Articles by Date : 01 September 2008 - 05 September 2008
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- Lib Dems: 'Shift freight to rail to cut accidents'
The Liberal Democrats have called for more freight to be shifted from road to rail in an effort to cut accidents on motorways. more
(05 September 2008 00:00) - Skills for Logistics to conduct employer survey
Skills for Logistics (SfL) is launching a major employer survey to identify key business and skills issues faced by the logistics industry. more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - Foreign drivers in the UK run empty 50% of the time
More than half the journeys made by foreign trucks within the UK last year involved empty trailers. more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - Daimler unveils 12.8-litre DD13 engine
Another nail has been driven into the coffin of Mercedes' long-serving heavy truck vee-engines with the arrival of the second North American product.... more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - London's parking hot spots made public
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has drawn up a list of hotspots in London where hauliers are receiving the most penalty charge notice (PCNs). more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - Felixstowe port introduces biometric ID devices
Biometric security introduced to improve the speed of container collection at the port of Felixstowe has not shortened the queues, according to owner.... more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - Daimler predicts drop-off in six-tonne truck sector
Despite a full order book for the next six months in Europe, Daimler Truck bosses are forecasting a decline in the truck sector above six tonnes GVW,.... more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - Police claim fuel siphoning has increased
In the week when a leaked letter from the Home Office predicted that as the credit crunch bites, the levels of crime in the country could rise the,.... more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - Talks to restart Swansea and Cork ro-ro service
A roll-on-roll-off (ro-ro) service between Swansea and Cork could be back in place by the beginning of 2009, says the commercial manager of the Port.... more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - Parcels firm fights off driver compensation claim
A national parcels delivery firm has sucessfully opposed a compensation claim by a former lorry driver, who alleged he had been given too many items.... more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - DfT to farm out congestion zone monitoring
The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that it is about to commission technology companies to come up with new methods of monitoring.... more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - TDG shareholders accept Laxey takeover offer
TDG shareholders have accepted the £222m takeover offer made by Laxey Partners. more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - Five years of the M6 toll road
While the Welsh Assembly considers the implications of a toll road parallel to the M4, it would be very wise for it to consider MPs' concerns about.... more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - Three rigids and three artics for W Nichol
Dumfrieshire haulier W Nichol Transport is among numerous hauliers to have new vehicles arriving in their fleets as the new registration period.... more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - Gordon Leslie looks to increase warehousing
Glasgow operator Gordon Leslie Distribution says it is hoping to develop more warehousing space following a successful first year in its Hillington.... more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - Sainsbury's paints trucks in Woodland Eggs livery
Five Daf LFs working for Sainsbury's and Noble Foods have been repainted with the Woodland Eggs livery. more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - Palletline gets a new livery
Following its £20m investment in a new central hub, Palletline is introducing a new livery this month. more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - Tractor lead times fluctuate
UK lead times for new tractor units still stretch into next year but, as the credit crunch bites, the situation becomes less predictable and more.... more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - Peugeot cleans up EDF's fleet
Peugeot has supplied EDF Energy with 87 low-emission Partner vans. more
(04 September 2008 00:00) - Norbert Dentressangle plans Salvesen recovery
Norbert Dentressangle (ND) says that it is working to a deadline of the end of 2009 to reach break-even point on the "poorly managed" UK transport.... more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - Haulier numbers are dwindling
The number of licensed operators in the UK fell to 100,000 in 2007 from 102,000 in 2005 and 115,000 in 1997 according to the latest DfT Road Freight.... more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - Training proposals may hinder small firms
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) claims new government training proposals may result in companies being saddled with unnecessary red tape. more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - Franchisees' anger over Amtrak fallout
Cash-crisis parcel carrier Amtrak has now ceased trading with the loss of nearly 900 jobs according to its administrator Ernst & Young. more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - FTA reveals penalty charge hot spots
The FTA has sent a clear message to London boroughs to get their houses in order regarding parking problems, with the publication of a penalty charge.... more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - Keep up the Manchester CC fight, says RHA
The RHA is calling on hauliers to continue their opposition to Manchester's congestion charge, due for rollout in 2013. more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - Suttons Group wants higher maintenance standards
The MD of Suttons Group has called on transport firms who outsource their truck maintenance to form a group to push for higher standards in the.... more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - Bevan unveils fuel-saving rigid body
Bevan Group claims its new Bevan21 rigid body has the capability to deliver fuel savings of up to 21%. more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - Culina signs two-year General Mills renewal
Culina Logistics has secured a two-year contract renewal with General Mills, which manufactures brands such as Old El Paso. more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - Southern Pallets' director declared bankrupt
David Dobbs, the de facto director of collapsed Eastbourne haulage firm Southern Pallets, has now been declared bankrupt. more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - Euro 6 engines may burn 8% more fuel
A DfT-commissioned report predicts new EC emissions standard will increase hauliers' fuel bills.
