Articles by Date : 16 November 2007 - 22 November 2007
Articles 101 to 150 of 308
- Death by dangerous driving charge dropped
An Irish-based lorry driver, who admitted falsifying tachograph records, was cleared at Mold Crown Court of causing death by dangerous driving. more
(22 November 2007 00:00) - Tired driver missed lay-by & took nap on trunk road
A Liverpool lorry driver, accused of taking a nap in his cab on the inside lane of the A55 in North Wales, has been warned by Llandudno Magistrates.... more
(22 November 2007 00:00) - Licence refused due to business concerns
A woman who continued to operate without a licence following a previous revocation has been refused a new one until she sorts out her business and.... more
(22 November 2007 00:00) - Operator wins licence after fresh undertakings
St Helens, Merseyside-based All Plant & Haulage has succeeded in winning a new licence for 15 vehicles and four trailers after North Western Traffic.... more
(22 November 2007 00:00) - Drivers blamed for letting firm down on licence cut
The licence of a Shropshire waste disposal business has been cut by 15 vehicles following a string of maintenance problems. more
(22 November 2007 00:00) - Reid Transport ceases trading due to soaring costs
Northern Irish haulier Reid Transport has become the latest casualty of soaring cost pressures and has ceased trading citing serious financial.... more
(22 November 2007 00:00) - South West considers road pricing
The West of England is the latest UK region to consider a road pricing scheme. more
(21 November 2007 23:00) - Kolbe Spedition reveals its experience
German haulier Kolbe Spedition has one Big-MAXX on its fleet. "We desperately want more, but there are no permits left," says company owner Karl.... more
(21 November 2007 00:00) - Volvo in prime position to snatch EGR orders
Although still an advocate of SCR, Volvo's EGR trucks are doing well.
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(21 November 2007 00:00) - A Kögel Big-MAXX to take away
As the super-sized semis gain momentum in Europe, how long will it be before they reach UK roads? more
(21 November 2007 00:00) - RHA issues fuel protest poll to members
The row between the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and pressure group Transaction 2007 has intensified this week after the RHA issued a call to "put.... more
(21 November 2007 00:00) - Alliance Freight Network future uncertain
The uncertainty surrounding the future of beleaguered network Alliance Freight Network (AFN) continues as operations remain suspended. more
(21 November 2007 00:00) - £4m Unilever deal for Atchison Topeka
Food ingredients distributor Atchison Topeka has secured a £4m contract renewal with Unilever's ice cream division. more
(21 November 2007 00:00) - Czech Republic to accept LHVs on its roads
The Czech Republic announced last week that it will allow Kögel's over-length semi-trailer on its roads, and the trailer-maker is optimistic that.... more
(21 November 2007 00:00) - Culina and Baylis to merge in the New Year
Food and drinks logistics firms Culina and Baylis are merging as one company from January next year. more
(21 November 2007 00:00) - Speedy Hire buys four Modecs
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
(21 November 2007 00:00) - FTA backing JD Owen's Secure parking plans
The Freight Transport Association is backing JD Owen Transport's plan to develop a secure truck park off Junction 31 of the A55 in North Wales. more
(21 November 2007 00:00) - Crossland Tankers develops lightweight tanker
Crossland Tankers has developed a lightweight dedicated milk reload tanker. more
(21 November 2007 00:00) - Eddie Stobart returns to Road Transport
Edward Stobart has returned to the road transport industry having bought Boalloy Fasttruck from its administrators. more
(21 November 2007 00:00) - FTA support JD Owen truckstop plans
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has thrown its support behind haulier JD Owen Transport Services' proposals to build a truck-stop on J31 of.... more
(21 November 2007 00:00) - Rounding up may not be such a problem after all
The fact that digital tachographs round up to the nearest minute when a driver stops is well known. more
(20 November 2007 00:00) - Foreign crashes: government unaware of scale
Foreign trucks cause 18,000 accidents a year in the UK. UK drivers cause 5,000 crashes on the Continent. more
(20 November 2007 00:00) - Police warn of thefts in lay-bys along A303
Wiltshire Police are warning hauliers to take extra precautions in the run-up to Christmas, following several high-volume thefts from trucks parked.... more
(20 November 2007 00:00) - MPs attack HA's handling of road building
A report by MPs into the handling of road-building schemes has criticised the government for allowing costs to escalate by more than 40% of initial.... more
(20 November 2007 00:00) - RHA asks government to go ahead with LHV trials
Longer, heavier vehicles may have environmental and economic benefits, the trade association tells the government. Roanna Avison reports. more
(20 November 2007 00:00) - 7.5-tonne truck overloaded by 77%
A haulier is facing disqualification from driving after overloading a truck so much it was on the verge of toppling over on the motorway. more
(20 November 2007 00:00) - Swedes roll out CO2 reduction plans
The proposed measures include increased fuel-efficient driving and greater reliance on renewable fuels. more
(20 November 2007 00:00) - Could Kögel's super-size trailers come to UK?
