Articles by Date : 04 December 2006 - 07 December 2006
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- Pall-Ex wins CBI's technology award
Pallet network Pall-Ex has won the Technology in Business category in the Growing Business Awards. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - TAL Logistics Group absorbs abnormal loads haulier
Sheffield-based TAL Logistics Group has added another North-East firm to its growing group of specialist subsidiaries. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Transport firms in the Fast Track
Prohire and Clipper Group Holdings have made it into this year's Sunday Times Fast Track 100. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Barnett & Graham staff will be paid
Former staff of collapsed Penrith bulk and powder haulier Barnett & Graham will not be left out of pocket. According to the administrator they should.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Task Group warns on scale of cabotage
The government has finally accepted that cabotage has a wider impact on the UK's transport industry than previous reports have suggested. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - City Link buys out Target Express
Parcels delivery firm City Link, part of Rentokil Initial, has acquired its rival Target Express for £210m, creating a firm with 108 depots and a.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - S&S grows profits by 14%
Reinvestment and structural focus has helped S&S Distribution increase pre-tax profit by 14%. The palletised goods distributor has invested.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Chris Hayter profits drop
Chris Hayter Transport has reported a dip in pre-tax profit. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Tough route to testing for MAN
Motor sport isn't just fun, it's a fantastic chance for engineers to test components and learn more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Yank tank on sale in UK
America's largest road sweeper manufacturer, Elgin Sweeper, has appointed Terberg Matic as its sole authorised chassis-fitting partner and service.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Flexible advertising goes on the road
3M has launched Fleet Advertising, which it describes as "a flexible solution aimed at the rapidly expanding fleet advertising market". It makes.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - City Link/Target to integrate mid-2007
Rentokil Initial to acquire Target Express for £210m debt-free more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Trailer escape firm is fined £2,000
Transport company WH Bence has been fined £2,000 after a trailer came loose from one of its trucks. Bence, of Yate, admitted breaching safety.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Pole on the A1
A Polish lorry driver was detained at Harrogate police station on suspicion of dangerous driving after causing a major jam on the A1. He was trying.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - MT's Shiers wins award
Motor Transport's technical editor Will Shiers has been voted the commercial vehicle writer of the year by the Guild of Motoring Writers. .... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Fleet managers are watching
Minorplanet Systems has developed a performance manager add-on for fleet managers using its VMIgreenlight product. Performance Manager will give.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - EU hours laws could make operators vulnerable
DfT ignores 'drivers hours' option to give operators a defence of sound process and practice more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Scania clear at Euro 6
Scania claims to be sorted for Euro 6 - as evidence of deep concern over emissions rules emerged elsewhere in the industry. MAN and other rivals.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - 'Hub port' project to launch in 2008
Boulogne to launch fast ferry 'hub port' in 2008 more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - DfT launches WTD review
The DfT launched its long-awaited working time review at the road haulage forum last week - and made clear this was the last opportunity to make.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Share rise for Salvesen
Christian Salvesen's share price rose slightly when it announced its half-year results on Tuesday.
Turnover rose by 7.5% to £433m and.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Intermodal consultants at Brussels
BMT Transport Solutions will develop a management framework for Europe's intermodal transport system.
The subsidiary of BMT has been commissioned.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Game of two halves for Macfarlane's Stephen Cook
Stephen Cooke returned to haulage in February after a six-year hiatus. Chris Tindall finds out what drives the man that saved Macfarlane. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Transhaul's fortunes improving
Treating customers as partners and tailoring thier needs wins company a rise in fortunes. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Health & Safety
In the workplace, equipment should be in efficient working order and maintained to this standard. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - TNT Express Services
TNT Express Services, winner of the Customer Care category at the Motor Transport Awards, operates in a highly competitive market and believes that.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Caledonian Logistics Website
When entering the home page of Caledonian Logistics a potential customer will be met with a colourful and pleasing mix of yellow, blue and white. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Campaign on cabotage undermined by Stobart
Eddie Stobart bosses and the RHA have clashed over who is in touch with reality over cabotage. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Wrings Transport Website
Entering the home page of Wrings Transport a potential customer will be met with the eye-pleasing colours of red and silver. However, the look is.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Demount body convinces Bathstore
Bathstore has chosen Cartwright Group's Clearlift demount body system, following a successful pilot scheme. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - In defence of trucks
The truck is an easy scapegoat and alternatives are easily found, especially when elections are coming up, as they are in France next year. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - NU extends insurance role of telematics
Insurer Norwich Union has just extended its use of telematics technology with the launch of two new 'pay-as-you-go' insurance products for private.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Launched: world's first "zero-emission" 7.5 tonner
Launched at the Guildhall on Tuesday was the world's first "zero-emission" 7.5 tonner to go into service. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Scania tears into 'inefficient' MAN
MAN? You must be joking, suggests Scania chief as he portrays Scania as stronger technically, financially, culturally. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - TFLTCC planning to add LGV data to TfL's website.
Transport for London's Traffic Control Centre is planning to add LGV attributes data to TfL's real-time traffic management website. 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) - 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) - GPRS technology gaining favour with UK Hauliers
With live vehicle tracking becoming a must-have for many operators, there has been a surge in the number of suppliers keen for your business. Many.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - 'Why wait for road pricing?'
Sir Rod Eddington's long-awaited study may appeal most to Treasury that paid for it. more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - NSD gives Seafield steel contract
National steel distributor NSD has awarded a three-year contract to Seafield Logistics. Six MAN tractors and nine extendible trailers will be.... more
(07 December 2006 00:00) - Load security
Securing loads
Insecure loads are a danger to the public and overloading may make the vehicle difficult to control and therefore.... more
(06 December 2006 22:48) - Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA 1974) is the most significant act in the remit of health and safety. It applies to.... more
(06 December 2006 00:10) - Management responsibilities and corporate manslaughter
Health and safety offences can be committed by individuals as well as companies. When there has been a death, manslaughter prosecutions can.... more
(05 December 2006 23:57) - Animal welfare
The Welfare in Transport Regulations (EC) No 1/2005 came into force with effect from 5 January 2007 and replaces WATO (which has been in force.... more
(05 December 2006 23:20) - Parking, loading and unloading
Parking
HGV drivers often struggle to find the space to park their vehicle safely and legally before they unload their trailer for a.... more
(05 December 2006 13:55) - Lorry bans
The Department for Transport (DfT) has established the regulatory framework for restrictions on delivery, including lorry bans, primarily through.... more
(05 December 2006 13:31) - Speed limits and overtaking
Speed limits
The maximum speed limits for all UK vehicles, including HGVs, are listed in the Highway Code . The 30mph limit on most.... more
(05 December 2006 13:26) - Vehicle licensing and tax (VED)
Vehicles used on public roads are subject to vehicle excise duty (VED), according to the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 .
The Driver.... more
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