CM welcomes Philip Hammond and Mike Penning to the road transport industry. Who? Precisely! The new government's OfT is headed...

dominic.perryfarbi.co.uk CHESHIRE HAULIER F Swain & Sons has become one of the most high-profile casualties of the recession so...

CM COVER STORY christopher.wattonfarbi.co.uk STOBART GROUP chief executive Andrew Tinkler has called on the industry to work...

A LANA RKSHIRE tipper truck operator has had its 0-licence revoked with immediate effect after he failed to turn up for a...

PHILIP HAMMOND has been appointed Secretary of State for Transport as part of the Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition...

chris.tindatlfarbixo.uk and roger.brownfarbi.co.uk THE SENIOR TRAFFIC Commissioner (SIC) says operators using drivers of any...

A VOSA investigation into McLanachan Transport found hundreds of alleged offences involving tachograph charts, copy driver...

JOHN REID TRUCKING says it has seen pallet volumes double since joining Palletways and picking up customers from collapsed...

S Ely to close its doors joanna.hourkocarbi.co.uk FAMILY-RUN BIRMINGHAM firm Roy S Ely Transport is to close with the loss of...

TELEMATIC'S PROVIDER Minorplanet Systems has secured the short-term future of its UK operations following its sale to a newly...

CM's story last week (13 May) about Avon and Somerset Police investing in a spy truck in order to catch drivers breaking the...

making booking mistake chris.tindattiarbi.co.uk NORFOLKLINE HAS admitted it made a mistake after it sold a lorry driver's...

SOUTH WALES FIRM Gerry Jones Haulage has reacted to the tougher UK transport market with the expansion of its European...

WORCESTERSHIRE-based TM Logistics has added 10 new Scan ia tractor units to its fleet for its on-going contract with insulation...

Widdowson Group's profit is 'back on track' WIDDOWSON GROUP says the business is back on track following a Lim cash-forequity...

SOUTH YORKSHIRE haulier Hallam Freight has undergone a pre-pack administration deal in order to exit a longterm warehousing...

CM COVER STORY caristopher.wattorgartli.co.uk TIPPER TRAILER manufacturer Fruehauf has been bought out of administration for...

A LORRY DRIVER is celebrating after he managed to get a £155 clamp release fee overturned when he complained to the landowner....

Senior Traffic Commissioner ITC) Philip Brown is at the heart of the TCs increasingly proactive stance to crack down on phoenix...

As the TC overseeing the South Eastern and Metropolitan Traffic Areas, a key part of Brown's job over the next two years will...

Brown, who went to school in Portsmouth, obtained his law degree at what is now the University of the West of England in...

The headlines in 2010 have so far been dominated by haulage business failures but why are so many facing difficulties as the...

I HAVE JUST read an article on your website (see www.roadtransport.com) about foreign hauliers not buying fuel in this...

IN RESPONSE TO Stephen Smith's letter (CM 6 May), we fully agree with his views on the value of Driver CPC training. Over the...

Over the coming weeks and months Renault Trucks will be celebrating the vital contribution the road transport industry makes to...

Upper Tribunal upholds revocation of 0-licence after ruling there was no proper control". A KENT SKIP-HIRE FIRM has had its...

The Tribunal shared the OTC's belief that the CPC holder had failed to exercise proper control over his operation. Hours...

i m CITY LINK has applied for permission to run 15 vehicles and the same number of trailers at a new operating centre at the...

• Domino's Pizza has applied for authorisation for 35 vehicles and 15 trailers at its new I:20m operating centre at West Ash...

i m Croydon-based GSL Transport (UK) is looking for permission to run 12 vehicles and the same number of trailers at a new...

Wisbech-based Bretts Transport is looking for authorisation to base 10 vehicles and 15 trailers at a new operating centre at St...

11 RE Fielding Trucking has applied authorisation to run 10 vehicles and the same number of trailers at a new operating centre...

*A public inquiry will take place in Cambridge on 17 May to consider disciplinary action against Loughborough,...

• A public inquiry will be held in Eastbourne on 2 June to consider disciplinary action against Al Paclno Import and Export...

As deaths due to drink driving continue to rise, an independent review is set to make recommendations to the new transport...

For dhrik-driving, the report will advise on the case for changes to the prescribed alcohol limit for driving. This means...

to speed up cash flow. What are the advantages and disadvantages? Often the terms factorin g ' and 'invoice discounting' are...

and administration. The amount will depend on turnover, the volume of invoices and the number of customers. Often an...

