I’ve just spent most of the weekend at Truckfest, where I was helping out on the Truck & Driver stand. My lasting memory of...

By Chris Druce THE DEPARTMENT FOR Transport (DfT) says it will listen to operators’ concerns about the “onerous” volume...

AS CM WENT to press, final votes were being cast by the 2,000 fuel tanker drivers being balloted by union Unite over their...

By Chris Druce TWO MORE hauliers have come under pressure in the tough operating environment, with Pallet Distribution...

CONTINENTAL IS exploring the use of synthetic rubber in future generations of truck tyres, according to the company’s...

Airfreight haulier Saints Transport has paid tribute to long-standing staff member Ken Tilley, who died following a heart...

THE BRITISH VEHICLE Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is pressing the government for details of how a new grant, set to...

INDUSTRIAL GAS supplier BOC has ordered 50 MAN TGS tractor units in a deal worth £4.6m following a successful six-month...

A SOLUTION to the 4m trailer height controversy faces a delay of up to two months while the European Commission consults with...

By Steve Gray DENNISON TRAILERS launched its new, fuel-saving gooseneck multi-function skeletal, specially designed for LTK...

BRIAN YEARDLEY Continental has reduced its insurance premium by £25,000 after using its three-years’ no claims bonus as a...

ADMINISTRATORS from Begbies Traynor have been appointed to haulage and storage business JTS Warehousing. The St Helens-based...

By Chris Tindall SUBCONTRACTORS for failed intermodal container haulier Catalyst Road and Rail Services have been handed a...

LANCASHiRE-BASED MAN service dealer Steadplan has taken over the franchise in Leeds from Croft Fleet Maintenance following an...

By Hayley Pink MORE THAN 400 Wincanton employees have transferred to Norbert Dentressangle (ND) following the latter’s...

RENAULT HAS introduced an all-new, even tougher, version of its Kerax heavyduty construction range – the Xtrem. The 8x4 and...

vision CM spent a day with the Blackwall Tunnel Metropolitan Police team to see how hard they work to keep traffic flowing and...

• The northbound tunnel opened in 1897 and the southbound in 1967. • It carries around 50,000 vehicles a day. • The...

THERE IS ALWAYS talk of a level playing field with the rest of the EU – in my experience I’ve found this level playing...

The latest comments on Commercialmotor.com Wincanton disappointed in Unite’s recommendation to reject tanker driver deal “...

I’M DISAPPOINTED that the Road Haulage Association (RHA) has blamed fuel prices for the recession, when, in fact, hauliers...

Plan A Logistics’ licence was taken after Vosa uncovered failings in its hire and maintenance arrangements By Roger Brown...

If trust between operators breaks down and some operators believe that others are obtaining an unfair commercial advantage by...

A BURY ST Edmunds firm has been fined £10,000 after inspectors found dangerous conditions at its site, including an LGV that...

This company has invested more than £1.5m in refurbishing its factory and mushroom growing equipment, yet it failed to spend...

A BOLTON PALLET manufacturer has been convicted for health and safety offences after a factory worker’s fingers were cut off...

Health and safety errors led to a young factory worker losing three fingers. The firm should have ensured guards were in place...

RTL HAS BEEN given permission for three vehicles and three trailers at the Total Logistics facility in Fulflood Road, Havant,...

DEBEN TRANSPORT has been given the green light to remove its operating centre at the Archers site on the Hams Hall Distribution...

WHITEHALL TRAILERS can base one vehicle and one trailer at Top Tomlow Farm, in Stockton, Southam, subject to the following...

C SPARKS AND SONS, which trades as Sparks Transport and is based in Glastonbury, is looking to base 25 vehicles and 60 trailers...

PITTAWAY Transport has applied for authorisa tion for five vehicles at the Transmec facility on the Park Farm industrial...

● Disciplinary action against TJR Scaffolding, from Camelford, will be on the agenda at a PI on 16 May. ● A PI on 30 May...

● Oldbury-based Alpha Transport Services will attend a PI on 17 May. A variation application, disciplinary action, and the...

over matter Operators and drivers must work together to ensure poor mental health does not result in LGV licences being...

Our Drivers Need to Know series is designed as a training tool. Transport managers and drivers can work through the headings at...

Some fixed penalties could rise by 30% if proposed changes to the government’s victim surcharge go ahead Words: Brian...

If you commit a minor traffic offence, the police may issue a one-off FPN. Non-endorsable offences (those that don’t result...

The consultation process for the MoJ’s Getting it right for Victims and Witnesses expired on 22 April, but details can be...

ear factor Fears of lower fuel consumption, extra weight and higher costs are expected to prompt operators to accelerate fleet...

SPECIFICATIONS Website www.scania.co.uk Vehicle Scania G440 LA4x2 MNA Cab Highline cab Engine Scania DC13-109 440 charge-cooled...

Words: Ashley Coghill Since its introduction in 1969 at the German Motor Show, Scania’s mighty V8 has continued to win the...

dozen Destination Doha Scania NVW 484P was the V8-powered Scania 140 6x4 driven by Astran driver Dave Poulton in the...

The limited edition Centurion range was Scania Great Britain’s own unique celebration of the Swedish manufacturer’s...

Reliability, relationships and reputation are key criteria for Scania’s used truck sales at its Bellshill dealership, which...

WHILE DEMAND for second-hand vans is starting to diminish, the overriding dearth of light CVs entering the market will keep...