Briefs

• Four drivers with Yorkbased livestock haulier F Machin have been suspended for one week; three were given warnings for drivers' hours of-fence,. Five of Machin's vehicles and......

Road Narrows Ahead?

by Karen Miles III Truck drivers could have to negotiate narrower lanes on motorways if research underway into the safety and cost implications gives the Department of Transport......

Component And Axle Plants Merge

• The final chapter in the selloff of Leyland Daf closes this week as component manufacturer Albion Axle and Leyland Component Plant combine to start business as £30m turnover......

Scots Lose Right To Appeal Bans

• The Scottish Office says it has thrown out plans to give hauliers a right of appeal to an independent body if local authorities impose lorry bans or restrictions (CM 13-19......