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ForthcomIng changes in the law in association with the Freight Transport Association Northern Ireland 0-licensing reform The...

May 2010 Introduces changes to car tests and prohibits holders of Cl and D1 entitlements gained with car tests taken before...

nearly 10 years, the CF cab remains a highly desirable workplace. Entry into the cabin is made easy by well-placed steps and...

Stood in the quarry environment, the looks and styling of the Trakker leave no doubt about its intended home: it looks robust,...

Of all the trucks in the aggregate section, the Axor 3240 wins the award for adhering to the conservative overtures of the...

with operators. They distrust its ability to handle properly onsite, believing it lacks the human touch needed for working on...

S 35400 Sharp-eyed readers will note that we have two similar MANs on parade. In fact, apart from the differing minor spec...

for the heavy-duty muckaway section of this year's tipper test is the Actros 3241K. In the UK construction market, the premium...

With three auto gearboxes and a manual, the immediate assessment was whether the Mercedes Axor suffered as a result. There were...

Calling time on 40 years in transport David Sheppard, central transport general manager for John Lewis, conducts his "exit...

Sheppard took over as JLP Central Transport general manager in 2002, having previously been fleet engineer and deputy head of...

Ask David Sheppard what his greatest innovation has been during his 39 years at John Lewis and he says: "The biggest one for me...

The John Lewis Central Transport operation is responsible for cradleto-grave provision of vehicles to John Lewis and Waitrose....

Using a tracking system to monitor your vehicles can help reduce the risk of becoming a theft victim Words: Sharon Clancy Most...

The upfront installation costs and worries about being locked in to leasing contracts have deterred many fleets from buying...

The C-track tracking system installed in Wales & West Utilities 750-strong fleet has twice helped the company thwart attempts...

The tipper and construction industries had a hard year in 2009. Volumes took a hammering, construction saw sites as empty as...

Tip-ex promises the very best in tipping technologies and operational benefits. Show co-ordinator Steve Gray welcomes you in....

There are some smart decisions being made when buying kit for tipper work. Dave Young looks at the trends in the modern...

Air-Seal tyre sealants are now fully proven to be an integral part of all good tyre management programmes. Our world class...

On show at Air-Weigh Europe's stand this year will be a new version of the Ouickload onboard scale for the rigid tipper market...

Alcoa wheels are strong and durable, forged from a single piece of aluminium, without welds. Under extreme operating...

Showing on our stand this year is a custombuilt, bulk aluminium tipping body to suit the special requirements of John Bartlett...

Allen Munro Commercials is exhibiting its new, tried and tested, walking floor trailer. Aimed at the aggregate and asphalt...

Alpha Lettering Systems specialises in sign making equipment, including vehicle, desktop or wall-based signage, We will be...

Bandag is part of the Bridgestone retread family. The merger of two industry leaders has led to shared best practice and many...

Bandvulc's going big at Tip-ex. Bandvulc, the leading independent tyre retreader in the UK, is showing its specialist range of...

Barry Napper and Co has had a productive 2009 with plenty of new systems going out and lots of new customers corning our way...

The directors of Big Right Foot Ltd, Kevin Taylor and David Allan, hold a strong proven track record in the management and...

Over the past ten years BMI Trailers Ltd has grown to become the UK and Ireland's premier waste trailer manufacturer When...

BPW Limited provides a range of qualityengineered axle and suspension systems designed to keep running costs to a minimum....

BSP Hydraulics will again be showing our full product range at the show, including PTOs and piston, gear pumps to suit all...

Close Asset Finance Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Close Brothers Group PLC, an independent merchant bank which is...

Over the past 32 years DG Taylor has become established as one of the country's leading used commercial vehicle and trailer...

Dennison's high quality trailers are designed to exceed the needs of operators. Every trailer features the renowned Dennison...

Direct Tyre Sales has a purpose-built retread factory in Wigan and is accredited with 1509000 & ECE109. We manage our...

Setting global industry standards since 1916 Continual innovation, over 90 years of engineering excellence and world-class...

Enviro-Trailers created huge interest when it exhibited its new non-tipping tipper for asphalt and aggregates at Tip-ex08....

ESL (Trailers) Limited will be exhibiting a scrap-specification, pressed square design, steel bodied Tr-Axle tipping trailer...

