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Euro-5 early bird RPCs ruled out

The DfT has rejected trade association requests to give early Euro-5 adopters the Reduced Pollution Certificate. Louise Cole...

EU accreditation for international hauliers

HAULIERS DELIVERING to customers outside the EU will be able to apply to become Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) from Sunday...

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2009 launch date for new Volvo FH range

VOLVO TRUCKS will take the wraps off a new version of the truck range in 2009 to ensure the truck remains towards the top of...

Floods cause chaos in Yorks

HEAVY RAIN IN Yorkshire on Monday (25 June) caused chaos in the region with 1:G Vs forced to queue on the A63 south of Hull and...

Total splits distribution contrad three ways

THE UNION representing tanker drivers at Total has condem ned the company's decision to split its distribution...

TOG healthy

MG says ousress has been in line with expectations, with most growth coming from its chemicals division. Its restructured UK...

Volvo delivers

Volvo Trucks increased deliveries in all trading regions except North America in the year to May 31, but poor trading in the US...

HA CCTV

The Highways Agency is buying a CCTV system to enable Regional Traff ic Control Centres to manage the trunk network more...

Deadly road

A 15 - mile stretch of the A682 in Lancashire between J13 of the M65 and Long Preston is the UK's most dangerous niece of road,...

Logistics deal

The chemicals division of TDG has chosen CarrierNetOnlines logistics solution to help manage its supply chain and track...

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Fresh rumpus as another LGV clamped at Thurrock

The driver says there were no obvious signs and the firm's director calls the clamping "criminally outrageous". Roanna Avison...

Confusion remains over Ferryways' future

THERE WAS STILL confusion this week overthe future of Ferryways, the Belgium-based shipping line which operated roll-on...

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Boss defends his bridge bash driver

A DRIVER WHOSE truck caused massive disruption to the main east coast railway line after it hit a bridge has been defended by...

BD Commercials sets up an apprentice scheme

RUGBY-BASED BD Commercial Services is addressing the shortage of qualified LGV mechanics by teaming up with a local college to...

Galileo satellite service to be funded by EU money

THE EUROPEAN Parliament has voted for troubled European Union satellite navigation service Galileo to remain under EU control;...

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Barrier solution for Stack

A E12.6m Quick Moveable Barrier should help to reduce the chaos caused during Operation Stack Roanna Avison reports. THE...

FM SAYS: KENT 'A DUMPING GROUND FOR TOO LONG' GORDON

TELLING, the Freight Transport Association's head of policy for London, the South Fast and the East of England, says: "For too...

A pair of Euro-5 Volvo tractors for BB Haulage

BB HAULAGE, based in Caister, Lines, has taken delivery of two Globetrotter XL-cabbed, Euro-5 Volvo FH-480 6x2 tractor units....

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Operation Mermaid unearths a variety of offences in Wales

The police and Vosa crack down on CV drivers breaking hours regs and driving vehicles with dangerous defects. Chris Tindall...

Rikki Chequer, community manager for TruckNet UK, reports on the

past week's hot topics of discussion among members of the UK's leading internet forum for professional drivers. I start this...

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Hauliers report increase in the number of stowaways

The RHA warns its members to be careful as more illegal asylum seekers sneak aboard UK-bound truas David Harris reports. THERE...

Bulmers unveils £10m expansion plan

TEESSIDE-BASED Bulmers Logistics has unveiled a five year plan to double turnover and create 250 jobs across the UK. The 210m...

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No fuel duty for small biofuel producers

The government is hoping its changes will stimulate the biofuels market. Roanna Avison reports. SMALL BIODIESEL producers will...

Win £1,000 in our Golden Ticket draw

INSIDE NEXT WEEK'S Commercial Motor there will be a special Golden Ticket promotion giving you the opportunity to win £1,000 as...

City Link deal for Ryder

UNDER A MULTI-millionpound contract-hire deal, Ryder is supplying 26 Daf CF430 tractor units and 102 13.6-metre doubledeck...

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No return of vehicles used in illegal cabotage operations

The Scottish Deputy Traffic Commisioner rejects requests for the return of impounded vehicles and trailers. Mike Jewell...

Laser Transport goes back into the black

HYTHE, KENT-based Laser Transport International has reported turnaround pre-tax profits of £465,762 for 2006. Despite...

Bear orders 27 M-B trucks

-IIGHWAYS MAINTENANCE company Bear Scotland has ordered 7 Mercedes-Benz Atego trucks from Western Commercial. The 7.5-tonne...

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Driver refused to abandon unroadworthy vehicle

A disabled driver had to be brought back by police after leaving a roadside check in an unroadworthy truck. Peter Swingler...

give priority to delivery trucks

DELIVERY TRUCKS should be given priority treatment as part of any plan to tackle congestion in Britain's cities, the Commons...

INNOVATE LOGISTICS is to consolidate its fleet with an extra

185 Volvo Euro-4 PH 13 4801-Shift trucks, and expects to see a 5% improvement in fuel efficiency. The procurement of the new...

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Spaghetti-eating driver gets ban and prison sentence

A driver who used his knees to steer a 40-tonne artic while eating at the wheel has been sent to jail. Mike Jewell reports. A...

