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Today in Road Transport, 4 July 2007

McDonalds to run trucks on chip fat
It may be criticised for selling unhealthy meals, but McDonalds claims to be doing its bit for the environment by running its fleet of trucks on used chip oil.
This story also made it to the Financial Times, USA Today and The Sun.

TfL pays VOSA for LEZ testing
TfL's plans to pay VOSA to test LEZ vehicles for particulate matter but not NOx emissions are flawed, according to the FTA and RHA.

Lorry ban proposed for Marchwood
Southampton Container Logistics backs residents' calls for a truck ban near a local school.

Northgate increases turnover
Northgate has experienced double-digit increases in turnover and profit following its acquisitions of rental businesses in the UK and Spain, giving it the impetus to look for further purchases.

Ex EA Aston and Son driver jailed
A truck driver who "cynically and arrogantly" tricked his employers into thinking he had not been banned from driving following a drink-driving offence has been jailed for six months.

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