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ERF hopes to increase its profits soon, despite cutting its working week from four days to three, helped by cost savings under the new ownership of Western Star.
• A Buxton inquest has recorded an accidental death verdict on Henry and David Banks who were killed in a collision with a Renault Magnum in the Derbyshire Dales last June. Lorry driver James Cole works for Exxtor.
• Waste Management International increased profits by 8.5% in 1996, from £146.3m to £158.7m. Turnover increased 3.2% to £1,218.9m.
• LGV traffic on UK roads was static in 1996, says the DOT, but there was a 1% rise in the number of light vans and a 1.5% increase in cars.
ft One of the country's largest driver hire agencies says that demand for temporary drivers and other transport staff increased by 50% in 1996.
to East London needs a new bridge across the Thames at Gallions Reach, says a report by the London Docklands Development Corporation and local boroughs.
• Plans to allow Customs to claim VAT direct from banks when customers fail to pay bills have been described as "monstrous" by top accountants, who fear that the procedure would not involve the courts.
si The Freight Transport Association has signed an agreement with its Russian equivalent to develop links.