Articles by Date : 06 November 2008 - 13 November 2008
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- WH Malcolm makes 10 workshop redundancies
WH Malcolm has made 10 of its workshop mechanics redundant following a review of its construction division due to the economic downturn. more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - City Link reveals weak Q3 results
City Link's continued improvement in customer service was not enough to combat the general economic downturn in Q3: its turnover fell 13.2%.... more
(13 November 2008 00:00) - Industry votes on future fuels
Delegates at MT's Fleet Management conference determine the most realistic alternative fuel
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(13 November 2008 00:00) - M&M Howden drivers disqualified
Twelve drivers lose licences and three are suspended after facing Traffic Commissioner.
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(13 November 2008 00:00) - Cannon shuts transport arm
The Abingdon firm has notified its distribution staff it is seeking a buyer for its packing business.
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(12 November 2008 14:00) - Berkeley urges road and rail collaboration
Lord Tony Berkeley, chairman of the Rail Freight Group, says hauliers can benefit from working more closely with the rail sector. Speaking.... more
(12 November 2008 14:00) - Fruehauf buys United Trailers moving-floor designs
Fruehauf plans moving-floor market entry. more
(12 November 2008 14:00) - TDG fined for health and safety breach
TDG UK has been fined £10,000 and ordered to pay £2,400 costs after one of its drivers was seriously injured when he fell down an unguarded and unlit.... more
(12 November 2008 14:00) - Truck-makers announce CV Show decisions
MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Iveco and Renault say they all remain committed to next year's CV Show, following... more
(12 November 2008 13:00) - Amtrak collapsed with a £35m loss
Amtrak, the business-to-consumer parcel firm that collapsed in August, racked up a total deficiency of almost £35m according to documents just filed.... more
(12 November 2008 12:00) - Maritime unveils £4.2m profit
Maritime Transport saw its pre-tax profit soar by nearly a quarter in the year to 31 December 2007. more
(12 November 2008 10:00) - Haringey considers 7.5-tonne weight restriction
Police are backing residents in North London who have complained about the noise of HGVs, and the end result could be a ban on lorries above 7.5.... more
(11 November 2008 16:54) - Worcester 'needs a proper lorry park'
A Worcester county councillor has called for a new truck park in the town after drivers were reported parking up by the side of the road and.... more
(11 November 2008 16:24) - Thieves slash curtain and steal up to 30 TVs
Police are on the hunt for two thieves who made away with up to five pallets of televisions in Shropshire, stopping only when the Slovakian lorry.... more
(11 November 2008 16:12) - Overturned parking fine could be precedent
McDonalds’ distribution partner Keystone Distribution has overturned a penalty charge notice (PCN), which was awarded to one of its vehicles while.... more
(11 November 2008 16:00) - Vauxhall pips Ford in up-to-3,500kg van market
For the first time that anyone can recall, Vauxhall has outsold Ford in the up-to-3,500kg van market. more
(11 November 2008 15:45) - Freight Best Practice scheme launched in Scotland
A free advice scheme that aims to improve the efficiency of the freight industry in Scotland has been launched.
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(11 November 2008 15:21) - Lorry driver held at gunpoint for whiskey and toys
Guy Fawkes Night turned into a nightmare for one lorry driver as thieves held him at gunpoint before leaving him tied up in his cab and making away.... more
(11 November 2008 09:14) - Trailer stolen from driver at gunpoint
The spate of violent attacks on truck drivers continued last week when a sleeping trucker had a gun thrust in his face and his trailer stolen... more
(11 November 2008 00:00) - Villagers demand lorry ban after sat-nav slip-ups
Repeated foreign lorry sat-nav mishaps have led to Wiltshire villagers demanding that an HGV ban be slapped on narrow country roads. more
(11 November 2008 00:00) - Sales down at DSG Group and Home Retail Group
The DSG Group , which includes Currys and PC World, has reported sales down by 7% compared with this time last year. more
(11 November 2008 00:00) - Retailers may cut transport costs, experts warn
Experts believe the economic downturn could have an impact on the transport operations of companies in the retail sector. more
(11 November 2008 00:00) - HA invests £45m in gritting vehicle replacements
The Highways Agency is investing £45m over four years to replace its current gritting vehicles. more
(11 November 2008 00:00) - Interview: Philip Brown, Senior Traffic Commissioner
Senior TC Philip Brown wants the role to move with the times & and believes he has the experience to make it happen. more
(11 November 2008 00:00) - UPS orders six Modecs following successful trial
