Planned on-the-spot fines are welcomed by the trade associations — but there may be a downside for UK operators. David Harris...

SCANIAS THRUST to meet Euro-5 includes a new range of 13-litre six-pot EGR engines which will be phased in alongside the...

AS LEAD TIMES for new LGVs reach record levels in the UK and on the Continent, Paccar-owned Leyland Trucks is increasing...

CHANNEL TUNNEL operator Eurotunnel enjoyed a rare piece of good news last week, when it announced a significant drop in...

The FTA says road pricing is only acceptable if the benefits it delivers in terms of reduced journey times exceed the cost of...

Unipart Logistics has won a multi-million-pound Waterstone's contract which will create hundreds of new jobs in Staffordshire.

Vehicle rental specialist TLS says its entire fleet of vehicles is already compliant with the forthcoming London low-emission...

NYK Logistics has opened a new 31,000m 2 warehouse in Wellingborough to serve a major contract. The company now has eight sites...

Pallettorce founder and chief executive Mick Scarlett is to leave the network for personal reasons. Chairman lain McAuley will...

Glass's Guide says the record summer rainfall has increased sales of commercial vehicles. Most affected was the light CV...

The truckstop may be able to stay open for some time, even if planning permission for warehousing on the site is granted. David...

THE DEPARTMENT for Transport's latest quarterly figures on the number of large goods vehicles travelling from the UK to...

FERRY OPERATOR Stena Line says road congestion and rising fuel prices are behind its decision to invest il..4bn in two ships to...

new Comfort-Matic 'robotised' gearbox on the Fiat Ducato equipped with the 160 Multi jet Power engine. The sixspeed unit is an...

Owner-driver Dick Flute continues his quest to comply with the LEZ and asks whether it has really been thought through....

At last we are seeing a significant attempt to level the playing field between UK and foreign operators with a government...

Health and Safety executive warn of reversing dangers after haulier is fined £4,000 following a depot accident. David Harris...

Rikki Chequer, community manager of TruckNet UK, reports on the hot topics at the UK's leading truck driver forum. This week I...

The demand for MAN's flagship 680hp TGX model is exceeding all expectations in the German market. Brian Weatherley reports....

TRAILER PARTS and service specialist FP&S has been bought by SLIC Trailers. FP&S was rescued from administration by Bulwell...

TfCs Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) aims to "recognise and assist" operators in their daily tasks. Chris Tindall...

With the Rugby World Cup kicking off this weekend, we've teamed up with Renault Trucks to offer you the chance to win £1,000....

THE RECYCLING and Waste Management show (RWM07) takes place next week; it will run from11-13 September at the NEC near...

L Radley reckons it's no surprise truck drivers are treated like animals when many of them are not toilet trained... If you're...

NORFOLK COUNTY Council has dismissed reports it plans to further restrict trucks travelling through King's Lynn, saying...

Commercial Motor is hosting a series of free legal brea cast briefings across the regions to keep you up to date with the...

Consumers increasingly want to buy local produce — but what effect is this having on the haulage industry? David Harris...

to fill up with the cheaper diesel I can buy there? My trador unit is only a year old. I'm an owner-driver with a stunning...

Vanagement software company Bynx is convinced there is a huge market for its products in the LGV leasing sector. Group...

THE DECISION by the European Commission to override a proposal by Austria regarding the transit of certain types of vehicle...

I WOULD just like to make a few points on the regular articles that are in Commercial Motor on the Alconbury truckstop, If the...

IT SEEMS seem that Transport for London (TfL)'s low-emission zone has ruffled a few feathers, much as my heavy smoking habit...

Recent figures show that the UK still has a driver shortage. While the main cause is an ageing workforce and a lack of...

Chris Chidley, chief executive of Driver H i re, says: "Driver shortage is not a question with a single answer. It depends on...

Evergreen Leasing has its trailer returned by the Transport Tribunal. Mike Jewell reports. THE TRANSPORT Tribunal has...

A PUBLIC INQUIRY concerning a man caught with a trailer full of stolen steel has been adjourned because of doubt over whether...

A LICENCE BID by the wife of a Stoke-onTrent haulier was turned down by West Midland Deputy Traffic Commissioner Roger Seymour...

A LAN CASHIRE FIRM that was ordered to suspend its operation for a week because it did not have an 0-licence has been granted...

Transport lawyer Andrew Sanderson explains what operators must do to prevent their business being at risk. 0 n 26 July 2007...

• A convicted organisation faces an unlimited fine. The court will have new powers to order that specific steps are taken to...

Before you rent that new operating centre make sure you read the small print and seek professional advice. Bryn Morgan reports...

Your recruitment policies must meet the latest employment legislation. Ben Hopps reports. E mployment law does not begin when...

Mitsubishi's updated its long-serving Shogun, so does the legendary off-roader still cut through the dirt in its latest 4Work...

with the latest produds This week we look at security equipment. Whether you want your trailer to remain where you left it or...

The Balvin vehicle number recognition system (VNR) is the first of its type to cost less than £5,000, according to the...

Brigade Electronics has launched three ccry reversing cameras designed for truck and van fleets. Both the VBV-485C cylinder...

The TankSafe Impregnable fromTISS Trailer Security is an anti-siphon fuel device that is also designed to eliminate spills that...

The continuing rise in the number of gas attacks on LGV drivers is becoming a major security issue for operators. To help...

lveco is fitting all its CVs, from the 3.2-tonne Daily to the 44-tonne Stralis, with vehicle glass and component security...

Jost has released a training DVD informing customers and drivers about the assembly and safe operation of fifth-wheel , .111....

Total has launched three online fuel-card management packages aimed at businesses with different sizes and requirements. The...

While modern van locks are made of stern stuff,a determined thief can be equally resilient when it comes to breaking into a...

A shortage of axles has left the trailer market in a mess, with long lead times and no signs of recovery. Sharon Clancy finds...

Buying another company can be a daunting prospect for operators planning to expand. Christopher Sykes reports on the...

Usually the shareholders of the target company wish to dispose of their shares in order to take advantage of taper relief and...

being acquired, the employer—which is the company—will not change and the employees will continue to be employed. If assets are...

like.The four-cylinder, 2.5-litre 120hp/300Nm common-rail dCi engine, driving through a six-speed, manual box with dash-mounted...

is to see how easy they are to live with on a day-to-day basis. Some traits, good or bad, will only reveal themselves during...

With almost all sectors showing growth, the new van market is in rude health. Colin Barnett analyses the latest sales figures....

and in the case of construction these have led to some interesting trailer innovations. Bryan Jarvis has been talking to those...

world renown. It builds 25 units a week and has just won its second Queen's Awards for Export. It is also one of the few firms...

EUROPEAN HEAVY HAULAGE trailer specialist Faymonville has redesigned its hydraulic lifting platform trailer for access and...

A 44-tonner causes more road wear than a car — but does that mean that already highly taxed operators should be expected to pay...

the road transport industry should be forced to dig even deeper into its collective pocket? Fortunately, in the best Blainte...

Nissan has cemented a deal that will see its two heaviest products available through the Volvo network. Kevin Swallow reports....

Ifs the smaller set-ups that have suffered at the hands of interest hikes this year, delaying purchases, says British Car...