On Old Rigid Retrofit

ment an EC directive which gives the force of law to the current ADR voluntary agreement. The HSC says that while most existing hazardous training courses will be suitable, a......

• The Post Office Results Released This Week Show That

Parcelforce has ended its first full year's trading E75m in the red. But E60m of this was caused by allocating income to Parcelforce which should have been allocated to Royal......

Irish Haulier Held By Terrorist Gang

• An Irish haulier and his famiiv escaped unhurt this week after being held hostage overnight by seven armed men who wired one of his trucks with explosives. The man was at home......

To The Sea Lanes

• Sealink Stena's new dedicated freighter, the Challenger, went into service smoothly this week despite a French seamen's dispute which threatened to hold up sailings. Sealink's......

Records Raid • South Yorkshire Police Have Raided...

Newell Rz Wright and seized drivers hours records. "Our attention was drawn to the company by another force area, following a road traffic accident in that area, and enquiries......

Seventh Stop • Bp Will Open Its Seventh Uk Truckstop

tomorrow (12 July). The site, off J1 of the M54, has no bedrooms. The FTA has attacked the Government's rejection of an M40 service area as "absurd".......

Medical Reports • The Dvla May Be Prepared To Release

medical reports to drivers refused a licence on health grounds. Transport Minister Christopher Chope has asked it to consider the "operational and privacy implications" of......

Tighter Rules ▪ The Rules Covering The

inspection of CV brakes are to be tightened up to define the parts that need to be controlled and ensure that possible causes of defects are monitored regularly.......

Name Change • Hillsdown Contract Hire Of Caine, Wilts, Which

has 700 vehicles, is changing its name to Hallmark Contract Hire. It has recruited David Ogden from ERF Leasing as managing director.......