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26th October 2006
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PRIVATE TESTING CAN MAKE SENSE

The government's enthusiasm for the private sector appears to be trickling into the haulage industry. Firstly there were hints...

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DSA proposes logistics firms run LGV tests

The Driving Standards Agency is seeking views on allowing certain road freight firms to conduct truck driving tests. Sally...

Organised crime targets trucks across Europe

ONE IN SIX European truck drivers have been attacked in the past five years, according to a forthcoming study from the...

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Licence application refused after hauliers write to TC

A NEW LICENCE application by the director of a failed transport company has been refused after two operators wrote to a Traffic...

Comet avoids a strike at Skelmersdale

A PAY DISPUTE at Comers Skelmersdale ROC has been averted at the 11th hour. The warehouse staff at the Lancashire site, run by...

Betz drivers 'told to lie'

Will .1 BETZ CEO Thomas Betz has been confronted in court by witnesses who spoke out against his initial statement, in which he...

Food study

The Department tor Transport has commissioned SCALA Logistics Consulting to conduct surveys of the food and drink transport...

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Opposition gathers over rise in price of Dartford crossing

The DiTis plans for a price increase have angered hauliers and the local council. Sally Nash reports. DARTFORD BOROUGH council...

TRL to study impact of longer vehicles

THE TRANSPORT Research Laboratory (TR L) has confirmed it has been asked by the government to carry out a desk-based study into...

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Raising the tariffs

Andy Boyle pleads for more state legislation to stop the use of mobile phones while driving At present, my mornings are filled...

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End of the road for 0-licence saga

Two County Durham operators have been allowed to keep their licences but their legal representatives have faced criticism....

DTC criticises 'lack of control over legal representation

PERRE I I SAYS the one matter that caused particular concern was the lack of control demonstrated by the operators over their...

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Euro MP backs call for higher safety standard r

A Labour MEP has entered the ongoing debate over inspection standards for foreign trucks. David Harris reports. THE WIDOW of a...

Customer referral leads to contract win for Transervice

WEST 13ROMWICH haulage firmTranservice Express Transport has won a new contract following a recommendation from one of its...

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Job losses in wake of MoD deal are contained

THE NUMBER OF redundancies that are to result from 3663 losing a major contract with the Ministry of Defence is not as high as...

Welch Transport profits down but Group is stable

WELCH GROUP Holdings recorded a slight increase in pre-tax profits in the year to December 2005, despite a weak performance...

Foden swansong at M&B

WEST YORKSHIRE transport firm M&B I laulage and Waste Paper has taken on one of the final Fodens in the country. The 6x4...

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Union rep hits out at Inhuman' restridions

A T&G branch secretary highlights issues with truck parking and facilities at UK docks. Sally Nash reports. TRANSPORTAND...

Renault Trucks takes the Ca bsta r to the Maxity

RENAULT TRUCKS has revealed the name and first picture of its version of the new Nissan Cabstar. The 3.5-tonne forward-control...

Seafield resolves pay dispute after strikes

A DISPUTE OVER pay between Seafield Logistics and road haulage union URTU has been settled after drivers carried out their...

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Malcolm Group reports turnover rise after MBO

It has been a year of growth for one of Scotland's leading logistics firms following a management buyout in 2005. David Harris...

WH Bowker eyes growth

UK AND CONTINENTAL operator WH Bowker is satisfied with its annual results after increasing profits last year by almost 8%....

FREIGHT BEST PRACTICE

COMPANY NAME: Den holm Industrial Services NUMBER OF VEHICLES: 70 AREA OF EXPERTISE: Scaffolding/industrial cleaning WEEK SIX...

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Unison: No more strikes over NHS contrad transfer'

After much conflict over the 'creeping privatisation of the NHS, Unison has backed down over the jobs transfer to DHL. Chris...

France releases UK driver found with drugs

A KiDDERMINSTER-BASED truck driver has been cleared after being held in a French prison for three days following the discovery...

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Hig h fuel costs dent profits at

Norfolk haulage firm Bartrums THETFORD-BASED Bartrums had a year of mixed fortunes in the year ending December 2005, with one...

Cowern drivers get a Premium surprise

BRIDGNORTH,SHROPSHIRE haulier Clive Cowern Transport has just taken delivery of its latest truck a new Renault Premium 440 with...

