1111OFF The curtailment of Norbert Dentressangle's Eastern Traffic Area licence
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to 35 vehicles and 35 trailers will come into effect on 6 August (CM22-28 June). Additionally no trucks on the licence will be allowed to operate for 21days.
PUNS SUMMED FTA director-general David Green has described trade associations planned demonstrations and blockades as "irrational". Green insists the industry needs positive discussion with the government.
SCOTS FIST The Scottish Parliament has debated fuel duty, so highlighting the desperate situation facing hauliers, says the BHA. It is the first time the issue has been considered by one of the UK's newly devolved governments.
DIM OMENS The FTA is warning of substantial bulk diesel price rises in the next few weeks. Prices on the Rotterdam spot market shot up in June and will soon hit the UK market, taking the bulk price as high as 66p/lit.
TEM SHOOTING Three truck drivers have been shot within six months in the Southery area. The latest victim was unhurt after a small missile was fired through his windscreen as he travelled on the A10 towards Cambridge.
INIF METES British Car Auctions is to hold a monthly, specialist HGV sale at the Blackbushe centre starting on 30 June. The sale will offer 40-60 vehicles from "pedigree" fleet and finance sources.
110 SANS The Department of Transport says it intends to protect the UK's network of major roads from truck bans, following a meeting with the Freight Transport Association,