Articles by Date : 01 October 2006 - 12 October 2006
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- Telematics systems: best way to change bad habits
Telematics systems are the best way of changing bad driving habits across a fleet, according to recent research from Norwich Union. more
(12 October 2006 00:00) - Dynafleet upgraded
Volvo has recently announced an upgrade to its Dynafleet telematics system. more
(12 October 2006 00:00) - Daf's new telematics and infotainment system
Daf's new telematics and infotainment system will be available from mid-2007 as an integrated solution on its CF and XF models, with a further.... more
(12 October 2006 00:00) - Maritime profits grow by 31%
Felixstowe-based container haulier grows and strengthens on all its business fronts more
(12 October 2006 00:00) - Euro 3 Iveco Stralis chosen by Driveforce UK
Specialist car distributor Driveforce UK has added twelve new Euro 3 Iveco Stralis 430 transporters to its fleet based at Sharpness Dock on the.... more
(12 October 2006 00:00) - EnerSys supplies Hawker batteries to Peugeot
Supporting a move from two to three shift operation, lift truck battery specialist EnerSys has recently supplied a number of Hawker Motive Power.... more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - RHA Chairman asks government to not raise fuel duty
RHA chairman Willie Oliver this week called on the government to resist any temptation to raise fuel duty, just because prices have fallen back.... more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Corgi Classics improves warehouse efficiency
Installation of a very narrow aisle (VNA) racking system and two DCR Omni man-rising combination stacker/order pickers from Atlet has helped raise.... more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Criminals Target Warehouse Depots
Heavy goods vehicle theft from warehouses appears to be on the increase in the UK, according to the latest quarterly report from TruckPol. more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Polish driver faces gunmen
Northamptonshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a driver was kidnapped at gunpoint. more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - SfL to get logistics in schools
Skills for Logistics is introducing the logistics industry into the national curriculum. more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Valpak and Wincanton partner up to WEEE
Wincanton has partnered with recycling compliance scheme providers Valpak to offer a service package for the impending WEEE regulations. more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Stop this £1.1m London parking tax
The figures are shocking. In July this year, 221 parking fines were issued in Westminster to members of the Brewery Logistics Group, which represents.... more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Hill Hire keeps growing their own
Hill Hire has extended its apprentice scheme with another two intakes. more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Wincanton is awarded contract extension with BP
Logistics services provider Wincanton has been awarded a three-year extension to its contract with BP Lubricants more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - 400 horses pull 28 tonnes
AF Blakemore was forced to specify 400hp for its 28-tonne SPAR contract to avoid having to buy Euro 4. more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Run on 100% bio-diesel!
Operators can now fit a special kit to their rigs to enable them to dispense with derv altogether more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - VOSA warns van operators
VOSA is warning van operators who breach overloading regulations that they will be treated just as strictly as truck operators. more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Hatcher Components releases Sprinter accessories
Hatcher Components has introduced the DeepSleeper and a full range of air kits for the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Tesco.com signs with Michelin
Michelin has won a pence-per-kilometre (ppk) contract, previously held by Goodyear, to supply tyres to Pullman Fleet Services which manages 1,100 of.... more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - John Lewis plans to open automatic warehouse
John Lewis Partnership has announced plans to open a £45m automated distribution centre in Milton Keynes at Gazeley and Land Securities' Nova MK.... more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Value of largest hauliers rises by only 1% in 4 years
The value of the 100 largest haulage companies is shown to have risen by just 1% over four years, in a new report from Plimsoll Publishing ..... more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Knights Of Old move with the times
Despite being founded nearly 150 years ago Knights of Old continues to adapt to market conditions and develop its business. The company.... more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Management restructure at Translift Bendi
Helen Bishop and Roy Childerstone have joined Translift Bendi after a managerial restructure. more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Fraikin man joins BVRLA commercial vehicle committee
David Farbon has been appointed as a committee chairman for the British Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association. The commercial director of Fraikin.... more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Kuehne + Nagel to expand European groupage
K+N subleases space from Pall-Ex, but 'is not in negotiations to acquire a pallet network' more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Via Gellia Transport closes
Via Gellia Transport, of Middleton, Derbyshire, has closed with the loss of 50 jobs at the depot. more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Corby sale heats up chilled distribution
Innovate Holdings takes over Corby Chilled Distribution - and flags up ambient plans more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Masternaut buys GE's mobile systems business
Telematics firm Masternaut has bought GE's mobile systems business. more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Wincanton and Valpak offer WEEE package
Wincanton has partnered with recycling compliance scheme providers Valpak to offer a service package for the impending WEEE regulations. more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Milestones for Haulage Exchange network
Haulage Exchange reaches 1,000 live loads posted online. more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - AJA Smith turns to ten Polish drivers to keep expanding
Further expansion at AJA Smith has taken the firm to 43 tractor units, from a low point of just 17 trucks three years ago when it suffered from poor.... more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Stobart results show growth in turnover and profit
The UK's highest profile haulier hits back with increased turnover and profit more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Wincanton stays right on course
Graeme McFaull says first-half performance is 'strong' more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Profit up at David Hathaway Transport
Bristol operator David Hathaway Transport has seen a 30% climb in profit. more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Denby Transport's pre-tax profit falls
Soaring fuel costs have hit the high-profile operator although operating profit rises by 4% more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Loading fine for PA Wright
Uneven loading has hit operator with £600 fine
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(05 October 2006 00:00) - Seafield woos casual workers
An answer to peaks and troughs for one company is to introduce a casual worker scheme more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Russocki to head FTA strategic policy campaigns division
The FTA has appointed Roman Russocki as general manager for strategic policy campaigns. He will run the association's strategic transport campaigns.... more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - DfT derogations for Euro 3s
Thousands of Euro 3 trucks to be registered over next 12 months as DfT confirms derogation more
(05 October 2006 00:00) - Applying for an O-licence
Anybody who operates goods vehicles for commercial purposes on UK roads requires an O-licence. more
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