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A truck driver has been jailed for 18 months for causing a fatal accident after he fell asleep at the wheel. At Bristol Crown Court Russell Ellis from Melksham, Wilts, pleaded guilty to causflg the death of Emma Kelly by dangerous driving.
Big dealer
West Bromwich-based Keltruck has acquired East Midland Commercials in a deal that creates one of Britain's biggest truck dealerships. The enlarged Keltruck will have annual sales of some £100m with 500 employees
Murder hunt
A murder hunt is underway after a man was stabbed to death as he left work at John Menzies depot in Abbotswell Road, Aberdeen. Police want to trace a silver Vauxhall Astra registration number 9151 BEH.
Contact: Grampian police on 0845 600 5700
Gang busters
Police have seized more than 40 trucks and arrested nine people believed to be involved in a gang that stole vehicles from Western Europe before modifying them and selling them on in Greece.
VOSA deal
The ETA and RHA have signed a service-level agreement with enforcement agency VOSA. The agreement includes a trial of a national accountant manager for large fleets, a revamped complaints system and guidelines for annual tests.