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Mid-Wales struggles as Llandrindod closes

CM COVER STORY HAULIERS in mid-Wales are struggling to adapt to life following the closure of the Llandrindod Wells testing...

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VOSA chief offers guarantees over CM test centre closure campaign

CM GRILLED VOSA chief executive Alastair Peoples (pictured right) over the agency's programme of vehicle testing station...

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Driver CPC concerns over status of 'incidental' drivers

CM COVER STORY CONCERNS ARE increasing over the legal status of incidental drivers, who are currently exempt from requiring a...

Two fight it out for Sainsbury's fuel deal

CM COVER STORY TDG AND Turners (Soham) have been shortlisted by fuel supplier Greenergy to fulfil a contract to distribute...

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Council defends use of bus Lanes by HGVs

NORFOLK COUNTY Council has defended its decision to back measures that allow lorries to use a bus lane in Norwich, which was...

P LEGISLATION

EU road transport package nearer NEW EUROPEAN regulations on operator licensing were adopted by the Council of Ministers last...

P E Laser confident of profitable growth this year r

LASER TRANSPORT International Ltd, the Hythe. Kent-based global freight and groupage specialist, saw revenue and profits rise...

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An improved engine line-up bolsters the VW Transporter

Volkswagen has updated its Transporter with a new Euro-5 engine range that claims to reduce fuel consumption by an average of...

VERDICT

We were always a little flummoxed by Volkswagen's decision to install an unrefined engine into its impressive Transporter,...

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IRHA voices concerns over transport manager changes

VINCENT CAULFIELD, the president of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA), has expressed concerns over the Irish...

Council defends decision not to resite truck park'

WALSALL COUNCIL says it has no plans to provide alternative parking places for HG Vs after it secured permission to convert a...

Summer boost for internet load swapping

TRANSPORT EXCHANGE Group believes the recession is triggering a rise in its business as hauliers look to become more flexible...

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DHL and TOG reveal job cut plans

By Jaarin : i ,ourke LOGISTICS GIANTS DHL Supply Chain and TDG have proposed almost 2(X) job cuts at sites across the UK due...

Daimler-Benz CV boss says: 'We're not out yet'

THE COMMERCIAL vehicle market across the world isn't out of the woods yet, despite some encouraging signs from the US, says...

P TRADE SHOW

Tipper-makers rally and sign up to Tip-Ex TIP-EX10, the Harrogate-based tipper show, has already sold more than 50% of its...

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Energy drink warning for drivers

Chr VV.,73i - r;rn DRIVERS THAT rely on highcaffeine 'energy drinks' to keep them going behind the wheel have been warned they...

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Owens' new depot

OWENS ROAD Services has opened the doors to its 90,000ft 2 warehouse, which it will operate as a regional distribution centre...

Scania aiming to get closer to customers

OPERATORS THAT run Scan ias can expect a closer relationship with the manufacturer following the appointment of Martin Hay as...

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Driver thumbs-up for RM safety truck

IAN PIZZEY, commercial manager. Royal Mail network distribution, reports that the Royal Mail Safety Concept Vehicle has now...

P AND FINALLY_

Whitby gets the cream SUMMER MAY BE a long and distant memory, but one company has reaped the rewards from the number of Brits...

www.TruckNetUK.com

TruckNet UK's Rikki Chequer finds out that the grass might not be that much greener outside of the UK... Not everyone using...

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Time to take care of our own and stop worrying about 'those others'

I'M NOT SURPRISED that a majority of people voted in favour of supporting the Freight Transport Association and the Road...

Alex Laffey's 'six' appeal

fEtE MUGSHOT of Tesco's Alex Liffey appears six (yes. six) times in the 10 September issue of CM. That must constitute...

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THE JOURNEY TO economic recovery has begun...

The first results of Commercial Motor's Trucking Britain Out Of Recession business barometer are in and they are more positive...

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A judicial review

The proportion of Transport Tribunal appeals that are upheld each year averages 32.5% a figure that has been consistent for a...

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Disqualified duo loses appeal at Tribunal

The Transport Tribunal has upheld a decision disqualifying Corwen-based pair over maintenance issues. THE REVOCATION of the...

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TC refuses a bid to increase 0-licence

13Y TAKING no action against the 0-licence that was held by Loarihead-based Fairfield Dairies, Joan Aitken, the Scottish...

Appeal won over impounded vehicle

HUNTLY-BASED James Tones, trading as James C Innes ei Sons, has won an appeal over the refusal by Joan A itken, the Scottish...

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Going easy on the juice

With firms being squeezed on all fronts, giving drivers guidance on fuel-efficient driving is more important than ever. CM...

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Hot off the press

New rules come into force this week that affect the running of all companies. CM provides a handy round-up. Words: John Davies...

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Life after redundancy

If the axe does fall, and you find yourself out of a job, what help is available to help you get back into work? B eing made...

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LCV makeovers tend to fall into one category. and that's

the one called 'minimal: Since a van's lifecycle is usually spread over 10 years, manufacturers need to keep things fresh to...

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Julian Milnes

The Crafter may live in the shadow of its more ubiquitous relation, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, but the new engine range has...

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Accident free artic

The Royal Mail has taken accident management onto the streets with its 'Safety Concept Vehicle'. CM spent a day in it on a...

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MEASURING THE SAFETY CONCEPT

Since its official launch in May, the Royal Mail SCV has been clocking up the miles on a number of regular trunking routes from...

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RATING THE SAFETY CONCEPT

Chatting with Kitchener, we ask him which sbgle item he rates above all others on the SCV. It isn't easy, because he's a keen...

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DIAGNOSIS WHAT TO DO WHEN A DRIVER RECEIVES ONE

Fear is the biggest enemy of common sense, and any driver is likely to be terrified of the prospect of losing their...

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CASE STUDY: Meachers Global Logistics •

When joining the Southampton-based company, all new employees have to watch a basic 25-minute DVD called Office Safety...

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R is for refinement

The tatest refresh of Scania's R-Series cab and driveline has answered many of the criticisms levelled at it by CM. So what...

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A HELPING HAND

During the R-Series launch, the company also unveiled its Scania Driver Support system, whIch, via a dashboard display, grades...

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UNDERNEATH

Beanie has finally launched a two-pedal version of its Opticruise automated gear change system (on the 8-, 12and 14-speed...

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THE MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER is a common sight on UK roads, and it is a popular choice on the second-hand market. The Sprinter...

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Webwatch

Online empire Independent dealer group Imperial Commercials rings the changes with its new website. Words: James Clark...