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Margins Fall Again
HAULAGE profit margins have fallen again, according to an influential industry survey which also warns that even the most successful companies will need to work hard to reap any......
Rha V Levy
HAULAGE employers intend to push hard next year for a cut in the levy paid to the Road Transport Industry Training Board. The Road Haulage Association has lost its bid this year......
You May De-pool
DE-POOLING of short-life assets, the capital allowance concession introduced in this year's Budget, will be available to haulage operators. The concession — first highlighted to......
Glc Gets Court Leave
THE HIGH Court has agreed to the Greater London Council's request for a court battle with Transport Secretary Nicholas Ridley over the GLC's wish to introduce a lorry ban. The......
Spray Regs: Lots Of Action
THE FIRST phase of spray suppression legislation comes into force next week. Trailers over 3.5 tonnes design gross weight manufactured after May 1 (next Wednesday) must be......