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5th August 2010
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Short, but not sweet

The end, when it came for Pemberton Transport, was swift [see page 8), mirroring its nine-month Life under ownership. FolLowing...

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P STRIKE

Unite union warns of potential tanker strike CM COVER STORY joanna.bourkerdrhi IN AN UNUSUAL move, trade union Unite has...

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p "L-1 A PfIrc.

Stobart Group boss repeats call for empty running tax CM COVER STORY christooherwa ttonfdrbi.co.uk STOBART GROUP has...

P CON1

Stobart loses out from Nestle NESTl I S reorganisation of its logistics operation has led to Eddie Stobart losing 20% of work...

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Pemberton loses 0-licence, and its director, her repute

dorninic.perryrarhi.c.a.uk THE SAGA of Pemberton Transport, the Cheshire-based family haulage company bought by Lynne Walker in...

In CV TESTING

First new-build ATF opens THE FIRST PURPOSE-built Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) has opened in Hyde, Cheshire, initially...

P NEW TRUCKS

OAF: buy Euro-5 now to save money Operators can avoid the extra cost that firstgeneration Euro-6 trucks are expected to...

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Minister is vague on future of VOSA

Transport minister Mike Penning has delivered an ambiguous answer to an MP's question about the future of VOSA, raising the...

Diabetes row continue!

between UK and the EC THE GOVERNMENT appears to have set itself on a collision course with the EC after transport minister...

P CONGESTit_

Suffolk Operation Stack soLution due this month The Road Haulage Association (RI IA) says a solution for the current...

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Munro's licence bid dismissed by

IC as a 'phoenix' P W ° h m o PE i T s m t O h N th e greatest haulier? SCOTTISH TRAFFIC Commissioner (TC) Joan Aitken has...

I° AND FINALLY

Rock n' rollers ROTTERDAM-BASED DEN Hartogh Logistics has produced its own music video to celebrate 90 years in business. The...

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ATF strategy is the way forward

Last week, CM asked whether VOSA's expenditure on the roll-out of ATFs has been money well. spent. VOSA chief Alastair Peoples...

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Tip-toeing back to life after the recession

The industry is finally showing faint signs of recovery, according to July's Trucking Britain Out Of Recession survey....

FUEL PRICE STABILISER OR ROAD-USER CHARGE?

We asked Trucking Britain respondents which of the new government's key possible transport plans should be treated as a...

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FUEL PRICES AND THE ECONOMY

While Harper is reticent to predict the future direction of fuel prices, he does believe fuel purcha a good ind calor of the...

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Is there a Light at the end of the tunnel?

At the turn of the year the ADR tunnel code changes, allowing and prohibiting the movement of various hazardous loads through...

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P TOLLS

Let's take care of our local businesses by keeping our toll charges in check THE FACT THAT tolls on the Severn are higher than...

Is VOSA inspecting the right vehicles?

WE HAVE.. 11AD many instances recently where some of our drivers and those from other hauliers have been stopped on the way...

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TC praises strength of Collett's PI defence

Haulage boss was clearly able to prove that the company had introduced robust safety checks and systems. A TRAFFIC...

Setting an example to other operators

The remedial action taken by this operator in advance of the public inquiry convinced the TC that no action against its licence...

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Deben tries its luck in the Midlands

I II CONTAINER HAULIER Deben Transport is looking for authorisation to base 10 vehicles and the same number of trailers in...

DHL Supply Chain

i n DHL SUPPLY CHAIN has been granted permission to base 20 vehicles and 25 trailers at a new operating centre on the Daneshill...

Western and West Midlands Traffic Are Bristol

• A public inquiry will take place in Bristol on 6 August consider a new application from David Coles Personne Brislington in...

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Rights of redress

Words:Adam Hitt It is every operator's worst nightmare: a truck is bought, which 10 days later goes kaput. As a last resort....

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BUYERS' RIGHTS: SALE OF GOODS ACT 1979

• The seller has to be the owner of the vehicle, which must be of "satisfactory quality". • The truck has to be fit for its...

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• Establish that the vendor actually does own the vehicle.

• Make sure you carry out an HPI check if this reveals there is outstanding finance on the vehicle, then dont pay any money to...

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P WORKING TIME

Will weekend hobby affect drivers' hours allowance? Q. An HGV driver drives under EU rules during the working week On some...

P STAFF DISMISc '

Was MD right to consider dismissal? Q. Our delivery driver's job entails the collection of cash from customers. He recently...

What documents for summer job?

Q. We wish to use a casual drive, normally works on our farm or warehouse, to provide a few days SI holiday cover for one of...

P LEGAL MARKINGS

How will conspicu affect existing flea Q. I've heard new vehicle consj markings are being introduced for all and trailers this...

What's your problem?

If you'd like to ask the RHA helpdesk exi a question, please e-mail patric.cunnan rbi.co.uk or write to Legal Q+A, Commie...

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Margin for erroi

Operators with more vehicles on their fleet than a specified on their licence should ensure that it is clear which units are in...

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Premium bonth

Tighter, leaner and stronger than ever, third-generatic family firm Elddis has gone its own way, but it's also collaborating...

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CONTINUING EFFICIENCY

Elddis double-shifts i:s 280 trailers mostly Lawrence David and Schmitz hi-cube and needs every cubic mm of capacity. "We can't...

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MAN stands the test of time

MAN has developed the TOM into a sound and functional truck, but so far the Germans have struggled to gain a foothold in the UK...

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secciti

It's debatable how many operators will change in their lubricant come EuFo-6, a difference to their engines. There's a quiet...

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GETTING BETTER BASE OIL

In Group I base oils, solvents are used to extract impurities such as wax and aromatic molecules from the feedstock. However,...

OIL IS OIL... ISN'T IT?

As increasing numbers of companies move towards some form of third-parb contracted maintenance — mainly through franchised...

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Renault and Vauxhall have been swapping badges on their respective

Master and Movano medium vans for more than a decade now. but how does one differentiate between the two come purchase time?...

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With the Latest Mova Vauxhall, has made a van worthy

of praise consideration. Comfi practicality and pricE all make it a strong contender in the lari • .41 van class. The interii...

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Extra Guest room

In just four weeks Midlands Iveco dealer Guest Trucks doubled the number of its dealerships by acquiring TC Harrison and taking...

TRIPLE OFFER

Guest Trucks is also opening up three initiatives beyond the traditional Iveco Trucks offerings. Spittle explains: "First is...

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The Thomas Hardie Used Truck Centre was one of the

first sites Webwatch reviewed, in July 2006. But four years is an eternity when it comes to the intemet, so a return visit was...

Product search

The site's product search can be accessed via the 'Trucks for Sale' link in the navigation menu or by using the 'tractor units'...

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Manheim opens new auction cent'

MANHEIM AUCTIONS LOOK5 add Bruntingthorpe Proving Groun permanent list of auction centres ft)] the success of the opening CV...