Operators Refuse To Hush Trucks

• More than 20 Freight Transport Association operators have decided to say "no" to new London lorry ban permit conditions being imposed by the London Boroughs Transport......

In Brief

• The tanker driver in last October's M61 smash which killed 13 people has been sent for trial at Preston Crown Court, accused of causing death by reckless driving. David......

11 The British Army Has Begun To Use Mercedes-benz Tank

transporters in West Germany. The tractive units are being supplied on a contract hire basis by Ryder Truck Rental in a deal involving 90 vehicles, including Ford Escort estate......

Ec Acts On Driving Traumas

• The European Community gave a green light this week to an 284 million research programme which aims to take the trauma out of long-distance driving and improve road safety.......

• York Launched Two New Reefers This Week Based On

its current Therrnostar range of trailers. The first, called Thermostar 250 is a high volume 75m 3 capacity "semi-chassis" design intended for TIR operators who want maximum......