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26th August 2010
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RHA slams number of cabotage fines issued

CM COVER STORY chris.tindattlarbi.co.uk/ lan.tonkintarbi.co.uk THE ROAD HAULAGE Association (RH A) has slammed the number of...

PUBLIC SUPPORT INCREASES

Taxing foreign hauliers for using the UK's roads is fast becoming one of the most popular suggestions on the Treasury's...

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Former MRS Distribution drivers not needed by Bibby

Laura.haitstonetBrb, . BIBBY DISTRIBIJTION has defended its actions after letting several former MRS Distribution drivers go...

City Link invests in new post centre

EXPRESS PARCEL firm Citv Link is continuing to reshape its property and depot portfolio as it returns to profit this year and...

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Industry calls for improved Level-crossing safety regs

joanna.bourketarbi.co.uk A COLLISION LAST week between a tanker and a train, resulting in 21 people being injured, has prompted...

P VEHICLE TESTING

Ramage to offer VOSA-approved testing at new CV workshops NEWCASTLE-BASED haulier Rarnage Transport is to offer vehicle...

Glasgow depot costs hit David Price Food Services

N F.WCASTLF.-BASED David Price Food Services slipped into the red at the close of its last financial year after it took over...

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Cameron Young Transport offences: worst that DTC had seen in 14 years

CM COVER STORY roger. brownfartii.co. u k THE BOSS OF collapsed haulier Cameron Young Transport has been disqualified...

RT Keedwell is new kid on block for H+H UK

GROWING SOMERSET haulage firm RT Keedwell Group has secured a new contract with block manufacturer H+H UK working from its...

Industry welcomes private clamping ban

THE GOVERNMENT'S decision to ban wheel clamping on prive land has been welcomed by the industry, which has long condemn( the...

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Innovate Logistics administration will run until end of the year

justin.stantonf8rbi.co.uk THE ADMINISTRATION of Innovate Logistics is set to continue until the end of the year, having passed...

Fortec profit hit by major IT investment

PALLET NETWORK Fortec has highlighted a large investment in IT as the reason behind a fall in pretax profit for 2009. Despite...

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Sainsbury's quiet scheme pays off in Bournemouth

chris.tindattfarbi.co.uk SAINSBURY'S SAYS its involvement in the Quiet Deliveries Demonstration Scheme has prevented it from...

BRT International aims to top Elm turnover mark

NEWLY FORMED container haulier BF International hopes to post a first full ye turnover of some Elm after revealin revenues of...

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International hauliers in Limbo over VAT refunds

ci)ris.tindattfarbi.co.uk INTERNATIONAL hauliers still waiting for VAT refunds stretching back into last year have been told...

Europa Worldwide to join forces with CFS International

EUROPA WORLDWIDE Group, parent company of Europa Worldwide Logistics. has signed a threeyear franchising deal with Dublinbased...

Fraser Freight buys its first ever MAN trucks

PORTSMOUTH-BASED Fraser Freight has broken its tradition of only buying DAF trucks following the addition of two new MANs to...

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PARTS

FP&S continues to invest in its customers Despite the current economic climate, FP&S Parts has continued to expand and invest...

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GILT members back calls for road-user charging

cnristopher.waltonfarbi.cci.uk A MAJORITY OF members of the Chartered 1 list t ute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) support...

DRINKS LOGISTICS FIRM Cert Octavian has toasted an improved operating profit by launching a staff cash-bonus scheme.

Anthony Finlayson-Green, MD at the Hoddeson, Herts-based firm, says that for the year ended 30 June, "an operating prof it was...

DALKE1TH TRANSPORT says a switch to Palletforce six months ago

has already resulted in tangible financial returns for the Midlothian-based business. "Volumes running into Scotland via...

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TC revokes P&J Green's 0-licence due to a 'poor understanding' of rules

uyei .a: ow;libruteco.ui: WEST MIDLANDS Traffic Commissioner (TC) Nick Jones has revoked the 0-licence of Paul Green and...

There's only 120 delivery days left until Christmas

THAT'S IT. Summer is over. The nights are drawing in. X-Factor is back on telly anc Christmas is coming. Not that it is all...

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Gettin own to the core

SCANIA HAS BUILT a reputation for making tough, reliable trucks, but the company is now as much about its service organisation...

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Multi-modal hubs battle Nimbyism

The whole country could benefit from more rail freight if only local communities could be persuaded to have rail terminals on...

AND IT'S NOT JUST KENT

The Kent saga is not the only one that has hit the headlines when it comes to developing multi-modal hubs. Throughout 2009, a...

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More action less talk to save road transport sector

1 THINK ALL in the industry wish that the road transport sector was better represented, valued and recognised by those in...

