Articles by Date : 24 September 2007 - 28 September 2007
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- Government's lack of commitment to Road pricing
Transport secretary Ruth Kelly claims the government has "no current commitment" to introduce a national road pricing scheme. more
(28 September 2007 00:00) - £130m estimate for Forth Bridge demolition
The demolition of the Forth Road Bridge could cost nearly £130m - according to a team of transport experts. more
(28 September 2007 00:00) - Armstrongs awarded major milk contract
Cumbrian haulier Wm Armstrong (Longtown) has been awarded a major new milk haulage contract. more
(28 September 2007 00:00) - Downton buys its first Renaults
Gloucestershire-based Downton Distribution, which previously operated a predominantly DAF and Volvo fleet, has commissioned its first Renaults. more
(28 September 2007 00:00) - Cotteswold buys four Gray & Adams curtainsiders
Insulated curtainsiders have improved scheduling flexibility on fresh milk deliveries, according to Cotteswold Dairies of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. more
(28 September 2007 00:00) - Stan Robinson profit rises 134% to £1.2m
Stafford haulier Stan Robinson says increasing volumes have put the company back on track and helped boost group pre-tax profit by 134%. more
(28 September 2007 00:00) - Eagle-i offers tax advice
A free booklet explaining the recent changes to Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) taxation on vans has been published by telematics service provider Eagle-i. more
(28 September 2007 00:00) - HL Smith switches to new Mercedes-Benz
Vehicle parts specialist HL Smith has ended its policy of buying used vans, having just taken delivery of four new 3.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz.... more
(28 September 2007 00:00) - Jailed haulage boss makes a bid to return
Stuart Oliver attempts a comeback as his wife's licence comes under scrutiny. more
(28 September 2007 00:00) - UK takes joint 6th in YETD
The UK scored its highest-ever placing in the Scania Young European Truck Driver of the Year final in Sodertalje, Sweden, last weekend. more
(27 September 2007 00:00) - Robert Wiseman trials LNG and bio-diesel
The dairy will test LNG for long-haul work and bio-diesel for stop-start ops. more
(27 September 2007 00:00) - Hastings buys 7.5-tonne Mitsubishi Fuso Canters
Hastings Freight of Chesterfield has added three Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 7.5-tonners to the curtainsider fleet operating on its Palletways franchise. more
(27 September 2007 00:00) - TDG: three months until Direct Wines' departure
TDG has lost a lucrative contract to store and dispatch wine on behalf of Direct Wines from its base in Derbyshire. more
(27 September 2007 00:00) - Traffic Commissioners to present free seminars
Traffic Commissioners (TCs) are holding free seminars across the country for haulage operators to learn more about their role, maintain standards and.... more
(27 September 2007 00:00) - Lloyd Fraser optimistic for 2007 trading results
Rubgy-based logistics firm Lloyd Fraser says it is on target to post strong results for the year ending August 2007. more
(27 September 2007 00:00) - Anglian buys 40 LDV Maxus 3.5-tonners
Anglian Home Improvements has made a return to LDV with the purchase of 40 new LDV Maxus 3.5-tonne panel vans. It had previously run a fleet of.... more
(27 September 2007 00:00) - Extra vehicle allowed after operator heeds advice
Despite a series of maintenance shortcomings, including operating without a valid test certificate, a Lancashire soft drinks distributor was granted.... more
(27 September 2007 00:00) - Firm says restrictions may put it out of business
A building supplies company, which breached conditions intended to reduce its annoyance to neighbours, has been denied permission to have the.... more
(27 September 2007 00:00) - 24 hours to return O-licence
A Cheshire owner-driver was given 24 hours to return an O-licence disc he had loaned to his brother and ordered to stop running from an unauthorised.... more
(27 September 2007 00:00) - Macartney impounds vehicle
The Transport Tribunal has upheld the decision of the Eastern Traffic Commissioner Tom Macartney to impound a vehicle belonging to an operator who.... more
(27 September 2007 00:00) - Cold weather could cause diesel price increase
Predictions of severe weather conditions across the Atlantic have been blamed for diesel price rises, but Chris Tindall discovers that the problem.... more
(26 September 2007 00:00) - Scania to cut lead times
Scania is looking to cut lead times "without major investment", says senior vice-president - research and development Hasse Johansson, who estimates.... more
(26 September 2007 00:00) - Reject LHV trials says rail freight group
A rail freight lobby group has been accused of launching a misleading media campaign in a bid to persuade the government not to trial longer heavier.... more
(26 September 2007 00:00) - RHA and FTA make final fuel duty plea to Treasury
As the industry braces itself for the 2p/litre fuel duty rise due to hit on Monday, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and Freight Transport.... more
