Burnt out • Two tippers valued at £50,000 have been
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destroyed in a fire police think may have been started deliberately. Farnham Transport of Wouldham, Kent is using subcontractors to complete its current contracts.
Too hard • Over 50% of LGVs are running with over-inflated tyres, says a Transport Research Laboratory report. Most tyres are inflated to pressures corresponding with the maximum plated axle load, but the average axle is only carrying 70% of its capacity.
Driving champ • UK Lorry Driver of the Year is Mike Petty, a BT engineer from Portsmouth. He won his title at the final trials on 13 September.
Ban baffle • The Freight Transport Association has appeared at a public inquiry to oppose Bexley Borough Council's plan for a night and weekend lorry ban at Slade Green, Kent.
Less traffic • Goods vehicle traffic fell by 2% in the second quarter of this year compared with the same period last year; light van traffic remained the same. Total traffic decreased on most roads except on the motorways, where there was no change according to DOT statistics.
Changing times • European Logistics experts throughout Europe are predicting big changes in the distribution industry with fewer, larger warehouses to service European markets and a growing impact from environmental legislation.
Death inquiry • Humberside police have launched an inquiry into why a truck driver lay dead under his cab for almost three days on a layby of the A63 near Hull.