RHA recommends UK wide Low Emission Certificate
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed VOSA's promise that it will be able to handle the smoke tests needed for a London Low Emission Certificate (LEC) from 3 September.

PACCAR and Eaton in heavy hybrid agreement
Paccar and Eaton Corporation are collaborating on LGV hybrid technology for Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in the US to be produced from 2009.

EC toughens up on transport managers
Transport managers will need extensive training and operators will have to meet higher standards if plans from Brussels come into force.

London unloading times to be reviewed
The launch of a pilot scheme to double loading and unloading times in the London borough of Westminster has been delayed until October.

Police appeal for witnesses to attempted hijack
Police are appealing for witnesses to the attempted hijack of a truck in Coleshill, Warks.