Articles by Date : 05 September 2007 - 13 September 2007
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- Daily checks ignored by many drivers
Only two-thirds of UK truck drivers carry out daily safety checks and fluid top-ups, with 50% believing that it is the overall responsibility of.... more
(13 September 2007 00:00) - Low-entry chassis on stairway to success
Scania says its low-entry chassis, which was developed particularly for the UK refuse market, is proving to be a huge success. more
(13 September 2007 00:00) - O-licence revoked after second inquiry
Deputy Transport Commissioner hears that maintenance contractor had previously sued over unpaid bills and annual test pass rate was poor. more
(13 September 2007 00:00) - Don-Bur's Teardrop trailer a hit with M&S
Don-Bur says the launch of its new Teardrop trailer will have a massive impact on the haulage industry, and is confident that this revolutionary new.... more
(13 September 2007 00:00) - The 'Wright' truck for the job
Wright Minimix is expanding, and has purchased a pair of Renault Landers from Renault Trucks South West. more
(12 September 2007 00:00) - Pay an on-the-spot fine or face immobilisation
With the consultation period over and the DfT evaluating the industry's input, Dylan Gray assesses what the proposed Graduated Fixed Penalty and.... more
(12 September 2007 00:00) - Forth Decision "before the end of the year"
The Scottish government has promised to make a decision on the new Forth road crossing before the end of the year. more
(12 September 2007 00:00) - Ballyvesey Holdings posts £666,000 loss
Ballyvesey Holdings, which owns the Montgomery Trans-port Group, has reported a "disappointing" trading performance in the year to 30 September 2006,.... more
(12 September 2007 00:00) - Scania extends model range
Scania has expanded its model line-up, with the launch of a Highline P-Series and an all-new G-Series. more
(12 September 2007 00:00) - Innovate unveils environmentally friendly building
Innovate Logistics has unveiled its new, environmentally frien-dly office building in Leeds. more
(12 September 2007 00:00) - Europe fudges LHV issues
The rail freight lobby in the European Parliament has suffered a defeat after its attempt to get Longer Heavier Vehicles (LHVs) banned from EU roads.... more
(12 September 2007 00:00) - RHA calls on Treasury to cut fuel tax for hauliers
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called on the Treasury to decouple fuel duty for hauliers from the tax rises due in October and next April. more
(12 September 2007 00:00) - Renault and VW unveil van-based passenger cars
This week's Frankfurt Motor Show sees the unveiling of passenger cars from Renault and Volkswagen, giving strong clues as to the van products the two.... more
(12 September 2007 00:00) - £500 Euro-5 tax incentive for trucks with OBD
The Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed that Euro-5 trucks with on-board diagnostics (OBD) will be eligible for a tax rebate of up to £500 a.... more
(12 September 2007 00:00) - LGV and trailers destroyed in fire
A tractor unit and three trailers were destroyed in a fire at an industrial estate in Maldon, Essex in the early hours of Saturday morning. more
(12 September 2007 00:00) - Phil Smedley is TDG driver of the year
Phil Smedley receives award upin becoming TDG driver of the year. more
(12 September 2007 00:00) - Samskip doubles sailing frequency
Samskip has doubled its sailing frequency between Benelux, the UK, Sweden and Baltic Sea ports. more
(12 September 2007 00:00) - Free CPC seminars
Great Bookham, Leatherhead-based EP Training will be holding free seminars on the new driver's CPC. more
(12 September 2007 00:00) - Dalkeith Transport expands
Scottish logistics firm Dalkeith Transport has expanded its business to cover the whole of Dumfries and Galloway. more
(12 September 2007 00:00) - Pentalver opens new 5,000-container depot
The 28-acre site offers road links to major ports, with rail link potential. more
(12 September 2007 00:00) - FTA vs RHA - who's best for you?
