Articles by Date : 22 November 2007 - 28 November 2007
Articles 51 to 100 of 308
- Manheim's Record auction
Manheim conducted what it describes as the "world's largest commercial vehicle auction". more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - VW celebrates 10,000,000th Transporter sold
VW has sold its ten-millionth Transporter, coinciding with the van's 60th birthday. more
(28 November 2007 00:00) - New Volvo FH due next year
Abnormally long delivery times have caused Volvo to release details of its new generation FH and FH16, almost a year prior to their launch. more
(27 November 2007 15:00) - Crossland builds low-fat milk tanker
Crossland Tankers has built what it says is "the UK's lightest dedicated milk reload tanker". more
(27 November 2007 00:00) - ARR Craib slams lead times
The long wait for new trucks is making purchasing decisions increasingly difficult for ARR Craib. more
(27 November 2007 00:00) - TLS returns to profitability
TLS opts to share its sites with sister company GE Plant Hire and opens a new depot in Stoke-on-Trent. more
(27 November 2007 00:00) - Best practice scheme success but needs improvement
Users of the government's Freight Best Practice (FBP) scheme have saved £190m, according to an independent report. more
(27 November 2007 00:00) - Southampton considers consolidation centre
Businesses in Southampton have been urged to consider delivering to a consolidation centre to reduce truck movements in the city. more
(27 November 2007 00:00) - France to extend tolls in 2010
Trips to France could become more expensive from 2010 when the French government plans to extend its system of road tolls. more
(27 November 2007 00:00) - Innovate invests millions to create 24/7 service
Innovate Logistics is investing millions of pounds on new and existing depots to become the first third-party logistics provider (3PL) offering a.... more
(27 November 2007 00:00) - Nissan launches Good-To-Go range
ALL SYSTEMS GO: Nissan has launched its Good-To-Go programme, a range of bodied vans available from stock through its CV dealers. more
(27 November 2007 00:00) - Plant rental companies choose electric vehicles
Speedy Hire has become the seventh firm to run Modec electric vans, after announcing that four of the vehicles will join its London-based fleet. more
(27 November 2007 00:00) - Richmond Council wants recycled biodiesel tax cuts
Richmond Council is calling for the Chancellor to recognise the difference between bio-diesel derived from used cooking oil and bio-diesel derived.... more
(27 November 2007 00:00) - Longer, heavier vehicles (LHVs)
Longer, heavier vehicles are just that – longer than the 16.5m EU artic length and heavier than the 44 tonnes currently allowed on UK roads. They.... more
(26 November 2007 17:00) - First sight of Merc’s flagship in waiting
Our exclusive photos show off the next-generation Mercedes tractor which is scheduled for release in 2010. more
(26 November 2007 10:00) - More hauliers need to measure fuel efficiency
Not enough hauliers are measuring their fuel cons-umption, says Freight Best Practice (FBP). more
(26 November 2007 00:00) - Blakeleys wins licence grant for 30 vehicles
Blakeleys Waste Management has bought a nearby resident's property to curb her objection to its expansion plans. more
(26 November 2007 00:00) - Expect gets go-ahead for new depot
Expect Distribution has been given the green light for a new 100,000ft2 depot. more
(26 November 2007 00:00) - Innovate Logistics moves into ambient sector
Pete Osborne, the boss of Innovate Logistics, has revealed that the firm wants to run a retail regional distribution centre (RDC) in the future and.... more
(26 November 2007 00:00) - A55 truckstop gains support
Despite local opposition, support for the A55 truckstop plan grows as the FTA, RHA and URTU come out in favour of the secure parking site. more
(26 November 2007 00:00) - Chunnel railfreight to hit 3m tonnes in 3 years?
