VOSA the innocent victim in LEZ confusion
A former VOSA station manager warns CM that VOSA will face an "avalanche of enquiries" about compliance with the London low-emission zone which it may not be able to answer because Transport for London (TfL) is providing too little detail.
Scania Euro 5 HCCI will cut NOx
Scania says that it will be able to meet Euro 5 NOx limits without the need for either SCR or particulate traps thanks to techical spin offs from its research into Homogeneous Charge Combustion Ignition (HCCI).
65 jobs go as Ramage buys UFD out of administration
After collapsing into administration, one United Freight Distribution depot shuts with the loss of 65 jobs; the rest of the company is bought by Ramage Distribution.
Trucks ran without O-licence
A Tonbridge, KENT-based operator failed in its bid for a 12-vehicle/two-trailer licence after an inquiry heard it had illegally operated vehicles following the refusal of an interim licence despite two warnings from the Traffic Area Office (TAO).
Owner-driver warned over brake safety
A Merseyside owner-driver escaped with a formal warning after admitting several offences including operating without an O-licence and failing to have regular brake tests.