By Chris Tindall W1NCANTON HAS approached TDG with an indicative cash offer worth 281.25 pence per share, 15% higher than the...

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) has reminded hauliers that the second phase of the London lowemission zone (LEZ) will be introduced...

By Peter Swingter A GLASGOW haulage boss drove up to 30 hours at a time on numerous occasions without taking the required...

By Chris Tindatt PRELIMINARY results for the world-renowned Stobart Group show that it made a profit of £3.5m in the 14 months...

DEVON-BASED haulage firm Gregory Distribution saw its pretax profit rise to more than E3m in 2007, up 58.6% on the year...

inuati LOGISTICS FIRMS with strength in fast-growing central and Eastern European countries will shield themselves from the...

PARCELS DELIVERY giant TNT Express Senrices has shown its commitment to the use of electric vehicles for urban operations by...

serious convictions to the Traffic Commissioner has lost his 0-licence and been disqualified for three years. Richard Rowlands...

By Brian Weatherte' A FACE-LIP I BD front end, an interior makeover and a standard six-speed auto gearbox on all...

A HAULAGE FIRM that deducted more than Z900 from a driver's wages after he failed to repay a loan has been ordered to return...

By Chris Tinciatt 111 11111 CAMBRIDGESHIRE refrigerated operator Savage Haulage has expanded its business and saved the jobs at...

has agreed a strategic cooperation with Daf in the aftermarket business. Daf Trucks will integrate SAF-I Iolland parts in its...

SAF-HOLLAND will be launching its aluminium fifth wheel, which is set to increase payload by up to 33kg. It will initially be...

construct a 1.2 million sq ft import centre, which will create work for logistics companies supplying the depot. PD Ports says...

By Chris Tinciatt NEW RESEARCH suggests that accidents in the UK that are caused by foreign lorries are costing £52m a year in...

INVESTMENT IN biofuels in the UK has dried up since a major Parliamentary committee questioned whether or not producing it did...

AXIS INTERMODAL, the European transport equipment contract hire group, increased turnover and profits last year. and remains...

FOULGER TRANSPORT hopes to generate increased business with Norwichbased retailers to deliver goods from its consolidation...

Well, it's over. The biggest meet of trucks and drivers in the country, TruckFest Peterborough, has been and gone. Most of us...

By Roanna Avisort MOST HGV drivers don't want to see the police in a lorry park it usually means enforcement, and a possible...

Consolidation centres have been cited as an environmentally friendly solution to soaring congestion in cities. But who should...

I READ WITH interest the comments on fees for gaining approval for Driver CPC training ('Trainers will pass on Driver CPC price...

Fiat's performance in the UK market has been a case of 'could do better'. However, its new head of CVs, Gerry Clarke, has big...

With its advance into the heavier end of the market, Isuzu is taking on a serious challenge. CM asks the company's Yoshifumi...

Councils in Suffolk have realised that drivers in the county need overnight parking but some truck park plans are still getting...

A Bangor owner-driver loses his 0-licence for three years but his former traffic manager retains his repute. AN OWNER-DRIVER...

AN INTERNATIONAL heavy haulier has beaten off opposition from local residents to increase its licence by one vehicle and four...

A DRIVER WHO falsified tachograph records and in one instance drove nearly twice the permitted hours has been ordered to pay...

A TRAFFIC examiner's report that makes serious allegations about an international haulier has led to an inquiry being adjourned...

AN OPERATOR seeking to increase his licence authority was successful after his father withdrew a separate application. The...

The EU is aiming to reduce workplace accidents by 25% over five years. Risk areas such as haulage are being targeted. Words:...

A 25% reduction in workplace accidents O Greater support to help SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) become compliant O...

Operators who lose control of their drivers can face steep fines in court. Here are 10 tips to ensure your company is not at...

Words: Adam Hill On 6 April, the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 came into law. From now on, transport...

In part one of Tipper 2008, we put five Lightweight aggregate tippers through their paces at the Smith & Sons (Bletchington)...

When we last looked at this truck at Tipper 2006, it was the Euro-3 DC1011-08 380hp version with a sleeper cab classic asphalt...

In Dublin, the FPS Expo hinted at business as usual, yet there were concerns over soaring fuel costs and a shortage of trucks....

Telematics can stop you falling foul of the law, by indicating blame in an accident or proving compliance with tax rules....

Although telernatics Is often seen as another example of 'Big Brother'-style tactics, we are still some way from it being used...

The Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act came into effect in April, and has raised awareness among company directors and...

Collisions staged for insurance fraud are becoming more common. James Heath, the director of counter-fraud strategy for Keoghs...

Ensure your drivers are vigilant — without putting their safety at risk. Crash-for-cash rings are sophisticated operations...

For the latest addition to our long-term test fleet, we turned to VW and took the adventurous decision to collect the vehicle...

Gray & Adams has an enlightening way of ensuring Reed Boardall's trucks are never short of battery power... a solar charger....

Operators will achieve better resale prices if they kit their vans out with factory-fit options, reckons Manheim Auctions By...

In Africa, British exporters are facing stiff competition from fresh-out-of-the-box, Chinese-built truck imports. And the...

LONDON'S low-emission zone (LEZ) is continuing to generate business for independent used truck dealers and rental companies....