Articles by Date : 03 September 2007 - 05 September 2007
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- Archbold Logistics joins Palletforce
Archbold Logistics is continuing its move towards smaller-load logistics by joining Palletforce. more
(05 September 2007 00:00) - ICL driver claims unfair dismissal
A driver claiming unfair dismissal has accused his former managing director of fabricating threats to justify his dismissal at a Birmingham.... more
(05 September 2007 00:00) - Prestons attacks proposed fuel duty rise
A prominent haulier says the proposed rise in fuel duty will make it even more diff-icult for UK haulage firms to compete with their foreign.... more
(05 September 2007 00:00) - October date for pilot scheme
Westminster Council has denied claims its pilot scheme to extend loading and un-loading times for trucks has been delayed. more
(05 September 2007 00:00) - Tom Pritchard granted new licence
Llantrisant, Mid Glamorgan-based Tom Pritchard Contracting has succeeded in a bid for a licence to replace one held by managing director Thomas.... more
(05 September 2007 00:00) - Hellmann appoints new operations director
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has appointed a new operations director. more
(05 September 2007 00:00) - KN opens midlands distribution centre
KN Drinks Logistics has open-ed a new regional distribution centre near Birmingham. more
(05 September 2007 00:00) - Revenue downturn for Hanson
Hanson Transport Group posted a loss after taxation of £153,551 for the year to 31 December 2006 - an improvement from a loss of nearly £1.3m in 2005. more
(05 September 2007 00:00) - Anti fuel theft units for Turners
Turners (Soham) is fitting anti-fuel-theft devices to all its new vehicles. more
(05 September 2007 00:00) - Concern over fixed penalty fine level
The freight industry has joined VOSA officials in expressing concern that the level of fines being proposed by the Graduated Fixed Penalty and.... more
(05 September 2007 00:00) - Leyland Trucks boosts Daf production
As lead times for new LGVs in the UK and on the Continent reach record levels, Paccar-owned Leyland Trucks is increasing production at its Lancashire.... more
(04 September 2007 00:00) - Eurotunnel cuts losses
Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel enjoyed a rare piece of good news last week, when it announced a large drop in half-year losses. more
(04 September 2007 00:00) - FTA says Road pricing must benefit road users
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says road pricing is only acceptable to the industry if the benefits it delivers in terms of reduced journey.... more
(04 September 2007 00:00) - Unipart wins Waterstone's contract
Unipart Logistics has won a multi-million-pound Waterstone's contract which will create hundreds of new jobs in the Staffordshire region. more
(04 September 2007 00:00) - TLS fleet is LEZ compliant
Vehicle rental company TLS has announced that its entire fleet of vehicles is compliant with the up-coming London low-emission zone (LEZ). more
(04 September 2007 00:00) - NYK logistics expands into new warehouse
NYK Logistics has opened a new 30,658m2 warehouse in Wellingborough to cope with the activities of a major (undisclosed) customer. more
(04 September 2007 00:00) - Palletforce Founder leaves
Chief executive and founder of Palletforce Mick Scarlett has decided to leave the network for personal reasons. more
(04 September 2007 00:00) - Recent rainfall gives a boost to CV sales
According to EurotaxGlass's, the recent heavy rainfall throughout the summer months has increased sales of commercial vehicles. more
(04 September 2007 00:00) - Fiat Comfort-Matic gearbox to feature on '08 Ducato
From January 2008, Fiat will offer its new Comfort-Matic robotised gearbox on the Fiat Ducato equipped with the 160 Multijet Power engine. more
(04 September 2007 00:00) - Ashok Leyland and Nissan agree a partnership
Ashok Leyland and Nissan have agreed a partnership for the formation of three joint-venture companies supporting the light CV business. more
(04 September 2007 00:00) - MAN and Weichai conducting talks on joint building
German truck giant MAN and Weichai Holding Group, one of China's biggest manufacturers of diesel engines, gearboxes, commercial vehicles and big.... more
(04 September 2007 00:00) - Fiat launches Grande Punto van
Fiat has launched a commercial version of its Punto, badged Grande Punto van. more
(04 September 2007 00:00) - Wolverhampton Nightowl confirmed for redevelopment
The owner of the land occupied by the Nightowl truckstop at Junction 1 of the M54 near Wolverhampton confirmed last week that it intends to redevelop.... more
(04 September 2007 00:00) - Stena’s £1.4bn ferry investment
Ferry operator Stena Line says road congestion and rising fuel prices are behind its decision to invest £1.4bn in two vessels to transport up to 500.... more
(04 September 2007 00:00) - More trucks are travelling to the mainland
The Department for Transport's latest quarterly figures on the number of goods vehicles travelling from Britain to mainland Europe show a small.... more
(04 September 2007 00:00) - Foreign drivers face on-the-spot fines in UK
Foreign truck drivers who break UK traffic laws could be forced to pay on-the-spot roadside fines of up to £200 under the latest government proposals. more
(04 September 2007 00:00) - Rugby World Cup competition
With the Rugby World Cup kicking off this weekend, we've teamed up with Renault Trucks to offer you the chance to win £1,000. more
(03 September 2007 00:00) - Recycling and Waste Management show 07
The Recycling and Waste Management show (RWM07) will take place on 11-13 September at the NEC in Birmingham. more
(03 September 2007 00:00) - Co Durham haulier fined £4,000
The Health and Safety Executive is warning operators not to be complacent about workplace safety after a Co Durham haulier is fined £4,000 following.... more
(03 September 2007 00:00) - The UK driver shortage - is there a solution?
Is there still a driver shortage in the UK? The simple answer is yes. Recent Skills for Logistics (SfL) figures show that 14,853 LGV driver jobs were.... more
(03 September 2007 00:00) - Bynx Software helps firms track their fleets
Managing a fleet of commercial vehicles that are leased out to lots of different customers is a full-time job. One way of doing this is to invest in.... more
(03 September 2007 00:00) - Royal Mail in court over race discrimination case
A Royal Mail driver who had more than 540 sick days over five years is seeking compensation for racial discrimination and unfair dismissal. more
(03 September 2007 00:00) - Weight restrictions keep LGVs out of King's Lynn
Norfolk County Council has dismissed press reports that it plans to further restruct trucks travelling through King's Lynn, adding that existing.... more
(03 September 2007 00:00) - Interest in 680hp MAN TGX V8 exceeds expectations
Demand for MAN's flagship 680hp TGX model is exceeding all expectations on the German market. more
(03 September 2007 00:00) - SDC Trailers buys FP&S
Trailer parts and service specialist FP&S has been bought by SDC Trailers. more
(03 September 2007 00:00) - TfL to launch Freight Operator Recognition Scheme
TfL is developing the Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) to "recognise and assist" operators in their daily tasks. more
(03 September 2007 00:00) - Cawleys celebrates 60th birthday
Cawleys, the waste management and re-cycling specialist, is celebrating 60 years in business this summer with a new livery. more
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