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FTA calls for speed limiters on all new vans 'A bit rough on that small band of couriers who do Euro work, and use the autobahns and higher limit roads in France etc, as part of their high priced ‘ urgent delivery’ business model. Operators already have the option of fitting a limiter voluntarily, so why make it mandatory?” Graham Brown Operators and drivers need to work together to tackle road transport’s skill crisis 'The CPC is viewed by most as a big con to milk more money out of drivers by the government. Pay for a CPC, pay for a digicard... Why don’t we just hand over all of our meagre earnings? And just what is a CPC? 35 hours of mandatory sucking of eggs for experienced professionals!” The Smegster Vehicle crime intelligence service faces uncertain future 'As an American long-haul driver, I cannot imagine getting on the road without a pistol. For truckers here, law enforcement is DIY. You don’t (usually) have to shoot anybody, just point and give orders.” John Aalborg