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Q As A Driver Of Abnormal Loads I Get Somewhat Confused
over whether I need a police escort or not. Some forces insist on escorting while others let me travel without one. Gil, Glasgow A Abnormal loads are governed by the Motor......
Illegal Dealing
Q Is it now illegal for dealers to sell unroadworthy vehicles? DR, Bolton A There has always been legislation covering this point under the Sale of Goods Act. However, the Road......
Leisure Time
Q We are in the marine business, but in our spare time we race circuit boats. We carry the boats to and from the races on a Volvo artic with a 40ft box. Do we need an Operator's......
Fuse Pullers
Q As a transport manager responsible for more than 60 drivers I have my hands full because we haul anything anywhere in the UK and on the Continent. Recently I have been told......
Fuel Failure
Q A number of our drivers have reported that when refuelling on the Continent they get excessive smoke and loss of power. Is this due to poor quality fuel? DM, Wimbledon A Fuel......
Fight Fair
Q We have been in bulk 1.1 tippers for 20 years and have a fleet of 35 vehicles. We enjoy competition because it makes us more professional, but we cannot compete with......
Private Mileage
Q As an owner-driver, if I use my unit for business up to my hours limit, can I then drop the semitrailer and continue driving after inserting a tacho card marked "private......