Articles by Date : 03 October 2008 - 09 October 2008
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- Ford Transit gets new engine and 4x4 options
Ford's all-wheel-drive (AWD) Transit has gone on sale in the UK. more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Police are concerned for missing lorry driver
Police have raised the alarm over a missing lorry driver, questioning whether he ever reached his delivery destination. more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Business Post sees turnover rise 16%
Business Post has revealed a 16% turnover increase ahead of its interim results, with new contracts driving the distribution firm forward. more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - EU approves rules on cross-border credentials
Hauliers will have to comply with identical paperwork on visas, declaring perishable goods, vehicle inspection and weight certificates when crossing.... more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Hauliers encouraged to get tight on tachos
Operators who just rely on tachograph data to prove their compliance with the law to Vosa are entering into a false economy as times get tight... more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Suttons Group expands chemical tanker fleet
Cheshire-based Suttons Group has taken delivery of five new trucks in the first stage of a multi-million pound fleet replacement programme. more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Fowler Welch Coolchain returns to the Volvo FH
Fowler Welch Coolchain has taken on 10 new Volvo FH480 artics and has 30 more on order for delivery in December. more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - MAN and Knorr-Bremse create Blind Spot Assistant
Braking system manufacturer Knorr-Bremse has teamed up with truck-maker MAN to create a Blind Spot Assistant which extends a driver's vision when.... more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - September slump for van registrations
September saw a big drop in van registrations, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Driver's death 'probably the result of tiredness'
An Oxfordshire coroner has concluded that an accident in which a German truck driver died was likely to have been the result of the driver's.... more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Analyst predicts 'shake-out' in freight transport
Rising fuel costs and lower demand will result in a "shakeout" within freight transport, according to an analysis of business trends by auditor.... more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Volvo cuts production and sheds jobs
Volvo is shedding almost 1,400 jobs at its European plants due to falling demand for new trucks. more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Economic slump hits vehicle transporters
The economic downturn has struck the car and van transport logistics sector, with newly released figures showing that sales of new vehicles have.... more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Isle of Man takes first step towards O-licensing
The Isle of Man has taken its first step towards introducing an operator licensing system by appointing a consultant to draft the legislation. more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - 'Value-added' truck park to open near Dover port
A new truck park opening near the Port of Dover with space for 100 lorries is also offering customers trans-shipment and storage facilities for.... more
(09 October 2008 00:00) - Why Norfolk Line prefers Krone trailers
Norfolk Line has introduced a policy of buying only trailers that can be transported by both road and rail. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Vauxhall van sales increase by 8%
Vauxhall has recorded an 8% increase in light CV sales despite an overall 20% fall in the market. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Viridor buys second Canter
Leading waste management company Viridor has increased its hazardous waste capacity after taking on a new Mitsubishi Fuso Canter at its Taunton,.... more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Westminster gets electric tip-off
The London Borough of Westminster claims to be the first local authority to run an electric-powered Smith Newton 7.5-tonne tipper. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - White & Co gets to grips with Michelin
Removals firm White & Company is trialling a set of Michelin XDN2 grip tyres on its new Scania drawbar unit. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Jost auto coupling wins award
Fifth-wheel manufacturer Jost has won the Trailer Innovation Award at the recent IAA Show in Hannover for its KKS Comfort Coupling System. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Krone debuts steel-bodied reefer
German trailer maker Krone chose the IAA Show in Hannover to debut its new steel-bodied refrigerated trailer, the Cool Liner Duoplex Steel. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Autologic to axe 200 driver jobs
Car delivery firm Autologic is to slash 40% of its 500-strong driver workforce following a business review and a sharp downturn in the demand for new.... more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Pawson faces public inquiry
More uncertainty has been raised over the fate of trucks and trailers belonging to collapsed Yorkshire haulier E Pawson & Son. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - CitySprint buys PBS Deliveries
