I've just spent seven hours trying to roll a truck and I didn't have to try very hard! I was on Mercedes-Benz's anti-rollover...

By Chris Tindall SUFFOLK MPs met the prime minister last week as concerns over the A14 tolling proposals continue to...

FAIRFUELUK (FFUK) founder Peter Carroll (left) has taken up a new role as special adviser to chief secretary to the Treasury...

NEWCASTLE-UPON-Tyne operator Ramage Transport has taken delivery of 10 Euro-5 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks following...

By Justin Stanton THE TANKER industry has a new show dedicated to it: Tank-ex 14. The show will run alongside Tip-ex 14 at...

The only event dedicated to the tipper and bulk transport sector — Tip-ex 14—is also confirmed for next year. It will take...

Ashford, Middlesex-based Freightwise Logistics has gone into liquidation after moving to new premises with increased overheads....

By Chris Tindall A COMPANY Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) at a North East-based haulier led to customers switching to rival...

• More than 100 operators have been contacted for breaching a weight restriction in a Northamptonshire village, police have...

TRAVIS PERKINS' 15 bespoke five-tonne Isuzu rigids have delivered extra capacity, extra payload and better productivity while...

By Chris Tindall HMRC has denied claims that it will chase hauliers for 11 years of unpaid money under the Aggregates Levy...

THE ORWELL CROSSING Lorry Park's owner said its future may have been secured following a six-figure settlement offer from its...

• Hauliers operating in and out of Ireland are no longer able to operate trucks over 4.65m in height. The Department of...

By George Barrow LAST YEARS Ford Transit Custom began to redefine the look and feel of the modern Transit van. But in applying...

After more than 40 years in the industry, Peter Lamer is retiring as MD of Essex tanker operator Suckling Transport By Steve...

I was abhorred about the The price is hiked' article (CM 24 October). You could say I have a vested interest as the MD of the...

• Downton acquires C&H (Hauliers) • Stobart Group working hard on automotive improvements • M5 dosed after fatal accident...

16 OCTOBER saw the sad passing of Edward Pargeter. His knowledge was gained from years in the industry and learning directly...

Last week's question Should fuel duty be cut for hauliers in remote rural areas? YES 7 NO 30 0,0 Next week's question Are...

Welcome to Laurie Dealer's used truck of the week. Each week our man inside the used truck trade picks out a truck or trailer...

By Kevin Swallow JUST DAYS after Chinese conglomerate TANA Group cemented its purchase of TIP Trailer Services, the rental...

MAN DEALER group Aquila has brought in a new group aftersales manager following its acquisition of the Bristol Street...

Marshall Daf puts £140,000 into new value-for-money ATF lane By Kevin Swallow CAMBRIDGE-BASED Marshall Daf has opened an...

At various points in history, used truck directors working at UK-based importers to the European OEMs have dismissed public...

The seemingly ubiquitous Daf XF105 represents real value for money for cash-strapped operators By David Wilcox UNVEILED AS THE...

There have been three recalls since 2006 and here is the most significant: • November 2012 Brake pipes may crack. Further...

M O'Donnell & Sons' licence is revoked after it failed to declare limited company By Roger Brown NORTH EAST traffic...

SOUTH EAST TRAFFIC commissioner (TC) Nick Denton has suspended the 0-licence of a Wembley civil utilities firm for two weeks so...

SCAFFOLDING FIRMS have been reminded about the importance of getting to grips with their 0-licensing responsibilities by South...

THE HEALTH & SAFETY Laboratory has published two guides aimed at professional drivers and operators in the transport sector....

Western and West Midlands traffic areas Bristol Reading-based 1st Scaffolding (Berkshire) will make a new application on 7...

NICOLA BOYES, trading as Boyes Transport, can now base 14 vehicles and 18 trailers at the Dairy House Yard, Sparkford,...

scope Following an industry consultation, the government has revised its list of Driver CPC exemptions By Tim Ridyard IN JUNE...

The DSA considered the position of drivers, such as engineers or mechanics, who deliver changeover lorries to a location where...

A pay structure review can help identify any potential equal pay issues By Mini Setty WITH THE NUMBER of women working in the...

Were almost at the end of our Operator CPC guide. This week, were looking at road permits and community licences Some European...

In the final part of CM's series on Euro-6, we talk to Elddis Transport and Ryder; about their preparations for the new...

The scale of Ryder's UK operation adds another dimension to the advent of Euro-6. This contract hire, rental and logistics...

The Cook family founded Elddis Transport in 1971, and the family ethos has been key to its success By Will Shiers ELDDIS...

"My great grandfather [Thomas Cook] bought a horse and cart in the late 1880s, and that's how we got into transport," explains...

Running a demonstrator is often the only way an operator can gauge the merits of a new truck, thus CM followed the handover of...

Managing director: Mike Rust Kilometres covered: 1,911 Trailer type: Flat Fuel consumption: 9.5mpg Huntingdon-based EC Freight...

Managing director: Mark Doel Kilometres covered: 1,538 Trailer type: Container Fuel consumption: 9.5mpg "It's a lot different...

Director: Jason Green Kilometres covered: 1,036 Trailer type: Curtainsider (double-deck) Fuel consumption: 9.5mpg From its...

Managing director: Andy Williams Kilometres covered: 1,370 Trailer type: Curtainsider (double-deck) Fuel consumption: 8.6mpg...

Some operators believe that buying a cheap tyre saves money but what if that tyre fails every month? Trucking Britain sponsor...

International logistics specialist Davies Turner estimates it has saved more than £20,000 over two years after switching to a...

Liquids specialist giant Hoyer offered its UK tyre business to three premium manufacturers to ensure it had the safest and most...

Bosses reluctant to take on apprentices' By Laura Hailstone COST, TIME and the unclear benefits of taking on an apprentice...

TNT EXPRESS has launched an apprenticeship scheme for aspiring LGV drivers to combat the problem of an ageing driving workforce...