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LGV PAY AND CONDITIONS SURVEY PUBLISHED
The ninth annual joint Incomes Data Survey (IDS) and Road Haulage Association (RHA) national survey of pay and conditions for drivers and distribution workers has just been published. more...
 
 
LORRY CRIME DOUBLES OVER TWO YEAR PERIOD
Recorded incidents of 'lorry crime' have almost doubled over the last year, according to new figures. more...
 
 
VOSA's TARGETED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DRIVES UP ROAD SAFETY
Unsafe lorries that have been taken off the roads have increased by nearly a third (27%) over the last three years, according to the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA). more...
 
 
FTA WELCOMES DFT's SUSTAINABLE FREIGHT SURVEY
The Department for Transport's new policy document - Delivering a sustainable transport system: the logistics perspective - has been warmly welcomed by leading industry body the Freight Transport Association (FTA). more...
 
 
TRANSPORT SECRETARY RENEWS FOCUS ON FREIGHT
A new environmentally friendly approach to transporting freight was announced today, as Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon published a blueprint for working with and supporting the industry. more...
 
 
EUROPEAN ROAD TRANSPORT SHOW CANCELLED
Organisers of the European Road Transport Show (TERTS) have cancelled the event due to current economic downturn in the transport industry. more...
 
 
MANCHESTER 'NO' VOTE TO ROAD PRICING BAD NEWS FOR JOURNEY TIMES
The overwhelming rejection of Manchester's road pricing scheme is potentially bad news for hauliers' journey times, say leading trade associations. more...
 
 
JOHNSON SLASHES LONDON CONGESTION CHARGE ZONE
The London congestion charge zone will be halved after Boris Johnson, the Mayor, decided to abolish the western extension introduced last year by his predecessor, Ken Livingstone. more...
 
 
RAIL FREIGHT SET TO OVERTAKE ROAD TRANSPORT IN FRANCE
Legislation proposed by the French government will increase the percentage of freight that is not transported by road from 14% to 25% by 2012, and will also reduce carbon emissions by 20% by 2020. more...
 
 
CALL FOR SUBSIDY AS MOTORISTS DESERT M6 TOLL
The M6 Toll road is being used by less than half the number of vehicles it was intended for as it marks its fifth birthday. more...
 
 
NFDA SUPPORTS NEW TRUCK LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY
Additional mirrors that will help improve road safety are to be fitted onto UK trucks from next year, thanks to support for the measure from the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA). more...
 
 
PREMIUM STOCK WILL PROVIDE BEST RETURNS FOR CV DEALERS IN 2009
Dealers of used heavyweight commercial vehicles are being urged to secure a quality stock-holding now, if they are to achieve sound profits in early 2009. more...
 
 
TRUCK REGISTRATIONS DROP AND VANS DROP FURTHER
November has seen another big fall in truck and van registrations, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers. more...
 
 
THE SHOW MUST GO ON, SAY CV SHOW ORGANISERS
The news that CV registrations continue to show a decline should not hide the fact that there are customers out there buying, says the CV Show Partnership, made up of the RHA, SMMT and IRTE. more...
 
 
IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT STEPS DOWN
The president of the Irish Road Haulage Association is to temporarily step aside from the position following a Prime Time investigation into the treatment of migrant workers. more...
 
 

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