English, Welsh & Scottish Railways predicts that rail freight through the Channel Tunnel will treble over the next three year. more
(26 November 2007 00:00) - Forth Bridge confirms 33 jobs will go
The removal of tolls on the Forth Bridge is good news for operators, but it will cost 33 jobs. more
(26 November 2007 00:00) - Dart hits the bullseye
Dart Group, the parent company of Fowler Welch-Coolchain, increased its turnover and pre-tax profit in the six months ending 30 September 2007. more
(26 November 2007 00:00) - Speedy Hire's First Modec
Speedy Hire has taken delivery of four Modec electric vehicles having played a major role in the focus groups Modec organised during the vehicle's.... more
(26 November 2007 00:00) - Tony Mohan joins Bibby executive board
Bibby Distribution has promoted business development director Tony Mohan. more
(26 November 2007 00:00) - KN drinks wins Heineken contract
Heineken has awarded KN Drinks Logistics a new contract to carry out imports from Europe. more
(26 November 2007 00:00) - Gefco to set Christmas capacity records
Gefco UK says it will set new capacity records this Christmas at its 215,000ft2 Coventry warehouse. more
(26 November 2007 00:00) - Mair replaces Day at the FTA
Andy Mair is the FTA's new head of engineering policy. more
(26 November 2007 00:00) - Severn tolls set to rise in the new year
LGV tolls for the two Severn bridges are set to rise by 3.9% to £15.90 in the New Year. more
(26 November 2007 00:00) - Dublin truck ban success, but hauliers' costs rise
Dublin considers extending its ban on five-axle trucks to include four-axle trucks. more
(26 November 2007 00:00) - AAR Craib plays the waiting game
The long wait for new trucks is making purchasing decisions increasingly difficult for ARR Craib. more
(24 November 2007 00:00) - Will speed limiters make vans safer?
All vans above 3.5 tonnes will need to have speed limiters fitted come January, but there are suggestions that this may make motorways less safe, not.... more
(23 November 2007 00:00) - Interview: MEP Malcolm Harbour
West Midlands MEP Malcolm Harbour briefs Roanna
Avison on technology that might make the industry more efficient and his views on tax.... more
(23 November 2007 00:00) - FM400 EGR tipper put to the test
Although the badge on the cab displays its Euro 4 compliance, the only unusual aspect of this FM400 tipper is the absence of the now-typical Volvo.... more
(23 November 2007 00:00) - Big-MAXX trials in Europe
As far as the German government is concerned, the Big-MAXX concept will not be discussed further for another four years, when the current trial ends. more
(23 November 2007 00:00) - MT tests Kögel Big-MAXX
Since the wheelbase is just 30cm greater, the Big-MAXX is remarkably driver-friendly. more
(23 November 2007 00:00) - Mainland Group still on acquisition trail
Mainland Group says it is still on the buying trail, despite no opportunities as yet presenting themselves in 2007. more
(23 November 2007 00:00) - UN approves truck electronic stability guidelines
Electronic stability control systems are set to become compulsory on all LGVs used in the EU following the approval of global standards for this.... more
(23 November 2007 00:00) - Drivers hours rules may not apply to Rental trucks
EC rules on hours exemptions The Department for Transport is considering the implications of a European Commission... more
(23 November 2007 00:00) - Thousands not yet compliant with London LEZ
Transport for London (TfL) believes operators will comply with the London Low Emission Zone which comes into force in February, despite a recent.... more
(23 November 2007 00:00) - TNT signs book deal with Gardners
TNT Express has signed a three-year deal to provide delivery services for Gardners Books. more
(23 November 2007 00:00) - Profit doubles at Wyvern
A price clause written into customer contracts to offset rising fuel costs helps to double profit. more
(23 November 2007 00:00) - Taygroup positive about future growth
Taygroup's managing director Jon Wright says he is confident of the firm's growth prospects following its recent management buy-out (MBO). more
(23 November 2007 00:00) - Make compulsory breaks worthwhile
CM is putting together a response to the government consultation on roadside facilities. Let us know your views so we can include them.
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(22 November 2007 00:00) - Better economy with Canter Eco Hybrid
Early next year TNT, Royal Mail, Scottish and Southern Energy, Amey, Tesco, DHL and Ringway will conduct extensive trials with their own Mitsubishi.... more
(22 November 2007 00:00) - Mercedes calls for emission standards harmonisation
Mercedes-Benz is calling for harmonisation of global emissions standards, test cycles and fuel quality. more
(22 November 2007 00:00) - Robert Bedford dies suddently at 52
Robert Bedford, managing director of West Yorkshire haulage firm Bedfords Transport, has died suddenly while on a business trip to Spain, aged 52..... more
(22 November 2007 00:00) - Nightfreight to push in 2008
Nightfreight says it is "concentrating on the fundamentals of service" to push forward in 2008 and beyond. more
(22 November 2007 00:00) - Business Post to change courier brand
Group chief executive Guy Buswell says the UK Mail brand says "more about what we do" more
(22 November 2007 00:00) - Silent technology used for night time deliveries
Dutch moves to create ultra-quiet trucks suitable for late night and early morning supermarkets deliveries have led to a positive reaction from local.... more
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