Articles by Date : 03 October 2007 - 09 October 2007
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- SfL appoints new London Regional Manager
Skills for Logistics has appointed Tony Bellia at regional manager for London. more
(09 October 2007 00:00) - No VED rebate, but Tories promise 40mph review
If victorious at the next general election, the Conservative Party would carry out a review of the 40mph speed limit on single-carriageway A-roads,.... more
(09 October 2007 00:00) - ABS Biofuel to build facility in Avonmouth
ABS Biodiesel has been given the go-ahead to build a biofuel production facility in Avonmouth Docks. more
(09 October 2007 00:00) - Healthcare Logistics renamed as Movianto UK
Healthcare Logistics, part of the Movianto Group, has been renamed Movianto UK. more
(09 October 2007 00:00) - Upcoming Safety roadshow dates
The Health and Safety Executive has launched a campaign to raise awareness of safety issues among drivers, transport managers and warehouse bosses. more
(09 October 2007 00:00) - Palletways appoints new UK Sales Director
Palletways has taken on Rob Gittins as UK sales director. more
(09 October 2007 00:00) - Immediate joins Palletline
Palletline has added Slough-based Immediate Transport to its membership. more
(08 October 2007 00:00) - More tax predicted for UK hauliers
Financial adviser Grant Thornton has warned that UK hauliers could face high, unexpected tax bills over the next year. more
(08 October 2007 00:00) - DfT's latest LGV activity statistics
The Department for Transport's latest LGV activity statistics show that freight moved by UK-registered vehicles increased by 2% between 2005 and.... more
(08 October 2007 00:00) - Drivers' hours relaxed to beat F&M backlog
Drivers' hours rules are relaxed to help clear the backlog of animals to be transported after the foot and mouth outbreak. more
(08 October 2007 00:00) - FTA welcomes Wales Freight Strategy consultation
The Welsh Assembly recognises the importance of freight with the launch of a public consultation. more
(08 October 2007 00:00) - P&O Ferrymasters to lease 610 trailers from GE
P&O Ferrymaster is to add 610 trailers to its fleet before the end of the year as it looks to expand its business. more
(08 October 2007 00:00) - Kögel introduces reinforced trailer underrun
Kögel will be equipping all semi-trailers from the MAXX range with a reinforced rear underrun protection as a standard feature. more
(08 October 2007 00:00) - CV show ticket demand reaches record high
Demand for exhibition space at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2008 has hit a record high. more
(08 October 2007 00:00) - Government relaxes drivers' hours for foot & mouth
The government has relaxed the EU drivers' hours rules in areas outside the foot and mouth disease risk area. more
(08 October 2007 00:00) - UK ro-ro traffic jumps 6% in 2006
Hauliers carried more freight through UK ports in 2006 than 2005, even though the amount of freight overall fell, according to the Department for.... more
(08 October 2007 00:00) - Tribunal dismisses unfair dismissal claim
Manager too late to claim compensation A former Renault general manager involved in used truck sales... more
(08 October 2007 00:00) - Alconbury could reopen after heritage application
Alconbury truck stop could be reopened just six weeks after closing down after the Professional Drivers Association (PDA) applied to English Heritage.... more
(08 October 2007 00:00) - Dart & Business Post highlight tough conditions
Both Dart Group and Business Post made trading statements to the City and both outlined tough trading conditions. more
(08 October 2007 00:00) - “Jaw dropping” Salvesen sale polarises industry
Analysts tell CM that Norbert Dentressangle will be paying well over the odds for Christian Salvesen should the takeover go ahead. Chris Tindall.... more
(08 October 2007 00:00) - Pre-Budget report to happen on Tuesday
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling will present the Pre-Budget Report and the outcome of the Comprehensive Spending Review to the House.... more
(05 October 2007 14:00) - New Fiat, Citroen and Peugeot vans break cover
Fiat debuted its Fiorino van in Italy yesterday, some three weeks ahead of its scheduled launch. Will Shiers and Julian Milnes bring us the latest. more
(05 October 2007 00:00) - EC publishes responses to Euro-6 consultation
As the EC publishes the responses to its consultation on Euro-6, Roanna Avison takes a look at the issues that have been raised. more
(05 October 2007 00:00) - Record rail freight volumes at Felixstowe Port
Felixstowe Port says its two rail terminals are handling record numbers of containers in the run-up to Christmas. more
(05 October 2007 00:00) - Torotrak agrees IVT transmission deal with Tata
Leyland-based transmission manufacturer Torotrak has signed a licensing deal to provide Tata Motors with its innovative Infinitely Variable.... more
(05 October 2007 00:00) - Government defends truck park planning rejection
