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Wm: Self-employed Lose Exemption Bid
THE EUROPEAN Court of Justice (ED) has rejected a lastditch attempt to stave off the Working Time Directive, ruling that the European Union can regulate the working time of......
Boss Charged With Manslaughter
THE BOSS of a Rotherhambased car transporter firm appeared in court this week charged with manslaughter after one of his trucks mounted a pavement and killed a pensioner. Paul......
Stop Press! Richard Lawson
As Commercial Motor went to press it was confirmed that high-profile Dundeebased car transport specialist Richard Lawson AutoLogistics has been placed into administration. A......
Nobby Fails
French haulage and logistics giant Norbert Dentressangle has failed in its bid to acquire share capital in Polish haulier Pekaes in which the Polish government holds a......
Lynx Deal
Lynx drivers have voted 2:1 to accept a revised offer on pay and conditions. The highest paid drivers will now receive £8.16/hr (£10.20/hr at night) for a 40-hour week.......
Examiners Rally
VOSA is hosting a European Enforcement Harmonisation programme this week for traffic examiners from France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.......
Be Careful!
The Hignways Agency is warning drivers of high-sided vehicles to take extra care during autumn's wet and windy conditions. It reminds all road users to slow down and test brakes......