Formed in 1999, Fleet Rescue Ltd provides fleet operators with a dedicated breakdown management service tailored to meet every...

FOCALE Training (Focussing On Commercial And Logistic Education) is an established training company based in Staffordshire with...

Futuresource (pronounced Future Resource) is an international conference and trade fair taking place at ExCeL, London on 15 17...

The Hands Free Company offers a wide range of services and tailored solutions for your fleet, whether you run a handful of...

Harsh Ltd is a UK business supplying worldleading hydraulic solutions for CVs, including a product range varying from the...

At Tip-ex 10, Hyva (UK) Ltd has an impressive array of new products and proven favourites on display. Hyva is one of the...

Keith Mfg Co is the world's leading manufacturer and designer of the patented Keith Walking Floor conveying system. For 30...

Kirkby has been a leader in tyre and wheel wholesaling and distribution since 1958. Its head office is on a five-acre site next...

Knapen Trailers is the European moving floor specialist. Knapen Trailers BY from Deurne, the Netherlands, was the first...

LED Autolamps is a leading supplier of an extensive range of European-certified commercial vehicle lighting systems. The...

Legras Industries are an independent family company founded in 1919 located in Epernay, France, and are one of Europe's leading...

DCA Airmaster is the world's first and only trailer axle that stores compressed air for the air suspension and brakes in its...

181 Clonmore Road Dungannon Co. Tyrone BT71 6HX Tel: 028 3885 2002/ 3885 1873 Fax: 028 2885 2203 Email: markmuldoon.com web:...

Northern Trucks has over 50 years' experience in serving the commercial vehicle transport industry with high quality...

Pelican Engineering has been established in the commercial vehicle business for over 90 years. We currently hold truck...

The PPG factory at Thorney near Peterborough continues to manufacture the class-Leading aluminium SmoothLine Insulated body....

Priden Engineering Ltd was established in 1988 and has a reputation built on decades of experience supplying vehicles with...

QuickSilver is now a well-established market leader in truck lining with the product gaining in popularity with regard to...

RH Claydon, a nationwide tyre wholesaler is exclusive UK supplier of the extensive and highly successful range of light and...

At Tip-ex10, Red Forge will be proudly demonstrating their new on-board weighing system Omniweigh. The Omniweigh system has...

Tachomaster by Road Tech is market-leading tachograph analysis software which analyses both digital cards and analogue charts....

RTB Weighing has been designing and manufacturing on-board weighing systems for 12 years and has developed the 401, 402 and...

A regular exhibitor at Tip-ex, SDC will be showcasing its sloping front plank tipper to highlight its continued commitment to...

Solutions Onboard is a supplier of high quality onboard weighing systems, reverse camera systems and onsite safety equipment....

STAS, Europe's largest manufacturer of tipper and moving floor trailers, is still here after 50 years. Every year STAS displays...

Swan Commercials will be exhibiting one of its 75yd 3 scrap spec tipping trailers made from SSAB Harciox and Domex steel. This...

Tony Gray manufactures a wide range of truck bodies including Handox tipper bodies, alloy tipping bodies, dry freight curtain...

The recession put financial concerns high on the agenda of every business. Whatever the size of your fleet, there's one thing...

Titan has a strong reputation as a designer and builder of durable, high capacity custom-built Thinwall trailers. It is...

Originally the in-house insurance brokers to Tarmac and subsequently Carillion, Towergate Risk Solutions, Telford, is uniquely...

Transport Support is a leader and innovator in the world of vehicle and plant safety equipment. All our products are designed...

United Trailers of Wisbech has recently been acquired by the Weightlifter Group. It is being rebranded as PPG and will form an...

Specifically built for tipper vehicles, the new highly accurate M3505 onboard weight indicator from Vehicle Weighing Solutions...

Vishay PM Onboard, Europe's leading on board weighing and vehicle overload protection systems provider, will be displaying its...

The Weightlifter Group is made up of some of the best known names in the business: Weightlifter Bodies, Weightlifter Scotland,...

Wheetsure, part of WS Group, markets a range of unique locking devices to prevent wheelnut loosening and wheel loss. The...

Wilcox will be exhibiting the following at this year's Tip-ex: • Megalite aggregate tipping trailer mounted on a Montracon...

Since its introduction to the market in 2005, Xlite has proved itself a leading-quality forged aluminium wheel. It has earned...

If you are buying second-hand vans you need to take into account the market, prices and the condition of the vehicles. Here is...