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21st July 2011
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Norbert is not looking for longer semi-trailer

By Christopher Walton NORBERT DENTRESSANGLE says it is not “chomping at the bit” to order its irst 15.65m semi-trailer as...

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Abbey boosts business by buying RH Stevens’ assets

By Roger Brown ABBEY LOGISTICS Group has boosted its bulk powder transport division by picking up assets from collapsed...

Glenn Freight (North West) bought in pre-pack admin sale

GLENN FREIGHT (North West) has been bought by a Lancashire warehousing and storage company in a pre-pack administration sale....

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Two deck headline RHA warns against for lead story here layby parking after spate of thefts

By Chris Tindall and Roger Brown THE ROAD HAULAGE Association (RHA) is warning drivers not to take risks and park in laybys...

POLICE ALERT OVER MORE CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS

Police are urging operators to be on their guard following a spate of thefts of catalytic converters from CVs across the UK....

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Direct action on fuel pricing is not the answer, says RHA chairman

By Chris Druce THE ROAD TRANSPORT industry must maintain momentum over fuel pricing, but direct action is not an option, says...

Stan Robinson ups its testing capacity

STAN ROBINSON IS increasing the testing capacity at its VOSA authorised testing facility (ATF) following the news that the...

Glasgow haulier loses licence appeal

GLASGOW TIPPER operator Doonin Plant, which has been ined more than £100,000 for environmental offences, has lost an appeal...

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Two more operators forced to call in the administrators

By Joanna Bourke A CONSTRUCTION products supplier and a parcels carrier have entered administration, both claiming that the...

Circle Express takes on eight Scanias at Heathrow depot

AIR FREIGHT specialist Circle Express has taken delivery of eight new Scania 18-tonners as part of the vehicle renewal...

Kent lorry park plans could be abandoned

AMBITIOUS PLANS to build a 3,000-space lorry park in the Kent countryside to alleviate trafic problems caused by Operation...

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Minister signals reprieve for diabetic drivers who lost licences

By Chris Tindall Image: Rex Features HGV DRIVERS WHO lost their driving entitlements after being diagnosed with diabetes have...

M-B shows off new Actros power in 10,000km test

MERCEDES-BENZ has demonstrated the fuel economy improvements of the new Actros by running an official 10,000km test. New...

£1.1m green order placed by Alltruck

LEICESTER-BASED Alltruck has invested £1.1m in 15 new Mercedes-Benz trucks with Bevan21 aerodynamic bodies for its rental leet...

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TPN boss warns of unrealistic margins

By Chris Druce MORE HAULIERS will go under in the coming year unless their customers adopt a more realistic approach to...

RHA TAKES TO THE ROAD THIS AUTUMN

THE ROAD HAULAGE Association (RHA) is running a series of national road shows this autumn focusing on compliance issues....

Why GFS has its eye on the ball

BELIEVE IT OR not, but the football season is back in just two weeks and Crawley Town, newly promoted from the Blue Square...

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Making an impact

Paul Smith has fought hard to stay in the haulage business, despite many obstacles. CM meets the man who has beaten the odds...

PICKING PARTNERS

R Swain, Jack Richards & Son, Prestons of Potto, Currie European and John Raymond Transport are all 12% shareholders in...

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What happens now?

Now Scania and MAN are both owned by Volkswagen, can they compete with Mercedes and Volvo? CM rings the bell for round one...

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Let’s change our view of training and our drivers

AS AN APPROVeD Driver CPC training provider, I feel I have to say a few things. True, take up of periodic training is low and...

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Lombard North wins back Volvo tractor

The Volvo Globetrotter tractor was returned to the operator after it appealed against TC Bell’s decision By Roger Brown...

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Butlin gets formal warning

THE TC has curtailed the O-licence of John Butlin, based in Birmingham, to 13 vehicles and eight trailers with immediate effect...

John Webb and Son

HALESOWEN-BASED John Webb and Son has been granted a licence for three vehicles, subject to the following undertakings: ●...

Turners (Soham)

TURNERS (SOHAM) has been granted permission to station 25 vehicles and the same number of trailers at a facility on the...

Norbert Dentressangle

NORBERT DENTRESSANGLE wants approval for 20 vehicles and 15 trailers at a new operating centre in Merlin Park, Birmingham.

Highfield Haulage (Bilston)

HIGHFIELD HAULAGE (Bilston) wants the go ahead to base eight vehicles and the same number of trailers at the Essar Steel...

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Accidents waiting to happen

The threat of wheel loss can be a frightening experience for drivers. What can they do to help prevent it? CM reports Words:...

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Standing up

for the drivers Should operators pay their drivers’ fines or subsidise their defence in court? CM reports Words: Lucy Wood...

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Nice road

ruc er She’s risked life and limb driving trucks on some of the world’s most dangerous roads, but what will she make of...

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No longer A-Ford-able

Ford was a big player in the heavy truck market in the UK for many years and while you can still buy Ford CVs, they are no...

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HYUNDAI iLOAD 2.5 CRDi

Behind the wheel of the new Euro-5 model A low price, a long warranty and improved fuel economy. Is this enough to persuade...

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George Barrow

When it comes to value for money, the Hyundai iLoad should really be at the top of most buyers’ lists. It might be a bit...

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where it’s due

Ensuring that your credit rating is sound is good for business in more ways than one Words: Gordon Skaljak The curtailment or...

NOTE BORROWING TERMS ACCURATELY

Information about your company could make or break your efforts to obtain credit Bank loans, other than the portion falling for...

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LEZ affects vans too

Owners of pre-Euro-3 vans will either have to have a suitable particulate filter fitted – or buy a vehicle that complies...

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Spend to save

With rising costs a major problem in the industry, CM talks to Michelin to find out how to save cash on tyres Words: Barry Dew...

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Massey Wilcox Transport

National and international haulier Massey Wilcox Transport is a recent convert to Michelin. The Bath based operator is moving...

Suckling Transport

In 2008, West Thurrock -based Suckling Transport adopted a Michelin policy across its fleet. After carefully monitoring the...

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Pimp my truck

Paint job, leather seats, proper boom-box stereo, and more gadgets than you can shake a stick at, Truck & Driver ’s Pimp My...

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MUSIC

When it comes to an audio system, Fusion Electronics, for example, can introduce you to the world of amplifiers, subwoofers and...

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Manheim: LEZ will drive up used demand

Demand to rise as operators look to meet new LEZ rules, says Manheim Remarketing Words: Kevin Swallow MANHEIM REMARKETING says...