• Lothian and Borders Police and the DVLA will launch
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a two-week crack down on HGV tax dodgers on 15 May. Drivers caught without valid VED discs will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
Firth fits • Managers of the 26-vehicle parcels carrier Firth Distribution have bought the company from TDG Distribution which says the Irish company "did not fit" with third party distribution.
Cheap leasing • Vehicle leasing costs are at their lowest for 16 years following the Chancellor's granting full benefit of 40% first-year allowances through reduced rental charges.
Cheese case • North Tawton, Cornwall haulier AJ Gregory's driver John Davey has pleaded guilty before Okehampton Magistrates to stealing a tonne of cheese. Davey, 36, was sacked and fined £137.
Onyx decision • A decision is expected next week on the 12 refuse vehicle drivers who took employers Onyx to a industrial tribunal following the contact's transfer from Eastbourne Council.
Auto service • Railh-eight Distribution started a rail service this week aimed at car and automotive components distributors in a joint venture with Belgian company Cobelfret, Belgian Railways and ferry operator FerryBoat.