Articles by Date : 28 November 2007 - 30 November 2007
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- Road hauliers pay their way - and then some
Road haulage is the dominant mode for freight movements in the UK, and a new report claims that it covers the costs of its infrastructure,.... more
(30 November 2007 23:30) - 30,000 vehicles not meeting LEZ standards
Thousands of commercial vehicles currently fail to meet London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards, says Transport for London (TfL). more
(30 November 2007 23:00) - Haulier with two names is disqualified for a year
A West Midlands haulier who used two names and was caught using rebated fuel has had his O-licence revoked and been disqualified from holding a.... more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - Tough to maintain eco-driving policies
Is training enough to persuade LGV drivers to change their driving styles to be more environmentally friendly? Christopher Jones went to a conference.... more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - Tesco tests cryogenic fridge
Tesco is one of only a handful of UK customers to so far trial one of Thermo King's cryogenic fridges. more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - Planning Bill set to speed up decisions
A national commission will be set up to decide on major developments. more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - MFI national centre to be run by DHL Exel
Retailer MFI says its new 70,000ft2 national distribution centre (NDC) in Thorne, South Yorks, will play a vital part in revitalising the company. more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - Fowler Welch Coolchain: bright spot in Dart results
Dart Group's distribution business, Fowler Welch-Coolchain, was a bright spot in a mixed set of results for the six months to 30 September. more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - Bosses call for port planning laws relaxation
Hauliers have called for UK laws to be relaxed to make it easier for ports to expand. more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - FBP praised by Nick Elliot of Lafarge
Nick Elliott, national transport manager for Lafarge Aggregates, is quick to praise the work of Freight Best Practice (FBP). more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - EU committee approves cabotage proposal
New cabotage regulations moved a step closer last week as the European Parliament's Transport and Tourism Committee approved a proposal to limit.... more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - Profits rise at Sutton & Son despite tough market
North-West haulage contractor Sutton & Son (St Helens) has increased its pre-tax profits by almost £600,000 despite difficult market conditions and.... more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - Dealer keen to buy Wolverhampton truckstop
The property developer attempting to redevelop Wolverhampton truckstop has hinted that it might sell it to a local businessman who wants it to remain.... more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - Volvo releases new FH details
Abnormally long lead times have prompted Volvo to release details of its new generation FH and FH16, almost a year prior to their launch. more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - Autologic appoints new Finance Director
Autologic has appointed Andrew Somerville as finance director. more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - Teleroute offers free domestic freight until 2008
Teleroute UK is offering all existing and new customers free domestic freight offers until the end of 2007 to help raise awareness of the benefits of.... more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - TDG's wins Rentokil Initial distribution contract
TDG has signed a contract with Rentokil Initial for the national distribution of its pest control and washroom products. more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - Bearsted Depot opposed by MP
Faversham and Mid Kent MP Hugh Robertson has put his weight behind objections to a proposed rail and road freight depot for Bearstead. more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - Business Direct launches mainland service
Night logistics storage provider Business Direct has launched a mainland European to UK air service. more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - New operator receives formal warning from TC
A new operator has escaped with a formal warning after giving a series of undertakings at a Leeds disciplinary inquiry. more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - Ryder Europe reports collision reduction
Ryder Europe says it has seen an 18% reduction in collisions since introducing its driver development and safe driving programme in April 2006. more
(30 November 2007 00:00) - Sleeping driver given two-year ban
A Liverpool truck driver who took a nap in his cab on the inside lane of the A55 in North Wales has been jailed for 100 days. more
(29 November 2007 00:00) - Operator's licence revoked
A Norfolk operator who offered to sell some of his livestock to meet the financial requirements stipulated by law has had his licence revoked. more
(29 November 2007 00:00) - Skip firm's licence authority is slashed
A vehicle stopped by police because the skip body was leaning to one side could have 'killed or seriously injured' someone. more
