Widespread gloom
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• Widespread lack of business confidence is hindering a recovery in truck sales, despite lower interest rates, says Rod England of ERF (pictured), chairman of the truck builders' section of the SMMT.
Cool companions
• Reefer hauliers' group Transfrigoroute is teaming up with the Cold Storage and Distribution Federation to form the Cold Chain Forum. CCF will promote common interests and lobby on legislation.
Spray away
IN The Road Haulage Association is calling for pervious macadam to be used on all busy roads with speed limits of 50mph or more in a bid to cut spray from trucks.
Flytip charge
• The London Waste Regulation Authority will announce this month if it is to bring charges against a London-based owner-driver for 10 alleged fly-tipping offences after impounding his vehicle. See flytipping feature in next week's issue.
Slow recovery
• Demand for road haulage will rise just 3.4% this year, claims the Freight Transport Association's Freight Transport Trends 1992.
BRS deal
in The Transport and General Workers Union hs accepted a wage deal for its 2,500 drivers at BRS.
Talking quality III The theme for this year's Road Haulage Association Tipcon conference in Harrogate on 1-2 May is: Will BS5750 Pay?