CM COVER STORY AFTER WEEKS OF dithering. the government is expected to announce a study into running longer semi-trailers on...

Following Norway's recent decision to increase HGV length limits to 17.5m for artics and 19.5m for drawbars Volvo has launched...

■ }1i5f.C.1:1■1f:,;" THE FREIGHT Transport Association (ETA) has gained the support of politicians from all parties for its...

THE SOCIETY OF Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is expected to urge the government to make changes to the quality...

Emergency brakes from 2013 TRUCKS WILL HAVE to be fitted with advanced emergency braking systems and lane-departure warning...

nia vvcan plans for truckstop on All PROPOSALS FOR A 24-hour truckstop on the All trunk road have been dealt a blow by local...

Suttons bucks recession trend with CrossLand tanker trailers NORTH-WEST OPERATOR Suttons has taken delivery of 11 highcapacity...

HAULIER JACK Richards & Son is offering a £5.000 reward for the apprehension of thieves who made off with 25 pallets of...

Steeton testing station By joanna Bourke KEIGHLEY MP ANN Cryer is to meet with transport secretary Jim Fitzpatrick to urge him...

A couple weeks ago I reported that users of the forums were starting to see signs of improvement when it came to looking for...

TDG picks adaptable Lawrence David steel trailer to enhance efficiency LAWRENCE DAVID has designed a versatile 45ft trailer...

to be VOSA officials By Joanne Bourke LANCASHIRE POLICE are investigating a hijacking in which a lorry driver was threatened...

"What time are you leaving in the morning?" I innocently asked the driver of the truck parked opposite in my favourite...

Rail Link strikes a chord A REINSTATED RAIL link is expected to significantly reduce congestion around the port of Liverpool....

CM COVER STORY By Joanna Bourke DESPITE PREDICTING lower profits and turnover this year, Manchester-based haulier AK...

CITROEN HAS LAUNCHED a dual-fuel version of its Dispatch van and an uprated petrol model boasting 140hp as well as improving...

Transmec's moving to a bigger site in Bradford THE ITALIAN-OWNED Transmec haulage group is embarking on a recession-defying...

:y Chris Tindall THE TRANSPORT Tribunal has allowed an appeal by a transport company, calling a Deputy Traffic Commissioner's...

Europe fell by 4°'. last year, to 2.78 million, according to the OfT the first drop since 1993. East of England IC Richard...

Sweden is leading the way with trials of trucks operating at 90 tonnes and above.., no problem with 700hp on tap. Words: Colin...

The state of South Mimms is absolutely shocking I RECENTLY HAD the misfortune to stop at the truckstop at South Mimms on the...

I'VE BEEN concerned for some time now with goods vehicles in excess of 3,500kg to 7,500kg having to be restricted to 90km/h. I...

When the Stiller Group decided to raise its game on staff development, little did it realise that it would end up buying an...

The Stiller Academy has big goals for the future. It is participating in local employability programmes, including training and...

For 12 months now 5% biodiesel has been added to diesel. But what is its effect on truck engines, and will. planned increases...

The DTC has raised questions over an operator's ability to comply with the regulations over premises. A HAULIER WHO had been...

No licence for firm that failed to add up A COMPANY that was twice given the chance to produce evidence of financial repute...

Maintenance provider was an 'invention' A HAULIER HAS had his licence revoked after his association with a dishonest transport...

Grocer agrees to give TC future assurances A FRUIT AND vegetable firm has narrowly avoided revocation, but in future it cannot...

Corporate manslaughter law has yet to be tested since its introduction last year. Instead, individual managers continue to be...

• You are legally required to assess the risks in ycur workplace and put in place a plan to control them. • You do not have to...

HSE figures show the number of injuries suffered by people working in the category freight transport by road. They do not...

A manslaughter charge can attract life imprisonment. This has rarely been applied in workplace manslaughter charges, but driver...

CM is reintroducing a regular page of readers' questions, with answers supplied by top transport Lawyers. DO YOU HAVE A...

Graduated fixed penalties Legislaton is in place tc ailow VOSA officers to issue fixed penalties for roadworthiness and...

Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2008, 6 April 2009 Existing statutory dispute resolution procedures are repealed and...

comes to the range of sizes and models on offer. There's a light CV to suit just about every possible application. A perfect...

It's all about swings and roundabouts with the Bipper. What it lacks in outright shove it makes up for in economy, and this is...

Whetheryou are a large fleet operator or a single-truck ownerdriver, vehicle maintenance is vital to your survival which is why...

The right maintenance cycle will give optimal maintenance cost and minimise downtime. Base maintenance schedules on mileage as...

While the FTA is by far the most active in the field, its not alone. With several hundred contract hire and contract...

Commercial Motor pits the automated VBG Multi Function Coupling against a manual drawbar coupling to see if it's really as easy...

coupling with five sensors that guide positioning and interfacings to connect the air, electric and hydraulic lines. With a...

Its difficult to establish how spending the best part of £10.000 on a Multi Function Coupling (MFC) system can be clawed back...

It's a year since Fruehauf's 'Performance' range broke cover at Tip-Ex. CM finds out how it's been put to the test since then....

Weighing up the options ruehauf boss Matthew Wordsworth is keen to develop a one-stop-shop principle for the Grantham-based...

Words: Brian Weather - Ley Continual learning and development are essential ingredients of sustaining efficiency improvements....

DW Weaver Group operates around 150 articulated and rigid trucks. In addition to being one of the UK's largest independent milk...

and distributor based in the West Midlands, has an annual turnover of around 29m and employs 50 staff, including 11 drivers. Al...

Safe And Fuel Efficient Driving (SAFED) is designed to improve the driving techniques of both truck and van drivers. The SAFED...

To celebrate 20 years in the business, Commercial Vehicle Auctions ICVA1 will be staging a three-day auction and hosting a gala...

Similar to a number of traditional tipper companies, the trucks on the Smiths [Bletchington] fleet are British-built, owned...

Nearly new' HGV deater Hanbury Riverside makes the most of its 'shop window' by which it means its website, of course. Words:...