Clamping code • Private wheelclamping firms should be regulated by
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a tough code of practice, says the AA. It reports that clamping of vehicles parked on private and waste land is increasing.
Freezwest re-fits • TDG refrigerated transport subsidiary Freezwest has completed a 5250,000 re-fit of its Avonmouth frozen food distribution centre to meet new food chain regulations.
Eastern promise • A group of business leaders are demanding that the Government speeds up improvements to roads in East Anglia, which the group says is suffering because of poor transport links.
Calling boffins • The Design Council is inviting entries for the transport industry products section of its British Design Awards competition. Contact 071-839 8000.
Testing time • The BT 1992 Lorry Driver of the Year regional heats kick off on Sunday (17 May), with finals at Telford on 13 September. Contact 021-707 1303.
Trust breached • A Securicor driver has been jailed for five years for plotting to steal £.1.25m from his own van. Anthony Hawkins connnited a "grotesque breach of trust", said the Old Bailey judge.
Best dealer • JGB Commercials of Aberdeen is Mercedes-Benz's top dealer for 1991. Runners up were dealers Arlington of Northampton and Mann of Birmingham.
00UK talk • Owner Operators UK is continuing its recruitment drive with a meeting in Newcastle's Novatel on 31 May. Subjects to be discussed include BS5750 and loss of licence on medical grounds.