• Why is "No" such a difficult word to say? If it weren't, we probably wouldn't need charters to remind drivers that nobody is...

• Recovery operators are locked in discussions with police chiefs in a desperate attempt to stop moves by police forces...

• Hauliers will be hammered with "excessive" VED if they buy the higher weight trucks that become legal next January, new Roads...

• The Vehicle Inspectorate has set itself a 1 August deadline to approve a full list of speed limiter fitment and calibration...

• RoadExpress, the company which carries out courier work for British Rail parcels carrier Red Star, is under investigation...

entail checking the plate and the seal. All limiter centres will have to be audited. This could be carried out by the sponsor...

in protest against changes which he warns will threaten road safety. North-eastern enforcement manager Tim Lavery starts in...

• North East LA Frederick Whalley acted perversely and breached natural justice when granting John Dee Limited an 0-licence,...

• British hauliers stand to get a meagre share of EC cabotage permits under proposals put forward by the European Parliament's...

• Euro MPs are demanding April session of the European tougher EC targets on reducing Parliament urged Brussels to set exhaust...

LI The VI will approve any organisation complying with its conditions of approval. This could include haulage firms and truck...

• This Sunday's London to Brighton Historic Commercial Vehicle Run starts at Crystal Palace at 07:00hrs and finishes with a...

• Drivers' union URTU is offering an uprated compensation package for members who lose their licence for medical reasons. Under...

• The FTA has reiterated its call for 44 tonnes. "We're fed up with excuses such as 'the time isn't right' or 'we haven't...

• Britain must develop an integrated transport system, recognising the strengths of road and rail, TGWU leader Bill Morris told...

• County Durham-based haulier Sean L Lee has called in the receiver to find a buyer for the family-owned 20 truck and trailer...

carrying out a blitz this week on illegal trucks at South Coast ports. Dozens of drivers have been fined.

• The first Scania P113MK 8x4 R320 two-spring bogie tipper has been put into operation by FG Smith and Son of Cardross,...

of truck engines to a con man for a bogus cheque is increasing the reward for their recovery and conviction of the crook to...

• HM Customs and Excise is considering contracting out the transport of seized drugs and detained goods.

of 2.41cm (1.5 miles) on the westbound M4 carriageway last Sunday, caused by confusion over a new toll system which increases...

commercial vehicle sales over the next few months, according to the May edition of Glass's Guide to CV values.

• Tony Head, of Cambridgeshire-based Reliance Coaches won the Coach Driver of the Year award at the Brighton Coach Rally last...

• A group of HGV drivers is launching a "Drivers' Charter" to highlight what it says are the increasingly unsafe conditions in...

• David Higginbottom is the new general-secretary of the United Road Transport Union, having pipped the incumbent Frank Griffin...

Since we saw the first 4x2 version in 1989 a 6x2 pusher and three 4x4 prototypes have been built. MAN cites driver comfort and...

under a range of operating conditions on Scandinavian roads. Our test truck was fitted with the latest 309kW (420hp) 12-litre...

It works in the same way: pull up to change up, and push down to change down. This gives a pre-selection of the next gear, and...

• The RHA's Tipcon conference and show returns to Harrogate this week, at a time when other seemingly more prestigious shows...

/ The Econoweigh on-board vehicle weighing system is claimed to break new ground by providing an accurate visual display of...

• Truck dealership bosses have maintained their earnings despite the market downturn because staff cuts have left a greater...

• Hauliers might be cheered by figures which show the transport industry is taking a smaller proportion of total business...

• Sir James Duncan is to step down as chairman of the Transport Development Group at the end of August, when he reaches 65,...

• A UK haulier is one of six European transport firms taking part in a £5m trial to measure the benefits of the latest mobile...

• Franchise parcels carrier Panic Link has announced a collaboration with US air carrier Airborne Express which will enable it...

• Lincolnshire tanker-maker Metalair has made an agreement with French group LMI in a bid to boost its product range and share...

• Parcelforce picked up £2m of business from ex-Federal Express customers after the US carrier's decision to leave the UK. And...