FTA slams proposed A 14

overtaking ban 'time bomb' THE FREIGHT TRANSPORT Association (ETA) has hit back at the High ways Agency (H A ) plan for an...

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Transport's missing link

A new report suggests that the growth in road freight is no longer directly influenced by underlying economic grow - h. Louise...

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The strength to carry on

After an astonishing and brutal attack at its haulage yard which left one person dead and two others critically injured, a...

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Transport consultants offer value for money at inquiry

AS ESTABLISHED and respected transport consultants, we were dismayed to receive a mailshot from a leading firm of solicitors...

It's curtains for drivers' tassels

HAVING SEEN the recent increase in signs on the rear of trailers that say,"lf you can't see my mirrors, then I can't see you."'...

Dedication is what you need

I lAVING JUST READ the letter from Mark Doel Transport (CMS October) regarding Stuart Oades' (right) comments on the future (or...

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The Willi Betz story

As the boss of the German haulage giant Willi Betz appears in court accused of bribery and other offences, we look at where the...

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Revoked diredor denies being a 'front' for husband

Juanina Parr dramatically rips up a maintenance contract and admits to the TC that a previous operation was a "sham" Mike...

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'Naive' skip operator spared from disqualification by Tribunal

THE TRANSPORT TRIBUNAL has quashed a skip operator's three-year 0-licence disqualification because it was a form of" punishmen...

'Very ignorant' company wins the return of impounded 17-tanner

A COMPANYTHAT used an employee's 0-licence illegally for two years has succeeded in its bid to have an impounded vehicle...

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Licence cut following removals firm's eighth prohibition

A REMOVALS FIRM which clocked up eight prohibitions, including six in the last year, has had its licence cut from seven...

Driver who failed to stop loses appeal

A SOUTH MIMMS lorry driver has lost his appeal against a conviction for ignoring directions given by a Vosa stopping officer....

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Transfer rights

The transfer of 1,650 NHS jobs to DHL has provoked concern from Unison, but at least it has the transfer regulations on its...

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Happy fami 1 ies

Measures by the government to improve work-life balance include extended maternity and paternity leave, and 28 days' paid...

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Strike up the ban...

Following the Scottish example, workplace smoking bans will be extended to the rest of the UK next year — and workplaces will...

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A GOOD TIP FOR STABILITY

OPERATIONS Safety: Inclinometers A toppling tipper is hardly a good advert for the health & safety of your operation. In a...

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magic CARPETS

While some carpet transporters have gone to the wall in recent years, others have been moving in. Tim Maughan assesses their...

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Block Exemption, when it finally arrived, was widely expected to

transform CV sales and servicing. The reality, however, has been very different. Julian Milnes reports. C om petition is...

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Keep those wheels rolling

From brake testers to spray guns, there is plenty of new kit in our review of products for the maintenance and repair sector....

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SOCK

The green revolution continues apace as Modec develops a range of chassis-cabs, vans, flatbeds and tip s operated solely by...

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Nissan hopes that the latest generation of Cabstar will enjoy great success thanks to a thorough makeover. Julian Milnes reports.

AT A GLANCE Nissan Cabstar WHAT'S NEW? • All-new platform based on ladder-frame chassis • Three engine outputs— a 2.5-litre...

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It's a bright new Daily

The Iveco Daily van has always been seen as a dependable workhorse. But now, with input from a leading Italian designer, it is...

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RECRUITMENT/OCTOBER 06 BRIDGE CONTRACTING SERVICES TRANSED TRAINING

LOGISTICS GAP IS BRIDGED Bridge Contract Services works hard to match its personnel to the right job. Tim Maughan reports on...

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Well 'Sed

Transed Training continues to offer ADR, CPC and Safed tuition from its offices in both Cheshire and Staffordshire. TRANSED TR...

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Stuart Oades

Chief Executive, Christian Salvesen What got you started in road transport? Diesel in the veins. My family had a couple of...

Magnetic personality

The latest addition to the HA armoury is strangely attractive Hot off the presses from the Highways Agency comes news of the...

Whose is it?

Which operator's livery is this? Please send your e-mail entry to: cornmerciatmotor@rbi.co.uk-entries must include youraddress...

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Buyers demand mod-cons

Operators are being fussy over truck specs, even though late-year, low-mileage vehicles are thin on the ground. Steve Banner...

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Big's not beautiful

When remarketing large panel vans, make sure you know what the buyers want and how to present it to get the best price. British...