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• James Cooper has become director of the Cranfield Centre

6th August 1992, Page 8
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for Logistics and Transportation. He joined Cranfield in 1991 as Exel Logistics Reader.

PeIteris closes • PeIter's Haulage of Kirby Lunesdale ceased trading two weeks ago after going into receivership. The Lancashire-based tipper operator ran 21 vehicles, most of which were 30-tonne eight-wheelers.

Fees up • Increased HGV fees to be introduced on 28 September will be higher than original proposals. Testing of two-axled vehicles will cost £30.90 and £45.90 will be charged for four-axle vehicles as opposed to the current fee of £32.40 for either. The RHA and FTA meet the DOT this week to discuss the increases.

Small struggle • Organisations representing small businesses have joined forces to form Struggle Against Financial Exploitation.

"People in the haulage business are likely to be suffering and we are sometimes able to help", says founder member Michael Cunnington. For more information write to SAFE, 7 Soho Square, London, Wl.

Weight watchers • Parish councils are trying to have a 7.5-tonne weight limit slapped on local roads near the new M40. They claim too many trucks are using them despite the opening of the motorway more than a year ago.