The Highways Agency (HA) says it turned down the application by Orwell Crossing Lorry Park to build an office on its land because it would become a.... more
(05 October 2007 00:00) - UK trial for detention lorry
A purpose-built detention lorry to hold illegal immigrants is being trialled in the UK. more
(05 October 2007 00:00) - Prestons of Potto increases profit
Prestons of Potto has increased its profit, despite describing current trading conditions as "challenging". more
(05 October 2007 00:00) - JBT promises strong 2007 results
North Scotland specialist JBT has unveiled a healthy set of results for the year ending December 2006 - and MD Murray Prentice promises that 2007's.... more
(05 October 2007 00:00) - UK driver shortage could hit in long-term
The UK is not presently experiencing a driver shortage crisis, but industry insiders warn that current solutions, particularly the use of foreign.... more
(05 October 2007 00:00) - New FTA chief says he won't give up the fight
Andy Haines, the new president of the Freight Transport Association (FTA), says the association's priority remains to create a level playing field.... more
(05 October 2007 00:00) - Foulger increases profit
Foulger Transport is confident about its future prospects after announcing an increase in profit. more
(04 October 2007 00:00) - More balance needed in LHV debate says Unite
Trade union Unite's national secretary for road transport says there needs to be "more balance" in the debate over the merits of longer heavier.... more
(04 October 2007 00:00) - Justin Stanton is Motor Transport's new editor
Motor Transport has a new editor - Justin Stanton - who joined the publication this week. more
(04 October 2007 00:00) - Iveco takes drivers' accolade
The Iveco Stralis has been awarded the Drivers' Choice trophy for best premium tractor by drivers' website TruckNetUK.com. Henk Van Leuven, MD.... more
(04 October 2007 00:00) - Short lead times prompt East Mids to choose LDV
East Mids Hire has purchased 52 new LDV Maxus vans and minibuses, and cites the van maker's ability to supply at short notice as one of the key.... more
(04 October 2007 00:00) - M-B Vito gets out and about for coffee and lunch
Mobile coffee franchise Cafe2U has taken delivery of another Mercedes-Benz Vito 109 CDI Long, the 24th it has purchased since launching in the UK two.... more
(04 October 2007 00:00) - Ford expands One Stop Shop Transit range
Ford has launched four new Transit models in its One Stop Shop range - two curtainsiders and a pair of three-way tippers. more
(04 October 2007 00:00) - Harcol director still disqualified
South Eastern and Metropolitan DTC Heaps has confirmed his original decision to indefinitely disqualify Harcol director Miranda Jones from holding or.... more
(04 October 2007 00:00) - Ethos time restrictions remain
Time restrictions on vehicle movements at the Trout Lane, West Drayton depot of Ethos Recycling have been upheld by South Eastern & Metropolitan.... more
(04 October 2007 00:00) - VED for LGVs frozen to offset fuel duty increase
The government is to freeze vehicle excise duty (VED) for LGVs in 2008-9 to counteract the affect of the 2p/lit fuel duty increase that came in on.... more
(04 October 2007 00:00) - TPN encourages daytime freight inputting
The Pallet Network (TPN) is encouraging members to bring freight in during the day in response to growing volumes. more
(03 October 2007 00:00) - Freight Ferry Update
As UK international operators continue to struggle for market share on an uneven playing field, we review the latest developments on routes out of.... more
(03 October 2007 00:00) - Motor Transport 4th fleet management conference
Motor Transport is holding its fourth Fleet Management Conference on 7 November. more
(03 October 2007 00:00) - TLS launches new SatVan telematics
TLS Vehicle Rental has launched SatVan, a telematics system that can be specified with any TLS van. more
(03 October 2007 00:00) - Bio-diesel wins praise
Denbighshire County Council has been testing bio-diesel in nine Peugeot vans for the past year, and says the result is strong fuel economy and.... more
(03 October 2007 00:00) - 2p/litre fuel duty rise hits this week
A 2p/litre increase in fuel duty was imposed this week, despite last ditch lobbying from the trade associations. more
(03 October 2007 00:00) - Initiatives to offset fuel duty don't aid hauliers
Government initiatives designed to "support UK hauliers" are too little, too late in light of the impact of the latest fuel duty hike, say industry.... more
(03 October 2007 00:00) - Double-Deckers cut Royal Mail's carbon footprint
Royal Mail is almost tripling its fleet of double-deck semi-trailers to boost productivity on its trunking operations. more
(03 October 2007 00:00) - MT samples MANs RHD
Two weeks after the launch of the new TGS and TGX models in Germany, we sampled the RHD versions.
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