Articles by Date : 07 November 2007 - 12 November 2007
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- Government introduces two more green schemes
The government has followed up its Towards a Sustainable Transport System report by introducing two more green initiatives. more
(12 November 2007 00:00) - Isuzu Trucks UK to change its roadside recovery
Isuzu plans extra Assistance As well as introducing a heavier truck range in 2008, Isuzu Truck UK is planning... more
(12 November 2007 00:00) - UK hauliers costs jump by twice inflation
Running costs have been driven up by more than 8% by rising fuel prices, wages and repair costs. more
(12 November 2007 00:00) - Giant road/rail site row goes to public inquiry
A public inquiry has begun following an appeal against the refusal of planning permission for a road-rail interchange in Hertfordshire. more
(12 November 2007 00:00) - Renault Trucks: Lead times will not improve in 2008
Renault's lead times will not improve in 2008, even though the UK will get a larger proportion of the manufacturer's output says Renault Trucks UK MD.... more
(12 November 2007 00:00) - Waitrose trials rapeseed oil on trucks
Supermarket chain Waitrose is launching a six-month trial of five trucks modified to run on rapeseed oil. If the trials are successful the company.... more
(12 November 2007 00:00) - A&A Wholesale fined £2,000 for overloading offence
A Stoke-on-Trent wholesale delivery firm which employed Polish lorry drivers to help save it from going bankrupt has been fined £2,000 for.... more
(12 November 2007 00:00) - HGV strikes bridge in Blackburn
Train services were disrupted after a truck carrying paper struck a railway bridge and overturned in Blackburn. more
(12 November 2007 00:00) - Driver fined for driving 9 hours with a 23min break
A Milton Keynes driver with nearly three years' experience was told by West Bromwich Magistrates that he should have known better after he admitted.... more
(12 November 2007 00:00) - What would you do with £20bn of public money?
The DfT is open to suggestions on where it should target £20bn of unallocated transport spending. more
(12 November 2007 00:00) - Norbert Dentressangle closer to acquiring Salvesen
The takeover of Christian Salvesen by French logistics firm Norbert Dentressangle has moved a step closer after Salvesen shareholders approved the.... more
(09 November 2007 16:14) - Seafield Logistics opens new warehouse
Seafield Logistics has opened its redeveloped 56,000sq ft warehouse in Aylesham, Kent. more
(09 November 2007 11:12) - LEZ is 'approaching fast'
London LEZ boss urges hauliers to upgrade non-compliant trucks now
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(09 November 2007 00:00) - 'Danger to the public' leads to revocation
A London man used an unauthorised operating centre for two years, amassed 35 prohibitions and claimed inspection records had been accidentally.... more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - Meachers replaces fleet with Mercedes and Ivecos
Meachers Transport and Warehousing is nearing the end of a major truck-buying programme, which has seen it replace its MANs and ERFs with an.... more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - Volvo's pilot scheme to help operators save fuel
Volvo is to roll out a fuel consultancy scheme to UK operators designed to dramatically reduce fuel consumption. more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - Laying the foundations for the future
The message is stark: distribution firms need to start getting serious about training and developing drivers in order to avert a possible recruitment.... more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - SfL advises operators to plan for driver shortage
The facts are these: one driver in six is over 55 fewer than one in 10 driver vacancies last year was filled by new recruits and despite a falling.... more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - FTA president says government needs to act now
Freight Transport Association president Andy Haines has called on the government to push forward plans for improved transport infrastructure. more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - TfL admits bills blunder
Two West Midlands hauliers have hit out at the administration of London's Congestion Charge after they were billed for sending trucks into the zone.... more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - RHA rounds on Transaction 2007 after e-mail attack
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has hit out at pressure group Transaction 2007 and its increasingly vitriolic e-mail campaign against fuel duty.... more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - UK Mail wins award
Business Post's mail division, UK Mail, won the Downstream Access Supplier of the Year Award for the second year running. more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - Wincanton buys Swales Haulage for £5.3m
Wincanton has further strengthened its position in the building materials transport sector with the acquisition of Reading-based brick and block.... more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - DfT to consider driver conduct hearings query
Consideration of whether two drivers are still fit to hold vocational driving licences has been adjourned while the Department for Transport's legal.... more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - Firm fined after driver hurt by overhead cables
