Return Line Goes Under • Returnline, The Computerised...

which was launched last month, has crashed owing thousands of pounds (CM 13-19 June) — but staff and suppliers, rather than hauliers, are the main victims. Brian Kelly, the......

Fire Fails To Foil Sa Dealer

• The bosses of a Seddon Atkinson parts dealership which burnt down last week are to keep the business open while its workshops, stores and offices are rebuilt. Edward Green of......

Cole Pleads Guilty To Freightliner Fraud

• Geoffrey Coles, the Salfordbased haulier involved in the Freightliner fraud case, has been sentenced to 150 hours community service. Coles of Worcester Road, Salford pleaded......

Fewer Trucks More Trains

• Mercedes-Benz deputy chairman Helmut Werner says that EC countries should use fewer trucks and more trains to move their freight. In a Financial Times interview Werner said......

Free Lorry Ban Maps May Go

• Hauliers travelling through London on lorry ban exemption permits may have to pay for essential guides to the ban area. The maps are currently issued free to permit holders,......