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Today in Road Transport, 25 June 2007

International driver skills put to the test
The driver CPC comes into effect in September 2009 with the aim of improving industry standards across Europe. But will it address all the issues faced by cross-channel operators?

MAN launches TGS and TGX heavy truck ranges
The TGS and TGX ranges include a contender for the title of Europe's most powerful highway truck.

Bulmers plans to double turnover in five years
Teesside-based Bulmers Logistics has unveiled a five year plan to double its turnover and create 250 jobs across the UK.

Driver jailed for eating on the move
A Dutch lorry driver has been jailed for eight weeks by the Prestatyn Magistrates for eating spaghetti while driving his 40-tonne artic on the busy A55 Expressway in North Wales.

Driver fined for unroadworthy truck
A 73-year-old disabled Wolverhampton haulage operator who refused to abandon his unroadworthy lorry and drove off chased by police, said he did so to get his load of meat to market before it started rotting.

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