Hauliers aim to be green

NINE OUT OF 10 hauliers are trying to cut the pollution caused by their business, according to the Freight Transport...

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• TRUST PORTS

What is a trust port? Trust ports are independent statutory bodies, each governed by its own unique, local legislation and...

• DIABETES

Eve been diagnosed with diabetes does this mean I can no longer work as a professional driver? The answer depends on how...

What should I do in the event of an accident and what first aid can I attempt at the roadside?

• Call the emergency services. Give the most accurate description possible of the incident including the number of casualties,...

I disagree with a Vosa decision what can I do?

Three options are open to you. The first step is to contact the manager of the local office and register a complaint. If you...

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Early warning system

Partial analysis is the simple option with analogue tachographs, but it's more complicated with digital ones. David Harris...

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Moving a eague

Andy Salter talks to James Dennison about his company's expansion plans, new models — and the continuing shortage , • of...

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Tricw question of VED rebate

I READ WITH interest articles on the VED rebate for Euro-5 compliant vehicles and thought I would do a bit of digging. I...

Lymm truckstop is in need of better signage and systems

MOTO IS OUT OF order with the new system it has in place at Lymm truckstop. Moto claims the coach bays are clearly marked, but...

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Conversion problems

The Driver CPC comes into effect in September 2009 with the aim of improving industry standards across Europe. But will it...

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Court rejects appeals over £1160,000 fines

Failure to put up adequate warning signs or verbally warn drivers of "perilous cables" led to the death of a truck driver. A...

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Firm must submit fresh application

THE TRANSPORT TRIBUNAL has dismissed an appeal by Rainham, Essex-based GPA Transport against the revocation of its licence by...

Licence curtailed for safety shortcomings

A NORTH WALES firm has had its three-vehicle licence curtailed to two vehicles for two weeks after a surprise inspection...

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Operator who used plastic bag as a fuel cap has licence revoked immediately

A NORTH YORKSHIRE operator who ran his fleet in a "dangerous condition" and failed to appear at a public inquiry has had his...

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Smoking is banned in all workplaces in England, including truck

cabs, from next week. But what if your employees ignore the new regs? Adam Hill reports. F rom 1 July, as part of a blanket...

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Falling asleep while driving can have tragic results. What should

operators and drivers do to minimise the risk? Transport lawyer Andrew Sanderson reports. I n January 2002, truck driver Paul...

There are a number of practical steps that should be

considered by operators and drivers to reduce the impact of fatigue. If fatigue is an issue,it may not be enough to rely on the...

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SLEEP DEPRIVATION THE RISK The Loughborough Sleep Centre has said

that 40% of fatigue-related crashes involve a driver who was at work at the time. An RAC investigation into sleep deprivation...

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The duties that company directors have to adhere to are in the process of being changed,

report Christopher Sykes and Peijun Xia. 1. Duty to act within their powers Directors should exercise their powers for a...

DIRECTORS AND THE LAW

Directors have powers to take majority business decisions on behalf of their companies. Various duties are imposed on them to...

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POWERHOUSE

Time was when we were excited by 400hp. Then by 500 — and now, in the Volvo FH 16, 571 of Her Majesty's finest horses are the...

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DES RABLE K

1 T WoRshop technology doesn't stand still, and there was plenty of new kit on display at this year's CV show. Power-Tec...

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S IT SAFE?

Vehicle workshops can be dangerous environments, so prevention is better than cure when ft comes to workplace safety. Dave...

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Accident statistics from the HSE Health and safety in the

motor vehicle repair (MVR) industry In 2001, ii was estimated that the MVR industry in the UK employed just over 170,000 people...

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Little workshop of horrors Salutary lessons from the HSE's files

Inhalation An MVR paint sprayer worked for 10 years painting commercial vehicle bodies. He worked in a spray space and wore...

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WHAT'S FOR AFTERS?

Manufacturers are agreed on the key role that aftermarket support plays in ensuring customer satisfaction. Kevin Swallow...

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What do manufacturers do to attract and support operators of older vehicles?

Manufacturers would ideally like to manage their marques from cradle to grave, but the problems, not to mention the cost, of...

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LESS WASTE

As sure as the first swallow, summer is heralded by the annual migration of municipal equipment buyers to their seaside sojourn...

This is a crucial period for Turkish manufacturer BMC, which

is doubtless why it had the largest display of vehicles at the show. With its revised management structure and enlarged dealer...

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THE SUM OF MANI! PARTS

E very fleet, whether big or small, needs a steady supply of spare parts because, without fail, there comes a time when...

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Watch your language

A recent survey listed the top 10 things that wound up road users and it seems that, rather than road pricing, the government...

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Lead times are losing sales for dealers

Franchised dealers are starting to haemorrhage customers as lead times extend. Kevin Swallow reports. 0 ne frustrated...

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LPG prices rise to the occasion

Trading for light CVs at Manheim Auctions shows no sign of easing as buyers fipt over limited stock, says commercial vehicle...

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Investing in the future

Mercedes-Benz North-East franchise Bell Truck Sales has expanded its dealer network across the North-East with a new site....