R.H.A. To Fight Unloading Bans
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LAST week's meeting of the national executive committee of the Road Haulage Association decided that the R.H.A. should join the Traders' Road Transport Association in opposing restrictions on loading and unloading in London. They thought that the pattern set in the metropolis would be followed elsewhere.
They also agreed that, in view of the growing importance of international road transport, the Association should rejoin the International Road Transport Union. They will thus have a direct hand in shaping policy and regulations for international road transport.
It is understood that the committee did not endorse the settlement reached by British Road Services with the unions, in return for the operation of heavy vehicles at 30 M.p.h., although they thought that workers who increased productivity should benefit by it.
It was decided to support an appeal by Claude Wills, of Carlisle, who, as reported in The Commercial Motor on June 7, was fined by South Lonsdale magistrates for driving an articulated vehicle while under the age of 21. The R.H.A. do not necessarily subscribe to the view that youths should handle heavy articulated outfits, but they believe that the legal position should be clearly established.
The 1958 conference is to be held in Torquay from October 13-15.
TUBELESS TYRES FOR BEDFORDS
TUBELESS tyres are now fitted to all new Bedford goods and passenger vehicles, except the 35-cwt. and 7-ton models. Tubeless tyres are not yet made in the sizes needed for these two types. Conventional tyres may still be specified. Tubeless tyres and drop-centre wheels are a standard production option available at no extra cost.
Vauxhall Motors, Ltd., have spent a year testing tubeless tyres on commercial vehicles. Tubeless-tyre equipment . on 5-ton lorries is nearly 100 lb. lighter than normal tyres and tubes.