Hauliers take to the net
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• An Internet service for truck operators, set up in September, is attracting more than 1,000 users a day.
Eurotruck makes its money by selling advertising and will continue to give free access to hauliers, says company director arid Poole-based haulier Ian Rycroft.
He adds: "The idea for Eurotruck comes from my experience as an international haulier and the frustration of trying to assimilate information from so many disparate sources."
Tnformation available includes road news, weather bulletins and other tips such as where to find the best food. It aims to be international and other services planned include backloading information. Used equipment is advertised, academic reports and magazine articles are available and Eurotruck is linked to the US service, Truckers/ Transportation, which began six months ago.
By Christmas the service should be available in French, German and Spanish, and there are plans to include other languages later.