(26 September 2007 00:00) - Polish driver wins Scania Young Driver final
Polish driver Marek Szerenos was crowned Scania's Young European Truck Driver of the Year at the competition's final in Sodertalje, Sweden. more
(26 September 2007 00:00) - Boughey renews deal with Princes Foods
Boughey Distribution has renewed and "reinvigorated" its contract to store and distribute goods for Princes Foods. more
(26 September 2007 00:00) - Ian Parkinson to sell entire refrigeration business
Preston-based Ian Parkinson Haulage says it is selling its entire international reefer transport business after extending contracts in its bulk.... more
(26 September 2007 00:00) - Driver image needs improving say competitors
The public's perception of truck drivers is harmful to the industry, agree the UK's top-three young drivers. more
(26 September 2007 00:00) - Government calls for illegal immigrant crackdown
MPs are demanding the government cracks down on illegal immigrants smuggling themselves into the UK and attempting to escape from lorries as far.... more
(26 September 2007 00:00) - Denby's profits turnaround after continental trading
Lincolnshire haulier Denby Transport has experienced a turnaround in profit and turnover after a year of trading in a buoyant continental market. more
(26 September 2007 00:00) - Fuso Canter claims service advantage
Mitsubishi Fuso claims its Canter service package, supported by Mercedes-Benz, is unrivalled. more
(26 September 2007 00:00) - Possible takeover for Christian Salvesen
Logistics firm Christian Salvesen has revealed that it has been approached by two separate parties with a view to a possible takeover of the company. more
(25 September 2007 00:00) - Cummins to meet EPA 10 with EGR
Cummins' Heavy Duty X engines for the US market will feature EGR technology. more
(25 September 2007 00:00) - MAN claims second in UK tractor stakes
MAN ERF is claiming second place in the UK tractor stakes, with its rolling 12-month market share standing at 18.1% on sales of 2,761 units. more
(25 September 2007 00:00) - Commercial Motor rugby competition
Good try! This week's winner in the Commercial Motor World Cup rugby competition is Iain Waugh from WB & AD Morgan in Presteigne. Winners are... more
(25 September 2007 00:00) - CM legal seminar part two - mobile phones
Visitors to the second Commercial Motor Legal Seminar, held last week in the North-West, were warned of the perils of using mobile phones while.... more
(25 September 2007 00:00) - Diesel prices just 0.04p off highest ever
As bulk diesel prices nearing record levels price protests could be just around the corner. more
(25 September 2007 00:00) - Drivers face more penalty points
From this week the maximum penalty for failing to disclose who was driving a vehicle at the time of an alleged offence doubles to six points. more
(25 September 2007 00:00) - Teenage boys charged with driver murder
Two teenage boys have been charged with murder following the death of truck driver Lawrence McCourt, 68, when an object was thrown from a bridge.... more
(25 September 2007 00:00) - Wincanton expects continued profit rise
Wincanton expects its half-yearly figures in November to continue to show the increased profit and turnover it recorded in its last financial year. more
(25 September 2007 00:00) - Cambridge referendum on road charges
Business leaders in Cambridge are demanding a local referendum on congestion charging after it emerged that local authorities applying for government.... more
(25 September 2007 00:00) - Highways Agency considers future of truckstop guide
HA denies killing off truckstop guide The Highways Agency (HA) denies it is ditching its truckstop guide... more
(25 September 2007 00:00) - New Gossington truckstop on the A38
With so many truckstops closing down it's particularly pleasing when one opens - or on this case, reopens. more
(25 September 2007 00:00) - Wanted: civilised working conditions
Could the driver shortage be due to lousy working conditions? Dylan Gray reviews the state of driver facilities and finds out what is being done to.... more
(25 September 2007 00:00) - EC prepares for Eurovignette proposal
The European Commission is preparing to launch a public consultation on a formula for road charging within the European Union (EU), taking account of.... more
(25 September 2007 00:00) - WH Malcolm’s noise annoys locals
Paisley-based haulier WH Malcolm has appealed against a noise abatement notice served on it by a local authority after residents complained of.... more
(24 September 2007 00:00) - HA and Orwell lorry park to hold crisis talks
Crisis talks are called regarding the Orwell Crossing Lorry Park's business plans. more
(24 September 2007 00:00) - Scania Young Driver of the Year competition 07
Scania's Young European Truck Driver of the Year competition was held in Sweden last weekend. more
(24 September 2007 00:00) - The AA buys 56 Renault Midlums
The AA's breakdown service is to replace Ivecos and older Renaults in its fleet with 56 Euro-4 Renault Midlums. more
(24 September 2007 00:00) - Essex police ignore rock attack by 'feral' children
Police fail to act as trucks are attacked by children throwing rocks. more
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