HUGE SUPPORT
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Of 11,000 people responding to an opinion poll on ITV's Teletext service, 96% have supported the haulage industry's London protest.
6,000 ON ORDER
British Telecom is set to spend E110m on nearly 6,000 Ford Transits over the next two years. The contract is for around 4,000 vans and 2,000 chassis cabs.
GOOD WAN MAN
The Freight Transport Association has published a Good Van Code to run alongside its existing Good Lorry Code. There is also a Well Driven? van drivers' handbook. Contact: 01892 552257
ROADWORKS PENALTIES
Transport Minister John Reid has given his support to a Private Member's Bill to authorise local authorities to penalise contractors for not finishing roadworks on time.
FOOT AND MOUTH
European Veterinary authorities have introduced strict disinfection control measures for vehicles arriving in Spain and France from North Africa due to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease there.
.11=i1 Due to floods, the HungarianSlovak border at Satoraljaujhely has been closed to all traffic for an undetermined period.
ON-BOARD MANAGER
Preston-based Grayston Automotive has introduced the VeMIS on-board management system to its 11 new Volvo vehicles.
PORT BUYS HAWK
South Shields haulier Team Hawk Distribution has been bought by the Port Of Tyne Authority just days after going into administrative receivership with the loss of 18 jobs.