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Iceland Driver Strike Looms
STRIKE ACTION among 120 drivers working for frozen food retailer Iceland looks increasingly likely with the T&G union saying the supermarket has rejected its proposals and......
China Clay Cutbacks Hit West Country
HAULIERS IN Devon and Cornwall face significant cutbacks in demand from the china clay industry following a rationalisation programme by its main operator. French-owned Imerys......
Driver Killed
A truck driver was electrocuted in Essex after the crane on his vehicle struck overhead power lines during unloading.......
Ri Speeding
In one four-day period, more than 1,000 drivers were caught breaking the speed limit through roadworks on the M1 near Rotherham.......
Fatal Crash
A Polish lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash on the M11 in Essex.......
Loads Check
Avon and Somerset Police are checking vehicles carrying dangerous loads to ensure their safety and to identify potential terrorist threats.......
Rules Derogation
The DfT has continued the derogation from the drivers' hours rules for drivers of several categories of vehicles, including those in the breakdown and utility industries.......
Death Charge
A Northumbrian driver has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a mother of two was killed in a crash.......
Urtu Support
The UFiTU has received backing from the Scottish Joint Industrial Council for its campaign over driver smart cards......