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events and traffic hiackspots to theft and fuel prices. If you have information for inclusion send it to Commercial Motor, Roan 11203, Quadrant House, The Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey SMS SAS, or fax us on MI 65211971.
EVENTS 13 June
The North-East Commercial Vehicle Road Run, Stonehaven Swimming Pool, near Aberdeen. Contact 01467 643103.
13 June
Classic Commercial Motor Shaw, BP Truckstop, Watling Street, Rugby.
Contact 01327 879693.
14-16 June
Conference, European Transport and Roads—Meeting the Challenge of the 21st Century, Lahti, Finland. Contact: 00 35 8 95 3111 81.
14-17 June
Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Europe '99, RAI Congress and Exhibition Centre, Amsterdam.
Contact: 00 3 22 4000 700.
15-17 June
Institute of Logistics and Transport Exhibition, Palace and Kings Suite, Metropole Hotel, NEC, Birmingham. Contact: 01737 768611.
16-17 June
International Liquefied Petroleum Gas safety conference on The Latest Practice in Safe LPG Operations, Jarvis international Hotel, Solihull, West Midlands. Contact: 01425 461612.
19-20 June
Gardner Engine rally, National Waterways Museum, Llanthony Warehouse, Gloucester Docks, Gloucester.
Contact: 01664 464863.
20 June
Regional heat for the Truck and Van Driver of the Year competition, Albert Dock Complex, Liverpool.
Contact Ron Boyce on 01928 733631.
20 June
Swansea Festival of Transport, Singleton Hospital Car Park, Sketty Lane, Swansea. More than 300 exhibits are expected, from early cycles to new 38tonners. New and old trucks are also wanted for display. Note correct date; previously published in error as 30 June. Contact Ashley Levering, 5 Clos Clynan, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7DL (inc SAE).
21 June
Getting and Keeping Good Lorry Drivers (code B), Transco Offices, Solihull. Organised by road safety campaign group Brake. Contact: 01306 741113.
TI-22 June
Integrated Transport Conference at University of Plymouth.
Contact 01752 204182.
22 June
University of Huddersfield seminar scheduled in London has been merged with the Huddersfield event on 29 June. Contact 01484 472135.
27 June
Regional heat for the Truck and Van Driver of the Year competition, Granada Service Area, Wooley Edge, Ml. Contact: Bob Turnbull on 01484 605474,
29 June
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry conference, A Transport Vision for London, BAFTA Centre, London. Contact 0171 233 7600.
29 June
University of Huddersfield, seminar, Manager Development: Improving Transport Safety, Huddersfield. Contact 01484 472135.
29-30 June
Best Practice Logistics conference, Woburn Abbey. Contact: 01234 750323.
11 July
The Leyland Society, first annual rally, Leyland Trucks Assembly Plant, Croston Road, Leyland, Lancs.
Contact: 01772 621400.
14 July
Community Transport Association conference. Rural Transport For Ali—From Dream to Reality, Lancaster University Conference Centre. Contact: 0161 366 6685.
BUSINESS MOVES
iMS The sole UK importer of SAF trailer running gear, IMS of Loughborough, has appointed East Kent Components (Dover) as SAF spares stockist for Kent. In addition to its headquarters in Dover, East Kent Components has branches in Ashford, Dartford. Faversham, Margate and Sittingbourne. This brings the total of SAF spares outlets to 150 nationwide.
Contact: 01509 600185.
TLS
Vehicle rental and contract hire finn TLS has opened two of its bi est sites. The Putney Road West, Leicester site will have space for 1,000 vehicles. The branch operates short and long-term rental for business customers. At Wednesbury, West Midlands, the Stafford Street site offers afleet of more than 1,000 cars and fight commercial vehicles, with a further 100 trucks.
Contact 0181453 1646.
PUBLICATIONS Agency drivers
The University of Huddersfield's Transport and Logistics Research Unit has published a new report: Managing Agency Drivers: Moving Towards Best Practice. The report analyses the structure of the industry and proposes ajoint development strategy for suppliers and users of agency drivers. It includes input from logistics operators, agencies, unions, industry associations and pressure groups. Recommendations include: developing a partnership approach based on forward planning; better management by agencies and vehicle operators; improved communication; emphasis on quality as well as cast; and improved driver recruitment, assessment, training and monitoring. Copies of the report are available from the University of Huddersfield at a cost of /60 (inc-VAT).
Contact: 01484 47 2135.
PEOPLE Carrier Transicold
Transport refrigeration equipment manufacturer Carrier Transicold has appointed Steve Newton as customer services manager.
ANC
Express parcel carrier ANC has made Alan Sadler its new Derby franchisee.
Jacobs Holdings
Mike Blackburn has been appointed to the board of Jacobs Holdings as a nonexecutive director.
ROADWORKS East Anglia
Suffolk, 414 between Stowmarket (West/41308) & Stowmarket (East/41120): Roadworks, until 90 June,
London
412, Green Man Roundabout, Leytenstene: Restrictions on new M11/Al2 link road until 31 December.
The Midlands
Nottinghamshire Al between Milord (A6075) and Markham Meer roundabout (457): Contraflow, 50mph limit, until 16 June,
The North-West
Cumbria 474 between M6 interchange, Carlisle and Gretna 474(M): Carriageway reduced to one lane each way at Todhills, until 2 July.
Northern Ireland
Antrim Al Kingsway, Dunmurray: Various lane restrictions until 1 August.