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CM COVER STORY HAULIERS in mid-Wales are struggling to adapt to life following the closure of the Llandrindod Wells testing...
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CM GRILLED VOSA chief executive Alastair Peoples (pictured right) over the agency's programme of vehicle testing station...
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CM COVER STORY CONCERNS ARE increasing over the legal status of incidental drivers, who are currently exempt from requiring a...
CM COVER STORY TDG AND Turners (Soham) have been shortlisted by fuel supplier Greenergy to fulfil a contract to distribute...
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NORFOLK COUNTY Council has defended its decision to back measures that allow lorries to use a bus lane in Norwich, which was...
EU road transport package nearer NEW EUROPEAN regulations on operator licensing were adopted by the Council of Ministers last...
LASER TRANSPORT International Ltd, the Hythe. Kent-based global freight and groupage specialist, saw revenue and profits rise...
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Volkswagen has updated its Transporter with a new Euro-5 engine range that claims to reduce fuel consumption by an average of...
We were always a little flummoxed by Volkswagen's decision to install an unrefined engine into its impressive Transporter,...
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VINCENT CAULFIELD, the president of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA), has expressed concerns over the Irish...
WALSALL COUNCIL says it has no plans to provide alternative parking places for HG Vs after it secured permission to convert a...
TRANSPORT EXCHANGE Group believes the recession is triggering a rise in its business as hauliers look to become more flexible...
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By Jaarin : i ,ourke LOGISTICS GIANTS DHL Supply Chain and TDG have proposed almost 2(X) job cuts at sites across the UK due...
THE COMMERCIAL vehicle market across the world isn't out of the woods yet, despite some encouraging signs from the US, says...
Tipper-makers rally and sign up to Tip-Ex TIP-EX10, the Harrogate-based tipper show, has already sold more than 50% of its...
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Chr VV.,73i - r;rn DRIVERS THAT rely on highcaffeine 'energy drinks' to keep them going behind the wheel have been warned they...
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OWENS ROAD Services has opened the doors to its 90,000ft 2 warehouse, which it will operate as a regional distribution centre...
OPERATORS THAT run Scan ias can expect a closer relationship with the manufacturer following the appointment of Martin Hay as...
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IAN PIZZEY, commercial manager. Royal Mail network distribution, reports that the Royal Mail Safety Concept Vehicle has now...
Whitby gets the cream SUMMER MAY BE a long and distant memory, but one company has reaped the rewards from the number of Brits...
TruckNet UK's Rikki Chequer finds out that the grass might not be that much greener outside of the UK... Not everyone using...
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I'M NOT SURPRISED that a majority of people voted in favour of supporting the Freight Transport Association and the Road...
fEtE MUGSHOT of Tesco's Alex Liffey appears six (yes. six) times in the 10 September issue of CM. That must constitute...
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The first results of Commercial Motor's Trucking Britain Out Of Recession business barometer are in and they are more positive...
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The proportion of Transport Tribunal appeals that are upheld each year averages 32.5% a figure that has been consistent for a...
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The Transport Tribunal has upheld a decision disqualifying Corwen-based pair over maintenance issues. THE REVOCATION of the...
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13Y TAKING no action against the 0-licence that was held by Loarihead-based Fairfield Dairies, Joan Aitken, the Scottish...
HUNTLY-BASED James Tones, trading as James C Innes ei Sons, has won an appeal over the refusal by Joan A itken, the Scottish...
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With firms being squeezed on all fronts, giving drivers guidance on fuel-efficient driving is more important than ever. CM...
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New rules come into force this week that affect the running of all companies. CM provides a handy round-up. Words: John Davies...
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If the axe does fall, and you find yourself out of a job, what help is available to help you get back into work? B eing made...
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the one called 'minimal: Since a van's lifecycle is usually spread over 10 years, manufacturers need to keep things fresh to...
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The Crafter may live in the shadow of its more ubiquitous relation, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, but the new engine range has...
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The Royal Mail has taken accident management onto the streets with its 'Safety Concept Vehicle'. CM spent a day in it on a...
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Since its official launch in May, the Royal Mail SCV has been clocking up the miles on a number of regular trunking routes from...
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Chatting with Kitchener, we ask him which sbgle item he rates above all others on the SCV. It isn't easy, because he's a keen...
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Fear is the biggest enemy of common sense, and any driver is likely to be terrified of the prospect of losing their...
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When joining the Southampton-based company, all new employees have to watch a basic 25-minute DVD called Office Safety...
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The tatest refresh of Scania's R-Series cab and driveline has answered many of the criticisms levelled at it by CM. So what...
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During the R-Series launch, the company also unveiled its Scania Driver Support system, whIch, via a dashboard display, grades...
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Beanie has finally launched a two-pedal version of its Opticruise automated gear change system (on the 8-, 12and 14-speed...
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THE MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER is a common sight on UK roads, and it is a popular choice on the second-hand market. The Sprinter...
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Online empire Independent dealer group Imperial Commercials rings the changes with its new website. Words: James Clark...