And so it continues, this creeping insidious rise in costs for hauliers. While diesel prices have come down, the cost of using...

By David Harris, Chris Tindall and Christopher Walton HAULIERS FACE a huge 22% jump in the cost of using one of the most vital...

Bridge Board to raise its tolls to nearly 220 will now be scrutinised at a public inquiry. It is thought that around 500...

AROUND 100 drivers in Scotland are gearing up for industrial action after failing to reach an agreement with McPherson of...

By Roanna Avison HAULIERS WILL not have to pay the Manchester congestion charge while a study into its impact on freight is...

THE ROAD Haulage Association (RHA) is calling for an apology from the BBC after Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson (right) cracked a...

IN AN ATTEMPT to push forward the use of greener-powered CVs, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a shortlist of...

By Chris Tindall CREDITORS OF the stricken business United Trailers (UK), Cambridgeshire, have reacted with surprise at the...

THE DRIVER AND Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has defended banning people from driving lorries if they inject insulin for...

telephone contact will be disrupted. Lines will not work from around 12pm on 28 November until Monday 1 December. Vosa would...

Transport (D1T) On Line Benchmarking pilot run by Freight Best Practice has added six new key performance indicators (kPls)....

ey Joanna Bourke TAYMIX HAS been given another opportunity to allay the doubts of the Western Traffic Commissioner, Sarah...

THE GLOBAL economic slowdown has affected Norbert Dentressangle's plans to overhaul its UK transport arm, and will also hamper...

Last Sunday's episode of Top Gear was being discussed in depth on the forums even before it aired and, of course, after...

A union member in Holland faced the sack after refusing to use a magnet to exceed working hours. By Tim de Jong THE DUTCH...

By Roger Brown TRANSPORT BOSSES in Norwich are looking at whether trucks should have to comply with the city's low-emission...

A LORRY BAN cue to be introduced in the West Sussex town of Petworth has been delayed because the signs and barriers have yet...

help operators change the local time clock on Actia, Siemens and Stoneridge digital tachos. To find out more go to...

By Roanna Aviso ri HAULIERS IN THE chemicals industry have been asked to sign up to a Responsible Care initiative that is...

The hub, based in Solihull, Birmingham, is the first one that belongs to a palletised distribution network to operate with...

Council in West Sussex for contemplating a complicated entry system to a lorry park as a means of barring travellers. The...

Volvo's FL complete with I-Sync automated gearbox leaves a lot to be desired, in our opinion at least. But it isn't all doom...

With a quarter of all UK truck drivers within 10 years of retirement, is a demographic timebomb about to blow the industry to...

REFER TO YOUR article titled "A14 faces further overtaking bans after successful trials" (CM 23 October) and thought you might...

Tom Ryan and Kevin Popely are determined to make sure Circle Express transforms itself from a distribution firm to a one-stop...

In the fourth of CM'S Euro Watch series of investigations, we take a look at the surprisingly familiar issues facing German...

Hard-pressed Brits might assume that German drivers are coining it — but it seems not, A German agency has released sample...

Find out what happened when CM joined Vosa on a nationwide initiative to clamp down on unroadworthy trucks. Words: Joanna...

A camera sends images of number plates to a computer, The computer holds databases of registration numbers, such as HGVs not...

Scottish DTC's decision to revoke 0-licence and disqualify transport manager stands after appeal. THE TRANSPORT TRIBUNAL has...

The Transport Tribunal considered this a bad case of deception of the office of the Traffic Commissioner, and orders of...

A SKIP HIRE operator who failed to understand his responsibilities as an 0-licence holder while trading under interim authority...

A BID FOR A licence by a successor firm to Maryport-based Nationwide Logistics (UK) has been adjourned after the Deputy Traffic...

NO ACTION was taken against the licence of a Birmingham operator after he voluntarily reduced his authorisation from six to...

If trading continues successfully, an application to return to a six-vehicle licence authority can be made once sufficient...

AN EBBW Vale insulation company was granted an increase in licence authority from two to six vehicles after undertaking not to...

When Bob Painter pulled into Knutsford Services to answer a call, of nature, he ended up spending rather more than a penny......

in England and Wales: • There must be clearly visible warning notices, preferably including a telephone number • The landowner...

Keeping boredom at bay when you spend hours behind the wheel can be a challenge, but watching TV while in charge of a moving...

two years ago, the German MOTIS consortium is one step closer to offering it as a regular production option. CM has a look...

in both MAN TGA and Mercedes Actros cabs at last month's IAA Show is based around two stacking units on either side of the...

port for an individual in an economic storm; after all, there is strength in numbers. But what can unions offer hauliers in...

How unionised drivers can win better terms and conditions Few of this year's industrial disputes have had such an impact as...

A recession is a bitter-sweet way for any union to get new members. And while many workers may join during a recession, others...

It is difficult to be sure of the proportion of drivers that are members of a union A uthoritative figures on trade union...

Nothing makes a worker turn to a union quicker than a threat to their job, and a lot of jobs have been under threat in 2008....

Fuel companies have been tightening up, and, in some cases, withdrawing credit completely. We look at how their actions have a...

The quick answer is. unfortunately, not completely. Some very solid companies have already been affected by the credit...

The credit squeeze is also apparent in fuel credit insurance: half the haulage diesel in the UK is supplied with third-party...

Small business measures to be treated with caution by Louise Cote THE BRITISH Chamber of Commerce (BCC) tells CM that it...

activity will peak as the recession kicks in, with large haulers finding bargains, and even some profitable companies looking...

VEHICLE AcQuismoN patterns are shifting towards low-commitment contracts, according to fleet solutions companies. The length...

MANUFACTURING IS nosediving according to the stark findings of the most recent economic survey by the Confederation of British...

THE BRITISH CHAMBER of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Government to push major banks — particularly those where it now has a...

As a dedicated exhibition, Tank-Ex proved an excellent sell-out show with its opening seminar and innovative exhibits... Words...

is one of 30 in build for Hoyer group. Its rear steps conceal hose tubes under the top step and charge/discharge controls...

into its electronic meter that records all aspects of fuel flow activity using a GPRS system.

to stop any movement of liquid, thus minimising the risk of roll-over. By using the vehicle's air system, it fills empty air...

of Leeds has launched the AntiMove self-arming system. It is activated when the driver exits the cab. and can only be released...

..... of Doncaster has developed the `Quickload' load management device. It's suitable for trucks and trailers and offers axle,...

over blind-side accidents has led Transport Support to develop an audible and flashing left-turn warning device. Alenia Optic...

With new engine emissions standards coming, injection system companies have created a number of different applications to meet...

Bosch has also developed its heavy diesel common-rail systems to handle the requirements of the tightening global emissions...

engine designs, with a cam-driven pump mounted on the engine block, which is connected to the injector, and then fitted in the...

SALES OF COMMERCIAL vehicles via online auctions may not be something that you would expect to do well during an economic...

The R-word is banned at Manheim Auctions, as signs of price stability through September offer hope. Alex Wright, sates director...