Articles by Date : 05 September 2008 - 15 September 2008
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- Kent courier disqualified for hours offences
Kent courier business Beeline Sameday has had its licence revoked and its boss disqualified after failing to observe drivers' hours and tachograph.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - BLG and Westminster hire former NCP employee
A former NCP employee has been tasked with tackling various parking problems faced by brewery logistics providers in Westminster. more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - Aerodynamic reefer launched
Reefer operators looking to slash their fuel bills with more aerodynamic trailers have so far had few options to choose from. But now, Scottish.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - Lombard secures 100-van deal
Lombard Vehicle Management will supply more than 100 vans to Whitefriars Housing Group over the next five years. more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - Nutsteel opts for a Volvo FH-440
Nusteel Structures, which designs, builds and delivers bridges and gantries, has added a second Volvo tractor unit to its fleet. more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - Transworld begins fleet upgrade
Widnes-based container haulier Transworld Transport has begun a fleet replacement programme with the delivery of six MAN TGXs. more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - Vosa test site relocation plan prompts criticism
Concerns have been raised over the potential relocation of a Vosa test site in Llandrindod Wells, Wales, which could leave local operators with hefty.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - FTA issues guide to proposed road pricing schemes
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has published a guide to the Department for Transport's 11 potential road pricing schemes. more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - New picking system creates faster, denser pallet
Warehouse contractor SSI Schafer has launched an automatic case-packing system in the UK, lightening the load for the industry by offering drivers.... more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - Whitby locals report trucks flouting weight ban
Residents in Whitby, North Yorkshire have been working with Trading Standards to report trucks that break the weight restrictions in the town. more
(15 September 2008 00:00) - Driver awarded more than £8,000 compensation
A truck delivery driver who believed his company vehicle was targeted to stop him giving evidence in Crown Court, has been awarded more than £8,000.... more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Council promotes freight terminal plans
Companies are being encouraged to invest in a new rail freight terminal in Shropshire. more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Willi Betz takes delivery of 50 trailers
Willi Betz has taken delivery of 50 Schmitz Cargobull freepost curtainsider trailers. more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Second chance and out for McHugh Earthworks
The three-vehicle licence held by Leeds-based McHugh Earthworks was revoked by North Eastern Deputy Traffic Commissioner Mark Hinchliffe after the.... more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Link to Dutch coach firm could affect licence
Durham-based Anglo Dutch Logistics could face action against its licence following illegal operation by an associated coach company whose licence had.... more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Customer’s support fails to convince Tribunal
An operator that lost its licence for ignoring Vosa and the Traffic Area Office (TAO) has failed to win its appeal before the Transport Tribunal.... more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Bloody overload leads to licence cut
A truck collecting from an abattoir was so overloaded that animal waste, including blood and mucus, was dripping on the road when it was stopped by.... more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Administrators take over Trumac
Wiltshire-based bodybuilder Trumac went into administration last week, with the loss of 30 jobs. more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - Industry split on EU plans to trial absent drivers
British truck drivers who fall foul of the laws across the European Union could be tried in their absence in other EU countries and extradited if.... more
(11 September 2008 00:00) - DME biofuel project gets under way
A group of companies is taking part in a project to test the technical feasibility of using biofuel Dimethyl Ether (DME). more
(10 September 2008 00:00) - Stack, not park, says Ashford
Ashford Borough says change the site of Operation Stack, rather than build a 70-acre truckstop. more
(10 September 2008 00:00) - Van Elle converts Daf CFs to run on dual fuel
Building foundations specialist Van Elle has converted two of its new tractor units to run on an environmentally friendly dual fuel. more
(10 September 2008 00:00) - LDV parent buys 50% stake in engine manufacturer
LDV has announced that parent company, Russian-based GAZ Group, has bought a 50% stake in engine manufacturer VM Motori. more
(10 September 2008 00:00) - Six couriers win £150m OGC framework
Six courier firms have been chosen to carry out collection and delivery services for government departments under a new £150m four-year framework.... more
(10 September 2008 00:00) - Howard Tenens builds 150,000ft2 warehouse
Howard Tenens is building its eighth depot after purchasing 15 acres of land in Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire. more
(10 September 2008 00:00) - Air-freight hauliers face challenging times
Air-freight haulage specialists believe the sector is set for a challenging few months following the first decline in more than three years. more
(10 September 2008 00:00) - Looking for cheap fuel increases annual truck costs
The Fuelcard People says that operators are losing up to £1,000 a year and journey times are being wasted as drivers go in search of cheaper diesel. more
(10 September 2008 00:00) - SfL's logistics academy makes funding shortlist
Skills for Logistics' (SfL) bid for development funding for a national skills academy for logistics has been shortlisted by the Department of.... more
(10 September 2008 00:00) - Trumac Group seeks buyer
Refrigerated bodybuilder Trumac Group is trading through administration for the next month while a buyer for the business is sought. more
(10 September 2008 00:00) - DX acquires two Business Direct divisions
Postal services firm DX Group snaps up two divisions, In-Night and PX Worldwide, saving 90 jobs.
