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Firefighters Fined
• by Jack Beavin Two firefighters who moonlighted as casual drivers for Eddie Stobart have been prosecuted for working excess hours. After examining driving records seized from......
Unions Oppose Directive Holes
• A trade union delegation met European transport ministers last month to voice its opposition to the implementation of the Working Time Directive. The European Transport......
Agency Fights To Use Gurkhas
MI A driver recruitment agency which was banned from employing 39 Gurkhas for long-standing vacancies has won widespread parliamentary support for its campaign. Nick Collins,......
Cement Work Unaffected
• Hauliers awaiting the fallout from the takeover of cement giant Blue Circle have been reassured that UK operations will not be affected. French company Lafarge is to acquire......