(29 November 2007 00:00) - Interview: Brian Wholey & Matthew Rose of TISS
Tiss's Brian Wholey, technical director, and Matthew Rose, marketing manager, talk to Dylan Gray about keeping fuel safe and other things... more
(29 November 2007 00:00) - Nissan Atleon on sale in two years
The Nissan Atleon 7.5-tonner will be on sale in the UK within two years, and will be distributed through selected Volvo Truck dealers. more
(29 November 2007 00:00) - DfT: no plans for LHV trials in UK
Reports that longer heavier vehicles (LHVs) will be tested on UK roads next year have been played down by the Department for Transport (DfT). more
(29 November 2007 00:00) - TDG sells Grangemouth rail terminal to EWS
TDG has sold its Grangemouth, Falkirk intermodal terminal to EWS because the rail operator had more money available to invest in the site. more
(29 November 2007 00:00) - Pentalver opens MOT test facility
Pentalver Cannock is poised to open a new MOT testing facility at its container depot in Cannock, Staffordshire. more
(29 November 2007 00:00) - £190m cost savings for fuel efficient hauliers
Operators' efforts to increase fuel efficiency have seen them make a total of £190m in cost savings, says the latest survey from Freight Best.... more
(29 November 2007 00:00) - A third of hauliers may not survive 2008
Next year will be tough, especially for smaller firms, and a third of hauliers may not survive the struggle.
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(29 November 2007 00:00) - Ford LPG success
Nicholson McLaren Engines has received more than 100 orders for its new Ford Transit LPG conversion. more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - Suzuki extends contract with Ceva
Suzuki has extended its contract with Ceva Logistics for five years. more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - Thermo King launches new SLX fridges
Thermo King claims its new SLX range of fridges will be 20% more fuel-efficient than the most economical models currently available - its own SL.... more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - Reid under scrutiny
Serious allegations have been made against Reid Transport following its collapse last week. more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - Green agenda tops concerns
CO2 and climate change are the greatest challenges facing the sector, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Fifth Annual Issues.... more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - Meachers proposes Southampton consolidation centre
Southampton could house a consolidation centre for LGVs delivering goods to city centre shops if a scheme suggested by local haulier Meachers.... more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - F Swain finalises acquisition
F Swain & Sons says it is on the verge of snapping up a rival haulier. more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - Wincanton's contract with E&J Gallo extended
E&J Gallo has extended its contract with Wincanton for five years. more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - Link Road approval by transport minister
Transport Minister Rosie Winterton has given the go-ahead for the final section of the A1 link road. more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - Welch Group sells Renaults
The Welch Group in Cambridgeshire has become a full Renault Trucks distributor. more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - Government proposes planning system reform
Government proposals to reform the English planning system include the introduction of an Infrastructure Planning Commission to decide on major.... more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - Tories: Rail industry study into LHVs is flawed
[HEAD] Rail industry study into LHVs is flawed, say Tories The new Shadow Transport Minister says running longer, heavier vehicles (LHVs) on... more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - Reid Transport in administration; 200 jobs lost
Administrators are not looking for a buyer for Reid Transport after laying off the haulier's 200 staff. more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - EU relaxes rules on spare truck parts
A proposed liberalisation of European Union (EU) design rights legislation, allowing makers of truck parts to sell spares of parts made by vehicle.... more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - EU ministers approve Galileo budget
The future of the European Union (EU) global positioning satellite project Galileo has been all but secured with the EU Council of Ministers agreeing.... more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - Long lead times for upgraded Volvo FH and FH16
Volvo upgrades the FH and FH16, but warns operators to place their orders now because of high demand. more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - Owens Road Services considers biofuel options
Llanelli-based Owens Road Services is considering increasing its use of biodiesel after its fuel bills hit £1m a month. more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - AA creates Fuel Assist van fleet
The AA has invested in a fleet of Fuel Assist vans, which come to the aid of motorists who have filled-up with the wrong fuel. more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - Clarkson sells freight ferry CFF Seine
Clarkson has sold its freight ferry CFF Seine. more
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