Neath-based Cuddy Demolition & Dismantling was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £16,659 after a driver received serious burns when the body.... more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - Palletline's 15th anniversary celebrated last week
More than 300 Palletline members, customers and guests celebrated the network's 15th anniversary. more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - Interoute Services posts loss
Thame, Oxon-based Interoute Transport Services posted a pre-tax loss of £1.3m for the year to December 2006. more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - Licence cut after maintenance problems
Maintenance problems have resulted in the authorisation on the licence held by Telford-based Christopher Hughes, trading as Chris Hughes Haulage,.... more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - New SMMT chief appointed for 2008
Paul Everitt has been appointed SMMT chief executive from January 2008. more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - DfT sets up Renewable Fuels Agency
The DfT has set up a Renewable Fuels Agency to manage the day-to-day running of the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation that comes into force next.... more
(09 November 2007 00:00) - CM environmental conference report - part 1
Delegates at the recent Commercial Motor Environmental Conference were treated to an action-packed day of presentations covering all areas of the.... more
(08 November 2007 00:00) - Tipper operator's vehicle impounded by VOSA
A South Yorkshire tipperman who ran a vehicle without an O-licence to earn enough to apply for one has lost his bid for its return after it was.... more
(08 November 2007 00:00) - Red diesel culprit faces action
A West Midland haulier who was caught using red diesel and failed to attend a public inquiry must wait to hear what action will be taken against him. more
(08 November 2007 00:00) - Tacho fiddler's suspended sentence & electronic tag
A tachograph fiddler has been given a suspended jail sentence by Liverpool Crown Court. more
(08 November 2007 00:00) - New licence is granted after firm's founder leaves
A fresh licence has been granted to a Merseyside firm after an inquiry heard that its founder was no longer involved. more
(08 November 2007 00:00) - Renault to cut lead times
Renault Trucks has launched Ready to Work - a bodied vehicle programme for its Delivery light trucks and vans. more
(08 November 2007 00:00) - Tesco.com seals a 130-van deal with Northgate
Tesco.com has signed a six-year deal with Northgate, which will see the van rental specialist supply it with 130 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 311 CDI.... more
(08 November 2007 00:00) - DSG International invests to stay in front
DSG International recently invested £30m in its supply chain in order to remain a frontrunner in the highly competitive electrical retail market. more
(08 November 2007 00:00) - Interview: Theo de Pencier, FTA chief executive
After three months in the role of chief executive at the FTA, Theo de Pencier tells Roanna Avison why there is a lot of work still to be done... more
(08 November 2007 00:00) - DfT integrated approach is too slow, RHA/FTA fear
The DfT has outlined a joined-up approach to transport planning for 2014, but the RHA and the FTA are calling for action sooner. Roanna Avison finds.... more
(08 November 2007 00:00) - SfL training to help fill driving skills gap
Skills for Logistics (SfL) is in the early stages of developing a Logistics Apprenticeship, whereby firms can take on school-leavers and train them.... more
(08 November 2007 00:00) - A-Plant driver training
A-Plant has introduced a week-long internal driver training induction course for all new truck and van drivers. more
(07 November 2007 00:00) - The Transport and General Workers' Union
The Transport and General Worker’s Union (TGWU or T&G) is the largest union involved in the road transport sector. more
(07 November 2007 00:00) - CM conference looks at alternative fuel technology
This week we focus on the afternoon session of the recent CM Environmental Conference, where alternative fuel technology and products took centre.... more
(07 November 2007 00:00) - Used van sales remain robust
The used van market remains healthy, according to Alex Wright, CV sales director at Manheim Auctions, "and looks set to remain strong for the rest of.... more
(07 November 2007 00:00) - ZF/Hino deal may lengthen European truck lead times
ZF has signed a 16,000 unit per year supply deal with Japanese OEM Hino, a contract that will have an estimated €100m per year value by 2012. more
(07 November 2007 00:00) - Cartwright Group supplies Asda
The Cartwight Group is supplying Asda with more than 160 curtainsiders, 15 double-deckers and 20 box trailers. more
(07 November 2007 00:00) - Iveco purchases cut fuel bill by £7,000
Ashtead Plant Hire finds new Stralis 6x2 tractors beat rivals by 1mpg. more
(07 November 2007 00:00) - T Quality buys 21 Volvo FL 18-tonners
Established Volvo buyer T Quality has taken delivery of the first of 21 new FL 18-tonners, which will be used for multidrop deliveries to mainly.... more
(07 November 2007 00:00) - Cert Group rebrands to Cert Octavian
Drinks distribution firm Cert Group has rebranded and will now be known as Cert Octavian. more
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