Manchester charging has hauliers guessing Words: Roanna Avison PLANS FOR congestion charging in Manchester were revealed this...

UK faces EU 'working time' legal action THE BRITISH government is facing legal proceedings from the European Commission (EC),...

By Joanna Bourke THE TREASURY HAS been presented with a series of "practical options" for decoupling fuel duty for HGVs from...

FROZEN AND FRESH goods haulier Edgley Distribution Express has shut down after falling into receivership. The decision meant...

Shell tanker strike threat goes to ACAS LAST-DITCH efforts were being made this week to avoid a strike by tanker drivers who...

in Spain will be parked up indefinitely after drivers began a strike on Monday. Some 90,000 owner-drivers and small operators...

The government's decision not to allow a trial of LHVs in the UK will mean the number of HGVs on the country's roads is likely...

Roger King, the chief executive at the Road Haulage Association, says:"We always knew there would be some aspects of the road...

By Roanna Avison A FARMER WITH land either side of the A14. near the Catthorpe junction with the M1 and M6, has outlined plans...

comes from outside the logistics industry, but will work with CEO Mike Young la develop the group. . Fortec Distribution ....

When you put the Atego to work, it won't let you down. Its reputation for reliability is truly second to none. Whether used for...

By Peter Swingter A HAULAGE FIRM may be forced to close its doors with the loss of 40 jobs following a series of diesel thefts,...

Recruitment specialist discovers truck drivers are 'most contented' DUTCH TRUCK drivers are some of the most contented members...

operator Gary Banham's seven-truck fleet after it had heard he had subverted the cabotage rules by running his domestic...

Industry redundancy rate 7 grows but so do salaries By Chris Tindall REDUNDANCIES among the industry's senior management...

Operators doubtful about Driver CPC DESPITE THE Driver CPC being intended to enhance professionalism in the industry, almost...

Citroen and Peugeot are aiming to again reap the rewards of innovation with the launch of the Memo and Bipper respectively. We...

By Chris Tinciad REFUSE VEHICLE manufacturer Dennis Eagle has been hit with a £166,000 fine and costs of more than £22.000...

Rikki Chequer, the community manager of TruckNet UK, wanders down memory ane. Without a doubt, one of the most popular forums...

Wincanton turnover breaks through the £2bn barrier WINCANTON'S ANNUAL turnover has risen 12% to break through the £2bn...

Time to stand together, make a fight of it, save the industry and the planet RIGHT, ENOUGH is enough. It's time to act — this...

I'VE BEEN reading the letters in CM regarding the upcoming Driver CPC, and have to wonder why any government would want to put...

Palletline is in the top three of pallet networks in the UK, and managing director Kevin Buchanan is determined to make sure...

The switch to a centralised office was one of the main concerns for Traffic Commissioners in 2006/7. But it certainly wasn't...

A bogus cabotage operation using vehicles registed abroad resulted in the avoidance of UK and Belgian road tax. A DISQUALIFIED...

Welsh operator escapes with warning A WELSH international haulier has escaped with a warning for using secure parking areas in...

TC's revocation decision is overturned THE REVOCATION OF the licence held by Bury, Greater Manchester-based H & Holdings by...

Haulier ordered to prove financial status A BIRMINGHAM-BASED international haulier has been given 14 days in which to produce...

MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS and late reporting of a conviction for dangerous driving has led to the revocation of the licence that was...

Four years ago, legislation was introduced to ensure bosses and staff dealt with problems at work before troubling employment...

If an employee wins, there will always be a basic amount, calculated on the basis of this formula: Weekly pay (capped at E330...

Protests about an operating centre may lead to restrictions that can seriously hamper business viability. CM looks at when...

A common misconception is that traffic generated by an operating centre on the local road network is a legitimate reason to...

Residents and businesses can only make representations against 0-licence applications on environmental grounds which affect the...

dealers and. no doubt, quite a few opportunisitc wheeler-dealers peddling nearly new stock. The benefits are clear. Buyers get...

Brian Weatherley looks back at the highlights of the previous FF112 test We admit we've taken a pretty jaundiced view when it...

This year, FH is celebrating 15 years of production Volvo Trucks' FH enjoys the sort of longevity reserved for success stories...

Brian Weatherley looks back over the highlights of an earlier FF113 CM road test We've finally got the result we've been...

Any 12-month-old tractors up for sale point to repossession or ex-demo fleet rather than a decision to remarket nearly new...

For the past 12 months, CM has followed the ups and downs of seven trucks, from seven manufacturers, as they try to earn money...

SM&T WIGHAM Based: Penrith Industry: Haulage contractor Fleet size: Eight • Fuel economy: 8.2mpg; 5% AdBlue use Mileage: 7 ....

AdBlue use Mileage: 42,998 Problems: bectrics One of the trucks we have been following belongs to a company with direct links...

Based: Smith of Denny Industry: Bulk delivery, distance and distribution Fleet size: 20 Fuel economy: 9.5mpg Mileage: 179,000km...

MERCEDES R1NGWAY JACOBS Based: London Industry: Highway maintenance Fleet size: 70 Fuel economy: N/A Mileage: 30,000km s...

RENAULT LAN GDONS Based: Bridgewater Industry: Chilled and frozen food stuffs fleet size: 65 at depot Fuel economy: 9.13mpg;...

Fleet size: 42 Fuel economy: 8.6mpg Mileage: 2,076kms a week Problems: None „ For 3663 transport is a means to an end, which...

VOLVO THOMPSONS OF PRUDHOE Based: Northumberland Industry: Demolition, earthworks, recycling, skip hire Fleet size: 135 Fuel...

In the first interactive CM Academy feature, we team up with Schmitz Cargobull to bring you the latest health and safety advice...

Nigel Base, the new managing director at Commercial Vehicle Auctions, has the task of introducing a step change in its approach...

a local British Leyland dealer handling Allegros and Austin Maxis before moving into the commercial vehicle world with the...