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10th May 2012
10th May 2012
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A trucking good time

I’ve just spent most of the weekend at Truckfest, where I was helping out on the Truck & Driver stand. My lasting memory of...

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DfT urged to simplify ‘onerous’ LST feedback

By Chris Druce THE DEPARTMENT FOR Transport (DfT) says it will listen to operators’ concerns about the “onerous” volume...

Industry awaits final votes of 2,000 fuel tanker drivers

AS CM WENT to press, final votes were being cast by the 2,000 fuel tanker drivers being balloted by union Unite over their...

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Two pallet hauliers struggle: one CVA and one administration

By Chris Druce TWO MORE hauliers have come under pressure in the tough operating environment, with Pallet Distribution...

Continental set to use synthetic rubber in tyres

CONTINENTAL IS exploring the use of synthetic rubber in future generations of truck tyres, according to the company’s...

SAINTS PAYS TRIBUTE TO KEN TILLEY

Airfreight haulier Saints Transport has paid tribute to long-standing staff member Ken Tilley, who died following a heart...

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BVRLA calls on government to clarify road user charging

THE BRITISH VEHICLE Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is pressing the government for details of how a new grant, set to...

BOC spends £4.6m on MANs

INDUSTRIAL GAS supplier BOC has ordered 50 MAN TGS tractor units in a deal worth £4.6m following a successful six-month...

Trailer height decision delay as EC consults

A SOLUTION to the 4m trailer height controversy faces a delay of up to two months while the European Commission consults with...

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New trailers unveiled at Multimodal 2012

By Steve Gray DENNISON TRAILERS launched its new, fuel-saving gooseneck multi-function skeletal, specially designed for LTK...

No claims bonus cuts Brian Yeardley insurance premium by £25,000

BRIAN YEARDLEY Continental has reduced its insurance premium by £25,000 after using its three-years’ no claims bonus as a...

JTS calls in administrators

ADMINISTRATORS from Begbies Traynor have been appointed to haulage and storage business JTS Warehousing. The St Helens-based...

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Deben Transport offers lifeline to Catalyst subbies

By Chris Tindall SUBCONTRACTORS for failed intermodal container haulier Catalyst Road and Rail Services have been handed a...

Steadplan takes over Croft Fleet

LANCASHiRE-BASED MAN service dealer Steadplan has taken over the franchise in Leeds from Croft Fleet Maintenance following an...

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Wincanton workers transferred to ND

By Hayley Pink MORE THAN 400 Wincanton employees have transferred to Norbert Dentressangle (ND) following the latter’s...

Renault goes to Xtrem lengths

RENAULT HAS introduced an all-new, even tougher, version of its Kerax heavyduty construction range – the Xtrem. The 8x4 and...

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Tunnel

vision CM spent a day with the Blackwall Tunnel Metropolitan Police team to see how hard they work to keep traffic flowing and...

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Facts and figures

• The northbound tunnel opened in 1897 and the southbound in 1967. • It carries around 50,000 vehicles a day. • The...

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Britain is too nice to foreign trucks – unlike Europe

THERE IS ALWAYS talk of a level playing field with the rest of the EU – in my experience I’ve found this level playing...

Online reaction

The latest comments on Commercialmotor.com Wincanton disappointed in Unite’s recommendation to reject tanker driver deal “...

Don’t just blame high fuel prices for all the industry’s problems

I’M DISAPPOINTED that the Road Haulage Association (RHA) has blamed fuel prices for the recession, when, in fact, hauliers...

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Licence revoked after hire investigation

Plan A Logistics’ licence was taken after Vosa uncovered failings in its hire and maintenance arrangements By Roger Brown...

Don’t break the trust

If trust between operators breaks down and some operators believe that others are obtaining an unfair commercial advantage by...

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Firm fined for dangerous site conditions

A BURY ST Edmunds firm has been fined £10,000 after inspectors found dangerous conditions at its site, including an LGV that...

Keep workers safe

This company has invested more than £1.5m in refurbishing its factory and mushroom growing equipment, yet it failed to spend...

Company convicted after worker’s fingers cut off

A BOLTON PALLET manufacturer has been convicted for health and safety offences after a factory worker’s fingers were cut off...

Don’t forget guards

Health and safety errors led to a young factory worker losing three fingers. The firm should have ensured guards were in place...

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Conditions attached to RTL site

RTL HAS BEEN given permission for three vehicles and three trailers at the Total Logistics facility in Fulflood Road, Havant,...

Deben Transport

DEBEN TRANSPORT has been given the green light to remove its operating centre at the Archers site on the Hams Hall Distribution...

Whitehall Trailers

WHITEHALL TRAILERS can base one vehicle and one trailer at Top Tomlow Farm, in Stockton, Southam, subject to the following...

C Sparks and Sons

C SPARKS AND SONS, which trades as Sparks Transport and is based in Glastonbury, is looking to base 25 vehicles and 60 trailers...

Pittaway Transport

PITTAWAY Transport has applied for authorisa tion for five vehicles at the Transmec facility on the Park Farm industrial...

Bristol

● Disciplinary action against TJR Scaffolding, from Camelford, will be on the agenda at a PI on 16 May. ● A PI on 30 May...

Birmingham

● Oldbury-based Alpha Transport Services will attend a PI on 17 May. A variation application, disciplinary action, and the...

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over matter Operators and drivers must work together to ensure poor mental health does not result in LGV licences being...

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WORKING TOGETHER

Our Drivers Need to Know series is designed as a training tool. Transport managers and drivers can work through the headings at...

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Penalty clause

Some fixed penalties could rise by 30% if proposed changes to the government’s victim surcharge go ahead Words: Brian...

Driving fixed penalty notices

If you commit a minor traffic offence, the police may issue a one-off FPN. Non-endorsable offences (those that don’t result...

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Further information

The consultation process for the MoJ’s Getting it right for Victims and Witnesses expired on 22 April, but details can be...

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ear factor Fears of lower fuel consumption, extra weight and higher costs are expected to prompt operators to accelerate fleet...

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SCANIA G440 LA4X2 MNA

SPECIFICATIONS Website www.scania.co.uk Vehicle Scania G440 LA4x2 MNA Cab Highline cab Engine Scania DC13-109 440 charge-cooled...

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MARK STEWART MID EAST DRIVER

Words: Ashley Coghill Since its introduction in 1969 at the German Motor Show, Scania’s mighty V8 has continued to win the...

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The desirable

dozen Destination Doha Scania NVW 484P was the V8-powered Scania 140 6x4 driven by Astran driver Dave Poulton in the...

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A unique centenary

The limited edition Centurion range was Scania Great Britain’s own unique celebration of the Swedish manufacturer’s...

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Central park

Reliability, relationships and reputation are key criteria for Scania’s used truck sales at its Bellshill dealership, which...

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Low supply to keep used van prices up

WHILE DEMAND for second-hand vans is starting to diminish, the overriding dearth of light CVs entering the market will keep...