• by Miles Brignall The Road Haulage Association has presented new figures to the Chancellor of the Exchequer furthering its...

* Creditors of the failed freight forwarder Dual Carriage are concerned its managing director might now be behind a new company...

M4 on Monday. Two cars were also involved in the crash in which one of the trucks burst into flames. FrT1 Trailer and ferry...

• British hauliers who have flagged out trucks to Ireland face being struck off the Republic's register of companies unless...

• by Charles Young One of the largest employers in the industry, United Carriers, is threatening to sack employees "through the...

• Glyn Davies has moved back into container haulage with the purchase of Felixstowebased Goodway. But the move means...

Will he or won't he? Hauliers anxiously awaiting Gordon Brown's pre-Budget statement next week may be encouraged by his...

• by Michael Jewell Former Road Haulage Association chairman Bob McKinnon's involvement with the RHA was said to be the root of...

• Reefer operator Ralph Davies International is continuing its campaign against the parking policy at Granada Service Areas....

• by Karen Mlles Details of 20 UK hauliers caught breaking the law in Holland are about to be sent electronically to police...

• Two drivers could face fines of up to £5,004) after a crackdown by the Vehicle Inspectorate (VI) on vehicles transporting...

• Immigration authorities and a major rail-freight operator are investing in new gas detection devices which can "sniff out"...

• Road haulage bosses could find their pay policy between men and women coming under extra scrutiny if an Equal Opportunities...

• A haulier who was fined for exceeding his driving hours after being held up in roadworks has won his appeal to quash the...

• by Charles Young Trucks more than two years old could be banned from central London, Westminster Council announced last...

HANDLING HALFORDS Car accessories and bike retailer Halfords has awarded TOG Logistics the sole contract to handle deliveries...

Police found a lorry driver dismantling a stolen £12,000 Leyland truck after the officers had been guided there by a tracking...

II by Karen Miles ;=ord's truck fleet at Dagenham s set to come under further pressure to admit more nonwhite drivers...

• Police are warning that diesel theft could become a national epidemic with a growing number of organised gangs stealing fuel...

10 The Scottish road haulage industry could be wiped out within 10 years because of taxes and a strong pound, a Tory MSP...

— The Highways Agency (FM) has launched a series of measures designed to cut congestion and improve safety on Britain's major...

• by Bryan Jarvis York-based TJ Frazier has entered the rapidly shrinking British vehicle manufacturing world with a high-speed...

111 Andover Trailers is supplying 16 bespoke plant bodies for hire specialist M&J Hire Centres' UK operation with a new design...

• A Thompson Heil aluminium tanker is in action providing support to the fire tenders at Liverpool Airport. The tanker is...

• by Colin Barnett Shell has taken a major step towards its aim of a global range of heavy-duty diesel engine oils with the...

One of the main challenges currently faced by oil companies Is the combined effect of lower emissions and longer drain...

Elite Courier Co of Slough, Bourne End and Heston, is taking 25 Citroen Berlingo 500D LX vans on a 12-month contract from TLS....

Daihatsu is supplying the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham with 56 LPG dual-fuel net vans. Most of them will be used by...

DaimlerChrysler has posted third-quarter operating profits of almost £1bn. This marks a 24% increase on the same period last...

Engine manufacturer Cummins has recorded profits of around £32m for the third quarter of 1999, compared with losses of around...

SBF Agrico is now the sole dealership for MercedesBenz Unimogs in Scotland. The company has 10 dealerships in Scotland that...

This year's Firex show at Harrogate had plenty of new kit and some good examples of brigades showing great thrift by...

RP Winder (Wholesale Meats), of Blackpool, was warned that further problems would lead to serious action being taken against...

South Eastern and Metropolitan TO Brigadier Michael Turner has taken no action against the licence held by north London-based...

Concern about the maintenance record of Elginbased Bailfie Brothers (Contractors), and a number of convictions, have led to its...

An undertaking to cut hedges and verges to maintain visibility led to Richard Warner Haulage winning authority to move the...

The issue of an S-marked prohibition on the one vehicle operated by Maghull, Liverpool-based B&K Metals, and a subsequent...

A ruling of the European Court will decide the date of the hearing of allegations against 11 Lancashire tipper owners and...

Doncaster-based RJ Budge (Mining) has lost an appeal against an overloading conviction and a fine of £700 imposed after it had...

The Vehicle Inspectorate was criticised for wasting court time when 52 out of 86 drivers' hours and tachograph charges brought...

Drivers' hours offences and falsification of tachograph records have led to Malpas, Cheshire, racehorse transporter Richard...

Drivers' hours and tachograph refresher seminars organised by the RHA Southern & Eastern Region. Cost: Members, £25 (ex-VAT);...

to receive government help to the tune of £150m. While I say good luck to them in some respects, I see no signs of any similar...

Like many others I was saddened to read of the demise of the Elworth Works. My grandfather was a steam fitter at the works and...

Like your correspondent Bill Johnson, I too feel it is sad that Fodens are leaving their home at Sandbach after almost 144...

letter to cause offence (CM9-15 Sept). I have been actively involved in safety matters for almost 40 years and am aware that...

A soppy mutt smile fell across Foden the dog's chops when his master related this doggy tale... Andy and Valerie Edgcomb, from...

Despite the blue-collar attire, these three cheerful chappies are very much the stuff of white-collar management. The trio were...

With the festive season zooming up the highway in the fast lane, our thoughts turn to the vexing matter of what to get whom for...

It must be nice to be a top telly and radio personality. Why, you only have to mention on your breakfast show that you'd like a...

I Price as tested: £64,159 (ex-VAT), chassis-cab only. Bigne: 10.8 litres, 400hp (298kW). Payload: 25.92 tonnes. Average speed:...

MATTERS PARTY POOPERS Despite a tough year you still want to thank your drivers for their loyalty and hard work when...

TO KNOW There's so much happening in the business world that It's a good idea for hauliers to step back now and again, and...

vans (Class IV) rise from £30.8710 £32.11; light CVs (Class VII) rise from 132.77 to £33.80. * Motor Vehicles (Tests)...

Staying ahead in haulage means paying attention to the smallest detail. The Higgins brothers in Rutland pay great attention to...

IALLENCIE The race for London mayor has so far focused on the personalities fighting for top spot. But whoever is selected for...

a 48-hour working week? And, just as important, how will your drivers react? To find out, Adam buttonholed some drivers as...

on ferocious competition but are often ready to work together when it's to their mutual advantage. Paul Newman has been...

the fuel escalator really has to go—and why everyone should be doing their bit. • If you want to sound off about a road...

brake friction Lining choice is a vital issue for both brake effectiveness and performance. Make sure you get it right! C...

The fundamental choice between drums and discs is important and can have a significant effect on the operation of your fleet....

An interesting variation on the exhaust brake theme can save operating costs and component life, IN odern electroni...

tint Failing the brake test is a common occurrence for many vehicle operators, so what can you do boost your vehicle's chances...

L Brake Systems] an s we rs On-board "intelligent" systems for trailer brake maintenance will save time and money on fault...

stoppers Modern EBS can bring reduced braking, simultaneous anchor and greater control. T he illustration below details...

COn 101 Modern braking systems bristle with electronics and have never been safer. This is how they are controlled! T he...

round Specifying an electromagnetic retarder can lead to significant operational cost savings, plus a smoother ride! N ot...

Specifying disc brakes not only means improved performance, but significantly reduced service costs too! ention M disc brakes...