There are clear benefits to be had from joining a trade association, including professional advice, training, a voice for lobbying parliament and.... more
(11 September 2007 00:00) - No after-treatment with new Scania 13-litre six-pot
Looking to buy a Euro-5 truck but don't want SCR? Scania may have just what you are looking for. more
(11 September 2007 00:00) - Hargreaves turnover jumps 71%
The fast-growing haulage and mining group Hargreaves Services increased its turnover by 71% in the year to 31... more
(11 September 2007 00:00) - Simpler dangerous goods regs will enhance safety
The European Commission plans to simplify the rules governing the transport of dangerous goods because it believes the current "patchwork" of.... more
(11 September 2007 00:00) - BRC warns that road charging may become general tax
The British Retail Consortium fears that local authorities will exploit road charging as a general revenue raiser unless the Transport Secretary.... more
(11 September 2007 00:00) - RHA reveals inhibitors to rail-freight growth
A report into rail freight by the Scottish Executive and the Road Haulage Association (RHA) has showed that rail operators need to sharpen their act. more
(11 September 2007 00:00) - Asda plans to increase delivery times
Asda plans to extend delivery times at one of its stores are met with stiff opposition. more
(11 September 2007 00:00) - Abbey Roadtanks sticks with Daf
Abbey Roadtanks, which operates from Liverpool and Hull, as well as a number of locations in the South East, has placed an order for 35 6x2 Daf.... more
(11 September 2007 00:00) - DfT refuses to relax drivers' hours rules
The Department for Transport (DfT) has turned down requests from livestock hauliers for a temporary relaxation of the drivers' hours rules in order.... more
(11 September 2007 00:00) - Franz Xaver Kögel dies at the age of 97
The founder of Kögel Fahrzeufwerke GmbH, Franz Xaver Kögel, has died at the age of 97. more
(11 September 2007 00:00) - Win £1,000 in Rugby World Cup competition
There's still time to sign up for the Commercial Motor Rugby World Cup competition and be in with a chance of winning £1,000. more
(11 September 2007 00:00) - RBM Agricultural receives Montracon trailer
East Yorkshire-based RBM Agricultural has taken delivery of the first from the latest range of Montracon machinery carriers. more
(10 September 2007 00:00) - CM cash for cancer charity
Commercial Motor operations editor Colin Barnett this week handed over a cheque for £400 to chief executive Angus Somerville and administrator.... more
(10 September 2007 00:00) - European Parliament votes in favour of LHVs
A European Parliament vote on trials of larger freight vehicles has revealed strong feelings on the subject . more
(10 September 2007 00:00) - TISS Impregnable cuts fuel spillage danger
Diesel spills are a clear and present danger, especially to motorcyclists, Department for Transport statistics revealing that diesel spills caused 16.... more
(10 September 2007 00:00) - Pentalver opens Cannock site
Pentalver opens 28 acre Cannock site which has capacity for 15,000 containers. more
(10 September 2007 00:00) - Lorry Park owner to solve Felixstowe stack problems
The owner of Orwell Crossing truckstop offers his site as a parking area to prevent congestion on the A14 when Felixstowe port is closed. more
(10 September 2007 00:00) - Norfolkline vessel is 'ok'
Cross channel freight operator Norfolkline has moved swiftly to reassure hauliers that there are no problems over its vessels' safety after it locked.... more
(10 September 2007 00:00) - Bickford offers £5,000 reward for theft info
Wolverhampton-based Bickford Truck Rental had its depot broken into during the night on 6 September and had £150,000 worth of equipment stolen. more
(10 September 2007 00:00) - Salvesen wins Central Foods contract
Christian Salvesen's temperature-controlled business unit (TCBU) has won a contract to distribute frozen food products for Central Foods. more
(06 September 2007 00:00) - NYK launches rail freight service
NYK Logistics has launched a new UK rail freight service. more
(06 September 2007 00:00) - Hauliers could lose work under European proposals
UK hauliers specialising in dangerous goods could lose work if the European Commission votes to allow member states to prescribe specific modes of.... more
(06 September 2007 00:00) - Poor reputation dogging the Telematics industry
The telematics market is still trying to throw off its “double-glazing” image according to the European vice-president of one of the sector’s biggest.... more
(06 September 2007 00:00) - Finance house not to blame for client's action
The Transport Tribunal has accepted an appeal by finance house Evergreen Leasing to return the one trailer it owned from a fleet of three vehicles.... more
(06 September 2007 00:00) - Stolen steel man fails to show at inquiry
A public inquiry concerning a man caught with a trailer full of stolen steel has been adjourned because of doubt over whether he received the letter.... more
(06 September 2007 00:00) - New 13-litre EGR engine from Scania
Scania's thrust to Euro-5 emissions compliance includes a new range of 13-litre EGR engines. more
(06 September 2007 00:00) - Scarlett leaves Palletforce
Palletforce founder Mick Scarlett has left the organisation. According to the Lichfield-based pallet network, Scarlett stepped down as chief.... more
(05 September 2007 00:00) - Scania launches Euro 5 EGR engine and new cab
Scania has launched a new family of five- and six-cylinder Euro 5 EGR engines, featuring the latest XPI injection system it developed jointly with.... more
(05 September 2007 00:00) - Government blasted over drivers' hours decision
Animals may suffer as movement backlog builds after foot-and-mouth restrictions more
(05 September 2007 00:00) - CPC offences could bring penalties
Fixed penalties of £30 could be introduced for Certificate of Professional Compet-ence (CPC) offences, the Driving and Standards Agency (DSA) has.... more
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