1 I The licence held by Carol and Christopher Sayer, trading as CT Transport, of Leyburn, has been revoked by North Eastern...

• Clitheroe haulier AJA Smith was given an absolute discharge, with no order as to costs, after Ross on Wye magistrates...

• A steering wheel held on to the steering column by tape, and defective brakes have cost KID Commercials (Transport), of...

DIRECTORY • Commercial Motor has compiled a nationwide directory of specialist transport lawyers, expert witnesses,...

12-18 March 1992 we wrongly reported that Allegro Transport had been given a final warning about its vehicle maintenance by...

Northamptonshire Council, trading as SNC Contract Services, when it successfully applied for a new four-vehicle licence,...

£340 in fines, costs and back duty by Leigh magistrates, after admitting using a tachograph which was not functioning properly,...

by Mabey Hire to base two vehicles at Cossall, Nottingham, following environmental representations.

had its two vehicle and trailer licence renewed for 12 months only with environmental restrictions, following representations...

• Press cuttings from Commerical Motor were shown to the Birkenhead mag'strates to help Pandoro and one of its drivers win...

• The threevehicle licence held by Wilfred Bielby, trading as Chase Plant Hire, has been revoked by North Eastern Licensing...

• Neoplan is about to launch a further variant of its Skyliner double-deck coach. The newcomer is a city sightseeing version...

• German manufacturer Ernst Auwarter has produced a 12seat minibus which is claimed to have the widest door space for a vehicle...

• Folkestone-based minibus builder FSV Dormobile is expanding its product range with two vehicles which will be available this...

• The Bus & Coach Council is following its members' lead by diversifying: it is setting up a working party to look at widening...

• A range of hand-built reproduction vintage buses with room for up to 21 seated passengers is now available from Fleur De Lys...

potted at a Brands Hatch truck racing meeting recently — this novel method of reaching those parts of the track which defeats...

fiNT has seconded logistics expert Dave Betts to the Sudan where he will advise Save the Children on food distribution for six...

1e he AA can rightfully claim the mantle of Alligator Alert after saving the life of one being taken to West Midlands Safari...

hree readers receive Ifil a £5 gift voucher for suggesting the frank exchange of views which may be taking place in this sneak...

S truck driver Phillip Houck has been named Goodyear's National Highway Hero for 1991 after the daring rescue of three...

Sweeping move • Highway sweeper manufacturer Johnston Engineering has moved its headquarters from Vincent Lane to Curtis Road...

The heat's on • Truck drivers now have the chance to enter Cellnet's best British driver competition and win a Toyota car....

The winner will win a Toyota with a cellphone and £500 of free airtime on the Cellnet network. Contact (0753) 504777.

Brake through • GMS Trading of Peterborough has launched three patented CV security devices. C-Loc can be locked on to the...

M4 contraflow • A short stretch of the M4 will have a contraflow system with a mandatory 40mph speed limit for the next six...

• A 14.5km (nine mile) stretch of the M62 will be closed overnight in early May between J10 (M6 Croft Interchange) and J12...

trucks FREE in Crimeline NEXT WEEK For further details ring: 0778 380324 • CM guarantees free publicity for any operator...

aggregate body with air operated locking bar and Edbro tipping gear (29,500). Engine: 11.6-litre, 242kW (329hp). GVW: 30.48...

Hyva tipping gear (£3,720), radio/cassette player (£100) and Alcoa alloy wheels (£3,136). Engine: 8.3 litres, 198kW (265hp)....

OWNER-DRIVERS : The switch from in-house fleets to owner-drivers holds powerful attractions for both employers and employees....

• I refer to the piece published in Bird's Eye View, 'New Life in a Classy Old Dog' (CM 16-22 April). Unfortunately it did not...

• I don't agree with the traffic examiner quoted in your lead story last week (CM 23-29 April) who says the VI taking over...

• Having worked in the quarrying and construction industry for nearly 25 years, I read with great interest the recent letters...

There's nothing quite like Truckfest. Over the past decade it has grown into Europe's premier showcase event for trucks and...

t was with disbelief that we in the haulage trade woke up to the fact that Severn Bridge tolls would be more than doubled from...