Channel Freight Fare War Is Good News For Operators

by Karen Miles * International operators can look forward to anoth er two years of fierce Cross Channel discounts as Eurotunnel and the ferry compa nies slog it out over freight......

Smaller Hauliers Failing Behind In Staff Training

• Hauliers are spending record amounts on training staff but the smallest companies are still lagging behind in providing their workers with recognised qualifications. The......

Police Check Drivers' Sight

• Gloucestershire police are examining drivers' eyesight in a week-long series of roadside checks. Any driver unable to read a number plate at 67ft will be given 14 days to......

Near-miss Driver Escapes Jail Term

• A lorry driver who just missed colliding with a 60mph train on a level crossing has escaped a jail sentence because of his exemplary work record. Last month Bernard Wilson,......

Petrol Under Review

Petrol deliveries to more than 1,200 UK petrol stations are set to be reor ganised as the Frost Group studies 45 distribution options after buying up competitor Burrnah Costal.......