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(10 September 2008 00:00) - Macfarlane's creditors unlikely to see pay-out
Hauliers and other trade creditors owed money by the collapse of Macfarlane Transport Holdings are unlikely to ever see a penny, according to the.... more
(10 September 2008 00:00) - Innovate: a £54m mess
MT looks in depth at the downfall of the Icelandic-owned firm. more
(10 September 2008 00:00) - John Mitchell reports 2008 loss
John Mitchell (Grangemouth) is confident it will return to profit next year after posting an operating loss of £39,895 in the 12 months to March.... more
(09 September 2008 00:00) - Europe pushes for prioritised rail freight
MEPs have called on the European Commission to make rail freight a priority and reduce Europe's need for road transport. more
(09 September 2008 00:00) - Van prices fall as credit crunch bites
Average van prices have fallen by 9% over the past three months as the credit crunch continues to bite, according to commercial van buying website.... more
(09 September 2008 00:00) - Iveco to unveil CNG and hybrid options
Iveco will unveil a series of alternative fuel vehicles at this month's IAA show in Hannover, including both hybrid and CNG versions of the Eurocargo.... more
(08 September 2008 00:00) - Johal Dairies' licence cut
Wolverhampton-based Johal Dairies has had it licence cut from 20 vehicles to 15 as a result of drivers' hours and tachograph breaches, as well as.... more
(08 September 2008 00:00) - Hauliers urged to prevent fatal forklift accidents
Pedestrians and forklift trucks don't mix: that is the message of the inaugural National Forklift Safety Week, which runs from 22 to 28 September. more
(08 September 2008 00:00) - Newgistics plans future expansion
Newgistics plans future expansion Llanelli-based freight forwarder Newgistics Freight Solutions has completed a management buyout from Sandrair.... more
(08 September 2008 00:00) - New tanker show makes it debut next month
A new trade show for the tanker, bulk-powder and liquid transport industry kicks off next month at Donnington Park. more
(08 September 2008 00:00) - Hauliers needed for software testing
Northampton-based Macis is calling for haulage firms that would like to take part in a development programme for its driver shift software system. more
(08 September 2008 00:00) - Software could save on fuel and insurance costs
Operators running a fleet of 50-plus vehicles could benefit from new resource management software that has already proved its worth by saving.... more
(08 September 2008 00:00) - Andover's Goldhofer trailer can haul 100 tonnes
With heavy haulage it's all about axle weight - and after more than 18 tonnes were removed from its drawbar module, the Goldhofer STZ-H10 10-axle.... more
(08 September 2008 00:00) - Transhaul buys three Montracon trailers
Leighton Buzzard, Beds, firm Transhaul (UK) has taken delivery of three Montracon trailers. The 13.6m pillarless curtainsiders, with flush rear.... more
(05 September 2008 00:00) - Pall-Ex founder Devey to be a Secret Millionaire
The founder and CEO of pallet network Pall-Ex, Hilary Devey, is to return to her roots in the North West as a barmaid in Rochdale. more
(05 September 2008 00:00) - SMMT slams plans for type-approval evidence
Operators must prove trailer compliance, without a registration scheme
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(05 September 2008 00:00) - C&C's Hydra Wing proves an international hit
West Yorkshire-based C&C Hydraulics has secured four exports to Egypt for environmental services firm Veolia of its Hydra Wing netting system, with.... more
(05 September 2008 00:00) - Contract hire on the rise in economic downturn
Contract hire is on the increase as the credit crunch continues to bite in the road transport industry. more
(05 September 2008 00:00) - M&J Haulage takes delivery of M-B Axor tipper
Tarmac contractor M&J Haulage has taken delivery of a new double-drive Mercedes-Benz Axor tipper. more
(05 September 2008 00:00) - 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
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