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So different regulations affect drivers on UK roads when their loads are destined for abroad (CM news February 3). What a load of olde English rubbish. Whether vehicles are loaded for London or loaded for Paris, what on earth is the difference?
If we are to abide by new EEC rules, we must have it all in black and white to see and understand, as on the Continent haulage companies have small books in different languages giving "do'sand "dont'sin detail. We must have the same in England.
This industry is suffering from over legislation, soaring costs of 148 per cent in three years and a grand capital decline.
Most of its troubles stem from Government-subsidised national companies drawing millions of pounds moving goods at low rates on road and rail; there are no forms available for private companies in transport to apply for subsidies — you must struggle alone, with no taxpayers' support.
If this is what W. Rodgers Esq and Co want, then hauliers must close their doors, demand a national grid rate Es per ton per mile, and not allow this return load lark with clearing house "sharkschipping off 40 per cent at least before a vehicle is even loaded.
CROUCHER & SON LTD, Chandlers Ford.