Call For More Safety Law

by Karen Miles N A new criminal charge of death by dangerous maintenance should be put on the statute book, say lorry safety campaigners. The Crown Prosecution......

Service And Mps Are Being Lobbied By Haulage Safety Campaign

Brake to introduce the new law: Brake wants cowboy firms to face criminal charges for running lethal vehicles. Brake director Mary Williams is also writing to the Attorney......

Idling Engines Targeted

• Lorry drivers who leave their engines idling during deliveries look set to be fined following a joint local and central Government move for clean air. Penalties of around 260......

Veal Export Ban Looms

• Livestock hauliers could face a ban on live veal exports following the High Court's decision to refer legal moves by animal rights groups to the European Court of Justice. In......

Contracts

• Harris Logistics, the retail distribution arm of TDG, has won a three-year 2.1.5m contract to provide services for wafer maker Askeys. • Cardiff-based general haulier Rhys......