when the O-licences of his two associated.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Disqualified for running unlawful operation
Haulier had no transport manager and drivers were unable to complete tacho charts. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Nightfreight grows volume in home-delivery service
Nightfreight's two-man home-delivery network has seen volumes grow by 20% over the past three months and 10% year-on-year, while a new customer win.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Free environmental guidance for small hauliers
Operators are being urged to use a free online environmental advice service that has already saved transport firms an average of £4,669 a year. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Superheroes to the rescue
Next time you've broken down you could be rescued by the likes of Batman or Spiderman, as recovery specialist CSG Recovery is rebanding its.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - ACS&T turnover drops despite restructuring
Despite a restructure and a 9% reduction in staff numbers, Associated Cold Stores and Transport (ACS&T) saw turnover drop 1.5% to £26.9m for the.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Do you want to take part in an MT debate?
How can the road transport industry improve its image with the public and the national media? more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Clipper Logistics unveils new image
Flush with success from a London consolidation scheme win, the haulier reveals its new look. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - S&S Distribution adopts regional approach
The haulier believes sticking to local work will help reduce fuel usage more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Tribunal upholds double disqualification
The Transport Tribunal has upheld the indefinite disqualification of a haulier who stepped in to help rescue a business he sold to another operator. more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Tribunal upholds revocation
The revocation of the one vehicle licence held by Guildford Timber Frame by the South Eastern & Metropolitan Traffic Commissioner Christopher Heaps.... more
(01 October 2008 00:00) - Volvo to cut production capacity in Europe
Volvo Trucks is downsizing its production capacity in Europe as demand for trucks falls in light of the current financial situation. more
(30 September 2008 00:00) - Scotflow ceases trading despite staying in profit
Two months after its parent company went into administration, Scotflow has ceased trading. more
(30 September 2008 00:00) - Axis boosts turnover, profit and fleet size
Contract-hire specialist Axis Intermodal has reported a 62 % increase in turnover to £8.59m in the six months ending 30 June. more
(30 September 2008 00:00) - Labour dismisses BNP's haulage campaign
A campaign by the British National Party (BNP) to recruit lorry drivers as members has been dismissed by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and the.... more
(30 September 2008 00:00) - New business 'on the rise' for Wincanton
Logistics giant Wincanton is confident about winning new business despite the current tough trading conditions. more
(29 September 2008 00:00) - Interview: Phil Flanders of the RHA
Phil Flanders is leading the fight for hauliers' interests in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but the biggest battle is keeping hope alive. more
(29 September 2008 00:00) - Kent Police to trial A20 stacking
Trucks will be stacked on the A20 outside Dover in a trial to prevent the town centre becoming gridlocked with freight traffic waiting to get into.... more
(29 September 2008 00:00) - Schmitz Cargobull promises five-day delivery
Following the launch of the Fruehauf two-hour turnaround on a rigid tipping body, Schmitz Cargobull is offering to build and deliver a range of.... more
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