One in eight trucks could be taken off Europe’s roads if Kögel’s Big-MAXX semi-trailer is accepted by the member states.
“There is absolutely no.... more
(19 November 2007 17:20) - EC approves Deutsche Bahn's proposed EWS purchase
The EC has approved the proposed acquisition of rail freight firm EWS by Deutsche Bahn. more
(19 November 2007 09:28) - New president for Transfrigoroute (UK)
John Clark, MD of Clan International, has been appointed president elect at Transfrigoroute (UK). more
(19 November 2007 09:13) - Wyvern escalates turnover and profit
Poole, Dorset-based haulier Wyvern Cargo more than doubled pre-tax profits in the last financial year, partly by requiring its customers to absorb.... more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - Alconbury truckstop to rise from the ashes?
The owner of the former Alconbury truckstop has decided to sell the site rather than develop it - giving hope that it might reopen. more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - Slashings increase along A1/A14 corridor
The police are warning truck drivers to remain vigilant and are considering conducting a sting operation with the help of the RHA. more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - Craib chooses MAN after EGR vs SCR trial
After deciding to move away from AdBlue and SCR, Aberdeen-based ARR Craib has taken delivery of 25 MAN TGA tractor units and has a further 18 on.... more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - Trucks powered by discarded chocolate
Biodiesel specialist Ecotec is running a truck to Timbuktu on biodiesel made from broken chocolate in a long-distance test. David Harris reports. more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - Electric van maker increases capacity by 500%
Smith Electric Vehicles, the maker of electric vans and trucks, is increasing manufacturing capacity at its Tyne and Wear factory from 250 to 1,500.... more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - Business Post doubles first-half profits
Business Post has doubled pre-tax profits to £4.8m on turnover up 9% at £167m in the first half of 2007. more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - Exel opposes drivers' unfair dismissal claims
Three drivers are making unfair dismissal claims against Exel after a Land Rover contract was lost to Bost. more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - Interview: Rob McWhirter of Ceva Logistics
It's nearly a year since Ceva Logistics was formed from the break-up of the TNT organisation. Andy Salter caught up with business development.... more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - Vehicle thefts top crime reports
TruckPol's third quarter truck crime statistics not only gives the number and types of theft, it also details the area's to avoid. more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - ByBox takes top spot in Deloitte League
Night-time parts distributor ByBox has hit the top spot in the Deloitte league table. more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - Cert Octavian partners with PD Logistics
Newly-rebranded Cert Octavian has partnered with PD Logistics. more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - International driving causes more collisions
Increased driving between countries in Europe is causing more collisions across the continent, says the Association of British Insurers. more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - Dentressangle's takeover of Salvesen a step closer
The takeover of Christian Salvesen by French logistics firm Norbert Dentressangle has moved a step closer. more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - Gordon Leslie gets new site in Glasgow
Gordon Leslie Distribution has moved out of Linwood to a new site in Glasgow. more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - Bear Scotland purchases 17 Volvo FMs
Bear Scotland has purchased 17 Volvo FMs with Johnston Giletta salt spreader bodies. more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - Michelin launches new trailer tyre
Michelin has launched the 385/65 R 22.5 XTE3, a trailer tyre aimed at regional and national haulage. more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - Why truck manufacturers flock to eastern Europe
As the demand for trucks in Eastern Europe rises western manufacturers are casting an acquisitive eye over the region, But as more trucks with.... more
(19 November 2007 00:00) - Robbie Burns joins Nightfreight
Robbie Burns is Nightfreight's new executive chairman. more
(16 November 2007 00:00) - Local Transport Bill has no plans for TC Board
The government has backed down on proposals which would have jeopardised the independence of traffic commissioners (TCs). The Local Transport.... more
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