Ministers Bac 18.35m Drawbars

• Europe's transport ministers are likely to settle on an 18.35m drawbar limit when they meet on 17/18 December, following Germany's decision to change sides and swing towards......

Drivers Face Fines For Leaking Tanks

• Hauliers or drivers who allow diesel to leak from their fuel tanks could face fines of up to £2,000 from this month. Construction and Use rules covering leakages caused by......

Bevis Wins Review In Permits Row

• A haulier who complained because his annual EC permit was withdrawn and replaced with monthly ones is to have his case reviewed by the International Road Freight Office (CM......

Mod Wants Bs5750

• From next year all Ministry of Defence vehicle suppliers will have to to hold the quality standard BS5750. It will replace the Aqap standard which the ministry itself......

Polo Poised

• VW expects to launch its new Polo van — with catalytic converter as standard — in the spring. Buyer sought II A buyer is being sought for Truck World, the recently opened......