Mack Losses

• US truck manufacturer Mack Trucks, which has had a £55m offer from Renault for a majority shareholding, has announced a second-quarter loss of £35m — a jump of more than 300%......

Brit Sues For Bur Nm

• A Grimsby haulage operator, whose lorry was hijacked by French farmers in June and its 215,000 load of British beef burned, (CM 28 June-4 July) has been told it can claim......

Fir Joins Railmen

• The Freight Transport Association has joined forces with the Private Wagon Federation, the organisation representing owners, operators, builders and leasers of private rail......

Satellite Link Soon

• The first satellite communications service to be offered to UK operators could be launched as early as November this year, says satellite specialist Inmarsat. Until now......

Top Weight For 95

• Oaf has launched a highpowered version of its 95.400 All, designated Euromaster, which is designed for 40-tonne operation. Euromaster has a 3. 8m wheelbase, enabling it to......