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20th december 2012
20th december 2012
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Use your head

On Christmas morning my daughter will be getting her first bicycle — and she can't wait. But she'll also be getting a Peppa Pig...

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on't neglect Driver CPC, warns TC Aitken

By Derren Hayes OPERATORS UNABLE to demonstrate a commitment to Driver CPC training could be at a greater risk of having their...

The Department for Ann Transport is asking for fee

The Department for Ann Transport is asking for feedback on proposals to increase the time required between digital tacho data...

Northern aggregate hauliers get a boost

AGGREGATE HAULIERS in the North are experiencing a rise in coal movements to power stations, with the boon likely to continue...

um..11 Chief executive of Daf ARM parent company P

um..11 Chief executive of Daf ARM parent company Paccar Mark Pigott has been awarded an honorary knighthood. In 2008 he donated...

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Tyne Tunnels toll increase is too much, says operator

By Ashleigh Wight A NEWCASTLE upon Tyne haulier has slammed the latest Tyne Tunnels toll increase, describing it as "an extra...

Free Operator CPC home study in CM!

HAVE YOU considered getting your Operator CPC qualification? Or do you already have an 0-licence, but would like to brush up on...

PIPE.

"People always ask me for advice on growing tomatoes" Keith Williams, MD, Tomato Plant (page 13) You can't be complacent, but...

FAST AND SPONSORED: ARR Craib will be the official

FAST AND SPONSORED: ARR Craib will be the official sponsor of the 2013 MSA Scottish Rally Championship. The firm, which...

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Stobart/Tesco driver dispute ends

THE LONG-RUNNING dispute between Unite members operating out of Tesco's Doncaster DC and their employer, Eddie Stobart, has...

Financial standing levels to fall

THE AMOUNT of cash hauliers must have in the bank to prove their good financial standing is to be reduced from the new year,...

ON THE ROAD

It was the M25, M40, M42 and M5 for group news editor Christopher Walton this week as he headed up to Droitwitch to interview...

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URTU FIGHTS ON

THE UNITED Road Transport Union (URTU) has taken its fight for an overhaul of LGV drivers' Working Time regulations to the...

Tata pulls plug on production of Ace

By David Wilcox TATA MOTORS has pulled the plug on its battery-powered light truck, the Ace, after it failed to meet the...

Sheffield's LGV ban will be partially lifted

A LORRY BAN in Sheffield is being partially lifted after the council recognised the essential service that LGVs provide to...

Ahh... we bet you missed these guys

ANYONE LOOKING for a late Christmas present should know that Phil Truck, The Big Cheese and Woody Pallet are back for A...

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What's in a name?

CM looks at the stories behind some of the strangest names in haulage Nords: CM team OURS IS AN INDUSTRY with heritage. You...

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Having a disability shouldn't stop someone from getting an LGV licence

MY PARTNER, who was born with Spina Bifida, is wanting to take his LGV licence. Although Brian mainly uses his wheelchair, he...

The holidays are finally here!

Ed's Christmas note: CM will be back on 3 January 2013, so please keep your letters and emails coming in to the usual address....

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Aitken denies licence to 'front' operation

TC Aitken has refused an 0-licence application from Ord Transport after ruling that it was a front operation By Roger Brown...

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Fined £5,000 after worker hit by van in depot

HALFORDS Autocentres has been fined £5,000 after a worker was struck by a reversing van at its depot in Birmingham In a Health...

Appeals to regain environmental permits lost

SKIP HIRE and waste management companies Grantscope Limited and RG Wastecare have lost their appeal against the decision to...

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Boxhill Caravan Haulage

BONI-I'LL CARAVAN Haulage has been given permission to base 23 vehicles and 28 trailers at its Old Kiln Farm site in Capel,...

FORTHCOMING PUBLIC INQUIRIES

Eastern/South Eastern traffic areas Eastbourne • KRM and Sons, based in Bromley, will make a new application at a PI on 8...

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Cycle of uncertainty

As an increasing number of people take up cycling, what are the implications for professional road users? Words: Pat Hagan...

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Keeping it stable

People who operate lorry-mounted cranes must use stabilising equipment correctly to ensure they stay safe Words: Chris Tindall...

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iTht ints of transport

Every year Saints Transport erects a huge Christmas lights display on the roof of its Heathrow head office, which acts as a...

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Short lived supertruck For all its iconic status,

Short lived supertruck For all its iconic status, and the urban myths surrounding it, Ford's towering Transcontinental lasted...

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View from the top

CM editorial director Justin Stanton jumped at the opportunity to chair an RHA management meeting Words: Justin Stanton As fuel...

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Chris Green, transport controller, Norbert Dentressangle Logistics (Carlsberg contract) Joined company: May 2008 Started...

Q1 hiring plans continue to fall

Words: Laura Hailstone A CONTINUED DROP in hiring intentions in the transport sector for 01 2013 is revealed in the latest...

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Education, education, education

Northern Ireland Volvo dealer Dennison Commercials is helping to provide youngsters with career opportunities and jobs Woras:...