UPS has ordered six Modec electric vehicles for operation at its Camden facility. more
(10 November 2008 16:45) - Council criticises construction of truck park
East Sussex County Council has criticised the construction of a port lorry park, insisting local residents must come first. more
(10 November 2008 00:00) - Milbank Trucks calls in administrator
After the collapse of its sister company and main customer Milbank Floors at the end of October, Milbank Trucks has called in an administrator. more
(10 November 2008 00:00) - 30% of truck drivers in UK are breaking hours regs
Truck drivers in the UK were found to have committed more drivers' hours violations than any other offences during a week-long safety crackdown by.... more
(10 November 2008 00:00) - Pryce buys FH-480s
Pryce adds FH-480s to fleet Telford-based milk collection specialist HW Pryce has bought two Volvo FH-480 6x2 tractors with Globetrotter cabs. more
(10 November 2008 00:00) - Thermo King debuts cryogenic cooling system
Thermo King has launched a patented cryogenic cooling system, Green CryoTech, using recycled liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) as a coolant. more
(10 November 2008 00:00) - Widdowson opts for Stralis
Comfortable working and living space help make Ivecos top choice. more
(10 November 2008 00:00) - Home Delivery Network picks Movanos
The Home Delivery Network has ordered 523 Movano vans. more
(10 November 2008 00:00) - Forestry firm escapes with warning
Midland Forestry has received a formal warning after giving West Midland Deputy Traffic Commissioner Lester Maddrell assurances and undertakings.... more
(07 November 2008 09:54) - Interview: Tim Davies, founder of iFleet
Road transport industry big hitter Tim Davies has assembled a formidable team to launch iFleet, a new concept in fleet management solutions.
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(07 November 2008 00:00) - False tacho records lead to revocation
An owner-driver loses his O-licence and HGV licence after falsifying records and winding back the odometer. more
(07 November 2008 00:00) - Fruehauf buys United Trailers (UK) designs
Following the closure of United Trailers (UK), Fruehauf has bought the designs and copyright for its moving floors, ejectors and blowers for an.... more
(07 November 2008 00:00) - ‘Green’ conditions imposed on ops centre
The Welsh Deputy Traffic Commissioner, Lester Maddrell, has decided to impose a number of environmental conditions on a Bargoed operating centre.... more
(07 November 2008 00:00) - Proceedings adjourned for vehicle report
Consideration of action against the licence held by a Fylde-based skip-hire operator, together with its application to double its vehicle.... more
(07 November 2008 00:00) - London to rephase traffic lights
Traffic lights could be rephased to improve traffic flow as part of London mayor Boris Johnson's transport plans for London. more
(07 November 2008 00:00) - Vosa consults on revising HGV testing fees
Vosa has published a consultation on changing the fee structure for lorry testing in an attempt to make life easier for the industry. more
(07 November 2008 00:00) - CV sales down 31% in October
Commercial vehicle sales are down 31.1% for October, with van and truck sales falling 35.2% and 9.4% respectively. more
(07 November 2008 00:00) - Number of trucks on the road falls
The number of HGVs of the road fell by 4% in the third quarter of 2008 when compared to the same period of 2007. more
(06 November 2008 14:46) - Trading strong at Forth Ports despite slump
Forth Ports says increased activity in a range of sectors has more than offset any downturns in trade elsewhere in the economy. more
(06 November 2008 12:17) - DHL Container Logistics reports £2.7m loss
DHL Container Logistics has reported a loss of almost for £3m last year, despite doubling turnover. more
(06 November 2008 11:56) - Operators stalling on new vehicle purchasing
Operators are stalling on vehicle replacement due to the current lack of affordable finance. more
(06 November 2008 11:11) - Wincanton buys container haulier CEL Group
Wincanton has tightened its grip on the container transport sector with acquisition of Woodbridge, Suffolk firm CEL Group. more
(06 November 2008 10:00) - Tories pledge not to bring back LRUC
Shadow transport minister Stephen Hammond has said that a future Conservative government would not resurrect plans for a lorry road user charge. more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Initiative to promote safe chemical transport
European chemicals hauliers are being encouraged to sign up to a programme designed to show that the industry is taking care of the environment and.... more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Trucks get year reprieve from Manchester C-charge
Hauliers will not have to pay the Manchester congestion charge while a study into its impact on freight is carried out. more
(06 November 2008 00:00) - Dartford Crossing truck charge set to rise 22%
Hauliers face a 22% rise in the cost of using one of the most important roads in Britain when the Dartford Crossing puts up its tolls on the 15.... more
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