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14th february 2013
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Two sides of the CVA

In November 2011 we interviewed Jason Homer of Andover Transport, a likeable chap and enthusiastic about the industry. He told...

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CVAs jeopardise industry, says Maritime director

dy Christopher Walton THE BOSS of the largest container haulier in the UK said it is "incredible" that firms are still being...

Andover goes into administration

PALLETWAYS MEMBER Andover Transport has gone into administration two years after a management buyout. The Hampshire-based...

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DfT issues 420 VSOs for Longer semis

THE DEPARTMENT for Transport (DfT) has issued vehicle special orders (VSOs) for 420 longer semi-trailers out of the 1,811 UK...

TruckPol relaunch delayed

THE RELAUNCH of anti-truck crime initiative TruckPol has been delayed because initial plans didn't meet hauliers' needs....

Pallet-Track supports Bird's Groupage Services takeover

By Chris Bruce THE MD of Pallet-Track has welcomed Ballyvesey's takeover of one of his founder members, Bird's Groupage...

"I love British design, but Brunel was in a League of his own. He had the capacity to create an entire world" Herve Bertrand...

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CV SHOW PREVIEW

Operators who have installed SmartWitness on-board forward-facing video cameras cite lower insurance premiums, improved driver...

Waiting nearly over for Mercedes-Benz Atego

by . MERCEDES-BENZ has released the first images and outline specifications of its new Euro-6 Atego, due to go on sale in May....

Renault Kangoo gets update

RENAULT HAS revealed a new look to its second generation of the Kangoo in an update to the compact city van range. The Phase 2...

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Haulier fined after driver suffers severe hand injury

By Roger Brown WOODLAND ENVIRONMENTAL has been fined £5,000 after a truck driver suffered a severe hand injury while using...

1 I&AL4J I 1 F. . ON THE ROAD

Editor Will Shiers did his fourth Driver CPC course (Customer Care), this time with Surrey-based EP Training. News editor...

Fuel thieves target Lincolnshire

FUEL THIEVES have targeted vehicles parked on a Lincolnshire industrial estate, siphoning about 150 litres of diesel from...

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UK up, Europe down as demand for CVs cools

DESPITE ACHIEVING only modest growth, the UK's truck market was one of the strongest performers in Europe last year. Data...

January truck registrations down 25%

NEW TRUCK registrations started poorly in the UK this year, with January's registrations down by almost a quarter (25%) on last...

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FTA 'extremely worried' with fines issued near Co-op DC

By Chris Tindall THE FREIGHT Transport Association (FTA) is to investigate why 742 LGVs delivering to a Co-op DC in Andover,...

An ageing Bruce Willis is back... in an ageing Unimog

YIPPEE-KI-YAY, CM readers. Bruce Willis is back, and this time he's causing carnage in some LGVs. An ageing Willis returns as...

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Who will police User Levy in UK?

THE GOVERNMENT is in the process of introducing a Lorry Road User Levy of all vehicles over 12 tonnes in April 2014. This may...

Ashbourne is the road haulage capital of Britain

I READ WITH interest CM's comment (31 January), 'Trucking capitals: At DepotFinder.co.uk we carry out extensive research on LGV...

lveco Daily could be the 7-tonner

BRIAN WEATHERLEY'S perceptive review of the 7.5-tonner's market fortunes (CM 31 January) raises some puzzling issues. Why has...

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Hauliers did not enforce safety at height rules

Two hauliers have been fined a total of £10,000 after a driver broke both heels when he fell from the top of a truck IN A...

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Green Tech Ground Maintenance

GREEN TECH GROUND Maintenance has been given the green light to base two vehicles and one trailer at Rear Units in Shaw Heath,...

North western and Welsh traffic areas Warrington

• Cheshire Retail (NW) in Widnes will make a new application at a public inquiry on 18 February. • An inquiry on 19 February...

Eddie Stobart

Eddie Stobart has been granted authorisation for 20 vehicles and 20 trailers at the Penrith Truck Stop on the Penrith...

Mallett Transport Services

Mallen Transport Services hopes to get permission for six vehicles and six trailers at the Newport Storage Park on the Leeway...

Yodel XL (Scotland)

Yodel XL (Scotland) has applied to base 72 vehicles and 25 trailers at Martland Mill in Martland Mill Lane, Wigan, Lancashire.

Abbey Logistics Group

Abbey Logistics Group has applied to base 15 vehicles and 25 trailers at a new operating centre in Wilson Road, Liverpool.

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Hauliers need to be aware of the pitfalls when neg

Hauliers need to be aware of the pitfalls when negotiating software or computer contracts - before incurring extra costs Waras:...

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Labour of love

What is the one question that everyone asks Valentine Haulage? Why are you called Valentine Haulage? The answer isn't as...

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-r[offdlIKE,

The recent spell of bad weather has brought travel chaos and disruption along with it for the ride - but operators can do more...

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The beast from the East

The third best-selling truck tyre brand in the UK hails from China. CM discovers the secrets behind its meteoric growth Words:...

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Its not a truck, it's an SDC tri-axle trailer

THIS WEEK'S USED truck of the week is a 2007-built SDC curtainsided tri-axle trailer. It is being sold by its manufacturer SDC...

The power of three pays dividends

Looking for a late-year, Euro-5 used truck? Well, don't go anywhere until you have read our top three tips on what to look out...

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Prices are likely to rise

Good-quality used vans are getting more expensive, says Duncan Ward, the British Car Auctions general manager - CVs Words:...

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This season's must have

An ATF has become a must-have for dealers and repairers, and now there is an association to campaign on owners behalf Words:...