Articles by Date : 19 October 2006 - 26 October 2006
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- SatNav puts Relay ahead
Citroën launches its new van range plated up to 4-tonnes with Smartnav fitted as standard. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - MAN CEO could head MAN, Scania and VW company combo
MAN CEO Hakan Samuelsson could head a merged truck company combining MAN, Scania and VW, according to a report in Focus Magazine. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Davies takes delivery of 25 new Chereau trailers
Transrent has supplied Ralph Davies International with 25 new Chereau refrigerated trailers. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - TMC Distribution takes delivery of a new Sprinter
Leicester-based TMC Distribution has taken delivery of a 315CDI Sprinter chassis cab, the tenth Mercedes in its 11-strong fleet. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - DfT study workshops
SCALA Consulting will hold initial consultation workshops for firms interested in taking part in the food and drink transport costs survey, which it.... more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Dartford free-at-night
Dartford Crossing will become toll-free at night in January 2008, but toll charges are to rise, under new DfT plans. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Profit up at Bartrums
Pre-tax profits at Bartrums Road Services have grown by more than 50%. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Welch's Transport predicts tough 2006
Firms' results are satisfactory though it expects a tough year ahead more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Good year for WH Bowker
WH Bowker has reported pre-tax profits climbing by more than a quarter. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Renault unveils 3.5-tonne Maxity
Renault has shown the first pictures of the Maxity, its version of the new Nissan Cabstar. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Pulling pints for Carlsberg
Carlsberg has opted for eight-year R&M contracts for its 78 new Euro 4 MAN tractors and rigids. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Dennis Eagle celebrates
There was a triple celebration at Dennis Eagle's Blackpool factory last week as the company reached three separate milestones. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Brits go for the win
A team of four British truck technicians are heading for Germany next month to compete with contestants from 13 countries on four continents in the.... more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Corus run-rate of savings
TDG's supply chain management contract with Corus is fully meeting expectations, two months after "phase 1" went live. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Brett's turns to contract hire
The long-established operator has broken with tradition 'to improve the company's flexibility' more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Ford to focus on Transit in the UK
Ford of Britain's Dutch CEO Roelant de Waard, who started his career as an engineer with Daf Trucks in Eindhoven, wants to increase Transit's UK.... more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - No auto option for European Nissan Cabstar
Japanese buyers will be able to order a two-pedal version of Nissan's new Cabstar from 2007, but the option won't be available in Europe. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - More power and style for Hiace
Toyota has launched its new Hiace, which features more powerful Euro 4 engines and a revamped interior and exterior. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Dark side of Ireland's migrant drivers
Irish firm O'Leary International told one of its drivers - a South African - to falsify the name on his tachograph and drive beyond the legal limit.... more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Working time does apply to foreigners, says Ladyman
Transport minister Dr Stephen Ladyman says that the working time directive does apply to foreign drivers coming to the UK. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - This driver is being conned!
Low-cost online training is being offered by security specialists Richmond Day & Wilson. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Pallet growth
Pallet networks still have growth prospects, says the latest UK pallet distribution survey from Triangle. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Licence revoked after being up for rent
An Irish operator has lost his licence after he was found to be renting out identity discs through a third party. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - 'A smack on the wrist' is no deterrent...
The story of South African driver Hans Schlebusch is one which will interest the UK haulage industry but not necessarily surprise it. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Heaps quits early over role of VOSA
South-east traffic commissioner Chris Heaps is quitting six months early, in April 2007, upset by what he sees as VOSA's interference. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Yearsley retains work with business as usual ethos
Yearsley Group's contract win with Unilever Ice Cream and Frozen Foods was based on a seven-year performance record, says general manager Geoff.... more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Law to limit 7.5-tonne speed
Drivers and operators of 7.5-tonners - and large vans - are largely unaware of a legal change that will limit many of these vehicles to 85kph (56mph).... more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Hino popularity increasing
Hino dealer MTC Northwest is delivering repeat orders this month to tipper operators PJ Cahill, Redgate Holdings and Wm Quinn Group. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Kuehne + Nagel's turnover growth
Kuehne & Nagel's third quarter results show turnover growing by one-third. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Lower premiums with Thatcham
Regarding the "Thatcham attacked" article Protekdor's products have a Thatcham Q class rating and it is possible to obtain a discount on insurance.... more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Geodis fills link for complete supply chain
Geodis UK's new Magna Park multi-user warehouse is the first of three planned for the next five years and a "footprint" for future developments. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - More Security doesn't reduce insurance premiums
There is no shortage of devices helping make vehicles and loads less likely to be stolen or damaged by criminals, from vehicle immobilisers to.... more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Success With Safety
Simon Jack learns how Motor Transport's Safety in Operation Award winner - Multi-Serv Logistics- has considerably improved margins by developing new.... more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - New movements at Carrier Transcold
Carrier Transcold has promoted Paul Knight to business development manager for network and contracts for its European business. more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Say goodbye to paper records
Norwich-based Daf dealer Ford & Slater is a technological showcase. Andrew Brown sees the advancements which are helping technicians carry out checks.... more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Suttons Group puts Iveco Stralis AT to the test
Suttons Group has purchased five Euro-3 Stralis tractors, taking the total number of Ivecos on its 250-strong fleet to eight... more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - Maxi wins holiday pay ruling
Holiday pay depends on the number of contracted hours, not regular voluntary overtime, rules employment tribunal more
(26 October 2006 00:00) - The French Revolution
A decade on from its introduction, the Premium remains the ultimate barometer of Renault's success in the UK. With late-yuear, low-mileage Euro-3.... more
(19 October 2006 00:00) - Call a halt to flying loads
Masterlease and Bott Special Vehicle Operations, which kits out light commercial vehicles, have launched a campaign for better securing of items in.... more
(19 October 2006 00:00) - Ready for the Scottish snow
Scotland's notorious snow-trap roads will get fresh help this winter in the form of 27 MAN 6x6 rigids. more
(19 October 2006 00:00) - BSS turns to contract maintenance deal
Building supplies company changes the way it buys in its fleet more
(19 October 2006 00:00) - Liquid Nitrogen loadspace cooling ready for revival
Some 30 years after the original BOC Polarstream system made its debut, vehicle refrigeration through direct liquid nitrogen spray into the loadspace.... more
(19 October 2006 00:00) - Don-Bur talks up streamlining
Improved lifting decks and aerodynamic profiles are on the agenda at Don-Bur. more
(19 October 2006 00:00) - Ford claims unique five-year deal with Dairy Crest
Ford claims a unique five-year supply deal with Dairy Crest for 1,000 diesel-powered long-wheelbase Transit milk floats, funded by Ford Business.... more
(19 October 2006 00:00) - Urgent study ordered on LHVs
Research body TRL and Heriot-Watt University have been asked to produce a fast-track, in-depth study of longer, heavier vehicles for the UK.... more
(19 October 2006 00:00) - Scania declares best-ever quarter
The bitter battle between MAN and Scania took a new turn this week. more
(19 October 2006 00:00) - O-licence granted - but on condition
A string of environmental conditions have been imposed on new O-licences for two associated companies. more
(19 October 2006 00:00) - Thatcham attacked by the SMMT
UK insurance industry standards 'meaningless' claim SMMT more
(19 October 2006 00:00) - Farrall funds grow by 6%
Shareholders' funds at Edwin C Farrall (Transport) have grown by 6%. more
(19 October 2006 00:00) - TNT UK profit on the rise
TNT UK has seen a £4m rise in profit despite "extremely difficult" trading conditions. more
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