Articles by Date : 07 December 2006 - 14 December 2006
Articles 51 to 100 of 199
- Stay safe, stay sober
Once upon a time alcoholic beverages really were safer than water. But if you're driving this Christmas that drink could wreck your life. more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Limited time left for 7.5t
Many operators have just two weeks to fit speed limiters to their 7.5-tonners to avoid running illegally. more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Brown hits industry with £170m on costs
1.25p/lit is better than feared and worse than expected, depending on your view more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - You don't need any help says the government
Hopes that the government would accept the key points of last year's Burns inquiry and help the industry were smashed last week in the government's.... more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Slow down, save a fortune
New speed limiter legislation for 7.5-tonners could save you a fortune in fuel costs more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Spanish Ros Roca snaps up Dennis Eagle
Dennis Eagle has been bought by Spanish municipal vehicle manufacturer Ros Roca, ending speculation that MAN would buy it. more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Wheels for the world
Supplying developing countries with used trucks is a complex operation. David Craik finds out how Britcom International cracked the problem more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Michelin support means ATS is 'here to stay'
Within five years ATS will be the only CV service provider owned by a tyre manufacturer, according to Michael Nyren, Continental's brand manager.... more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Look behind you - safely
A new rear-view mirror addition eliminates the blind-spot associated with artics and drawbars more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Safety first? Not if you have to pay for it
Used van buyers refuse to pay a premium for bulkheads at auction more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - TNT Logistics pleased with company's new ownership
TNT Logistics managing director Neil Crossthwaite says things couldn't be better under the company's new ownership. more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Volvo regains VOSA impounded truck
Volvo has regained a truck that had been impounded by VOSA, after winning an appeal to the transport tribunal. more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Changes at Ramage
Ramage Group has appointed Geoff Stockill as financial Controller. more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Ostling - Apologised - but not to Samuelsson.
Scania chief executive Leif Ostling called the MAN takeover bid a "blitzkrieg" - but noted that the Germans have lost "blitz" wars in the past. more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - HRH the Princess Royal visits MAN's Swindon office
HRH the Princess Royal visited MAN's Swindon head office to collect a cheque for £1,000 for industry charity Transaid's Christmas Appeal. Des Evans,.... more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Carrier Transcold gets new MD
Justin Grace is Carrier Transcold's new UK managing director. more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Trumac Group experiences increase in demand
Refrigerated bodybuilder Trumac Group says it is experiencing an increase in demand for its box bodies from the 3.5-tonne chassis cab market. more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - CEVA: triangulation of the supply chain
TNT Logistics has found classical culture with its all-new identity more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Wincanton pays for bad back
A truck driver forced to give up his job after an accident at work has been awarded almost £50,000 compensation by the Court of Appeal.
Mark.... more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Firm operating without 0-licence wins appeal
A firm that continued to operate trucks despite a warning from its local traffic area office not to do so has won its appeal to carry on operating..... more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Truck sales show signs of recovery
The truck market is showing the first signs of recovery, having been hit this year by new legislation in the form of digital tachographs in May and.... more
(14 December 2006 00:00) - Digital tachographs
Digital tachographs have now replaced the traditional wax-disc tachograph on all new trucks, yet many operators still don't know how to deal with.... more
(11 December 2006 16:21) - Limited time for 7.5-tonners
Many operators have just two weeks to fit speed limiters to their 7.5-tonners to avoid running illegally. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - RHA calls for new road to end M6 congestion misery
Upgrading the M6 is causing controversy before the first turf has been cut, and operators are having their say. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Boughey plans for 30m turnover with 50 new trucks
Cheshire-based food transport firm Boughey Distribution plans to expand and boost its turnover to 30m per year. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Haulier slates police response to theft
A Yorkshire haulier is accusing police of failing to do their job after being told that an investigation into the theft of his 20,000 tanker was.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Currie European boosts its image
Dumfries haulier Currie European has changed the colour of its trailers from yellow to red in a move to strengthen its brand in the UK. MD Tom.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Revised pay offer for Kraft Foods drivers
Drivers at the Kraft Foods factory in Banbury, Oxon are expected to lift their threat of industrial action when they are presented with a new pay.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Green light for biodiesel in Harwich-based fleet
A Harwich-based haulage firm has decided to run its entire fleet on 100% biodiesel to reduce environmental damage. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Negotiations resume over S&N pensions
Union leaders and bosses at Scottish & Newcastle were due to meet again today (1 June) in an attempt to resolve a looming dispute over pensions for.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Public inquiry 'highly likely'
After more than a decade of delays, plans to upgrade a dangerous 40km-long stretch of the A1 in North Yorkshire may be decided at a public inquiry. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Wright man for the job at CVA
With fortnightly sales at capacity, Commercial Vehicle Auctions has had to broaden its horizon to increase revenue. Kevin Swallow finds out more. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Rigid vs. Articulated tippers
A visitor to SED had a query for Mystery Shopper about the fuel consumption and productivity of artics compared to tippers. Commercial Motor is happy.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Pay as you go
Could road charging be a better way of paying for Britain's roads? Might it reduce journey times by cutting congestion? CM's operators' panel say.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Cause for concern
The TCs produce an annual report expressing any concerns about operators in their Traffic Areas or planned changes to the O-licence system. Bridget.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Fiat's new Ducato scores highly
Fiat may not rule the light CV market but its new Ducato scores highly in several areas, making it a viable alternative to more established rivals. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Wide berth to foreigners
Car drivers are starting to give foreign-registered, left-hand-drive trucks a wide berth, says Sgt Duncan Brown of Surrey police. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - VOSA stops at BM testers
VOSA selects roller brake test supplier but causes concern over delay in signing contract. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Van Hee moves ahead - just
Gateshead based Van Hee Transport has released its abbreviated accounts for the year ended July 31, 2005. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - UB tracks loads on trailers
United Biscuits is considering opening its new online trailer tracking service to hauliers. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Traffic area checks on United Pallets Scotland
Firm suspected of being a Phoenix company comes into in the limelight. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - TGA throws down the gauntlet
With a D26 engine, Tipmatic transmission and XLX cab, the TGA is a difficult truck to fault. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Parceline launches homecall
Parceline launches into home deliveries with homecall, a service launching on June 1 and using Parcelnet to make the final delivery. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Strike ballot set up at Asda
Asda is being served notice of a strike ballot at 20 of its distribution depots by the GMB. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Trans Haul celebrates good month with new tractors
Bedfordshire haulier Trans Haul (UK) has capped a successful month with the acquisition of two new Scania R420 tractor units. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Uncertainty and doubt in the truck rental market
The run-up to Christmas is traditionally the busiest time of the year for the rental and leasing sector - but John Lewis, director-general of the.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Next generation CCTVs to be deployed on motorways
Hundreds of CCTV cameras alongside UK major roads are to be upgraded to improve their ability to detect dangerous drivers and suspicious objects.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - New faces on RHA board
Sweeping changes at the board of the Road Haulage Association have seen the departure of a number of long-serving members and the appearance of.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Help from government? Don't hold your breath
Call centres to India, cheap haulage from foreigners - it's all grist to the mill for the Treasury. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Headlight alignment test failures highlighted
Truck dealers are becoming increasingly frustrated with VOSA over annual test failures attributed to headlamp misalignment. more
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