I’ve just been to see Smiths Mechanical Services, a Bridgend-based heavy haulage specialist, and I’m really impressed. There’s...

By Chris Tindall THE ROAD Haulage Association (RHA) has modified its stance over mandatory prison sentences for those flouting...

• DELIBERATE FALSIFICATION of tachograph records can result in up to two years in prison and/or a fine of up to £5,000. It...

THE OWNER of failed haulage firm Reading Freight Service says rising fuel costs and a proliferation of pallet networks...

WALES HAULIER TRP Logistics, which traded as T&R Phillips Transport, is to be liquidated. David Hill and Peter Dewey, of...

By George Barrow THE FIRST PICTURES of the new Volvo FH appeared on the internet last week as part of a viral video shot by...

HUMBERSIDE FIRE AND Rescue Service (HFRS) has commended two Montracon employees after it ‘successfully’ dealt with a fire at...

By Christopher Walton THE PETROL Retailers’ Association (PRA) and the Taxpayers’ Alliance have joined forces to conduct rival...

NINE FLEET OPERATORS have been successful in a bid for government funding to trial low-carbon trucks for two years. Under the...

ON THE ROAD Technical writer George Barrow conducted a first UK drive of the Ssangyong Korando Sport ( CM will have that for...

By George Barrow THIS IS THE first picture of the new 2-tonne Ford Transit, which was seen on test in the US ahead of its...

TRADING STANDARDS has confirmed it is investigating Londonbased LGV training broker Quick Pass LGV, which has disabled its...

Love your job? Get a tattoo! WE FIND ourselves heavily indebted to the Essex Chronicle for this beauty: driver Roy King has...

It has a smooth engine, a Kangoo-like interior and exceptionally light steering – but unfortunately the Dacia Dokker won’t be...

Lenham Storage goes for 10 longer semis Lenham Storage has taken delivery of 10 new Lawrence David curtainsider longer...

Hitting a railway bridge with a truck could cost operators a lot more than they think, our exclusive investigation reveals...

Never forget the need to pay for sustainable rates I AGREE wholeheartedly with the need for commercially sustainable haulage...

I FEEL I must reply to the letter in CM 26 July from Stewart Johnson, who claims to be a European driver and is in favour of...

WE READ with interest your column by Christopher Walton about Yorkshire hauliers (CM 26 July). As you point out, the White Rose...

Letters published in the magazine may also appear on the website (www. commercialmotor.com). Although we do not publish...

TC Joan Aitken has granted Edward Mackay Contractor a licence following PI into connections with revoked haulier By Roger...

O-licence revoked for lack of finances TRAFFIC commissioner (TC) for Wales Nick Jones has revoked the O-licence of Colwyn...

Judge drops directors’ disqualifications FIVE DIRECTORS AT Goodman Hitchens have won an appeal to have their disqualification...

EASTERN AND SOUTH EASTERN METROPOLITAN TRAFFIC AREAS Fielding Transport (Grays) FIELDING TRANSPORT (Grays) has been granted...

trail Hauliers need to understand the O-licence considerations when buying another business, its assets, or selling up Words:...

In business for more than 150 years, Foster Tachographs can claim to know a thing or two about recording time Words: Patric...

The men in charge of Sunderland-based Fergusons Transport talk to CM about fuel economy and European legislation Words: George...

ild West Hargreaves Transport Services, which was named Tip-ex Haulier of the Year 2012, is trying to change the way it works...

The latest generation of cruise-control systems offers the kind of fuel economy savings previously only delivered by the most...

With the rising price of tyres and margins for fitting them diminishing, independent tyre deaLer network Tyrenet concentrates...

An increasing number of operators are looking to manufacturers to finance trucks Words: Kevin Swallow AVAILABILITY of finance,...