Postman Pat ain't got nothing on this

SO, POSTMAN PAT reckons he can get 78mph out of his Bedford HA Van? And 0-60naph in 26 secs? ("Action Van," CM 12 August). All...

Rest in peace, Alan Sharpe

II'S WITH SADNESS that I report the death of Alan Sharpe. He was one of those people that you met and remembered, and was very...

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No maintenance logs kept for 17 years

The only evidence of defects were invoices showing when work was carried out. AN OPERATOR THAT kept no maintenance records for...

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Aggregate goes for Cambridge site

1111 AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES IS looking for authorisation to base two vehicles at a new operating centre on the Cambridge Road...

Domino's Pizza

DOMINO'S PIZZA HAS been granted permission to base 35 vehicles and 15 trail ers at its new distribution warehouse and...

Nightfreight (GB)

N IGHTFEZEIG HT (GB) WANTS authori sation for six vehicles and the same number of trailers at the EDS Holdings site in...

I Prospect Commercials PROSPECT COMMERCIALS IS looking to base 18 vehicles

and four trailers at a site in Si Michaels Close, Aylesford, Kent. NYK Logistics (UK) NYK LOGISTICS (UK) has been given...

FORTHCOMING PUBLIC INQUIRIES Eastern/South Eastern Traffic Are Cambridge • In

Cambridge on 13 September. a public inquir consider a new applicatior from, and disciplinary actic against John Edward Hoot...

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Making Europe safer

With drivers increasingly at risk of attack, an EC scheme to rate truckstops for safety and comfort has been welcomed by the...

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The move to improve Europe's truckstops began with a 2008

pilot project called SETPOS (Secured European Truck Parking Operational Services). Championed by Danish MEP Anne Jensen and...

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Compliance hits the headlines

Inviting two customers to briefing is one way Bedfords a corporate manslaughter Transport has promoted the importance of a...

BEDFORDS' TOP TIPS FOR COMPLIANCE

• Keep staff focused on the importance of staying compliant by highlighting the potential consequences of ignoring it. •...

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Corporate manslaughter is one of several subjects covered at briefings

that Bedfords has attended as a member of the Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). This encourages operators to adopt...

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After year-on-year growth for more than hi( )sl of us

could care to remember, the construction sector hit the wall in spectacular fashion in 2008, when toxic assets in the US led...

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BACK TO ITS ROOTS

In 1963, James Christopher Balls (known to all as Jim) bought a brand new JCB 3 machine for £2,700, following employment as a...

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M1 MOTORWAY PROJECT

In February 2008, JC Balls embarked on its biggest, most ambitious project to date. After a successful tender bid with the MVM...

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Safe and sound

Safety first should be the mantra of every company, but particularly in the transport sector. Words: Louise Lute An estimated...

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CM has been reporting on Royal Mail's Safety Concept Vehicle

since it was unveiled more than a year ago, but what has it learned from using it in the 'real world' of UK trunking?...

THE ROYAL MAIL RIDDOR RISK TABLE

Before launching its safety truck, Royal Mail conducted an in-depth study of all its RIDDOR data, including road traffic...

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ROYAL MAIL SAFETY TRUCK FEEDBACK TABLE In answer to the

question: "Which 10 items do you feel should be fitted to the Royal Mail vehicles you drive in order of preference, 10 being...

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Trading Laces

Its all change in the CM parking lot as we say farewell to three of our resident vehicles and welcome two new members to the...

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CITROEN DISPATCH XTR+

Price: [18,780 Engine: 2.0-litre, 120kp Payload: 1,163kg Mileage: 6,970 miles Expenses: £0.00 Faults: None Average fuel...

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LONG-TERM TEST VEHICL

FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Price: r 1 4,506 Engine: 1.8-litre, 109hp Payload: 833kg Mileage: 17,069miles Expenses: LOGO Faults:...

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORT T30 138HP

I Price: 120.050 Engine: 2.0-litre, 138ho Payload: i ,108kg Mileage: 3.280 miles Expenses: £0.00 Faults: None Average fuel...

RENAULT MASTER LML35TW DCI 150

Price: 128,145 Engine: 2 3-litne, 150 , 1 Payload: 1,176kg Mileage: 3,056miles Expenses: EO 00 Faults: Nnn , Average fuel...

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Fighting back

There is an air of optimism across the used truck market as operators return to the forecourts. Words: Steve Banner Britain's...

DEMAND FOR LATE-PLATE VEHICLES

Not everyone is convinced that there is a massive switch from new to late used among operators. Phil Holmes, used truck sales...

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HEALTHY INTEREST

It is not just late-registered vehicles that are in demand. There is \ healthy interest in slightly older trucks costing around...

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Used truck buyer take a vacation

EUROPEAN VEHICLE Sales (E is now encountering what Anti Wright, MD of the independent ch based at Belton, near Dona describes...