Industry News

A food chain management and quality specialist is warning hauliers participating in farm and food assurance schemes to be sure they take account of new seasonal requirements.

A pressure washer manufacturer claims that recycling truckwash water can save operators £18,000 a year.

By March 31 2009, all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes GVW that were first registered between January 1, 2000 and January 26, 2007 must be retro fitted with improved visibility rear view mirrors.

Should we have a further increase in semi-trailers’ length? The Department for Transport has suggested that it might be worth further examination and will be seeking evidence as to whether hauliers and/or their customers would make use of them.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has launched a ‘people compliance solutions system’ for keeping track of staff qualifications and training.

Contrary to expectations of a common cab for the replacement Magnum and Volvo FH heavyweights Roadway has learnt that the two brands will retain individual cabin designs for future long haul models.

At an award ceremony held on June 5 – World Environment Day and during European Green Week – Volvo Trucks has won the Green-fleet LGV Manufacturer of the Year Award 2008.

The Department for Transport moved unexpectedly to shut down discussion of longer heavier vehicles.