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(03 September 2008 00:00) - Norfolkline upgrades fleet
Latest additions to fleet bring number of new trucks and trailers to 1,000 in the financial year
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(03 September 2008 00:00) - Cavendish picks Trumac reefers
Cavendish Ships Stores has taken delivery of four new temperature-controlled distribution vehicles with Trumac refrigerated bodies. more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - WJ Roadmarkings takes delivery of a Volvo FM-420
WJ Roadmarkings of Stoke-on-Trent has taken delivery of a Volvo FM-420. more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - Real-time steel delivery
Structural and engineering steel specialist Newark Steel is using Masternaut's real time Three X satellite tracking service. more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - Isuzu signs up new dealers
Following the launch of its new Forward truck range, Isuzu Truck (UK) has signed up two more dealers to the brand. more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - LDV offers Maxus frame extension
Birmingham-based van-maker LDV is producing a 750mm frame extension for its Maxus chassis cab, dropside and Luton derivatives. more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - Pink Link buys three Daf LF45s
Buying Daf LF45s with factory-fitted and painted bodies has made life simpler for Huddersfield firm The Pink Link. more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - Is your fleet performing at its best?
Electric vehicles: good or bad? That's the question TNT Express Services UK & Ireland will answer at MT's Fifth Fleet Management Conference in.... more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - TLDS allowed to bid for private-sector work
Tube Lines Distribution Services (TLDS), the in-house road transport arm of the London Underground, has been granted permission to compete in the.... more
(03 September 2008 00:00) - TruckNet UK users report on children's convoy
Truck Net UK community manager Rikki Chequer reports on a special day that can reduce hardened drivers to tears... more
(02 September 2008 00:00) - Isuzu Truck relaunches contract-hire service
Isuzu Truck UK has relaunched its contract-hire service for the new Grafter and Forward trucks. more
(02 September 2008 00:00) - TDG opens distribution centre in Teesside
TDG has opened a new £3m chemical storage and distribution centre at the Wilton International Complex in Teesside, less than a mile from Teesport. more
(02 September 2008 00:00) - BA extends contract with Saints Transport
Saints Transport has renewed its contract with British Airways for another five-year term. more
(02 September 2008 00:00) - Fortec aims for 15-20% growth in 2009
Despite tough market conditions, Fortec Pallet Network plans growth of 15-20% in 2009. more
(02 September 2008 00:00) - HGVs will have to pay Manchester congestion charge
The organisers of the Manchester congestion charge have insisted all trucks will be charged to travel in the city during peak times. more
(02 September 2008 00:00) - SAFED Aggregates scheme gets cash injection
The Department for Transport and Defra have announced financial support of up to £850,000 from the Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund to support.... more
(01 September 2008 00:00) - Norbert Dentressangle 'doubles in size'
Norbert Dentressangle (ND) claims to have effectively doubled in size as a result of its acquisition of Christian Salvesen. more
(01 September 2008 00:00) - Seven-day suspension after repeated test failures
An operator with a five-year history of vehicles failing the annual test has had its O-licence suspended for seven days. more
(01 September 2008 00:00) - Discharged bankrupt is unsure how much he owes
An operator who declared himself bankrupt after losing three contracts in a matter of weeks has had his O-licence revoked as he was unable to supply.... more
(01 September 2008 00:00) - O-licence lost for failure to co-operate with Vosa
An operator that played hard to get when approached by Vosa and the Traffic Area Office has lost its O-licence. more
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