Trainers Fear Cost Rise

by Jane Sayer • The cost of vocational driver training will more than double to around £ 1,500 if candidates have to pass the theory exam before taking the rigid and articulated......

Hours Debate

• The Labour Party could reform drivers' hours regulations if a motion at next week's annual conference in Blackpool is approved. Among a number of motions put forward for......

Biscuit Base To Boost Essex Jobs

• Dozens of new drivers' jobs are set to be created with the opening of a new distribution centre in Essex. Businessman Peter Davis is setting up the depot at Chelmsford after......

New Models Dent Ldv Profits

• The cost of launching and advertising two new models is being blamed for a slight fall in first-half profits at Birmingham van-maker LDV. Pre-tax profits for the first six......

Factors Help In Expansion Plans

• Using a factoring company to collect debts increases hauliers ability to expand, says a major factoring specialist. International Factors says its 150 haulage clients......