Courier firm CitySprint has acquired distribution group PBS Deliveries to bolster its Midlands presence. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - VOSA gets tough on unsafe foreign trucks
New safety campaign kicks off with a six-day, nationwide roadside blitz. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - HGV Channel Tunnel fears
The FTA has dismissed calls by the Rail Freight Group for investigations into whether trucks are compatible with the Channel Tunnel, following last.... more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - FTA to launch PCN appeal service
The new scheme aims to slash the £100m administrative burden that hauliers pay each year. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - ResMed offers sleep disorder treatment plan
A manufacturer of devices designed to fight sleep disorders claims it can undercut NHS queues for treatment of sleep apnoea by four months, meaning.... more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Stobart Group's Tesco drivers decide future
Stobart Group is in the process of finding out whether its 130 Tesco drivers, who transferred over earlier this year from the supermarket have chosen.... more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Culina secures Unique deal
Culina Logistics has signed an agreement to provide a chilled storage and distribution service for Unique Fine Foods. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Construction hits a brick wall
For anyone engaged in construction-related haulage - estimated to be the largest sector of any in road transport - the latest figures released by the.... more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - F Brown (Carlisle) downsizes fleet
Haulier F Brown (Carlisle) has sold off more than half of its fleet in a bid to downsize to survive the current economic climate. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Knowles' depot extension gets green light
Knowles Transport has received planning permission to upgrade and extend its Wimblington, Cambridgeshire depot. more
(08 October 2008 00:00) - Trumac staff lose jobs as firm closes its doors
Wiltshire-based Trumac has ceased trading after its administrators were unable to find a buyer for the business. more
(07 October 2008 00:00) - TruckPol focuses on Lancashire crime hotspot
TruckWatch, the truck crime reduction initiative, has opened a new division in order to combat Lancashire's reputation as a freight crime hotspot. more
(07 October 2008 00:00) - Poll claims that drivers have biggest waistlines
Attempts to finish off the stereotype of lorry drivers gobbling greasy fry-ups and Yorkie bars have taken a battering after they topped a poll of.... more
(07 October 2008 00:00) - Driver given community service
A lorry driver must complete more than a week of community service after manically driving down the M6 watching television. more
(07 October 2008 00:00) - Freight Best Practice conducts multimodal survey
Members of the multimodal freight industry have been asked to take part in the Department for Transport (DfT) Freight Best Practice survey to help.... more
(07 October 2008 00:00) - Palletline moves to Middlesex
Pallet network Palletline has moved from its Greenford, London site to a 40,000ft2 (3,700m2) consolidation centre in Perivale Park, Middlesex, which.... more
(07 October 2008 00:00) - Setback for SfL's logistics academy plan
Skills for Logistics (SfL) has failed in its attempt to secure government funding to help set up a national logistics academy. more
(07 October 2008 00:00) - TruckNet UK users discuss job security and HATOs
The economic downturn is starting to hit drivers where it hurts, as TruckNet UK community manager Rikki Chequer finds out. more
(07 October 2008 00:00) - Forth Road Bridge secured with cracked nuts
Cracks have been discovered in heavy-duty nuts used to secure the steel ropes holding up the Forth Road Bridge. more
(07 October 2008 00:00) - Lobby groups use IAA Hannover to call for LHVs
At this year's IAA commercial vehicle show in Hannover, three influential groups put forward the case for the introduction of longer, heavier.... more
(06 October 2008 00:00) - Robert Wiseman Dairies gets OK for new depot
Robert Wiseman Dairies has received planning permission for a new depot in Wiltshire... more
(06 October 2008 00:00) - Dairy Crest cutbacks could affect truck drivers
Dairy Crest plans to cut jobs and may close a factory in a move that could affect its truck drivers... more
(06 October 2008 00:00) - Tesco reviews biofuels strategy
Tesco has revealed it is constantly reviewing its biofuels strategy as doubts emerge over the actual sustainability of the alternative fuel. more
(03 October 2008 00:00) - Geoff Hoon appointed as transport secretary
Geoff Hoon has been confirmed as the new transport secretary in the latest Cabinet reshuffle. more
(03 October 2008 00:00) - DSV acquires Unicargo
DSV has acquired Norwegian freight forwarder Unicargo for an undisclosed sum. more
(03 October 2008 00:00) - Geoff Hoon is expected to be transport secretary
Geoff Hoon has been appointed as transport secretary in a cabinet reshuffle sparked by previous incumbent Ruth Kelly's resignation, according to the.... more
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