In the grand scheme of HGV roadworthiness, faulty headlamp aim is hardly a hanging offence. And white we're not advocating that...

by Roanna Avison VOSA'S PLAN TO simplify the way headlamp aim is tested by switching to using an electronic measurement system...

Scots firm fined after dumper accident SCOTTISH COAL COMPANY has been f ined 2.400,000 for breaches of health and safety laws...

by Christopher Walton REFORMS TO THE Transport Tribunal could leave operators out of business while awaiting appeal, one senior...

CAMPAIGNERS HAVE urged operators to step up drugs and alcohol policies at work in order to battle the rising number of...

to put absent drivers on trial by Roanna Amon BRITISH TRUCK drivers who fall foul of the laws across the European Union could...

Toyota takes the wraps off new Hilux TOYOTA HAS REVEALED details of its 2009 Hilux with a host of revisions, both inside and...

By David Harris BODYBUILDER TRUMAC went into administration last week, with the loss of 30 jobs. The administrator confirms...

TruckNet UK's community manager Rikki Chequer hankers after the cra7y life of a rock and roller... Despite all the gloom and...

By Joanna Bourke OPERATORS SHOULD use fixed fuel cards and stick to motorways if journeys are to be shortened and annual fuel...

Lib Dems call for rail freight switch to cut road accidents THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS have called for more freight to be shifted...

Oxford plans LEZ and weight limits to restrict lorry traffic COUNCILLORS IN Oxfordshire plan to introduce a low-emission zone...

By Roanna Avison THE SOCIETY OF Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has criticised the Government's decision not to...

have accepted the £222m takeover oiler made by Laxey Partners. The company's board had already agreed to support Laxey's bid....

Burnt Tree revenues rise by 14% COMMERCIAL VEHICLE rental firm Burnt Tree Vehicle Solutions has reported its revenues are up...

By Roanna Amon AN EXTENSION of the Quick Moveable Barrier (QMB) and more funding for an existing truckstop are a better...

New tanker show debuts A NEW trade show for the tanker, bulk-powder and liquid transport industry starts next month at...

Goldhofer lighter to save money WITH HEAVY haulage, it's all about axle weight. So, after more than 18 tonnes were removed...

By Peter Swingle r A TRUCK DELIVERY driver who believed his company vehicle was targeted to stop him giving evidence in Crown...

Bevan claims fuel saving from rigid body A STREAMLINED RIGID body designed and built by Bevan Group claims to make fuel...

management buyout Ry Roanna Avison LLANELLI-BASED freight forwarder Newgistics Freight Solutions has completed a management...

I was talking to CiVis esteemed editor-in-chief Brian Weatherley the other day when he got on to the subject of drivers' hours...

The expansion of the UK's container port facilities will create opportunities for hauliers, but concerns are being voiced over...

the private sector cannot control alone. It needs the help of local planners and an active engagement from the ENT, and as...

Has the Government succeeded in creating a police dictatorship? I READ WITH interest the statement from the South Wales police...

JOHN PETTITT from Clean Air Power (CAP) (CM 14 August) urges the UK Government, 'to support and encourage the use of natural...

Vosa's customer director Kevin Rooney might look like a tough nut to crack. But he'd rather be educating operators than...

The DfT's latest road freight statistics provide a valuable insight into the ins and outs of the haulage industry, but treat...

An undertaking given at public inquiry that vehicles would be inspected every four weeks had been breached. AN OPERATOR that...

Bloody overload leads to licence cut A TRUCK collecting from an abattoir was so overloaded that animal waste was dripping on...

held by Leeds-based McHugh Earthworks was revoked by North Eastern Deputy Traffic Commissioner Mark Hinchliffe after the...

DURHAM-based firm Anglo Dutch Logistics (ADL) could be facing legal action against its licence following illegal operation hy...

after an impostor took the practical test for 18 people. Can you be sure an HGV licence really proves the holder is authorised...

Faced with a rent increase, what can an operator do to fr ---1 negotiate a better deal? Words : Philippa Aldrich Most...

Employees no longer have to put up with noisy workplaces. Here's why... Words: Patric Cunnane We live in a noisy world, and...

— at the 06 plate and you could be confused into thinking that this is a used truck test. But such are the machinations of...

If you're running a pickup, there are lots of ways to tailor the load area to your needs. CM looks at the options, from truck...

Probably the most popular addition is the truck top, which opens up the toadspace possibilities of your pickup considerably....

Features Th, Driver Hour Guard Timers have undoubtedly become very III popular in the UK & European transport markets....

As much as a load lining or cover may suit your individual needs, when it comes to selling on your pickup there are some issues...

market it properly, it can also be the basis of a great sales pitch. Words: Louise Cote tncreasingly, modern tenders ask for...

• Consider DIY publicity, It is possible to handle your own PR, but be aware it takes significant time. Appoint a green...

Automotive PR counts Daf Trucks, Chevron, and Continental Tyres among its clients, Executive chairman Martin Hayes says: In...

Discover which van racking system is best for your operation. Words: Sharon Clancy A panel van is a versatile beast,...

The clouds are beginning to clear as used truck dealers confirm an increasing number of deals and even buying to stock. Words:...

ROYAL MAIL will use Manheim Auctions in Washington, Sunderland to defleet its stock operating in the North-East and Scotland....

The current downturn in construction means there are plenty of tippers in the marketplace with no quarry or building site to go...